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Indian MoD Approves $6 Billion Russian S-400 Missile Defense Systems Purchase

December 17, 2015 @ 03:04 PM

The Indian Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared the purchase of Russian S-400 Triumf air defense missile systems for an approximate $6 billion (INR 40,000 crore). The DAC chaired by Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday cleared to buy five S-400 systems along with other buys that include six regiments of Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers for an approximate $2
India To Clear S-400 Air Defense System, Pinaka Rocket Launchers Ahead Of...

December 17, 2015 @ 09:34 AM

The Indian Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) is all set to clear the procurement of five S-400 supersonic air defense systems from Russia ahead of Prime Ministers visit to Moscow. The DAC chaired by defense minister Manohar Parrikar will also clear a ‘Make in India plan to raise six regiments of Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher systems (MRLS) ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Moscow on December 24 and will be meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin, Hindustan Times news daily reported Thursday
Orbital ATK Patents Helicopter Protection System Against Airborne Threats

December 11, 2015 @ 12:54 PM

Orbital ATK has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the Helicopter Active Protection System (HAPS), a system to protect helicopters against airborne threats. This represents the first patent awarded to Orbital ATK for its development of methods and systems of active protection from aerial threats by dispensing a kill vehicle from either aerial or ground platforms, the company said in a press release Thursday
IISC Bags Solar Powered Micro-grid Research Contract By US Military

December 10, 2015 @ 10:46 AM

Indian Institute of Science has bagged a research and development contract on Solar Powered Micro-grid by US military. The contract worth US $52,900 was awarded by US Pacific Air Forces, Yokota Air Base in Japan to develop solar powered micro-grid and super capacitor energy storage system, Hindustan Times news daily reported Thursday
IS Facilities Targeted With Kalibr Missiles Fired From Russian Submarine Deployed In...

December 9, 2015 @ 11:56 AM

Russia has further intensified its attacks against IS with Kalibr missiles that was fired by the Rostov-on-Don submarine from the Mediterranean Sea at the Islamic State facilities. "It was the first time that Kalibr cruise missiles were fired by the Rostov-on-Don submarine from the Mediterranean Sea to target the IS positions," Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin, TASS reports Tuesday
BAE Systems' Electronic Warfare System For USAF Boeing F-15

December 2, 2015 @ 08:02 AM

BAE Systems has been selected by prime contractor Boeing to provide Electronic Warfare (EW) system for the U.S
HAL To Double Production Capacity Of LCA Tejas To 16 Each Year

December 1, 2015 @ 08:35 AM

Indias Hindustan Aeronautics is likely to double the production of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas to 16 each year to meet the government target of 100 aircraft for Indian Air Force (IAF). The IAF has decided to order 100 modified Tejas aircraft apart from 20 planes, which had been ordered previously
Few Defense Manufacturers In India May Qualify For Strategic Partnership

November 30, 2015 @ 01:22 PM

India's defense ministry task force has proposed weightages and assets criteria that permit only few Indian private defense manufacturers to qualify for strategic partnerships. The task force, known as Aatre, was set up to identify Indian private companies as strategic partners for development of critical military platforms such as aircraft, warships and armoured fighting vehicles
US Defense Firms Seek More Clarity On ‘Make In India’ Program

November 30, 2015 @ 12:36 PM

US firms will stress on implementing suggestions on offsets, technology transfer and engineering software as eligible offsets ahead of the Indian defense ministers visit to the nation. The group comprising US aviation and defense firms will be urging the ministry to throw more light on the much promoted ‘Make in India programme so as to enable active participation in the programme to meet Indias defence needs, Indian Express news daily reported Sunday
France Testing New Weapons In Anti-Islamic State Strikes

November 25, 2015 @ 03:50 PM

France has tested new weapon loads, including GBU-12 laser guided bombs, on its fighter aircraft attacking Islamic State positions in Syria. French air force Dassault Mirage 2000N, which is being modified to carry four GBU-12 laser guided bombs, has taken off on a strike mission from its advanced air base in Jordan

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