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AgustaWestland Expecting Growth In Civilian Helicopter Market

February 14, 2013 @ 12:50 PM

As AgustaWestlands Military division continues to sustain under the possibility of being blacklisted by the Indian government, its civilian helicopter production is taking off. The worlds second largest helicopter maker is expected to begin civil rotorcraft production in the UK if the company wins the SAR competition, according to AgustaWestland Chairman Graham Cole
Indian Defense Commissions Keep Up With Inflation

February 14, 2013 @ 11:58 AM

Even bribery and money laundering dont seem to have escaped the woes of inflation and rising prices around the world. The bribery scandal involving AgustaWestland and India is a fine example of how kickbacks have been affected by global economic downturn
Indian Defense Minister Struggles Into Pilatus Cockpit

February 12, 2013 @ 11:02 AM

As Indias newest trainer aircraft, the Pilatus PC-7 Mark-II, made its first maiden landing at Aero India 2013 in Bangalore, India everyone including the defense minister wanted a closer look. Unfortunately for Defense Minister AK Antony, who arrived at the air show dressed in traditional clothing, climbing into the jet became quite a task
BAE Systems Sells Stake In Mahindra Joint Venture

February 12, 2013 @ 08:25 AM

BAE Systems and Mahindra & Mahindra announced today that the former will be selling its 26 percent stake in the Defence Land Systems India (DLSI) joint venture established in 2009. Developments in both the industry environment and in customer procurement frameworks and acquisition strategies have led the shareholders to conduct a strategic review of the DLSI business, the statement said
IRKUT Makes a Case for YAK 130 Trainers for India at Aero

February 11, 2013 @ 10:09 AM

Russian aircraft manufacturer IRKUT has made a case for the Yak-130 advanced combat trainer to be a part of the Indian Air Force (IAF) fleet. The aircraft which has been inducted into the Russian Air Force to offer both basic and advanced jet training for fourth and fifth generation fighter aircraft is considered a good fit for the MiG-29, SU-30 MKI, the Rafale MMRCA and the potential acquisition of the PAK-FA fifth generation fighter
Russian MiG To Focus On Simulators

February 6, 2013 @ 03:09 PM

The Russian Aircraft Corp., MiG showcased its latest simulator on the first day of Aero India 2013 in Bangalore
Israel To Introduce Iron Dome At Aero India 2013

February 4, 2013 @ 10:38 AM

Marking a major milestone, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will display its anti-missile defense systems for the first time at Aero India 2013 which begins tomorrow in Bangalore, India. Rafael will display the Iron Dome short-range missile interception system and the Stunner interceptor against medium-range missiles used in the Magic Wand system, which is still in the test stage, according to Israeli newspaper Globes
Lockheed Martin Wins $197M GMLRS Rocket Production Contract From U.S. Army

February 4, 2013 @ 08:28 AM

Lockheed Martin was awarded a $197 million contract for the U.S
99 GE F414 Engines Set To Power India’s LCA Tejas

February 2, 2013 @ 12:33 PM

India has finalized a Rs. 3000-crore deal with the U
AgustaWestland, Embraer Announce Latin American JV For Helicopter Production

February 2, 2013 @ 12:22 PM

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