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Embraer Super Tucanos To Aid US Afghan Withdrawal

March 1, 2013 @ 03:52 PM

The U.S Air Force has awarded Embraer a contract worth $427 million for the supply of 20 AT-29 Super Tucano aircraft after a long-winded competition with Hawker Beechcraft Corp
Indian Air Force Orders 20 Cheetal Helicopters From HAL, With The 197...

February 26, 2013 @ 11:13 AM

The Indian Ministry of Defense has awarded HAL a contract worth $55 million for the supply of 20 Cheetal helicopters and associated equipment to the Indian Army over the next four years. The announcement comes as the Indian Air Force is currently trying to procure 197 light helicopters over the past few years
Management Reshuffle At Finmeccania To Increase Internal Surveillance

February 22, 2013 @ 03:12 PM

In what appears to be a response to the Indian bribery allegations, Finmeccanica has nominated Daniele Romiti as Chief Executive Officer of AgustaWestland N.V
India, France To Develop $6 Billion SR SAM Project

February 15, 2013 @ 08:38 AM

India and France have agreed to a $6 billion SR SAM deal during talks between French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The SR-SAM project is a co- development joint venture between India and France and would be developed by MBDA of France and DRDO from the Indian side
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
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
FICV Announcement Expected In April, Says Hopeful Textron

February 8, 2013 @ 11:55 AM

As India prepares to announce the winner of the $10 billion FICV project sometime this year, Textron is in talks with Ashok Leyland (ALL), Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Bharat Forge, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) to supply the avionics and other sub systems for the vehicle. “We are in discussion with the Indian industry to come on as partner for the project which is likely to take place in April
No Competition In Amphibious Aircraft Competition, Says US-2 Manufacturer

February 8, 2013 @ 10:11 AM

Japanese aircraft maker ShinMaywa is hoping to supply the US-2 amphibious short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft to the Indian Navy which is currently looking to induct new naval aircraft. In 2011, ShinMaywa was granted permission by Japanese government to respond to a global request for information (RFI) by the Indian Navy In an interview with Defenseworld
VVIP Helicopter Bribery Charges Baseless, Says AgustaWestland

February 8, 2013 @ 05:51 AM

AgustaWestland has termed the allegations of bribery relating to the sale of 12 VVIP helicopters to India as “baseless” at Aero India 2013. “The truth has prevailed,” said Geoff Hoon, AgustaWestland's Managing Director for International Business in an interview with defenseworld
Rockwell Collins, Tata To Pursue IAF’s Software Defined Radio Program

February 7, 2013 @ 06:03 AM

Rockwell Collins and Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division (Tata Power SED) today announced a teaming agreement as part of their pursuit of the Indian Air Force Software Defined Radio program. “Together, our companies provide the expertise to deliver the best-value software defined radio (SDR) solution for the Indian Air Force while offering an unmatched opportunity for technology transfer,” said Ram Prasad, managing director of Rockwell Collins India

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