Partnerships between Indian and foreign arms manufacturers have shown a distinct upward trend in the past few months. Perhaps enthused by the hike in foreign investment limit from 26% to 49% and the Modi governments thrust to domestic manufacture of defence equipment, an increasing number of international firms are scouting for local partners
China may debut two new models of domestically-made fighters at the 10th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, according to Zhou Lewei, head of the Zhuhai Conference and Exhibition Bureau. The most possible models may be two of the J-10B, J-15 or J-16, according to Zhou Lewei
Russias Radio Electronic Technologies concern provided the Prospective Airborne Complex of Frontline Aviation (PAC FA) T-50 with the first batch of Himalayas electronic warfare systems, according to reports. The unique air system increases fighter jets jamming resistance and damage tolerance, as well as neutralizes enemys signature control systems, Tass news agency reported
Russian Helicopters is showcasing the Ka-32A11BC fire-fighting helicopter at the Helitech International 2014 helicopter expo and conference in Amsterdam (The Netherlands). The multirole Ka-32A11BC helicopter is the recognised leader in its class
Rheinmetall will showcase a selection of its product portfolio at the Land Forces 2014, held from 22-25 September in Brisbane, Australia. At the exhibit, HX77 8x8 with an integrated load handling system will be highlighted
Rheinmetall is showcasing a sampling of its products and projects at the African Aerospace & Defence (AAD), the company said in a statement. “Rheinmetall has for many years been a partner of South Africas armed forces and defence industry
Global vendors have given the Indian Air Forces (IAF) RFP worth $3.5 billion to replace the ageing Avro aircraft a miss
Indian Minister of Defense today announced in Parliament the successful air launch trials of three visual range air-to-air missile system, Astra were conducted from Su-30 Mk-I aircraft during May-June 2014. Missile control, guidance, long range capability and safe separation of missile from the aircraft have been demonstrated successfully, he said
Bureau Veritas certified the Information Systems Division of Navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bangalore Complex for ISO 27001 (Information Security Management Systems) on 26 July. The ISO 27001 certificate was handed over to Mr M M Handa, Director (Bangalore Complex) by Mr Suresh Krishnan, Regional Sales Manager, Bureau Veritas, at BELs Bangalore Complex
In his first Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting earlier this week, Defense Minister Arun Jaitley cleared proposals for the replacement of Indian Air Forces Avro transport aircraft fleet, supply of Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv for the Coast Guard and Navy at US $1.2 billion and the US $1