Indian defence technologies on display at Bahrain International Airshow
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India to showcase during the Bahrain International Airshow at Sakhir Airbase, Bahrain, its state-of-the-art airborne platforms and associated sensors and communication systems designed and developed by DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organization, Ministry of Defence, Govt of India). DRDO, along with some of its production partners is displaying India’s strength in advanced defence technology areas, with […]
Mahindra, Airbus sign pact to form joint venture for military helicopters
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Taking forward the memorandum of understanding signed in July, Mahindra Defence and Airbus Helicopters today inked a pact to form a joint venture to produce military helicopters in India. The statement of intent was signed today by representatives of both companies in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande. “We […]
Viewpoint : New Indian HAL Tejas light multirole fighter
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The HAL LCA or lovingly named by Shri Atal Bihari Vaypayee as the Tejas meaning radiant has always been in the forefront of controversies but apart from that one of the most advanced delta winged aircraft designed and built by nation known for being the world’s largest weapons importer. So what makes this aircraft so […]
Photos from rehearsal of the India Republic Day parade
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India will celebrate its 67th Republic Day on 26 January with a grand parade. Republic Day honours the adoption of the Indian constitution in 1950. This year’s parade has two unique features. Several adorable Indian army dogs, including labradors and German shepherds, will march in the parade after 26 years. Also for the first time, […]
India’s Mi-35 helicopters ready for first battle in Afghanistan
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Afghanistan today said three of the four multirole Mi-35 helicopters that India donated to it last month have been assembled and are now fully operational to combat terrorism in the war-torn country. According to the Defense Ministry, the helicopters will be used in the ongoing Helmand battle for the first time. “We have always been […]
India’s Light Combat Aircraft Tejas at Bahrain Air Show
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LCA Tejas to enthrall audience at Bahrain airshow The two Limited Series Production (LSP) planes will give a flying display through a series of aerobatic manoeuvres. India’s own Light Combat Aircraft Tejas will enthrall the audience at Bahrain International Airshow starting on Thursday as the country hopes to explore potential export opportunities. The two Limited […]
India is trying to breaks the contract for the supply JF-17 fighter jets in Sri Lanka
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After transferring Mi-25 Attack Gunships to Afghanistan on request of Afghan President recently, India is deliberating if a Srilankan request to provide fighter jets for their air force can be taken up after India forced Srilanka to reconsider their decision on making the purchase of Sino-Pakistan developed JF-17 fighter jets.
Well, informed Sources in air force close to idrw.org have informed us that instead of offering Homegrown LCA-Tejas to Srilanka, IAF may transfer some of Upgraded Mig-27 along with Spares to Srilankan Air force at FOC ( Free of Cost).
India to purchase surface-to-air missile, S-400 from Russia
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Just before Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia, it has been announced that India will purchase the advanced missile, S-400 from Russia. According to the Hindustan Times newspaper, the Indian Defense Ministry had previously intended to procure a dozen S-400 missile systems, however, military later estimated that five units of such weapons would be sufficient to safeguard the country against external […]
India Receives Five More Upgraded An-32RE Aircraft From Ukraine
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India has taken the delivery of five upgraded Antonov An-32RE transport aircraft which have been modified by from Ukraine’s state-owned Concern “Ukroboronprom”. This is the eightbatch of the upgraded An-32s which India has received since the 2009 contract between the two nations. Following the overhaul, these upgraded Soviet-era An-32 transport aircraft will have an extended […]
Pilatus Aircraft completes delivery of 75 trainers to Indian Air Force
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SwitzerlandSwitzerland company Pilatus Aircraft Ltd announced on Tuesday that it had completed delivery of the 75 th and last PC-7 Mark II basic trainer aircraft (BTA), purchased by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The last aircraft has been painted with a special commemorative livery. On May 24, 2012, Pilatus and India’s defence ministry signed a […]