Indian maritime patrol aircraft makes emergency landing in Russia
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An Indian Naval Il-38SD maritime patrol aircraft made an emergency hard landing due to nose landing gear malfunction (failed to release) at the Zhukovsky airport outside Moscow at approximately 08.00 p.m. Moscow time (05:00 p.m. GMT), on 28 April. No one was injured during the incident. Сrew (four pilots and three technical specialists) egressed the aircraft […]
Jane’s: India withdraws from FGFA project with Russia
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IHS Jane’s Defence Weekly reported that the Indian Air Force (IAF) has shelved its 11-year old collaborative Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) programme with Russia following enduring differences over its developmental cost and technological capabilities. According to the Jane’s, Senior Indian officials, including National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra, recently informed a visiting Russian […]
India plans to acquire ship-based Ka-226T helicopters
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A delegation from the Indian MoD is to visit Kamov Design Bureau of Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec) in order to participate in the demonstration flight of a light utility Ka-226T rotorcraft and to familiarize themselves with its ship-based version, according to a report by Rostec. In November 2017, the Government of India approved […]
Ukraine offers maintenance for Indian aircraft carrier
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Ukraine’s state-owned defence industrial concern UkrOboronProm has announced that a Ukrainian defence industry enterprise is ready to provide maintenance of Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya. According to UkrOboronProm, Ukraine has offered maintenance to the Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier Vikramaditya and will jointly produce gas turbine engines with the world’s largest importer of defense equipment. The […]
DefExpo 2018: Ashok Leyland showcases new Light Specialist Vehicle 4×4
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Ashok Leyland, flagship of the Hinduja Group and the largest suppliers of logistics vehicles to the Indian Army showcased new Light Specialist Vehicle 4×4 at the ongoing DefExpo India 2018. The Light Specialist Vehicle 4×4 (LSV 4×4) is a light specialist troops mobility vehicle dedicated to operating in rough terrains under adverse weather conditions. LSV 4×4 is […]
DefExpo 2018: Kalyani Group developed new Bharat ULH howitzer
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Kalyani Group revealed at the DefExpo 2018 exhibition a newest 155 mm Bharat ULH lightweight towed howitzer. The Bharat ULH is a towed 155 mm piece, developed for service with the Indian Armed Forces. The Bharat ULH 155mm/39 call is a towed gun, providing a highly maneuverable field artillery solution. It has been designed for accuracy, stability and reliability […]
Defexpo 2018: Cyient, BlueBird Aero Systems sign JV to offer UAV systems to India
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Cyient and BlueBird Aero Systems sign joint venture (JV) to offer UAV systems to Indian Defence & Industry during the DefExpo India 2018, an international land, naval, and internal homeland security systems exhibition. IDR News Network reported that Cyient, a provider of engineering design, manufacturing, geospatial, networks, and operations management services to global industry leaders […]
Defexpo 2018: Mahindra Defence unveils new Light Bullet Proof Vehicle
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The Mahindra Defence specialises in manufacturing heavy-duty armoured vehicles unveiled it’s new Light Bullet Proof Vehicle, at the Defexpo India 2018 exhibition in Chennai, India. Designed by the Mahindra Defence Systems Limited the Light Bullet Proof Vehicle (LBPV) has a crew of two – a driver and commander – with additional space in the rear […]
India’s largest transport aircraft makes landing in disputed region on border with China
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C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force’s, on Tuesday carried out a historic landing at Arunachal Pradesh’s Tuting Advanced Landing Ground (ALG), which is close to the Chinese border. According to The Indian Express, the landing of the aircraft is seen as part of the IAF’s move to strengthen its overall operations in the strategically important […]
Russia loses its position in India
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It is no secret that in recent years Russia has been losing its position at India defence market. This is explained by the Indian Government’s intent to diversify arms suppliers, in particular, the United States, Ukraine, South Korea and other. Also, Russian military defence technology is falling behind and them service suffers a lot. In […]