Indian Army Successfully Test-Fires Brahmos Land-Attack Missile
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DefenceTalkThe Indian Army on Tuesday successfully test fired an advanced version of the Brahmos land-attack cruise missile in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, revalidating the weapon’s strike capability. The land-to-land configuration of Brahmos missile was launched from a mobile autonomous launcher (MAL). The test firing of the block-III version of the missile demonstrated the weapon’s […]https://www.defencetalk.com/indian-army-successfully-test-fires-brahmos-land-attack-missile-69901/
India and Russia Sign Contract on Production of 200 Ka-226 Helicopters
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DefenceTalkRussia will supply India with 200 Ka-226 helicopters under a contract worth over $1 billion, the head of Russia’s Rostec corporation said Thursday. “We have signed a contract with India for joint production of Ka-226 helicopters,” Sergei Chemezov said at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Forty helicopters will be ready for delivery, while […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-and-russia-sign-contract-on-production-of-200-ka-226-helicopters-69851/
India to Acquire At Least 60 Airbus C-295 Transport Aircraft
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DefenceTalkThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to begin contract negotiations for acquiring 56 Airbus C-295 transport aircraft as replacements for its ageing Avro HS-748 aircraft. According to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, due attention is being paid to all assets of IAF, fighters and transporters included, and that “contract […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-to-acquire-at-least-60-airbus-c-295-transport-aircraft-69611/
China and Nepal to Hold First Joint Military Exercises
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DefenceTalkChina and Nepal are preparing to hold their first-ever joint military exercises, officials from both countries confirmed. A spokesman for China’s Defense Ministry said last week the two nations had agreed during talks to hold joint military drills. He did not provide details, adding that more information would be released later. The spokesman said the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-and-nepal-to-hold-first-joint-military-exercises-69582/
F-18, Rafale or Gripen: Indian Navy Looks for Its Next Fighter Jet
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DefenceTalkThe Indian Navy has launched a global search for maritime fighter jets it plans to operate from future aircraft carriers and is awaiting response from top military contractors on what they have to offer. The navy wants 57 multi-role carrier-borne fighters (MRCBF) and the potential order could get bigger with an option clause to buy […]https://www.defencetalk.com/f-18-rafale-or-gripen-indian-navy-looks-for-its-next-fighter-jet-69419/
US Senators Push for Sale of Guardian Drones to India
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DefenceTalkA top US Senator has strongly pushed for selling the state-of-the-art Guardian drones to India which “is going to be the next great thing of defence collaboration” between both countries. Democrat Senator Mark Warner and his Republican colleague in the Senate Dan Sullivan, during a programme here asserted that the erstwhile Obama Administration and the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-senators-push-for-sale-of-guardian-drones-to-india-69374/
India Test-Fires Homegrown Supersonic Interceptor Missile
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DefenceTalkIndia successfully test-fired its indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile capable of destroying any incoming enemy ballistic missile at low altitude. This the second time that the missile has been test-fired in less than a month and is part of an effort to put in place a multi-layer missile defence system. “Today’s test launch was conducted […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-test-fires-homegrown-supersonic-interceptor-missile-69344/
Irkut Corporation Expands Su-30MKI Program
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DefenceTalkIrkut Corporation (a member of UAC) participates in AERO INDIA 2017 Air Show (Bangalore, 14-18 February). The corporate products are represented in models of Su-30MKI, Yak-130, MC-21, and Yak-152 aircraft at the stand of UAC. Su-30MKI multirole fighters are the exceptional exhibits of AERO INDIA 2017. These aircraft constitute the backbone of the Indian Air […]https://www.defencetalk.com/irkut-corporation-expands-su-30mki-program-69130/
HAL Multi-Role Helicopter Model to Be Unveiled At Aero India Expo
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DefenceTalkHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will reveal the mock-up of India’s first indigenous multi-role helicopter at the Aero India exhibition beginning in Bengaluru next week. The medium-category helicopter is sought after by the services, and such helicopters have so far been imported. “The main attraction of HAL’s indoor pavilion on 1,282 sqm is a mock-up of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/hal-multi-role-helicopter-model-to-be-unveiled-at-aero-india-expo-69101/
Russia, India to Develop BrahMos Light Cruise Missile for PAK FA Fighter Jet
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DefenceTalkThe BrahMos light cruise missile will be mounted both in submarines’ torpedo launchers and on Russia’s fifth-generation T-50 PAK FA (Prospective Airborne Complex of Frontline Aviation) fighter jet, CEO and General Designer of the Machine-Building R&D Consortium Alexander Leonov said on Friday. “We are working on the missile’s light version. It should fit the size […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-india-to-develop-brahmos-light-cruise-missile-for-pak-fa-fighter-jet-68947/