Despite IAF, HAL moves ahead on with HTT-40

Despite the IAF's serious concerns over the prospective cost of the HTT-40 and recommendation that the project be shelved, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is powering on with the programme.
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HAL's LUH making progress

With the choice of engine locked (Turbomeca Ardiden 1U Shakti), HAL is moving forward with other aspects of the light utility helicopter for the three services. HAL has begun procurement processes...
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Indian Navy flotilla in Philippines

As maritime tensions intensify between China and Philippines, four Indian warships are now on a goodwill visit to the latter nation in what is being interpreted as a subtle message to Beijing.
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First C-17 takes off for India

Flown by an Indian crew, the first IAF C-17 Globemaster III heavylift transport jet is now on its way to India. Following a ceremony at Long Beach, California, the aircraft—the largest ever operated by the IAF...
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India to get its 1st C-17 in a week

Next Monday, the Hindon Air Force Station will receive its first Boeing Defense C-17 Globemaster III heavy-lift transport aircraft. The aircraft will be followed by two more by August at which time a formal commissioning...
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Breaking News:
New DRDO Chief pushes emergency button on Project Tejas

The DRDO's new Director General, Dr Avinash Chander, has activated Code Red on Project Tejas, and has called for an immediate emergency plan to get the lumbering programme back on track.
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India & Japan home in on US-2

On May 29 in Tokyo, India and Japan decided to establish a Joint Working Group (JWG) to explore modality for the cooperation on the US-2 amphibian aircraft. The landmark agreement, which sees Japan for the first time agree...
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Indian Navy for bomb displosal robots

The Indian Navy has announced interest in procuring four remotely-operated vehicles for explosive ordnance displosal purposes. Declaring its interest, the Navy has said it requires these EOD ROVs...
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Indian Navy for heavy torpedoes for new ASW ships

The Indian Navy is in the market for new heavyweight torpedoes with "state-of-the-art technology, of calibre 534.4mm and length not exceeding 7,800mm, to be fired from existing torpedo tubes of ships".
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Indian Army for heavy recovery vehicle

The Indian Army is looking to procure an unspecified number of heavy recovery vehicles to recover stalled, overturned or broken down heavy or armoured vehicles of the forces.
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RFP out for major Avro-replacement programme

After an abortive attempt to make it an indigenously-led modernisation effort that could set an example for future procurements, the Indian MoD has finally released its request for proposal for 56 medium-lift transport aircraft...
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Project Nirdesh moves ahead

The country's indigenous shipbuilding infrastructure and know-how will be consolidated soon, with the Nirdesh project moving swiftly ahead. Tenders have been floated for the masterplan and detailed project report...
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Priority re-think on Project AMCA

Major and ongoing delays in the light combat aircraft programme have finally reached a point where the Defence Ministry has put a dam on the AMCA fifth generation fighter effort, calling upon the DRDO labs involved...
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Turbomeca to power HAL's light copter

After a protracted effort to identify a suitable engine for the in-development light utility helicopter, HAL has finally chosen the Turbomeca 1U Ariden, a close variant of the 1H1 Shakti that powers the ALH Dhruv and LCH.
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First C-17 to arrive in India shortly

The Indian Navy isn't the only service that gets the bask in the glow of a brand new American-built bird. The IAF will soon welcome to India its first Boeing C-17 Globemaster-III heavy-lift transport aircraft, due to arrive shortly.
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Newly expanded fighter base in South India

On May 27, Defence Minister A.K. Antony will inaugurate a newly expanded and enhanced Air Force base at Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. The holy town will house what will become one of the Indian Air Force's (IAF's) most important bases in the south, likely to house squadrons of Su-30MKI...
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Second Nirbhay missile test likely by November

Following the partial success of the Nirbhay subsonic cruise missile on its March 12 debut test, the development team has managed to identify the glitch in the inertial naviation system (INS) that forced them to push...
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HAL and BrahMos agree to forge partnership

With synergies simply waiting to be exploited between the two aerospace majors, and with the hypersonic BrahMos-2 speeding up on the drawing board, Hindustan Aeronauitcs Limited (HAL) and BrahMos...
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Rs 8,000 crore ICV upgrade plan on

The proposed ambitious upgrade of the Indian Army's entire fleet of infantry combat vehicles (ICVs) was fleshed out by Defence Minister A.K. Antony in Parliament recently.
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Seagull Squadron gets its first P-8I

The Indian Navy has proudly welcomed its newest beast: a gleaming Boeing P-8I (unofficially designated Neptune, but yet to receive its official Indian name), the first of eight aircraft that will be the frontline of the Navy's eyes...
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MiG-21: 50-year journey

The venerable Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 continues to be the backbone of the Indian Air Force's air defence force, since its arrival in 1963. Sprinkled across squadrons mostly in the West and South West...
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IAF for 6 more C-130Js, type crosses million flight hours globally

The Indian Air Force (IAF) cannot wait to get its next six Lockheed-Martin C-130J Super Hercules medium transport aircraft, a deal that is in its final stages of confirmation. Coming as a boost to C-130J customers worldwide...
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IAF for new assault rifle

The Indian Air Force is looking for a modern assault rifle for its special units (Garud), that should be compact, foldable, easy to carry, handle, operate, simple to maintain and with high range.
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IAF for shoulder-fired weapon simulator

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is scouting for an indigenously developed and built shoulder-fired weapon simulator for the in-service 9K38 IGLA for training purposes.
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Indian Army for SR-UAV

In an effort to augment its fleet of tactical surveillance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the Indian Army is on the lookout for an unspecified number of short range UAV (SR-UAV).
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Indian Navy for 5 new Fleet Support Ships

In line with expanding responsibilities, a sharp increase in number of vessels over the next few years, and a larger mandate in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy has announced an effort to acquire five new fleet support...
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Breaking News:
Indian Navy's first P-8I to land at Arakkonam today

The Indian Navy's first P-8I, manned by an Indian Navy flight crew, lands in Arakkonam today. The first of eight Boeing Defense P-8Is...
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Indian Navy MiG-29K Squadron commissioned

Three years after they began arriving in the country, the Indian Navy's MiG-29K/KUB shipborne multi-role fighters finally have a home squadron: INAS 303 'Black Panthers' at INS Hansa, Dabolim..
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Breaking News:
MMRCA negotiations "back on track"

After weeks of being stalled, commercial negotiations for the MMRCA are back on track and in full flow, top sources confirm.
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Breaking News:
Mixed success: Nirbhay maiden test stars well, ends with abort

The much anticipated maiden test of India's long-range cruise missile, Nirbhay, ended mostly in disappointment today, with the programme...
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HAL to present UAV vision to Home Secretary

HAL will shortly be making a presentation to Home Secretary R.K. Singh on a proposed national plan on UAVs for internal security threats and cross-border terrorism. HAL recently carved out a separate UAV wing...
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Missile export push by DRDO?

After Defence Minister A.K. Antony's push for the BrahMos to be inducted by the Russian armed services, India's DRDO has renewed efforts to draw up a robust export plan for some of its systems...
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DRDO to outsource SATCOM data-link for Rustom-II

In an effort to speed up the Rustom-II MALE UAV programme, the Dehradun-based Defence Electronics Application Establishment (DEAL) has called for quotations on the development of a SATCOM datalink...
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IAF for more Embraer Legacy jets

The Indian Air Force is in the process of drawing up a requirement for additional Embraer ECJ135 Legacy jets for VVIP transport. In addition to the four already in service with the Delhi-based Communication Squadron...
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Home Ministry for drones for anti-Naxal ops

The Home Ministry is expected shortly to float a requirement for surveillance UAVs specifically for anti-Naxal operations. While a requirement already exists, sources indicate that a fresh qualitative requirement...
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M777 deal to be signed soon

A long-delayed deal for 145 M777 ultra-light howitzers is to be signed shortly between New Delhi and Washington. India first expressed interest in the BAE Systems gun over 7 years ago in January 2006.
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Mahindra-Telephonics pitches OceanEye radar for MRH

The new Mahindra-Telephonics joint venture company is pitching the APS-143C(V)3 OceanEye maritime surveillance radar for the Indian Navy's Multirole Helicopter (MRH) in the event that the Sikorsky S-70B Sea Hawk...
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LCA Navy may fly again by mid-year

The LCA Navy, which has been on the ground for many months now since a short spate of just four flights starting in April last year, could take to the skies again later this year with major modifications underway...
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Breaking News:
As losses mount, Russia to revamp rotorcraft strategy in India

Once a dominant force in the Indian military helicopter space, Russia is a dwindling force now. With a series of crucial defeats...
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Breaking News:
Nirbhay cruise missile to be tested on March 10?

The secretive Nirbhay subsonic cruise missile could be tested for the first time on March 10 at the Integrated Test Range off Odisha's coast.
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Army, CPMF, Police forces evince interest in NAL SlyBird MAV

While the ADE Imperial Eagle gets set for customer trials, a corresponding development, the SlyBird MAV by the National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL) has already garnered a reputation for itself as a field ready platform...
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Breaking News:
DRDO weighs unmanned rotorcraft development

Despite deep interest in unmanned rotorcraft for several different kinds of operations—from maritime operations off a ship's deck to urban...
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Defence Budget cuts could impact modernisation?

The nominal hike of just five per cent in the Indian defence budget to Rs. 2,03,672 crore brings the country's defence budget to its lowest percentage of GDP in the last three decades...
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IMRH parameters to be frozen by 2014

HAL has its hands full, as a result of which the all-important Indian Mult-irole Helicopter (IMRH) programme has taken a back-seat. However, with conceptual development between HAL and...
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Imperial Eagle MAV ready for user trials

The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) has unveiled the hand-launched fixed-wing mini UAV Imperial Eagle, and invited potential users to give the platform a test.
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Beretta PX4 and ARX-160 on offer to Indian Army

The legendary Beretta of Italy is expanding its presence in the Indian market in a big way, and demonstrated this with a sizeable presence at the recent Aero India show in Bangalore.
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Indian interest in V-22 Osprey intensifies

The Indian armed forces appear ready to consider the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey as a possible future platform. What began as a preliminary interest in the world's only operational tilt-rotor aircraft...
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The Rs 12,000 crore Avro replacement programme will be a 2-horse race?

Waiting in the wings for an urgent replacement are the IAF's vintage HS-748 Avro transports, built under license by HAL's transport...
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Iron Fist 2013

Among a sombre national mood following the twin blasts in Hyderabad that killed 16 people, the Indian Government put on display the country's might over Pokhran in a fire power demonstration designated 'Iron Fist'.
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Delayed IJT irks Air Force

A storm may be brewing over HAL's intermediate jet trainer, with the IAF and HAL in stark divergence over the state of the troubled programme. The HJT-36 Sitara is to achieve initial operational clearance (IOC)...
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After 4 year lull, Saras to fly again

After the tragic crash of its second prototype in March 2009, in which the three-member IAF test crew was killed, the NAL Saras light transport aircraft, is expected to take to the air again this month.
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Rustom-H first flight in 11 months

With the Rustom-1 firmly in flight test towards proving itself as a tactical surveillance drone, the higher performance Rustom-H long-endurance surveillance platform is now close to being ready for a first flight.
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IIT's Unmanned Mini-Copter Matures

IIT Kanpur has long been a institution of excellence when it comes to aerospace engineering. The institute's facilities and faculty are involved in several programmes of national importance—from aircraft to missile...
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Eurofighter fights to re-enter MMRCA competition

While respecting the Indian Government's decision to eliminate the Typhoon and progress negotiations with Dassault Aviation for the Rafale, the Eurofighter consortium is staying on the sidelines prepared...
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Pinaka MBRL test-fired

An advanced version of the operational Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system (MBRLS) has been tested a number of times over the last few weeks on the country's east coast ranges.
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Fourth UK-built Hovercraft joins Indian Coast Guard

H-190, the fourth dozen air cushion vehicles (ACVs) or hovercraft designed and built by UK's Griffon Hoverwork Limited (GHL), has joined service with the Indian Coast Guard, and was commissioned...
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HAL flags MMRCA tech transfer challenges

It has always been known that the MMRCA would provide one of the most complex technology transfers in Indian defence contracting history in terms of the scope of transfer and what the vendor is required to provide.
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Astra test-firing from Su-30MKI this year

2013 has been christened 'Astra Year' by DRDO in light of expectations that the Astra beyond visual range air-to-air missile will finally see a flight test firing from an IAF aircraft.
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BrahMos-A final integration this year

After years in integration, the BrahMos-A air-launched version, will complete integration with an IAF Su-30MKI this year in time for a first test-firing by December 2013 or early 2014.
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IAF Su-30MKIs in trouble?

The Iron Fist fire power demonstration over the Thar Desert last month has spelt bad news for the Su-30MKI. Things started off on a bad note on February 19 when a Su-30MKI crashed during a night bombing and...
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Finally, Indo-French SR-SAM programme takes off

After years in discussions, the Indo-French 'Maitri' short-range surface-to-air missile (SR-SAM) programme is ready to be concluded. During the recent visit of French President Francois Hollande...
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Light Copter Buy Delayed?

One of India's most crucial purchases—197 reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters (RSH)—for the Army and IAF is likely to be delayed indefinitely according to reports.
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Critical Review of LCA Tejas

The LCA Tejas showed off some of its operational prowess at the recent Iron Fist fire power demonstration over the Thar Desert—the platform was fielded after the IAF expressed keenness in seeing the aircraft perform...
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In a first, Army orders 20 Cheetal copters

After years of diffidence, the Indian Army has ordered 20 Cheetal helicopters from HAL in a deal worth Rs. 418 crore. The choppers will be delivered over the next four years. "HAL will also provide training to the pilots and...
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Committee to supervise VVIP copter probe

A 30-member committee comprising members of the two houses of Indian Parliament will look into the AgustaWestland AW101 VVIP helicopter deal, even as the CBI begins a full-fledged investigation into the acquisition...
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AgustaWestland fall-out over other deals?

The VVIP helicopter controversy could impact or delay other ongoing acquisition programmes of the Indian armed forces, already nervous by the potential repercussions. It so happens that the Indian Navy...
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Fifth-Gen flavour at Aero India

At Aero India 2013, it’s hard to miss the fifth generation flavour in the air. They may not be big jets on the flightline, not yet at least, but they finally have a shape and form.
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Unmanned: The Future of Air Wars

Extensive global experience shows that reconnaissance and observation helicopters need to be capable of fulfilling various roles – personnel transport, escort and armed missions, casualty evacuation and observation.
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India To Be Offered US Navy’s Future UAS?

Northrop Grumman will for the first time highlight the MQ-4C Triton long endurance unmanned air system at Aero India 2013. The underdevelopment system is being created under the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance...
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India: Rotorcraft Central

In case you didn’t notice, Aero India 2013 isn’t really a fighter show. Then again, all comparisons with the 2011 show are unfair considering that the MMRCA competition is no longer technically, a competition.
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The IAF’s ‘Generation’ Dream

Four years ago, in February 2009, the world got its first glimpse of India’s secretive next-generation fighter aircraft effort. Typically christened with the anodyne ‘Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft’ (AMCA) working title...
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Ahead of fire demo, Tejas breezes through icy test

Ahead of the Iron Fist fire power demonstration in Rajasthan shortly where the LCA Tejas will be seen breathing fire for the first time as part of a cooperative exercise with other aircraft in IAF inventory...
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Aerospace sector key enabler of economic growth

As Aero India 2013 dawns, there is a general sense that the tumult and buzz of the show's last two iterations just won't be there. This would perhaps be true if the only indication of a show's success was the number of fighter jet...
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Breaking News:
IAF gets first lot of brand new Pilatus trainers

In a major fillip to strained training regimes, the IAF has just received the first lot of its brand new Pilatus PC-7 MkII basic stage-1 trainer aircraft.
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Rolls-Royce pitches engine for HAL's Light Copter

While Aero India 2011 was tinged with turmoil for Rolls-Royce—it had decided shortly after the show to withdraw from a competition to re-engine the IAF's Jaguar strike aircraft—it is back at Aero India 2013...
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Breaking News:
India gifts Do-228 aircraft to Seychelles

Days ahead of Aero India, in a sign of increasing regional cooperation and power projection, the Indian government today handed over...
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Lockheed Martin to focus on C-130J at Aero India

With a deal for six additional C-130J Super Hercules nearly concluded, Lockheed Martin keeping its focus almost solely on the platform at Aero India 2013. An IAF C-130J will be on display at the show this year.
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Boeing debuts ScanEagle UAV at Aero India

While Boeing will have the largest aircraft once again at Aero India 2013, with a USAF C-17 Globemaster III—the first C-17 for the IAF entered flight test earlier in January—it will be debuting a smaller aircraft...
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Combat-proven Iron Dome to debut at Aero India 2013

Israel's participation at Aero India 2013 will be underscored by an outside display for the first time by missile house Rafael Advances Defense Systems Ltd. The heart of the display will be the Iron Dome system...
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Honeywell at Aero India 2013

Honeywell, which was issued an RFP in October last year for the much-anticipated Jaguar re-engining contract, will be at Aero India in a big way this year as well.
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EADS on a high for Aero India 2013

With the Airbus A330 MRTT win in India's tanker competition, EADS will be riding into Aero India with a long-missed feel good factor coursing through its veins—the win comes after a string of disappointments in India...
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Hermes 900 at Aero India 2013

Israel's Elbit Systems has announced that it will display its new generation Hermes 900 Maritime Patrol UAS at Aero India 2013. The Indian Navy, as is well known, is in the global market for maritime medium altitude long...
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Russian Helicopters banks on 197 copter deal

On the back of two significant losses in the Indian defence space—the IAF's heavylift and attack helicopter competitions—Russian Helicopters Co. will be focusing all its energies at Aero India 2013...
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Indian Army for UAV missile simulator

The Indian Army is in the market for a mission simulator to train UAV crews in operating IAI Heron and Searcher Mk.2 surveillance UAVs. The Army has stipulated that the UAV mission simulator should be capable...
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MBDA back with a bang at Aero India 2013

European missile house MBDA has always had a solid presence at Aero India, and this year it's back with full force once again. The company says, "At Aero India 2013, MBDA will again demonstrate its unique status...
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Missile men honoured by GOI

In an affirmation for the country's missile programme, three top missile scientists were honoured this year by the Government with Padma awards. DRDO Chief Dr. Vijay Kumar Saraswat, Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri...
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Breaking News:
India conducts 11th test of K-15 subsurface weapon

In a significant milestone towards technology maturity, the DRDO today conducted its 11th successful test of the K-15 subsurface launched...
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Highlights of aircraft line-up at Aero India 2013

Bills itself as the "world's greatest single", and continues to be one of the most popular single-engine business aircraft in the world today. With roles that include executive transport, cargo, air ambulance, airline, and...
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Display teams to dominate Aero India 2013

With the Medium Multirole Fighter Aircraft (MMRCA) bid making its way towards a contract award, Aero India this year will bear a more resigned visage, at least as far as the roar of fighter engines is concerned.
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First Indian C-17 enters flight test on schedule

Less than 2 weeks before Aero India, when the world's aerospace focus is on India, Boeing Defense delivered on schedule the first of 10 C-17 Globemaster III heavylift transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force...
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Indian 5th Gen fighter model to debut at Aero India

The aerospace community will get its first ever glimpse of what the modified Indian version of the Russian PAK FA looks like at Aero India, with HAL planning to unveil a model of the Prospective Multirole Fighter...
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India's longest range missile debuts at Republic Day Parade

While the Indian media usually dissects the weapons platforms that China puts on display during its ceremonial days, the tables turned this Republic Day—the Chinese watched closely as the Indian government paraded...
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Certified and ready, Indian Army to receive 1st weaponised Dhruv

In a significant milestone for Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the first Dhruv (Weapon Systems Integrated)—Dhruv-WSI or Rudra as it has been christened—will be certified and ready for handing over...
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Breaking News: INS Saryu enters service

The first of four naval offshore patrol vessels (NOPV) built by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), INS Saryu (P54), enters service with the Indian Navy today at Goa.
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Post-deliveries Textron looks forward to Aero India

As reported by SP's earlier, the Indian Air Force recently began taking delivery of Textron Defense CBU-105 sensor fuzed munitions for its Jaguar jets. The company has announced its participation in Aero India 2013...
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France wants Indian to exercise Rafale options immediately

During a two-day official visit to Paris earlier this month, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid was apprised of the French government's keenness that India exercise options for 63 additional...
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Indian Navy for new anti-ship missile

The Indian Navy is on the lookout for a new medium-range anti-ship missile for its surface platforms and has floated a global request for information. The medium range anti-ship missile for surface platform is intended...
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Breaking News: Airbus Military A330 MRTT selected by Indian Government

As reported earlier by SP's M.A.I., Airbus Military has emerged victorious in the Indian Air Force's mid-air refuelling tanker bid.
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Threat to HTT-40, HAL moves post-haste to recover

Faced with the reported prospect of the HTT-40 basic trainer programme being cancelled even before the aircraft is built, HAL is moving post-haste to move forward on the programme.
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LCA Tejas LSP-8 finally ready for flight

After months of delays that have afflicted the programme at large, the crucial LSP-8 of HAL's Tejas programme is ready for flight by early next year. The LSP-8, a fully configured version of the Tejas and intended for user trials...
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Breaking News:
INS Tarkash joins Western fleet

The second of the three follow-on Talwar-class frigates, INS Tarkash (F50), arrived in Mumbai today and is now part of the sword-arm Western Fleet.
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Breaking News:
Arihant's missile tested, near ready for integration

The Defence Research & Development Lab (DRDL) yesterday quietly tested the K-15, the submarine-launched version of the land-based...
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HAL signs contract for 42 more Su-30MKIs

On course for a while now, HAL signed a contract for 42 more license-built Su-30MKI air dominance fighters with the Ministry of Defence and Rosoboronexport in Delhi during the visit of Russian President...
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DRDO brainstorms with private sector for heavy gun

In the process of conceptualising a new 155mm/52cal towed artillery gun, the DRDO has officially kickstarted proceedings by roping in the private sector to brainstorm. A three-day discussion session in Pune from October 29-31 was organised...
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DRDO's Astra successfully tested

India's Astra beyond visual range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) has been ground-tested for the second time after 2008. The missile, being developed by DRDO for use on the LCA Tejas primarily...
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HTT-40 project rejected?

In what is being reported to be an advantage for Swiss airplane maker Pilatus, the Minsitry of Defence (MoD) has reportedly shot down HAL's HTT-40 basic trainer project on the grounds that it is too costly...
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IAF's massive show of strength in February-March 2013

Starting off with a firepower demonstration at the Pokhran range in Rajasthan in February, the Indian Air Force will rev up to one of its largest ever exercises codenamed Livewire in March 2013.
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Fourth Sukhoi T-50 prototype enters flight test

The fourth prototype of Russia's Sukhoi T-50 fifth generation fighter programme (of which India is a financial and variant design partner) took to the skies on December 12 at Komsomolsk-on-Amur.
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India affirms Apache victory in Parliament

Close on the heels of declaring Boeing Defense's Chinook for the Indian Air Force, the Defence Ministry has not formally announced another victory—that of the AH-64D Apache Block III...
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First 3 upgraded MiG-29s back home

The first three newly upgraded MiG-29s of the Indian Air Force (now designated MiG-29UPG) have returned home from Russia, transported in a giant An-124 aircraft.
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Indian Navy RFP: Effort for new submarine line surfaces

It is perhaps the most important acquisition the Navy has planned for, and is finally ready to get off the ground. The Project 75 India conventional attack submarine line has had an extended gestation period...
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IAF to receive CBU-105 next month

Shortly after appointing its new President and Managing Director in India, Inderjit Sial, Textron Inc. will through its subsidiary Textron Defense begin supplying the Indian Air Force with 512 CBU-105 sensor fuzed munitions...
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Crucial indigenous warships to enter service in 2013

Year 2013 will be a momentous year for the Indian Navy with two crucial indigenous warship platforms entering operational service. Both ships will be lead ships of their class and there will be a large attention paid...
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'Good news' soon on Arihant

The Indian Navy will have 'good news' to share on Arihant soon, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral D.K. Joshi has said. Currently undergoing crucial trials, the Navy Chief indicated that India's first nuclear-powered...
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Vikramaditya delayed, Navy allows asbestos lining

The Navy has accorded approval to the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk, Russia to use asbestos heat lining in the sealed boiler unit of the Vikramaditya aircraft carrier...
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