SP's Exclusive
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October 28, 2013
Army for 49 hand-launched UASThe Indian Army is looking for 49 man-portable hand launched unmanned air systems specifically designed for tactical surveillance in the border areas of Jammu & Kashmir.
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October 28, 2013
IAF receives fourth Boeing C-17The IAF has received its fourth of 10 Boeing C-17 Globemaster III heavylift transports, joining the first three already operational at the 81 Squadron 'Skylords' at Hindon Air Force Station on Delhi's outskirts.
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October 28, 2013
DRDO wants special aircraft for snow studiesThe Defence Ministry's Snow & Avalance Studies Establishment (SASE) has floated a tender for a specialised aircraft to undertake survey missions and data gathering.
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October 28, 2013
IAF, RAFO wargame Jaguar together, grow closerThe Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) have just completed Exercise Eastern Bridge (Al Jisr Al Sharqi) 2013, the third in their series of joint air exercises centred around strike profiles.
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October 28, 2013
Avro replacement competition to be delayed?The Indian Air Force has provided a two month extension on responses to the request for information (RFI) on its ambitious Rs 12,000 crore Avro replacement programme that envisages the acquisition of 56 aircraft...
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October 28, 2013
New national mini-UAV competitionOvercoming planning delays that saw the programme cancelled this year, India's National Programme on Micro Air Vehicle (NPMICAV), a Department of Science and Defence Research and Develoment Organisation (DRDO)...
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October 28, 2013
ADA for Telemetry setup at INS HansaIn preparation for the LCA Navy getting back into the skies, perhaps by early next year, the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADA) is looking to fast-track the setting up of a shore-based telemetry facility...
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October 28, 2013
First upgraded IAF Mirage 2000 fliesAmidst delays and nervousness over delays in other fighter programmes, the IAF has breathed a sigh of relief over the successful debut flight of its first upgraded Mirage 2000 multi-role fighter at the Istres-Le Tubé air base...
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October 28, 2013
DRDO to unveil export variant of Prahaar missile in KoreaPragati, a modified only-for-export variant of the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO's) newest tactical surface-to-surface battlefield missile Prahaar, will be unveiled at the International Aerospace...
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October 28, 2013
HAL for displays, pilot cam & engine alert system for HTT-40Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is accelerating on the HTT-40 programme and has now floated tenders for the proposed aircraft's primary flight display system and the engine instrument crew alert system.
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October 28, 2013
Boeing-Lockheed partnership to compete for new US bomberIn a big announcement that has the US' aerospace industry sitting up and taking notice, Boeing has announced that it will be teaming up with arch rival Lockheed-Martin to compete for the United States Air Force's long-range...
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October 28, 2013
Crucial EW trials on Tejas next monthFollowing successful weapon release trials in Jamnagar in July, the Tejas programme is speeding towards another crucial milestone with electronic warfare trials to take place in November.
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October 28, 2013
HAL's IJT delayed againHAL's intermediate jet trainer, the HJT-36, has slipped again and will not meet its December 2013 target for initial operational clearance (IOC), sources involved with the programme have informed SP's.
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October 28, 2013
Indian Navy for 15 coastal-defence missile systemsThe Indian Navy has announced interest in 15 mobile missile coastal battery (MMCB) systems for deployment at various locations along the country's coast to protect Naval bases and ships.
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October 7, 2013
IAF's first upgraded Mirage 2000 takes offOver two years after the $2.9-billion deal was signed, the IAF's first upgraded Mirage 2000 multirole fighter made its debut flight in its new avatar on October 5 at the Istres air base in France.
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October 7, 2013
DRDO hunts for retractable landing gear for UAVsIn an effort to make its future UAVs more stealthy, the DRDO is looking for a development partner for a retractable landing gear that could be fitted on the Rustom-H and stealth USAV.
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October 7, 2013
Death of acquisitions man makes system nervousThe tragic death of MoD Joint Secretary (Acquisitions) Arun Kumar Bal last week has been unanimously mourned as a deep loss to the Defence Ministry.
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September 16, 2013
DAC approves 6 more C-130Js for IAFThe Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister A.K. Antony has finally approved the purchase of six additional C-130J Super Hercules special mission transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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September 9, 2013
DRDO announces tender for Indian Coast GuardGiven the small number of aviation assets at the Indian Coast Guard's disposal, there's finally some movement towards fleet accretion over and above the 35+ Dornier Do-228 tactical reconnaissance aircraft in service.
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September 9, 2013
IAF keen on six more C-17sWith a successful induction of three Boeing C-17 Globemaster III heavylift transports into Hindon's 81 Squadron 'Skylords' last week, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is now hoping for an early conclusion of a follow-on deal...
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September 9, 2013
Indian warships on goodwill visit to GulfOn Tuesday, September 10, the Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Tabar and fleet replenishment tanker INS Aditya, will dock in Doha, Qatar on a four-day diplomatic goodwill visit.
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September 9, 2013
Navy floats tender for Sindhurakshak salvageThe Indian Navy has called for professional help to salvage the INS Sindhurakshak submarine, which sank in its berth at the Mumbai dockyard on the intervening night of August 13 and 14.
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Breaking News:
August 21, 2013
IAF lands C-130J-30 Super Hercules at Daulat Beg OldieIn a significant capability demonstration move by the Indian Air Force (IAF), a Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft was landed...
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August 21, 2013
Arjun Mk.II begins user trial-by-fireIt's the most crucial phase for Project Arjun. The new and improved Arjun Mk.II has begun user trials in the deserts of Rajasthan, an exercise that hopefully confirm its usefulness to the Indian Army.
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August 21, 2013
One year of Akash SAM in serviceThe indigenous Akash surface-to-air missile (SAM) has completed a year in deployed service with the Indian Air Force. With two active squadrons now in Gwalior and Lohegaon and two more coming up in forward areas...
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August 21, 2013
IUSAV to be powered by 'dry' Kaveri: AntonyA 'dry' version of the Kaveri turbofan engine will power the Indian Unmanned Strike Air Vehicle (IUSAV). Defence Minister A.K. Antony has informed Parliament about a variant of the Kaveri devoid of reheat/afterburner.
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August 21, 2013
Fresh Nag ATGM trials successfulAfter major setbacks a year ago, the Nag anti-tank guided missile project has bounced back, with a series of successes at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan in recent trials, where the missile was tested...
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August 21, 2013
Chinese UAV debuts at AUVSIAs the global unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) scene heats up, this year's Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) in Washington saw participation from India and China...
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August 21, 2013
India at Russian chopper conference this monthIndia will participate in the third International Russian Helicopters Operators Conference (IRHOC-2013) during the MAKS 2013 air show and exhibition from August 26-28 in Moscow.
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August 21, 2013
Two new Russian helicopters to be unveiled at MAKS 2013The MAKS 2013 show will be an exciting time in the rotorcraft space. Russian Helicopters is all set to showcase prototypes of its latest models including the Mi-171A2, the Mi-28UB and Ka-62.
