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August 21, 2013
Northrop Grumman nose arrays on Indian Navy's MK54 torpedoesThe Indian Navy's brand new Raytheon MK54 light anti-submarine torpedoes—contracted last year, yet to be delivered—will sport Northrop Grumman...
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August 21, 2013
Raytheon continues Patriot push in IndiaA decade after Raytheon first began its big push of the Patriot PAC-3 integrated air and missile defence system to India, the company remains committed to India as a potential customer.
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August 21, 2013
Army orders more INVAR for T-90SIn a big relief coming in for the Mechanised Forces, the Indian Army has finally managed to conclude a long-awaited Rs 3,000-crore deal for additional INVAR anti-tank guided missiles license built by Bharat Dynamics Ltd with Russian technology.
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August 21, 2013
DRDO's Autonomous Underwater Vehicle in sea trialsThe indigenous autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) under development by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is currently in sea trials, where it is reported to be functioning close...
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August 21, 2013
First LCA Tejas Mk.II prototype next year?The first prototype of the LCA Tejas Mk.2 could be rolled out in 2014, it has been revealed. In an exercise to locate and certify line-replaceable units for the evolved Mk.II jet, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has revealed...
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August 19, 2013
LR-SAM's big test this monthThe Indian Navy is waiting with baited breath for this system, and finally there could be good news.
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August 19, 2013
LCA Tejas requires a new radomeAs the Tejas speeds towards IOC-II, it appears that a crucial hurdle may slow it down, the platform needs a new radome.
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August 19, 2013
HAL conducting R&D on AESA radarIn what would mean two separate active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar efforts in country, it has now been learnt that HAL's Strategic Electronic Research Design Centre (SLRDC) in Hyderabad...
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August 19, 2013
HAL pushes HTT-40 as light attack platformWhile the Defence Ministry ponders over the IAF's recommendation that the HTT-40 basic trainer project be foreclosed, HAL is fighting back.
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August 19, 2013
More captive flight tests of ASTRA BVRAAM on Su-30MKIThe indigenous Astra beyond visual-range air-to-air missile has been captive flight tested again on the Su-30MKI, following successful tests in April this year as earlier reported by SP's.
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August 19, 2013
Tejas weapon trials at JamnagarTowards achieving initial operational clearance (IOC-II) by the end of this year, the LCA Tejas was deployed last month to Jamnagar Air Force Station for weapons trials, which included missile firing and release of bombs.
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August 19, 2013
Navy's Year of Indigenisation to end on a highWith the theme 'Maritime security through self reliance' in 2013, the Indian Navy won't be acquitting itself badly this year. In fact, if the INS Sindhurakshak tragedy hadn't happened, this was likely a golden year...
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August 19, 2013
IAF impressed with Airbus A400MIn February this year, Airbus Military began a quiet campaign to showcase the A400M airlifter to the Indian Air Force (IAF). The company knew this was a difficult proposition, given that the IAF already has its resources...
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August 19, 2013
Navy issues RFP for 9 MRMR aircraftFollowing approval from the Defence Acquisition Council in February this year, the Indian Navy has sent out a long anticipated RfP to vendors across the world for nine medium-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft.
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August 19, 2013
India, US ready to sign deal for 145 M777 ultra-light howitzersHistory may be around the corner for the Indian Army's artillery regiment, with the first ever acquisition deal for howitzer guns since the Bofors Scam in the 1980s.
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August 19, 2013
Navy for 2 simulators for Scorpene personnelThe Indian Navy has put out a requirement for two combat systems simulators for crew who will operate the Project 75 Scorpene attack submarines once deliveries begin in 2016.
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August 19, 2013
Indian Army for SIMFIRE shooting simulators for battle tanks & ICVsIn an effort to hone up firing skills among its mechanised forces, the Indian Army is looking to economise on ammunition and move largely...
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August 19, 2013
Sindhurakshak accident casts shadow on submarine force levelsThe disaster onboard INS Sindhurakshak (S-63) has ominous implications for the Indian Navy, which has been working against huge odds to keep its fleet available and serviceable in the face of downward trend in force levels.
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August 19, 2013
LoC tension spurs concerns over infantry modernisationThe high degree of ceasefire violations on the line of control (LoC) has heightened awareness of slow progress in infantry modernisation in the country.
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August 19, 2013
HAL for modernisation of IAF Avro fleetWhile an request for proposal (RFP) on the replacement of 59 HS748 Avro transports is currently under evaluation by potential vendors, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced that it is looking...
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August 19, 2013
Vikramaditya trials successfully progressingAfter a series of unfortunate delays, the Indian Navy has expressed cautious optimism over the Vikramaditya aircraft carrier, currently in the middle of final sea trials in the White Sea.
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August 19, 2013
IAF for combat videogame to attract youthIn a first for the armed forces, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to create a realistic high-end air combat videogame with an overt IAF theme, with the intention to attract youth to flying operations in the Air Force.
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August 19, 2013
HAL seeks air ambulance modification for DhruvIn a strong indication that HAL has fresh orders for the Dhruv in hand, it has called for a speedy outsources project to modify the civilian variant of the advanced light helicopter (ALH) for air ambulance operations.
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August 19, 2013
Defence Secretary leads team to RussiaA delegation representing all three armed services and led by Defence Secretary R.K. Mathur will be on an official visit to Moscow, to review bilateral defence projects and speed up decisions.
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August 19, 2013
Arihant to sail out by NovemberWith its 83MW pressure water reactor going critical, India's first SSBN, the Arihant is all set for sea acceptance trials that will sea it stretch its legs at depths for the first time in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Visakhapatnam.
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August 19, 2013
France cuts Rafale orders, pushes for MMRCAWhile negotiations for the MMRCA trudge on in what France is hoping will be the final leg leading to a contract, the country has whittled down orders on the Dassault Rafale amidst pressure on public spending.
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August 19, 2013
Big US deals to be clearedThe final days of the fiscal could have a marked American flavour, with a few of the US deals in the pipeline for conclusion. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is understood to be in the final stage of negotiations...
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July 20, 2013
MiG-21 in safety spotlight once againThe MiG-21, the backbone of the Indian Air Force's fighter fleet, is back in the headlines. Shortly after a young IAF pilot, Flt Lt Shikhar Kulshreshtha, was killed in a crash at Uttarlai...
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July 19, 2013
Cabinet clears new Mountain Strike CorpsAfter six years, the Army has finally obtained approval from the Cabinet Committee on Security to begin setting up a brand new mountain strike corps in the northeast as a principal formation against the Chinese.
