US Secretary of Defence Panetta in India

On the back of a slew of high value defence deals with the US, India has conveyed that it is no longer interested in remaining in a buyer-seller relationship, and will exercise its rights as a customer to get the technologies that it needs.
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DRDO chief does sortie in Gripen

A week after IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne did a sortie in a French Air Force Rafale at the Saint-Dizier air force base in France, DRDO chief Dr V.K. Saraswat was flown in the Gripen NG fighter at the Malmen air base...
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Indian Navy looking for 4 new indigenous survey vessels

The Indian Navy has announced its interest in procuring four new-generation 2000-3000 tonne survey vessels, constructed indigenously by Indian shipbuilders for coastal and deep-water hydrographic and oceanographic surveys.
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Indian Air Force looks for all-terrain light strike vehicles for special ops

After the Army expressed interest in similar equipment a few months ago, the Indian Air Force is looking to procure an undisclosed number of all terrain light strike vehicles (ATLSVs)...
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Indian Army hunts for sniper rifle under F-INSAS infantry modernisation programme

The Indian Army is looking to identify new sniper rifles for its infantry regiments under the ambitious F-INSAS infantry modernisation effort.
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Indian Army for fixed-wing mini-UAV for infantry units

The Indian Army has announced its interest in procuring an undisclosed number of mini-UAVs for its infantry units, for real-time surveillance and reconnaissance, detection of enemy movement, target detection, recognition, identification...
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US Secretary of Defence Panetta begins India visit from June 5

US Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta begins a much-awaited official visit to India from June 5. "The visit to affirm our interest in building a strong security relationship with the country...
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Army Chief General Bikram Singh's modernisation plans

General Bikram Singh, the country's 25th Indian Chief of Army Staff, has it the ground running, vowing to bring a strong focus on modernising the Army and continuing the work of his predecessor.
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HAL signs tripartite contract for MTA project

Following criticism of delays, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd has signed a tripartite General Contract with United Aircraft Corporation -Transport Aircraft (UAC-TA), their Russian partner and their JV, Multirole Transport Aircraft Ltd (MTAL)...
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IAF signs basic trainer deal

The monumental fourth-generation MMRCA fighter deal may still be a while away, but its a season of cheer for the Indian Air Force.
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Six LCA Squadrons by 2022

Has the Ministry of Defence (MoD) put a cap on the induction of LCA Tejas? In a surprise assertion, it has been revealed that the Indian forces...
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India to order Honeywell engines for Jaguar?

Last month, India's Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Defence visited HAL's Engine Division facilities in Bangalore to review the company's facilities...
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IAF Chief to assess Rafale facilities

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne is on a four-day official visit to France, where the highlight of his stay will be the time spent with the Rafale squadron at St Dizier.
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Soon, an unmanned Hansa

The indigenous Hansa general purpose trainer aircraft could soon have an unmanned avatar. Maker of the all-composite aircraft, the Bangalore-based National Aerospace Lab (NAL)...
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MDL calls for early decision on Project 75 India

With the Indian Navy likely to issue request for proposals (RFPs) for the long awaited follow-on Project 75 India submarine build effort...
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Improved Nag carriers to face off for Army order

In July, two new versions of the Nag missile carrier (NAMICA) will be up for user trials in the Thar Desert.
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MoD clears purchase of M777 howitzers

India is now tantalizingly close to making its first purchase of field artillery in over a quarter century. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared the purchase of 145 US-made M777 ultra-light howitzers for the Indian Army.
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Govt clears Pilatus basic trainer deal

After a delay that made the Indian Air Force jittery, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has accorded formal approval to a deal with Swiss firm Pilatus for 75 PC-7 Mk.2 basic trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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Exercise Shoorveer Ends

The Indian Army and Air Force have just completed one of their most complex integrated theatre battle concept exercises in the deserts of Rajasthan, Exercise Shoorveer.
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Long-delayed Pilatus deal to be approved soon

The long-delayed deal with Swiss firm Pilatus for 75 PC-7 Mk-II basic trainer aircraft is in line to be approved shortly, with the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) examining the contract for final approval.
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Finally, LCA Navy Flies

After several stops and starts, and extremely complex technological hurdles, India's first fighter aircraft, custom-built for carrier operations took to the skies on its maiden flight today.
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Mirage 2000 fleet resumes interim flying operations

The Indian Air Force's fleet of Mirage 2000T/TH multi-role fighter aircraft have begun interim flying operations after nearly two months on the ground following two crashes in February and March.
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IAF wants twin-dome simulator for Hawk AJT

The Indian Air Force is looking to procure a twin-dome simulator for conversion, continuity and mission training for aircrew on the Hawk Mk.132 advanced jet trainer fleet.
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Indian missile defence system ready, says DRDO chief

Almost seven years after it began testing, India's layered missile defence shield is ready for induction, according to DRDO chief V.K. Saraswat.
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India developing anti-radiation missile

Counting suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD) as one of the glaring gaps in airborne offensive missions, the DRDO has revealed that it is developing an anti-radiation missile, though it is not yet clear if this will be a multirole weapon or a stand-off strike weapon.
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Arjun Mk.2 to begin trials in May

The improved Arjun Mk.2 tank begins crucial trials shortly. On May 10, the Arjun Mk.2 prototype will arrive at the Pokhran field firing range for a round of firing tests.
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RFP for MRMR to be issued soon

The Indian Navy is expected to send out request for proposals (RFPs) shortly to eight vendors for its medium-range maritime reconnaissance (MRMR) aircraft requirement.
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Indo-US naval war games in Indian Ocean

The Indian and U.S. navies have completed another round of the Malabar series of joint exercises, off India's Eastern seaboard.
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First follow-on Talwar-class frigate to be commissioned this month

Already delayed by over a year, the first of three follow-on Talwar-class stealth frigates, christened Teg, is to be commissioned into the Indian Navy at the end of April.
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IAF scouts for nine new COMJAM/SIGINT aircraft

The Indian Air Force has announced its intention to acquire nine new aircraft for survey, target towing, COMJAM and Airborne SIGINT. The announcement comes after a long gestation period that has seen hectic activity in contracting circles...
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Nirbhay cruise missile to be tested this year

India's little-known NIRBHAY long range cruise missile is understood to be ready for its first test this year. The project, designated secret by the Ministry of Defence but acknowledged to exist officially by the government...
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Army for new air-defence guns

Coming on the back of a spotlight on delayed procurements, and Army chief General VK Singh highlighting the plight of Army air defence, the Army has initiated procurement plans for new air defence guns with caliber greater than 30mm.
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Agni-V launched successfully

India successfully conducted the first test of the Agni-V strategic ballistic missile, out to its service range of nearly 6,000-km early on April 19.
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IAF Mirage 2000s still grounded

Grounded for over a month—perhaps their longest down time ever—the Indian Air Force is still grappling with putting its Mirage 2000H/TH fighter fleet back in the air.
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Indian Navy commissions 3rd UAV squadron

The Indian Navy has raised its third unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) squadron INAS 344 at INS Parundu naval air station in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district, and will operate IAI Heron and Searcher Mk.2 surveillance UAVs from there.
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Blacklist may affect Arjun Mk.2 development

Questions are up about the improved Arjun Mk.2 main battle tank ahead of its scheduled user trials in June after Israeli Military Industries (IMI), a consultant on the programme and dealing with the most crucial aspects...
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IAF looking for surveillance radars

As part of its mammoth surveillance ramp-up, the IAF has announced its interest in acquiring an unspecified number of surveillance radars to monitor its airfield areas across the country...
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Navy for diver-navigation systems for MARCOS

In a long overdue procurement of essential diver navigation systems for Indian navy divers and MARCOS, the navy is in the market for an initial purchase of 42 diver navigation systems (DNS).
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Basic trainer deal with Pilatus to be pushed through

In what will be a huge relief to the IAF, particularly Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne, who has tried hard to prioritise training infrastructure in view of the ad-hoc arrangements currently on training establishments...
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Maiden flight of the Second Indigenous AEW&C

India's indigenous AEW&C programme is moving along nicely, with the second prototype taking to the skies this week, just four months after the first prototype flew.
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Lockheed-Martin funded student UAV project on course

The "Next Generation Urban Unmanned Air System Development Project" at Delhi Technological University, co-sponsored by Lockheed-Martin, is making healthy progress.
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INS Chakra joins Indian Navy, Govt considers lease of 2nd submarine

The 8,140-ton Russian Akula-II class nuclear powered attack submarine (SSN) INS Chakra joined the Indian Navy today, pushing the service back into an exclusive club it got a brief membership to almost a quarter century ago...
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DCNS’ Rs. 310 crore Scorpene deal with SEC Industries

Scorpene manufacturer DCNS' Indian arm has a contract with SEC Industries worth
Rs. 310-cr to indigenise equipment for Project 75 submarine line currently producing six Scorpenes for the Indian Navy.
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Rheinmetall Air Defence AG cries foul over blacklisting

Rheinmetall Air Defence AG of Switzerland (RAD) has formally objected to its March 5 blacklisting by the Indian government, effectively barring it from doing business with the Ordnance Factory Board...
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Kaveri engine to power India's UCAV

India's troubled Kaveri turbofan engine programme will spin off a modified version that will power India's unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV), codenamed AURA when it is complete according to indications emerging...
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Govt pumps Rs. 376.55 for Local Artillery Gun Line

The ordnance factories will build capacity for the manufacture of Bofors (now BAE Bofors) artillery guns within the country and will receive funding to the tune of Rs. 376.55 to create the manufacturing infrastructure.
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Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2012

The Indo-US land forces engagement has progressed substantively. Starting at the first Yudh Abhyas exercise seven years ago at the basic platoon level, the exercise held this year has evolved into an advanced command post...
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