China-Pakistan nexus poses potent threat to India: Indian Army Chief
India’s top army officer General Manoj Mukund Naravane Tuesday said Pakistan and China together form a “potent” threat, and the “threat of collusivity” cannot be wished away.
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Rolls-Royce appoints Dan Antal general counsel defense and North America
Dan Antal Rolls-Royce: UK based defence and automobile major Rolls-Royce appointed Dan Antal as General Counsel for Defense and Rolls-Royce North America (RRNA), said the company. In this role, Dan will be a key member of the Defense and General Counsel Leadership teams and will be based in our Washington, DC office.
Army Chief General MM Naravane visits Southern Command
Indian Army: The Chief of Army Staff, General MM Naravane on Friday visited the headquarters of Pune-based Southern Command to get an update on various operational and training related issues. The Army said in a statement that General Naravane was also given an update on the contributions of troops of Southern Command in various humanitarian…
Rafael-Leonardo complete delivery of Trophy Active Protection Systems to US Army
Rafael’s Trophy Active Protection System: US defence company Leonardo DRS, Inc. and Israel’s defence major Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Wednesday confirmed that they have completed the delivery of Trophy Active Protection Systems (APS) ordered by the U.S. Army for installation on Abrams main battle tanks. This marks a major milestone in the Army’s efforts to…
Raytheon appoints Marie R. Sylla-Dixon as Chief Diversity Officer
Sylla Dixon Raytheon Technologies: US defence and missile giant Raytheon Technologies appointed Marie R. Sylla-Dixon as chief diversity officer (CDO), said the company. Sylla-Dixon will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Gregory Hayes and serve as a member of the company’s executive leadership team.
Israel’s Elbit Systems to setup flight training centre for Hellenic Air Force
Israel’s defence company Elbit Systems has been selected to establish and operate the International Flight Training Center of the Hellenic Air Force following a competitive process, said the company. This selection is a part of an agreement between the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) and the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense.
Israel’s Rafael delivers second Iron Dome missile battery to US Army
US Army Iron Dome Missile: Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) has completed the delivery of the second of two Iron Dome Defense System batteries produced by the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to the U.S. Army over the weekend, the Israeli defence company said. Israel’s defence minister Benny Gantz said the delivery of the Iron Dome…
India, France to conduct Skyros military exercise in western India
In the SKYROS military exercise, Indian Air Force will field its front line Russian origin Sukhoi-30 MKI fighters and Rafale fighters recently acquired from French defence giant Dassault Aviation while the French Air Force will field its own Rafale jets against Indian Sukhois and Rafale combat jets. This is the first military exercise of IAF Rafale fighter jets with a foreign air force.
Royal Thailand Army receives Rafael’s SPIKE Missiles
According to Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the Royal Thailand Army selected the SPIKE MR (Medium Range) variant after a process of evaluation and procured its first lot of missiles and launchers designated for its 6th infantry division.
India’s new surface-to-air missile hits bull’s eye in maiden test
The latest version of MRSAM is a Surface to Air Missile developed jointly by DRDO, India and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel for use of the Indian Army. MRSAM Army weapon system comprises of Command post, Multi-Function Radar and Mobile Launcher system.
India-Japan discuss security as an aggressive China hangs heavy in the air
India-Japan defence cooperation: In a strong message to an assertive China, Indian and Japanese leaders Tuesday strongly opposed any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo by use of force as it will escalate the tensions in the region. Issues relating to the regional situation figured during a telephonic conversation between India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Japanese counterpart Nobuo Kishi.
Indian artillery gun ATAGS best in the world, no need to import: DRDO scientist
A top Indian defence scientist Sunday endorsed the homemade Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) for boosting Indian Army’s firepower as it grapples with an aggressive Chinese PLA in Ladakh region, saying with the gun ready to be produced in the country in short span of time, the army does not need to import the weapon system.
New Astra missile will kill enemy aircrafts from a distance of 160 kilometers
Advanced version of Astra air-to-air missile (Astra Mk 2): India’s top defence research organisation DRDO is working on an extended range of the indigenous beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile Astra. The Astra Mk2 missile will enable Indian combat jets to strike enemy aircrafts at a range of 160 kilometers.
Eyes in the sky: DRDO will convert 6 Air India Airbus A320 into Awacs
The six new aircraft would be known as the Airborne Early Warning and Control Block 2 planes that would be better equipped than their predecessor NETRA plane and provide 360-degree coverage deep inside the enemy territory during missions, said officials.
IAI, Hensoldt join hands to offer long-range radar for German Navy ships
HENSOLDT and the IAI subsidiary ELTA will initially offer a long-range radar for use on the F124 frigates of the German Navy. This radar operates in the S-band, which allows much more precise detection of targets in space than other solutions. Later, IAI and Hensoldt will also participate in air and space surveillance projects.
Indian Navy bids adieu to pilot killed in Mig-29 crash
Indian Navy Friday laid Commander Nishant Singh, one of its most accomplished fighter pilots, to rest in Goa with full military honors. Commander Singh was killed in a fatal Mig-29K crash off Goa coast on November 26 but it took 11 days of intensive search to locate his mortal remains 30 miles off the coast.
Indian Army recalibrating strike corps to fight two front war
Till recently, the thrust of Indian Army’s main fighting formations was mainly towards the Pakistan border as the Line of Actual Control with China was not considered to be very active. The balance of the operational preparedness is heavily tilted towards the Western border can be seen from the fact that there are three Strike Corps deployed for offensive there while only one offensive Mountain Strike Corps has been created for the Northern borders.
UAE based EDGE Group joins the league of top defence companies
EDGE Group SIPRI: Within one year of its founding, Abu Dhabi based defence company, the EDGE Group, has entered the list of top 25 defence companies in the world according to a ranking done by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a think tank that specialises in data analysis of military expenditure and arms trade.
DRDO ready to supply 200 made in India howitzer guns to Indian Army in 2 years
India DRDO ATAGS Howitzer: India’s apex Defence Research and Development Organisation – DRDO is ready to supply over 200 Made in India Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) howitzers to Indian Army within 18-24 months of placement of the order. DRDO’s offer comes in the backdrop of a choice between an indigenous and foreign option to fulfill Indian Army’s requirement for over 400 howitzers.
Indian Navy buys drone killer smart shooter from Israel
Indian Navy – SMASH Smart Shooter: India has awarded the contract for supply of two-thousand Smash fire control systems for Indian Navy, which will use them to counter rogue drones. The contract entails the supply of Smart Shooter’s SMASH 2000 Plus fire control systems, which will be installed mainly on AK-47/103 rifles.
Indian Navy, Russian Navy conduct war games in Indian Ocean
The Passage Exercise between Indian Navy and Russian Navy is aimed at enhancing interoperability, improving understanding and imbibing best practices between both the friendly navies, and would involve advanced surface and anti-submarine warfare exercises, weapon firings, seamanship exercises and helicopter operations.
Navy Day: Lockheed Martin unveils MH60 Romeo Seahawk helicopters for Indian Navy
Indian Navy’s MH60 Romeo Seahawk helicopter: On the occasion of Indian Navy Day, US defence and aviation giant Lockheed Martin Friday unveiled the first picture of its MH-60 Romeo multirole helicopter for the Indian Navy.
Indian Air Force testfires Akash, Russian Igla missiles in 10 day long missile firing drill
Indian Air Force: Indian Air Force conducted a large scale firing drill of surface to air guided missiles such as indigenously designed and developed Akash missile system and man portable Russian Igla missiles against the expendable aerial targets in southern state of Andhra Pradesh in a 10 day long missile firing exercise that culminated on Tuesday.
India’s HAL delivers biggest rocket fuel tank to ISRO
HAL-ISRO Cryogenic Engine Tank: The C32-LH2 tank is a developmental cryogenic propellant tank of aluminium alloy designed for improving the payload capability of GSLV MK-III launching vehicle, the HAL said in a statement.
Ready to roll: India’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant clears basin trial
“Despite the restrictions imposed by the lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic, CSL and Indian Navy worked as a cohesive team to ensure timely completion of all essential tasks leading up to basin trials of the Aircraft Carrier,” said an official statement.
Breaking: Indian Navy’s Mig 29K lost in the sea, one pilot rescued, search on for missing pilot
Indian Navy Mig-29 K crash: In a tragic incident, Indian Navy lost one of its front-line air superiority Mig29K trainer aircraft in the Arabian Sea on Thursday. Indian Navy operates Russian origin Mig29-K aircraft on its lone aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, a refurbished aircraft carrying cruiser ship procured from the Russia.
Elbit Systems bags contract to supply E-LynX Radio to Spanish Army
Elbit Systems E-Lynx Software Defined Radio: Israel’s defence and electronics giant Elbit Systems has bagged a contract to supply the E-LynXTM Software Defined Radio (SDR) solution to the Spanish Army. Elbit Systems said the new radio network for the battalion level was the first step in the Spanish combat radio network modernization program.
Eyes in the sky: Indian Navy leases 2 predator drones from General Atomics
Indian Navy Predator Drone: In a significant step to reduce the high upfront cost of acquiring latest weapon platforms, Indian Navy this month inducted two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones manufactured by the US defence major General Atomics on lease. These unarmed Sea Guardian drones, a variant of Predator drones, will be used in conducting long range surveillance operations in the Indian Ocean region but can also be deployed in Ladakh on China border, said people familiar with the matter.
Russia’s Defence Export: Rosoboronexport sold weapons worth over $180 billion in 20 years
Russia’s Defence Export: Russia’s apex weapons trade body, the state owned Rosoboronexport, has sold weapons worth over $180 billion in the last two decades after it was created in the year 2000 by the Russian President Vladimir Putin through a Presidential decree.
Indian Air Force seeks faster production, induction of HAL’s Light Combat Helicopter
“The LCH is a potent platform due to excellent design and development efforts and well supported flight test team. The IAF is keenly looking forward to the induction of this aircraft,” Indian Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria said.
Russia ready for technology transfer to support India’s defence industry
In a boost to India’s defence industry, Russia’s top defence export body Rosoboronexport has expressed its readiness to give India technology for production of defence equipment. Joint production of Kalashnikov AK203 assault rifles by the specially established Indo Russia Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) rifle manufacturing facility in Korwa, Amethi is the next key focus of both sides.
Make in India for the world: OFB bags US order to supply 5.56 mm Nato rounds
Ordnance Factory Board: In a major achievement for India’s state owned defence manufacturer, Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has received an export order from the USA to supply ammunition for 5.56×45 mm NATO rounds.
L&T begins delivery of last K-9 Vajra-T guns to Indian Army
India’s defence and engineering major Larsen & Toubro Tuesday delivered the 81st K-9 Vajra-T howitzer gun to the Indian Army. With this delivery, L&T Defence is on track to deliver all 100 guns within the delivery schedule of 42 months as permitted under the relaxed criteria following the outbreak of Covid-19 global pandemic that hit the defence industry like any other sector of the economy.
Aerial warfare: Dynamatic Technologies, IIT Kanpur join hands to develop UAVs
Bengaluru-based defence manufacturer Dynamatic Technologies Limited signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India’s top engineering institute, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) for development of cutting edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for military use.
Indian Army awards $180 million auxiliary power unit contract for main battle tanks
Indian Army Monday awarded a Rs 1,325 crore ($180 million) contract to domestic defence companies to develop and supply auxiliary power units (APUs) for its T-72 and T-90 main battle tanks under the Make-II category of defence procurement guidelines, which require the industry to bear the cost of development.
Israel’s Rafael appoints Moshe Lipel as new CFO
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems: Israel’s leading defence major Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Limited has appointed Brigadier General Moshe Lipel (retd) as Executive Vice President of Finance and Control. He will replace David Vaish who is retiring after 15 years as the company’s CFO, said the company.
Firepower: India’s DRDO testfires long range Pinaka rocket system
“Development of Enhanced Pinaka system was taken up to achieve longer range performance compared to an earlier design with a reduced length,” the defence ministry said. The design and development of this advanced version of Pinaka rocket system has been carried out by Pune based DRDO laboratories, namely Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) and High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL).
Indian Air Force receives 3 more Rafale fighters
Indian Air Force has received three more Rafale fighter jets at Jamnagar airbase located in western state of Gujarat near Pakistan border on Wednesday. These three Rafale jets arrived at the airbase after a non-stop 8 hour long flight as they were refuelled thrice by the air-tankers of French air force on their way to India.
VL Kantha Rao appointed Director General of Acquisitions in Defence Ministry
Rao, an officer of India’s elite Indian Administrative Service (IAS), was working as an additional secretary in the Department of Defence Production in the ministry before his appointment as DG (Acquisition) by appointments committee of cabinet (ACC).
Tejas: India’s defence manufacturer Dynamatic Tech delivers key component to HAL
Bengaluru based private sector defence manufacturer Dynamatic Technologies Monday delivered a key component, a front fuselage with a refuelling probe, for India’s home grown light combat aircraft LCA Tejas to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This is the first time a complex fuselage section for the Tejas fighter has been delivered by private defence company.
India’s first defence industrial park to be launched in Kerala
In order to take advantage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bid to push for greater indigenisation of defence manufacturing in the country, Pinarayi Vijayan government in Kerala is set to launch first dedicated defence park in Palakkad district of the state.
Tata Power completes sale of defence business to Tata Advanced Systems
Tata Power Company Limited has completed the sale of its defence business to Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Private Limited. Tata Power is expected to receive an enterprise value of Rs 1,076 crore as upfront payment, Rs 1,040 crore as per agreements, which were revised in line with closing adjustments.
Brahmos Missile: India’s Sukhoi jet flew 4,000 kms before sinking a ship in Bay of Bengal
Brahmos Missile Test: A Sukhoi-30 MKI air superiority fighter of Indian Air Force Friday flew over 4,000 kilometers in an over four hour long journey, which also involved mid-air refueling, to sink a ship in the Bay of Bengal in a successful test-firing of air launched version of Brahmos supersonic cruise missile.
Malabar Exercise: Quad nations to kick-start naval exercise in Bay of Bengal
Malabar Naval Exercise 2020: Indian Navy will begin its flagship Malabar 2020 Naval Exercise off the Visakhapatnam coast in the Bay of Bengal from November 3. Navies from four friendly countries, India, Australia, the US and Japan will commence the first phase of four-day war games on Tuesday, which is seen as a strong signal of the Quad nations to defend the freedom of navigation and peace in Indo-Pacific region.
Indian Air Force inducts 600 air warriors after yearlong rigorous training
Indian Air Force Friday inducted over air warriors at a passing out parade held at the Air Force Station Tambaram near Chennai on October 29. These 609 personnel were inducted into the IAF following a 67-week rigorous and intensive training at Mechanical Training Institute at the Air Force station, the defence ministry said.
Tech Mahindra bags $53 million contract to implement ERP System at HAL
India’s state owned aviation giant Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has singed a $53.65 million contract with information technology company Tech Mahindra for implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System to support the aviation major’s transformational programme Project Parivartan.
Italy’s Fincantieri joins hands with Cochin Shipyard for expansion of India business
Fincantieri-CSL MoU: Italian shipbuilding giant Fincantieri has signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India’s state owned leading shipbuilder Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). Fincantieri said it aims to enhance its presence in the country, providing further momentum to the long-standing partnership with the state owned Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).
India-US BECA: Will stand with India to defend its sovereignty, says Mike Pompeo
The India-US Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) includes sharing of high-end satellite images, telephone intercepts, and data exchange on Chinese troops and weapons deployment along the 3,488-km India-China LAC.
India’s most wanted: 18 Pakistan based individuals designated as terrorists
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen chief Syed Salahudeen, Riyaz Bhatkal and Iqbal Bhatkal , the founders of homegrown terror outfit Indian Mujahideen and Chota Shakeel, an aide of India’s absconding gangster Dawood Ibrahim are among the 18 people who have been declared terrorists by India.
India-US sign BECA Geospatial data sharing agreement
The Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) will enable both the countries to share satellite data with each other, which will be particularly useful for India in any future military conflict.
India’s Nag anti-tank missile clears final user trial, ready for Ladakh deployment
With this test, the Nag missile, Cobra in English, has completed 10 successful user trials by the Indian Army and will now enter the production phase. Nag, a third generation anti-tank guided missile with a four kilometer range, has already completed its winter and summer trials last year.
Indian Navy’s first batch of women pilots gets ready for crucial mission
The Navy said these three women pilots were part of the six pilots of the 27th Dornier Operational Flying Training (DOFT) Course, who graduated as fully operational maritime reconnaissance (MR) pilots at a passing out ceremony held at INS Garuda on Thursday.
Indian Navy commissions anti-submarine ship INS Kavaratti
INS Kavaratti: Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane Thursday commissioned Indian Navy’s latest anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kavaratti at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. This is the fourth and last ship of Kamorta Class Corvettes of Indian Navy and has state-of-the-art weapon and sensor suite capable of detecting and attacking enemy submarines. In addition to its…
Australia will participate in Malabar naval exercise
“High-end military exercises like MALABAR are key to enhancing Australia’s maritime capabilities, building interoperability with our close partners, and demonstrating our collective resolve to support an open and prosperous Indo-Pacific,” Australia’s defence minister Linda Reynolds said.
Theatre commands next step in military reforms: India Army Chief
In his first interaction with the media after assuming the office of Chief of Army Staff early this year, General Naravane had emphasised on implementation of theatre commands during his tenure.
India most important partner in Indo-Pacific: Mark Esper
US Defence Secretary Mark T Esper said that the partnership between India and the US would be most consequential partnership between the two countries in the Indo-Pacific region in this century. Mark Esper, along with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, would travel to New Delhi next week to participate in the India-US 2+2 ministerial between the two countries.
We can make any type of missiles for armed forces in the country: DRDO
We are strong and we are completely self-reliant in the areas of missiles, radars, electronic warfare systems, torpedoes, guns, and communication systems and can produce any type of missiles in the country that armed forces want, says DRDO Chief G Satheesh Reddy.
Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane to visit Nepal
Though the dates of Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane’ Nepal visit are yet to be fixed by both sides, top Nepal government officials told media that the visit could take place from November 3 at the invitation of his Nepali counterpart, General Purna Chandra Thapa.
Indian Army: New commander takes charge of Fire and Fury Corps at China border
He replaces Lt General Harinder Singh, who completed his one-year tenure as the Corps commander, and will take over as the Commandant of the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun.
India’s DRDO testfires anti-radar Rudram missile
Rudram missile or new generation anti radiation missile (NGARM) is being developed by the DRDO for suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD). The Rudram missile can be launched from a range of altitudes with large standoff distance for destroying enemy surveillance radars, tracking and communication systems.
Indian Navy cancels Reliance Naval’s Rs 2,500 crore offshore patrol vessel contract: Report
The contract to build five warships for the Indian Navy was signed with the company in 2011, much before the Reliance Group took over the Gujarat-based shipyard from its erstwhile owner Nikhil Gandhi. Anil Ambani led Reliance ADAG Group took over Pipavav Defence And Offshore Engineering Ltd in 2015 and later renamed the entity as Reliance Naval and Engineering Ltd (RNEL).
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems: Latvia installs new Spike missiles team trainer
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems: Latvian National Armed Forces have completed the installation of a new state-of-the-art Team Trainer for SPIKE Missiles to train its soldiers in using Spike LR2 and Spike SR anti-tank missiles, said Israel’s defence major Rafael Advances Defense Systems. The new system will train Latvian forces to use Rafael Advanced Defense Systems’…
US Navy: General Atomics’ EMALS, AAG systems reach crucial milestone aboard CVN-78
GA-EMS: The Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) system designed and developed by General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) reached an important milestone of nearly 4,500 catapult launch and arrested landings aboard US Navy’s aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R Ford (CVN-18), the company said on Wednesday. “CVN 78 passed the half-way mark…
India’s DRDO test-fires Supersonic Missile Assisted Release Torpedo SMART
All the mission objectives including missile flight upto the range and altitude, separation of the nose cone, release of Torpedo and deployment of Velocity Reduction Mechanism (VRM) have been met perfectly, defence ministry said.
Elbit Systems bags $35 million order to support US Navy’s V-22 Osprey aircraft
The V-22 Osprey is a joint service multirole combat aircraft utilizing tilt-rotor technology to combine the vertical performance of a helicopter with the speed and range of a fixed-wing aircraft. With its rotors in vertical position, it can take off, land and hover like a helicopter. Once airborne, it can convert to a turboprop airplane capable of high-speed, high-altitude flight.
Alpha Design Technologies wins Rs 591 crore contract for missile, radar upgrade
The upgradation will have large number of Indigenously developed equipment, such as Radar Transmitter, Thermal Imager-based Electro Optical System, communication equipment, upgradation of drive chain, Control Cabin, Shelters, Cables, etc., The upgradation project is in the true spirit of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ mission of the Ministry of Defence towards making the concept of ‘Make in India’ a success.
India’s BEML expects additional orders worth Rs 3,000 crore this year
According to officials of the Bengaluru-based BEML, the company has achieved indigenisation levels of over 90 per cent in the mainline mining and construction products and rail coaches and EMUs, over 80 per cent in high mobility vehicles and over 65 per cent in Metro cars.
Air Marshal Amit Dev takes charge of Eastern Air Command
Indian Air Force: Air Marshal Amit Dev took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Air Command, of Indian Air Force on Thursday . The Air Marshal took over command from Air Marshal RD Mathur. Air Marshal Dev was commissioned into Fighter Stream of the IAF in December 1982 as a Fighter Pilot. “In a…
S Anbuvelan takes charge as CEO of HAL’s Helicopter Complex
Before taking charge as CEO of HAL’s Helicopter Complex, Anbuvelan was Executive Director at the Complex. He was instrumental in starting the production of ALH’s integrated transmission assembly. He also played crucial role in ramping up production of ALH gear boxes, reduction of snags during equipping of ALH, training & development of employees among other things.
Israel delivers Rafael’s Iron Dome missiles to US Army
Israel’s Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) Wednesday delivered the first of two Iron Dome Defense System batteries to the US Army. On this occasion, a symbolic event was held at the Iron Dome production line of defense contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, said the company.
India’s HAL rolls out 300th Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv
“ALH never looked back from the day when the prototype took its maiden flight on August 30, 1992 and has evolved into a world class helicopter with its unparalleled performance. The evolution from ALH Mark-I to Mark-IV has been phenomenal and is a boost to the indigenous design and development of helicopters,” said R Madhavan, CMD of HAL.
India-China standoff: New Delhi plans to acquire MQ-9B Sky Guardian, Heron upgrade
India is planning to acquire an armed version MQ-9B Sky Guardian drone from the US and also to upgrade its existing Israeli Heron fleet with satellite communication capability in an attempt to enhance its range as well as surveillance capabilities as it is engaged in a tense standoff with China in Eastern Ladakh region.
OshoCorp supplies CBN protective kits to BEL
Delhi-based defence and security solutions provider OshoCorp Global Pvt Ltd has successfully completed one of its largest supply orders of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Individual Protection Equipments (IPE) sets to Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) during the ongoing Covid-19 period.
Rafael’s Spyder air defense system wins Czech military contract
The decision to select SPYDER, developed and produced by Rafael, is a significant vote of confidence in our proven air defense capabilities demonstrated over the years through a variety of solutions that span from Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and the SPYDER air defense system, in service and combat-proven in different countries around the world, Rafael’s Ariel Karo said.
Land, local partners ready, can supply CAR-816 rifles to Indian Army in a year: CARACAL
UAE’s small arms manufacturer Caracal said that over 20% of the components fitted on the CAR 816 are already manufactured in India and it was committed to fully manufacture the rifles in the country, in alignment with the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
Elbit Systems wins contract to supply parts for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 jets
This award further expands Elbit Systems work on the F-35, which includes the helmet mounted display systems, the development of the panoramic cockpit display, power amplifiers and 22 different structural assemblies, said the company.
Diehl Defence delivers RBS15 anti-ship missiles to German Navy
RBS15 Missile: Diehl Defence has received an order from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to produce additional guided missiles of the type RBS15 Mk3, the company announced on Friday. Diehl Defence said the delivery to the German Navy is scheduled to start in 2023. The Mark3 version of…
Aero India 2021: India begins space booking for prestigious defence event
Aero India 2021: India’s defence ministry Rajnath Singh Friday launched a dedicated website for booking of space by the exhibitors and participants in the prestigious defence and aviation exhibition Aero India 2021 which will be held in Bengaluru, Karnataka in February next year.
India, Japan sign key military logistics pact
India Japan Military Agreement: India and Japan Thursday signed an important military pact that will enable reciprocal exchange of supplies and services between the militaries of the two countries. India’s defence secretary Dr Ajay Kumar and Suzuki Satoshi, Japan’s Ambassador to India signed the agreement in the national capital New Delhi.
India begins construction of third stealth frigate under Project 17A
India Thursday started the construction of a new stealth frigate for Indian Navy. Vice Admiral S R Sarma of the Indian Navy and VL Kantha Rao Additional Secretary (Defence Production) jointly laid the keel of the third ship (Yard- 12653) in a virtual ceremony.
Rafale jet formally inducted in Indian Air Force
Rafale induction ceremony at Ambala: Indian Air Force will formally induct the Rafale aircraft today at Air Force Station, Ambala near India’s border with Pakistan. The fighter jet manufactured by Dassualt Aviation of France will become a part of the IAF’s 17 Squadron, the Golden Arrows. Rafale jets will be inducted in the presence of Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh and French defence minister Florence Parly and top military leadership of both India and France.
India’s HAL tests Light Utility Helicopter LUH in high Himalayas
India’s state owned aviation major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Wednesday announced completion of the testing process of its Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) in hot and high weather capabilities in high Himalayas. HAL’s LUH is a new generation helicopter in the 3-ton class helicopters, incorporating the state of the art technology features like a glass cockpit with Multi-Function Displays (MFD).
India blames China for firing the first shot in over 45 years
At no stage has the Indian Army transgressed across the LAC or resorted to use of any aggressive means, including firing. It is the PLA that has been blatantly violating agreements and carrying out aggressive manoeuvres, while engagement at military, diplomatic and political level is in progress,” Indian Army said.
India-China Firing: Shots fired between Indian Army, Chinese PLA
India-China border clash: In an unmistakable sign of increased hostilities between the Indian Army and the Chinese Army in high Himalayas in Ladakh region, first shots have been fired between the two armies on Monday after India thwarted Chinese plan to occupy some strategic heights south of Pangong Tso lake last week, according to a report of Global Times.
India’s DRDO successfully testfires Hypersonic Missile HSTDV
In a big boost to India’s offensive military capabilities, India Monday successfully flight-tested a Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV), India’s apex defence research and development organisation, DRDO, announced in a a tweet. The test of Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV), which is a new frontier in cutting-edge defence technology.
India-Russia sign AK-203 rifle deal during defence minister’s Russia visit
India and Russia have finalised a major deal for manufacturing AK-47 203 rifles in India during Indian defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s Moscow visit, according to Russian media reports. The AK-47 203 is the latest and most advanced version of the AK-47 rifle, which will replace the Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) 5.56×45 mm assault rifle.
Indian Navy: Vice Admiral SR Sarma takes charge as Chief of Materiel
Indian Navy: Vice Admiral SR Sarma Tuesday assumed the charge as the Chief of Materiel, of the Indian Navy. Vice Admiral Sarma is a post graduate in Computer Science and Engineering from IISc, Bengaluru and a distinguished alumni of Naval Higher Command Course, the navy said. During his illustrious career spanning over three and a…
$13.62 billion business opportunity for Hyderabad defence industry: DRDO Chief
Defence News: With the Modi government’s decision to ban import of 101 weapons, which will be followed by another negative import list soon, the defence and aerospace sector in the country is set to benefit immensely. According to DRDO chief G Satheesh Reddy, the defence and aerospace industries based in Hyderabad region are set to get business opportunities worth $13.62 billion (INR 1 lakh crore) in the next couple of years.
India-China Ladakh Clash: Fresh clashes break out between Indian Army and PLA at Pangong Tso Lake
India-China border clash: In a major development, Indian Army and PLA soldiers once again clashed at the southern bank of Pangong Tso Lake on late Saturday night when Indian Army foiled the provocative movement by the Chinese PLA troops to change the status quo, Indian Army said in statement issued on Monday morning.
Indian military committed to support defence industry: General Bipin Rawat
Nothing will give us greater satisfaction than fighting and coming out victorious in wars with indigenous technology and equipment, said General Bipin Rawat while clarifying that armed forces do not have any bias towards imported equipment.
India likely to order 2 more Israeli Phalcon AWACS for US$1 billion
Indian Air Force has just three Phalcon AWACS, with a 400-km range and 360-degree coverage, which are inadequate for a possible two front war scenario. IAF also has two indigenous Netra AEW&C aircraft, with indigenous 240-degree coverage radars with a 250-km range fitted on Brazilian Embraer-145 jets.
Indian Army: Lt General Manoj Kumar Mago takes charge of Chetak Corps
Indian Army: Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Mago, an alumnus of Indian Military Academy in Dehrudun, took over the command of ‘Chetak Corps’ from Lt General Ajai Singh on Wednesday. The General Officer is an alumnus of Indian Military Academy, Dehradun and was commissioned into the elite ‘Brigade of the GUARDS’.
Tata Motors to supply 600 Tata trucks to Royal Thai Army
Apart from being a leading supplier of mobility solutions to the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and various Paramilitary forces, the company also exports its range of specialised defence vehicles to SAARC, ASEAN, African nations and the UN peacekeeping forces in conflict zones in Africa.
India’s DRDO selects 108 defence equipment for Make in India
Defence Industry in India: India’s apex defence research and development organisation DRDO has identified 108 defence systems and subsystems for design, development and manufacture in the country under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s self-reliant India (Atma Nirbhar Bharat) campaign in defence sector. A DRDO delegation Monday called on defence minister Rajnath Singh to apprise him about…
Indian Air Force woos youth with My IAF mobile application
Indian Air Force Recruitment: Indian Air Force Monday launched a dedicated mobile application My IAF for providing necessary information to those who want to join the force, IAF said in a statement.
Jindal Aluminium will target Defence, Aerospace Segments: Pragun Khaitan
“We see a lot of scope to widen our focus on the defence sector with government allowing larger private participation in this. Another focus area is the aerospace segment, where also we see more business coming in,” said Pragun Jindal Khaitan, vice-chairman and managing director of the company.
Russian Helicopters showcases Mi-171SH Storm helicopter at Army Forum 2020
Mi-171SH Storm helicopter: The Russian Helicopters holding company (a part of Rostec Corporattion) for the first time presented an upgraded Mi-171SH “Storm” military transport helicopter at the International Military-Technical Forum ARMY-2020. The helicopter, featuring enhanced protection and unique strike capabilities, was manufactured at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant. The first flying prototype of the helicopter will…
Rosoboronexport, Technodinamika join hands to sell flight simulators
Rosoboronexport has joined hands with Technodinamika, which is also a part of the Rostec State Corporation, the umbrella organisation to deal with all defence related exports and imports on behalf of Russian government, to promote aircraft flight simulators in the external market.
Russia opens defence exhibition Army Forum 2020 to show resilience amid Covid pandemic
Russian Defenсe Minister Sergei Shoigu Saturday opened one of the world’s largest defence exhibition International Military and Technical Forum, also known as Army-2020, near capital Moscow to showcase the country’s defence capabilities and resilience amid a worldwide pandemic that has killed over 8,00,000 people worldwide.
Russia Army Forum 2020: Rosoboronexport goes virtual to showcase weapons
Russian Defence Exhibition Army Forum 2020: Russia’s sole defence import and export organisation, JSC Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) will expand its participation in the Army 2020 International Military and Technical Forum through new exhibit areas and virtual promotion of Russian defense products.