ALH Mark III inducted in Andaman & Nicobar Command: In a major boost to India’s maritime security, the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) MK III, which has been locally designed and developed by the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was formally inducted at INS Utkrosh by Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) Lieutenant General Ajai Singh at Port Blair on Friday.
German Navy Chief Resigns: The German Navy Chief vice admiral Kay-Achim Schoenbach Saturday after his comments on Ukraine and Russia during India visit sparked controversy back in German as Ukraine strongly protested his comments that Ukraine was perhaps never going to get back Crimea peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014 and Russian President Vladimir Putin was seeking and deserved respect. He said both Germany and India needed Russia against China.
Brahmos Missile Test: BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, with increased indigenous content and improved performance, was successfully test-fired from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on Thursday, Defence Ministry said on Thursday.
Saab India AT4 weapon contract: India has awarded a contract to Swedish defence company Saab for supply of anti-armour weapon AT4. Saab India Thursday said that the weapon system has been selected by the Indian Armed forces through a competitive programme for a single-shot weapon. Saab India has not disclosed the value of the contract.
Mauritius Police HAL’s Advanced Light Helicopter: India’s state owned aircraft manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a contract with the Mauritius government for export of an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH Mk III) for Mauritius Police Force.
Indian Air Force Republic Day Flypast: The Republic Day parade on the Rajpath this year will see the grandest and largest flypast ever with a total of 75 aircraft to mark the 75th year of India’s independence celebrations, an IAF official said on Monday.
Leonardo, which leads the development and delivery of the Typhoon’s ECRS Mk0 and ECRS Mk2 radars, will also deliver R&D work as well as key antenna, processor and APSC components for the HENSOLDT-led ECRS Mk1
India-China border stand-off: The Indian Army will continue to deal with China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in a firm and resolute manner in eastern Ladakh as it has been maintaining the highest level of operational preparedness in the area, Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane said on Wednesday.
Intermediate Jet Trainer six-turn spin: India’s locally developed Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT), which has been designed and developed by the state owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the second stage of training of Indian Air Force pilots, has successfully demonstrated the capability to carry out six turn spins to the left-hand and right-hand sides.
Hermes 900 UAV: Israeli defence company Elbit Systems Wednesday announced that its Brazilian subsidiary, AEL Sistemas S.A. has won a contract to supply additional Hermes 900 UAV to the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira FAB). Elbit Systems said the contract will be completed over a period of 16 months. The company also did not…
