IAF’s Mega Exercise ‘Trishul’ To Dwarf Pakistan-China’s ‘Shaheen X’ Drill

Running in parallel to China-Pakistan’s ‘Shaheen X,’ the Indian Air Force will begin ‘Trishul’ on September 4 along the border with China and PakistanThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to begin an extensive 11-day mega military exercise named ‘Trishul,’ commencing on September 4. This mega exercise will take place along the borders with China and Pakistan, involving a comprehensive array of

September 2, 2023
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Start-Up Veda Defence Wins $36 Million Swarm Drone Deal From Indian Air Force

A New Delhi-based start-up has won a 3 billion rupee ($36 million) order to make 200 long-range swarm drones as the Indian Air Force tries to add to its capabilities drawing lessons from Russia’s war in Ukraine."The unmanned aerial vehicles have a range of about 150 Kilometers (93 miles)," said Dipesh Gupta, managing director of 3-year old Veda Defence System. "The kamikaze swarm drones can be

September 1, 2023
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IAF To Procure DRDO Robot To Defuse Bombs Up To 1,000 Kg; Meet The UXOR

The Indian Air Force will soon procure robots that can defuse bombs weighing up to 1,000 kgs that have not exploded reports India Today.The need for this was felt after Pakistan’s retaliation to the Balakot airstrike; its air force targeted Indian military installations and dropped bombs that remained unexploded and continued to be a threat.Though the Unexploded Ordnance Handling Robot (UXOR) was

September 1, 2023
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GE Jet Engine Deal Puts India-US Ties Into A New Orbit

GE-HAL deal signals a new era in India-US ties. Technology transfer and manufacturing of jet engines in India represent a major step forwardA landmark deal between GE and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) that includes unprecedented technology transfer, manufacturing of jet engines in India and licensing arrangements marks the beginning of a new era in India-US ties where technological ties are

September 1, 2023
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U.S. Congress Clears Landmark India-US Fighter Engine Deal

No-objection paves the way for the implementation of GE’s agreement with HAL on the F-414 engines, including manufacturing and technology transferThe United States (US) Congress has no objection to the Joe Biden administration’s decision to pursue the GE jet engine deal with India, paving the way for the implementation of the company’s agreement with the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) that

August 31, 2023
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Embraer Taps HAL, TATA For Defence Aircraft Manufacturing

The company is open to any agreement that will propose the best plan and help it penetrate the Indian marketNEW DELHI: Embraer Defence & Security is in talks with five Indian entities, including Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and TATA group, to manufacture defence transport aircraft in India, a top executive at the Brazilian plane maker said. The company hopes to finalize and announce its

August 31, 2023
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After Two Failed Attempts, IAF Revives Bid For Six Mid-Air Refuelers

IAF’s IL-78 MKI aircraft refuelling Su-30MKI fighter jetsAfter facing failures in the last two attempts over the past two decades, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is once again preparing to restart the process of acquiring six mid-air refuelers reports Swarajyamag.According to a report by The Indian Express, the request for proposal (RFP) to purchase six mid-air refuelling aircraft, is expected to be

August 31, 2023
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