The Marine Corps can’t train MQ-9 operators fast enough
In separate hearings, two senators – both from North Dakota – pressed Pentagon brass about training issues and use case for the MQ-9 Reaper.
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With Recurring Technical Failures, Growing Concerns Around The Advanced Light Helicopters Fleet
This helicopter program cannot go into a tailspinby KP Sanjeev KumarAfter two accidents in a short span of time, possible flaws in India’s Advanced Light Helicopter programme need to be fixed quickly. ‘If not fixed in time, possible flaws will also impact the civil and export potential of the DHRUV’The chequered history of India’s indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-DHRUV) touched a low
Over 1.55 Lakh Posts Vacant In Three Forces, Maximum In Army, Says Govt
The three armed forces are facing a deficiency of around 1.55 lakh personnel with the Army accounting for the maximum 1.36 lakh vacancies, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. In a written reply, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said the shortage of armed forces personnel and mitigating measures are reviewed regularly and numerous measures have been initiated to fill the vacancies and
PM Modi To Address Top Military Brass, Witness Military Innovations In Bhopal
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to spend around six hours with top military brass of the country in Bhopal where he will address and discuss with them the present and future security challenges faced by the country.During the Combined Commanders’ Conference scheduled to be held for three days from March 30 to April 1, the Prime Minister is also scheduled to witness the
Defence Priorities – Address Panel’s Concerns About Imports, Project Delays
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, in its report tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, has flagged a slew of challenges being faced by India’s armed forces. The panel has expressed concern over ‘considerable delay’ in the supply of 40 TEJAS Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. It has recommended that the government should consider buying state-of-the-art
Is The Indian Navy Edging Closer To A Rafale Marine Order?
India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) could soon approve an order for 26 Dassault Rafale Marine fighters, a local news outlet reported.Sources said that the CCS, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would approve the order during its session on March 22, 2023.Indian Navy (IN) officials have indicated unofficially that Dassault Aviation’s Rafale-M is expected to win the competition to
First Batch of ‘Navy’s Agniveers’ To Pass Out From Ins Chilka On March 28
New Delhi: The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the first batch of Agniveers is scheduled to take place at INS Chilka on March 28 next week.The POP marks the successful completion of training of close to 2,600 Agniveers, including 273 women Agniveers who are undergoing training at Chilka.Adm. R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, will be the Chief Guest and the Reviewing Officer of the Passing out
Navy To Continue Its Search For Larger Aircraft Carrier
The decision for the repeat order of IAC-1 is based on multiple factors including construction time, the cost involved and the trajectory of indigenization of the aviation assets alsoNEW DELHI: In order to maintain its operational capabilities in future the Indian Navy will continue the study for its third indigenous aircraft carrier which will be larger than the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC)
Govt Approves To 45 Companies/JVs Operating In Defence Sector With Foreign OEMs
New Delhi: The government has given approval to "45 companies/joint ventures" operating in the defence sector with foreign OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), the Parliament was informed on Friday.Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said this in written response to a query in the Lok Sabha."The government has given approval to 45 companies/JVs operating in defence sector with foreign
Navy seeks $3.6 billion over 5 years for 64 hypersonic Conventional Prompt Strike rounds
A senior Navy officer recently said the budget is an “endorsement of the capability.”