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As Northrop upgrades the E-6B fleet, the company is also preparing to compete against Collins Aerospace to design and outfit the E-6B’s next-gen replacement aircraft.
by Brig Anil GuptaWhen the UPA 2 government was voted out of power in 2014, it had left the Indian Armed Forces in a state of “Hollowness”. The Armed Forces’ capabilities were severely limited due to shortages, obsoletism, voids, aging equipment, critical deficiencies, archaic procedure and processes aggravated by a recalcitrant bureaucracy and policy paralysis. The things had reached such a
K-15 "Sagarika" submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) undergoing qualification test New Delhi’s vast missile arsenal is the main component of India’s nuclear deterrent against bitter rivals China and Pakistan.In what could be viewed as India’s attempts at boosting its conventional missile arsenal, New Delhi is preparing to develop a twin set of new missiles, a local media reported on
New Delhi: Amid efforts by the government to enhance integration and jointness among the three services, it has been decided that all war games to be carried out by services must include elements from all three armed forces.At present, the exercises that are conducted individually by the respective services include their elements only but from now on, they will include elements from all three
In a major step towards creating joint theatre commands, around 40 Army officers will soon be cross-posted to Indian Air Force and Navy establishmentsAccording to top officials, Major and Lieutenant Colonel level Army officers will be cross posted to IAF and Navy, with a similar number of IAF and Navy officers also expected to be posted to Army establishments for similar duties.Officer’s will be
Indian defence and aerospace Industry eco-system is on the cusp of a transformation to rightfully claim its place among global industries. The Indian defence Industry has already undergone several structural changes in its ecosystem, with a shift from a largely import-dependent to a globally competitive Industry. The policy framework implemented by the Government over the last decade has
The Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft at Bahrain International Airport on May 28, 2023.This marks a significant step in strengthening cooperation between the Combined Maritime ForcesIndian Navy’s P-8I aircraft is in Bahrain to take part in the inaugural Operation Compass Rose being carried out by the Combined Maritime Force (CMF). The long-range maritime surveillance aircraft is based at the INS Hansa
The Indian Army’s Northern Command on Monday, proudly announced the maiden airdrops of warfighting loads by the esteemed AN 32 aircraft of the Indian Air Force.In a resolute stride toward transforming the Indian Armed Forces, a momentous event unfolded on the horizon of military operations. With fervour and determination, the air maintenance team of Dhruva Command (Northern Command) accomplished
It was learnt that Joint Secretary (Gulf) of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Vipul was his likely replacement but no formal announcement came from the MEA yetNEW DELHI: It’s been nearly two months since the position of Ambassador in Doha is lying vacant. The last Ambassador to Doha, Dipak Mittal, returned to India in March and joined the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).It was learnt that
India was ranked seventh in the world in terms of military spending in 2015. It rose to fourth in 2021Defence in India is a critical strategic sector, that has witnessed significant development in the last nine years. The budget sanctioned for the Indian military went up to Rs 5.45 lakh crore in the fiscal 2020-21. The country has been striving for the indigenisation of military gear, as the