All articles by Atul Chandra
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NewsNew Delhi to order more Tejas fighters, upgrade Su-30MKIs
The key committee in the Indian defence procurement process has cleared key aircraft and helicopter acquisitions that will help the Indian air force on its modernisation journey.
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NewsIndian air force modernisation hinges on indigenous platforms
In addition to obtaining more LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighters, New Delhi aims to significantly expanded its airborne early warning and control fleet.
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NewsIndia’s AMCA reaches critical design phase
India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme has reached the critical design phase, even as preliminary design of the Navy’s Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) is underway.
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NewsHAL working to Improve serviceability of air force Hawk 132s
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is working to improve the fleet-wide serviceability of Indian air force (IAF) BAE Hawk 132 advanced jet trainers.
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NewsHAL eyes other export deals after Malaysia Tejas disappointment
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has been edged out of a Malaysian deal for 18 Fighter Lead-in Trainers (FLITs), but is pursuing several other international opportunities.
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NewsEmbraer, Lockheed Martin eye Indian medium transport tender
An Indian air force requirement for a new medium transport aircraft has attracted the interest of Embraer and Lockheed Martin, with the former bringing a C-390 Millennium at the show, marking the type’s maiden Aero India appearance.
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NewsHAL unveils new lead-in fighter trainer concept
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is showcasing a new Hindustan Lead in Fighter Trainer (HLFT-42) concept at Aero India, which is optimised to train pilots for future twin-engined fighters of the Indian air force.
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NewsHAL finalises 13t helicopter design to replace Mi-17s
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is moving ahead with its Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) programme.
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In depthFalling short: why India’s domestic fighter programmes must hit ambitious targets
With its combat fleet size in decline, the Indian air force is counting on domestic programmes to recapitalise its fighter inventory from the end of this decade.
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NewsNew Delhi forges ahead with new naval fighter, AMCA
India’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has provided additional details about the planned Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter (TEDBF), as it moves forward with the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The TEDBF will be developed to replace the Indian navy’s RAC MiG-29Ks, and will differ radically from the AMCA being developed for ...
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NewsHAL nears end of long Su-30MKI production run
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is nearing the end of a 222-aircraft license production run for the Sukhoi Su-30MKI, with the last aircraft now undergoing final acceptance tests. Seshagiri Rao, chief executive of the HAL MiG complex, says production of the 221st aircraft, modified to carry the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, has ...
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NewsHAL commences Dhruv MkIII deliveries to Indian navy, coast guard
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has commenced deliveries of the Dhruv MkIII helicopter to the Indian navy and coast guard. The Indian state-owned airframer delivered three helicopters to the navy and two to the coast guard at the Aero India show taking place in Bengaluru. Source: Atul Chandra A Dhruv ...
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NewsMartin-Baker Mk18 seat offered for Indian F-21 bid
Lockheed Martin will offer the Martin-Baker Mk18 ejection seat as a candidate for the F-21, in an effort to deliver a more competitive proposal for an Indian air force requirement for 114 fighters. If confirmed, the IN18E seat would replace the Collins Aerospace ACES II from the original F-16 – ...
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NewsHAL unveils ambitious air-teaming system centred on Tejas
Source: Atul Chandra A two-seat Tejas Light Combat Aircraft will form the centerpiece of CATS (Combat Air Teaming System)
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NewsNew Delhi to Issue RFP for 70 HTT-40s
The Indian air force is expected to issue a request for proposal (RFP) to Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) for 70 Hindustan Turbo Trainer 40 (HTT-40) basic trainers.
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PICTURES: India retires Sea Harrier jump jets
The Indian Navy has formally decommissioned its British Aerospace Sea Harrier FRS51 fighters at a formal ceremony at INS Hansa in Dabolim, Goa.
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India receives last batch of Ukraine-upgraded An-32s
The Indian air force has received its eighth and final batch of Antonov AN−32RE tactical transports to be upgraded in the Ukraine.
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India broadens training role of PC-7 Mk II
The Indian air force has been forced to commence intermediate stage II pilot training with the Pilatus PC-7 Mk II basic trainer aircraft (BTA), which also serves as its basic stage I trainer.
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NewsIndia proceeds with Apache and Chinook acquisition
India’s Cabinet Committee on Security has approved the purchase of 22 Boeing AH-64E Apache and 15 CH-47F Chinook helicopters worth an estimated $2.2 billion.
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India approves third batch of Mi-17 V5 rotorcraft
India’s defence ministry has cleared the purchase of an additional 48 Mil Mi-17 V5 medium-lift rotorcraft from Russian Helicopters, for use by the nation's air force.