All India articles – Page 7
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News
Leslie Thng appointed as new Vistara chief
Leslie Thng will succeed Yeoh Phee Teik as the chief executive of Vistara in October.
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Tejas nears missile test after I-Derby integration
Rafael has completed the integration of its I-Derby beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile on India’s Aeronautical Development Agency Tejas light combat aircraft, with a first test firing scheduled for the end of this year.
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India advances on taking additional C-17
India's planned acquisition of an additional Boeing C-17 strategic transport would boost its air force's fleet of the type to 11 examples, with the proposed purchase to be worth around $366 million.
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Innocon wins Indian order for Micro Falcon UAV
Israeli company Innocon has been selected to supply its Micro Falcon unmanned air vehicle to an Indian law enforcement agency.
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NewsIndia poised to retire iconic Tu-142 fleet
The Indian navy will retire its iconic Tupolev Tu-142ME “Albatross” long-range maritime patrol aircraft at the end of March.
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India's DGCA identifies new gearbox issue on PW1100G
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has identified the first known incident involving the gearbox of the PW1100G geared turbofan engine on the Airbus A320neo.
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Opinion
OPINION: India needs fighters more than factories
Visitors to Aero India this year could be forgiven for feeling a sense of déjà vu. Back in 2011, the soundtrack to the show was the roar of fighter aircraft as eager bidders put their jets through their paces.
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UK and India agree liberalised air services agreement
India and the UK have agreed a deal that eases restrictions on flights originating from "key Indian cities" including Chennai and Kolkata.
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Rafael steps up weapons offer for Tejas
Rafael is stepping up its efforts to provide systems for the Indian air force’s Hindustan Aeronautics-built Tejas light combat aircraft, with its current emphasis on offering air-to-air missiles and a targeting pod.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: India sets sights on rotorcraft upgrade
A massive revamp of India’s military rotorcraft fleet is under way
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: India's LCA programme keeps on fighting
India's Light Combat Aircraft programme has had a long and chequered history, but new variants and a production ramp-up are in the works
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Trainers a priority for India's air force
The number of aircraft in India's combat fleet may be in decline at the moment, but the air force still needs a raft of new trainers to prepare pilots for new types being acquired
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: India acts to maintain air power edge
New Delhi is finally getting serious about arresting the rapid decline in combat strength
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PICTURES: HAL rolls out improved Hawk i trainer
India’s state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has rolled out an upgraded version of BAE Systems’ Hawk 132 advanced jet trainer, named the Hawk i.
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Indian navy launches search for new carrier-based fighter
The Indian navy's formal requirement for 57 multi-role carrier-borne fighters has been advanced via a request for information issued by the nation's defence ministry.
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India's Rustom II makes flight debut
The Indian-developed Rustom II unmanned air vehicle has carried out its maiden flight at a specialised test range in the south of the country.
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Elbit JV targets Indian UAV market
Elbit Systems and Adani Enterprises have finalised a joint venture agreement to manufacture unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in India.
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India moves closer to acquiring Heron TP
The Indian air force is moving ahead with implementation of a plan to purchase the Israel Aerospace Industries Heron TP unmanned air vehicle, having joined the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in June.
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Rafael and Reliance Defence negotiate systems provision for Indian Rafale
Rafael and its partner, Reliance Defence, are negotiating a contract to supply the Indian air force with Israeli-developed systems for its Dassault Rafale fighter.
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India signs 36-unit Rafale contract
India has concluded a deal to acquire 36 Dassault Rafale fighters, with a contract signed in New Delhi by the nation’s defence minister, Manohar Parrikar, and his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian on 23 September.
