All Indian Air Force articles – Page 3

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    Elta cements radar status on Tejas fighter

    2016-05-19T12:31:54Z

    E​lta Systems will supply the radar for all future versions of India's Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA), after the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) subsidiary was selected by Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL).

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    India approves funding for two more Il-76 AEW aircraft

    2016-03-11T10:14:38Z

    ​The Indian government has approved the budget for the purchase of two additional airborne early warning (AEW) platforms from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).

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    Rafael anticipates Litening, Spice deal with India

    2016-02-10T10:15:07Z

    ​The Indian government is expected to give final approval to a large defence systems deal with Israel within a month, covering equipment including Rafael Litening targeting pods and Spice 250 precision-guided bombs worth $500 million.

  • Rafale - Dassault
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    Dassault to work with India to build on new Rafale agreement

    2016-01-25T12:47:46Z

    ​Dassault says it will “go step by step” to securing further Rafale orders from India after prime minister Narendra Modi today confirmed a deal to purchase 36 of the fighters.

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    India receives last batch of Ukraine-upgraded An-32s

    2015-11-27T02:12:49Z

    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

    2015-11-26T06:58:34Z

    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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    India finalises Apache, Chinook order

    2015-09-30T10:13:28Z

    ​India has finalised its long-planned contract to acquire new attack and transport helicopters from the USA, with Boeing to deliver a combined 37 aircraft under the programme.

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    ​India proceeds with Apache and Chinook acquisition

    2015-09-23T08:21:58Z

    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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    Israel to expand AEW fleet for India

    2015-09-10T10:19:44Z

    ​India will acquire a further two Ilyushin Il-76 transports adapted to carry Israeli-made Phalcon-type airborne early warning radars and sensors.

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    India approves third batch of Mi-17 V5 rotorcraft

    2015-09-03T12:47:32Z

    ​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.

  • Rafale Aero India - Aaron Chong
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    India ends MMRCA fighter acquisition

    2015-08-05T13:16:34Z

    ​India’s defence minister Manohar Parrikar has informed Parliament that a request for proposals for the procurement of a new fighter under the Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft programme has been withdrawn.

  • Indian Su-30MKI Coningsby - Peter Foster
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    Indian Su-30s start joint exercise with RAF Typhoons

    2015-07-22T17:56:09Z

    ​Four Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters from the Indian air force's 2 Sqn have begun their involvement in a UK-based exercise also involving Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons.

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    Indian Su-30 MKI lost in crash

    2015-05-20T01:38:23Z

    An Indian air force Su-30 MKI twin-seat fighter, the mainstay of the nation’s combat fleet, crashed on 20 May, with both pilots ejecting safely.

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    ​US clears $96 million C-130J support deal for India

    2015-04-27T03:48:02Z

    The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has approved a possible $96 million support deal for India’s Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical airlifters.

  • Opinion

    OPINION: Rafale buy gives India a fighting chance

    2015-04-22T09:53:00Z

    ​Seasoned watchers of India’s slow-moving defence procurement system noted the three-year ­anniversary earlier this year of its selection of the ­Dassault ­Rafale, at a time when a contract signature seemed to be barely a blip on the radar screen.

  • Rafale Aero India - Aaron Chong
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    India Rafale deal crucial to air force modernisation

    2015-04-12T13:51:36Z

    New Delhi’s request for 36 Dassault Rafale fighters from France underlines the challenging obsolescence issues facing the Indian air force.

  • A330 AWACS - Flightglobal
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    A330 selected for AWACS India project

    2015-03-30T13:31:27Z

    ​New Delhi will proceed with the Airbus A330 as the platform for its ambitious Airborne Warning and Control System India (AWACS India) programme.

  • Mirage 2000TI - Dassault Aviation
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    PICTURES: India accepts first upgraded Mirage 2000s

    2015-03-25T12:18:52Z

    ​India’s first pair of Dassault Mirage 2000 fighters have completed an extensive upgrade activity in France, with the conversion programme now to be transitioned to Hindustan Aeronautics in Bengaluru.

  • Rafale Aero India - Aaron Chong
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    AERO INDIA: HAL defends ability to produce Rafale fighter

    2015-02-19T13:17:18Z

    ​Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) chairman T Suvarnaraju has hit back at reports that an Indian deal to obtain 126 Dassault Rafale fighters is being held up by French concerns about the Indian manufacturer’s quality standards.

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    AERO INDIA: Airbus sole bidder for Indian AWACS project

    2015-02-19T13:11:37Z

    ​Airbus Defence & Space has emerged as the sole bidder for a global tender put out by New Delhi's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for an "AWACS India" programme. The tender – for six airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system aircraft – was issued in March 2014.