All Indian Air Force articles – Page 3
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NewsIndia'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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NewsElbit 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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NewsIndia 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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NewsIndia 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.
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New Delhi to replace C-130J lost in 2014 crash
New Delhi will purchase an additional Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transport following a purchase approval from the defence acquisition council (DAC).
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C295W completes Indian flight trials programme
Airbus Defence & Space has moved a step closer to securing an Indian contract for 56 C295W medium transports, with in-country flight trials of the type having been completed.
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New Delhi backs down from A330 MRTT deal
New Delhi has suspended its planned acquisition six Airbus Defence & Space A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft, creating uncertainty about its long-term air-to-air refuelling capability.
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New Delhi issues tri-service MALE UAV requirement
India’s ministry of defence (MOD) has issued a combined tri-service requirement for the acquisition of up to 150, medium altitude long endurance (MALE) UAVs.
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NewsIndia acquires Litening targeting pod
Rafael will supply 164 examples of its Litening targeting pod to the Indian air force, for use on four types of combat aircraft including New Delhi’s Sukhoi Su-30 fighters.
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Elta cements radar status on Tejas fighter
Elta 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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NewsIndia approves funding for two more Il-76 AEW aircraft
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
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.
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NewsDassault to work with India to build on new Rafale agreement
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
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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India finalises Apache, Chinook order
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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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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Israel to expand AEW fleet for India
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
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.
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NewsIndia ends MMRCA fighter acquisition
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.