All Indian Air Force articles – Page 4
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NewsIndian Su-30s start joint exercise with RAF Typhoons
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
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
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has approved a possible $96 million support deal for India’s Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical airlifters.
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Opinion
OPINION: Rafale buy gives India a fighting chance
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.
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NewsIndia Rafale deal crucial to air force modernisation
New Delhi’s request for 36 Dassault Rafale fighters from France underlines the challenging obsolescence issues facing the Indian air force.
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NewsA330 selected for AWACS India project
New Delhi will proceed with the Airbus A330 as the platform for its ambitious Airborne Warning and Control System India (AWACS India) programme.
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NewsPICTURES: India accepts first upgraded Mirage 2000s
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.
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NewsAERO INDIA: HAL defends ability to produce Rafale fighter
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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NewsAERO INDIA: Airbus sole bidder for Indian AWACS project
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.
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AERO INDIA: HAL unveils avionics upgrade for Hawk fleet
Hindustan Aeronautics displayed a proposed display and avionics upgrade for India's license-built BAE Systems Hawk 132 on the opening day of the Aero India show in Bengaluru on 18 February.
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NewsAERO INDIA: Lockheed expects New Delhi to replace lost C-130J
Lockheed Martin is confident that New Delhi will replace the C-130J tactical transport lost in a 2013 crash, and expects deliveries from a follow-on order for six of the type to commence in 2017.
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NewsAERO INDIA: Russian Helicopters expects further Indian Mi-17 orders
Russian Helicopters expects to receive additional Indian orders for Mil Mi-17 V5 medium transport helicopters.
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AERO INDIA: Rivals line up for new VVIP helicopter contest
Sikorsky will pitch its S-92 in the eventual re-tendering of India's requirement for VVIP transport helicopters.
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NewsAERO INDIA: Combat-tested Rafales on show
The Dassault Rafale is one of the mainstays of this year’s flying and static display at the Aero India show in Bengaluru, with France sending three air force examples of the type to participate.
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India resumes Su-30MKI flights following safety checks
The Indian air force has resumed flying activities with its Sukhoi Su-30MKI combat aircraft, after removing a grounding order imposed after an uncommanded ejection involving the type on 21 October.
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NewsLast prototype Tejas trainer makes flight debut
A twin-seat trainer variant of India’s Tejas Mk1 light combat aircraft has performed its first test flight from Bengaluru in a final series production configuration meant for the Indian air force.
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NewsPilatus waits on Indian trainer decision
Swiss airframer Pilatus has quickly established itself as a trusted supplier to the Indian air force, because of the smooth entry into service and performance of its PC-7 MkII basic trainer aircraft (BTA). As of last month, its in-service examples had exceeded 22,000 flying hours and accumulated well over 42,000 ...
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NewsIndia restarts reconnaissance helicopter contest
India’s defence ministry has released a fresh request for information (RFI) for reconnaissance and surveillance (RSH) rotorcraft to be acquired for the nation's army and air force.
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India halts Su-30 flights after latest crash
The Indian air force has temporarily suspended flying on its entire fleet of an estimated 200 Sukhoi Su-30MKIs, following an uncommanded ejection involving the type on 21 October.
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NewsIndia’s Tejas light fighter crosses milestone
The first series production example of India’s Tejas Mk1 light combat aircraft (LCA) completed its maiden flight on 30 September. The single-engined aircraft took to the air – without any telemetry support – from Hindustan Aeronautics’ (HAL) airport in Bengaluru, and landed safely after a flight lasting less than 30min.