Mike Rajkumar
NewsSlow F404 deliveries impact Tejas Mk-1A programme
India’s state-owned airframer Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is grappling with delays in deliveries of GE Aerospace F404-IN20 engines for the Tejas Mk-1A fighter.
NewsIndian navy retires UH-3H Sea Kings
The Indian navy has formally retired its small fleet of Sikorsky UH-3H ‘Sea King’ helicopters from service.
NewsDeal for 83 Tejas fighters passes bureaucratic hurdle
New Delhi will acquire 83 Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Tejas Mk-1A light fighters for the air force at an estimated cost of $5.3 billion, pending cabinet approval.
NewsIndia AH-64E, MH-60R deals sealed during Trump visit
New Delhi has concluded purchase agreements for 24 Sikorsky MH-60R helicopters for the navy and six Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters for the army.
NewsNew Delhi committee signs off on 24 MH-60Rs as Trump visit approaches
India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved the purchase of 24 Sikorsky MH-60R helicopters for its navy at an estimated cost of US$2.6 Billion.
NewsMALE UAV loss a setback for New Delhi
The recent loss of a ‘Rustom II’ medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned air vehicle (UAV) during experimental flight trials is a setback for an ambitious programme of India’s Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO).
NewsStrained Russia, Ukraine ties slow Indian An-32 upgrades
The upgrade of Indian air force Antonov An−32 tactical transports is well behind schedule and is only likely to be completed by 2025 - an eight year delay from the original plan.
AnalysisANALYSIS: India's bid for the Moon – and beyond
India's space agency is pressing ahead with bold plans to put a second rover on the Moon - and send three astronauts into space.
NewsNew Delhi approves navy Ka-31 buy
India’s defence ministry has given its nod for a navy procurement of 10 additional Russian-built Kamov Ka-31 airborne early warning helicopters.
NewsAudit sheds light on Modi’s deal for 36 Rafales
The government of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi negotiated a marginally better unit price during its 2016 acquisition of 36 Dassault Rafale fighters than the nation’s original medium multi-role combat aircraft deal for 126 fighters, according to a report by New Delhi’s Comptroller & Auditor General.
AnalysisANALYSIS: Tejas regaining its lustre
India's state owned airframer Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) could soon be left with the Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) as its sole fighter production line on completion of manufacturing under licence of the Sukhoi Su-30MKI next year, ending a 222-aircraft production run.
NewsIndia's Tejas clears in-flight refuelling hurdle
India’s long-delayed Tejas programme has successfully demonstrated the ability of a specially modified Mk1 example of the fighter to undergo air-to-air refuelling behind an Ilyushin Il-78MKI tanker.
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New Delhi proceeds with deal for 83 Tejas fighters
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received a request for proposal (RFP) for 83 Tejas Mk-1A light combat aircraft from the Indian air force (IAF).
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Indian navy helicopter acquisition moves ahead
India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved a plan to obtain 111 naval utility helicopters (NUH).
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New Delhi RFIs call for 234 new naval helicopters
New Delhi has issued a new request for information for 111 naval utility helicopters (NUH) and 123 naval multi-role helicopters (NMRH).
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New Delhi approves Apache acquisition for Army
New Delhi's Defence Acquisition Council has approved the acquisition of six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the army at a cost of $651 million.
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Upgraded maritime Jaguar makes first flight
Indian state-owned airframer Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has performed the maiden flight of an upgraded two-seat, maritime-strike Sepecat Jaguar fitted with an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar.
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Indian report slams Il-76 availability rate
A report by India’s comptroller and auditor general has highlighted the poor serviceability of 14 Ilyushin Il-76MD heavy transports and six Il-78 tankers operated by the nation's air force.
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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Indian navy retires aircraft carrier INS Viraat
The Indian navy formally decommissioned the aircraft carrier INS Viraat (ex HMS Hermes) on 6 March, after 30 years of operational service.