- 28 April, 2024
Geopolitics & National SecurityHAL
India’s Tejas aircraft emerges as Malaysia’s top choice for its new fighter jet programme
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) India's Tejas light combat aircraft has emerged as the top choice for Malaysia as the Southeast Asian nation looks at replacing its ageing fleet of fighter…
HAL, Bharat Electronics ink deal to make indigenous search & track system for Su-30 MKI jets
Bengaluru, Apr 26 (PTI) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Tuesday said it has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for co-development and co-production of Long Range Dual Band…
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles – Can India be the Manufacturing Hub
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) began making unmanned aerial system (UAS) with the Fluffy target drone in 1970s, which was replaced by the reusable, subsonic, pilotless target aircraft Lakshya…
By Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retd)
HAL signs contract with Nigerian Army for Phase II training on Chetak Helicopter
Bengaluru, Apri 11 (PTI) The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Monday said it has signed a contract with Nigerian Army for imparting Phase-II flying training on Chetak Helicopter for six officers…
CCS Approves Procurement of 15 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) Limited Series Production (LSP) from HAL for IAF (10) & IA(05)
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) met under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 30 March 2022 in New Delhi. The CCS has approved procurement of 15…
DPSUs produced military hardware worth Rs 1.52 lakh crore in last 3 fiscals: LS informed
New Delhi, Mar 25 (PTI) India's defence public sector units have produced military platforms and hardware worth Rs 1,52,275 crore in the last three financial years, according to official data…
The Singapore Air Show 2022: Opportunities For The Indian Armed Forces?
The Singapore Air Show (SAS) 2022 was held at the Changi Exhibition Center, Singapore from 15 to 18 February 2022. The last SAS, held in 2020, saw diminished participation in wake…
By Brig Arvind Dhananjayan (Retd)
LCA Tejas to Participate in Singapore Air Show -2022
A 44 member contingent of Indian Air Force reached Changi International Airport in Singapore today to participate in the ‘Singapore Air Show-2022’. The Air Show will be held from 15th…
Tri-Service Andaman & Nicobar Command inducts Advanced Light Helicopter MK III
In a boost to maritime security, the indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) MK III aircraft was formally inducted at INS Utkrosh by Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) Lieutenant General…
Development of Kaveri Engine for Aircraft
Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) sanctioned Kaveri Engine project in 1989. The following milestones were achieved: · 9 Full prototype engines and 4 core engines built · 3217 hours of engine testing…
The Dubai Air Show 2021: Opportunities For The Indian Armed Forces?
The Dubai Air Show (DAS) 2021 was held at the Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai from 14-18 November 21 and is the first and largest such event since the cancellation of…
By Brig Arvind Dhananjayan (Retd)
DRDO & Indian Air Force carry out successful flight tests of indigenously-developed smart anti-airfield weapon
Key highlights: Two different configurations on satellite navigation & electro optical sensors tested successfully First Electro optical seeker based flight test of this class of bomb in the country Equipped…
