Helicopters
The Russia Ukraine War: Impact On IAF And Way Ahead
The current war between Russia and Ukraine which began in February 2022 has been continuing for more than a year now, with no signs of an end to hostilities. There…
By Air Vice Marshal Samir Borade, VSM (Retd)
Autonomous Copters : Full-Scale Autonomy In Rotary Wing Operations
08 February 2022. The US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced the first unmanned flight of a Black Hawk helicopter fitted with DARPA’s Aircrew Labour In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS). This…
By Brig Arvind Dhananjayan (Retd)
Philippines to acquire 32 new Black Hawk helicopters
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines is buying 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters from Poland-based Sikorsky Aircraft subsidiary PZL Mielec to beef up its existing fleet of 12, the country's defence…
The Chaotic Collapse of the Afghan Air Force
Hours before Kabul fell to the Taliban on Aug. 15, the Afghan Air Force was melting down. Instead of unleashing air attacks against advancing insurgents, some airmen were fighting each…
By PTI and Chanakya Forum
Replacement of Helicopters of Indian Armed Forces
Replacement of aircraft fleet of the defence forces including Cheetah and Chetak helicopters is reviewed from time to time keeping in view the operational requirements. This is a continuous process.…
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)
Rs 14,000 crore ‘Make in India’ boost for Indian Army through Akash missiles, ALH Dhruv choppers procurement
New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): In a major boost to 'Make in India' in the defence sector, the Indian Army has sent proposals worth around Rs 14,000 crore to…
India receives first two MH-60 Romeo multirole choppers for Navy in America
San Diego [USA], July 17 (ANI): After a long wait of more than a decade, the Indian Navy has received the first two of its MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters (MRH)…
HAL-built Advanced Light Helicopter ALH Mark III inducted into Indian Navy
The Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 323 — Harriers, the first unit of HAL-built Advanced Light Helicopter Mark-III, was commissioned into Indian Navy by the Hon'ble Minister of State for…
MH60R Seahawk – Adding a New Dimension to Naval Airpower
As Indian Navy is poised to become a Blue Water Navy in the near future, the desire to extend its influence in the Indian Ocean Region and beyond, demands versatile…
