Features
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September 19, 2022
India, France to meet China challenge together
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystIn view of the continuously evolving geo-politics particularly in the Indo-Pacific, Catherine Colonna and Jaishankar reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepen the India-France strategic partnership
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August 27, 2022
Boeing fields Super Hornet as India's next carrier-based fighter
By Neetu DhuliaPotential economic impact of $3.6 billion over 10 years to the Indian economy with the Boeing F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet as India's carrier-based fighter
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August 16, 2022
DefExpo-2022 dates announcement sends a wave of relief
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe biennial global exhibition, DefExpo- India's flagship Land, Naval, and Homeland Security systems exhibition - will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat between October 18 and 22, 2022.
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August 16, 2022
India Arises @ 75
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)The gains since 1947 have been massive, keeping in mind that we have also evolved as a strong multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, vibrant and resilient democracy
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August 10, 2022
The Choppy Waters of Taiwan Straits
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's stop in Taipei is the first time that a US House speaker has visited Taiwan in 25 years and has fueled US-China tensions
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August 1, 2022
Defence Minister inaugurates the second edition of Ammo India
By Ayushee ChaudharyHealthy mix of local endeavours & foreign collaboration is the bedrock of India's journey of self-reliance: Defence Minister
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July 18, 2022
CAATSA relief for India
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystUS administration had till now deliberately allowed to hang CAATSA sword over India's head since 2017 but Indian government continued to be defiant. The legislation was intended to punish Russia but India was becoming a collateral target by the US.
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July 11, 2022
First ever AI in Defence symposium held
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe Defence Minister launched 75 Artificial Intelligence products/technologies during 'AI in Defence' symposium in New Delhi.
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June 17, 2022
India, Israel – New Vision
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystAs both nations marked 30 years of excellent ties, visit of the Israeli Defence Minister gave an opportunity to review the full range of India-Israel relations and reiterate their commitment to expanding cooperation for the security & prosperity of both nations
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May 7, 2022
Indian Air Force should become an 'Aerospace Force' —Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister
By Neetu DhuliaThe Defence Minister added that to protect our assets from space-guided attacks, IAF should operate on technology, developing expertise and human resource management
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May 7, 2022
India and France – next phase of strategic partnership
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystBoth sides agreed to find creative ways for France's deeper involvement in the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' efforts in advanced defence technology, manufacturing and exports, through increased industry to industry partnerships
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May 7, 2022
Reviving Indo-German defence cooperation
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystBoth India and Germany are actively seeking to enhance research, co-development and co-production activities bilaterally, under European Union and with other partners, for enhancing high-technology trade, including defence goods
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May 7, 2022
India-NORDIC summit - Major Diplomatic gain
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystThe five Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and Denmark) as a group have a special place in Europe and bringing them together on a single platform with India displays India's diplomatic clout in the region
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April 28, 2022
Indian defence upgrading with Israeli ATGMs
By Staff CorrespondentThe Indian Army and IAF are inducting advanced Israeli anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) with longer range and greater armour-penetration capabilities.
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April 18, 2022
India-US partnership to challenge China
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystPrime Minister Modi held a virtual Summit with President Biden on April 11, 2022. With Indo-Pacific in mind and to effectively meet the China challenge, the US administration needs to keep India in good humour. A strong US-Indian partnership is a critical building block in a more resilient regional security architecture.
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April 15, 2022
India-US reaffirm defence partnership
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystThe visit of Rajnath Singh to USA for the 2+2 dialogue provided an opportunity to both sides to extensively review the entire gamut of bilateral defence cooperation
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January 27, 2022
The grandeur of Republic Day 2022
By Ayushee ChaudharyOver seven decades of being a Republic; India showcases its defence, cultural, and developmental highlights around the theme of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'
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January 24, 2022
Republic Day Parade - 2022: A journey through Indian Army's uniform & weaponry evolution
By Ayushee Chaudhary16 marching contingents, 17 military bands and 25 tableaux to mark the nation's 75th year of independence at this Republic Day.
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January 12, 2022
Rafale maritime fighter displays ski-jump capability
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe marine version of the French fighter aircraft demonstrated the ability to operate from Indian Navy's aircraft carrier Vikrant which has recently set out for its crucial third set of sea trials.
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December 21, 2021
Florence Parly in India: Eyes on Rafales and Scorpenes
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystFrance has emerged as a major supplier of critical weapon platforms like Fighter planes and Submarines along with powerful short range missiles and has been India's fellow in taking care of India's concerns in international forum
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December 9, 2021
India-Russia: Defence to get boost
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystThe Putin-Modi hug in New Delhi, displayed the bonhomie that continue to exist between Indian and Russian leadership despite vastly changed geo-political equations.
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December 3, 2021
MoD Revises its Import Ban Decision
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystIn case the domestic industry is unable to supply equipment urgently needed by the armed forces, in the stipulated time frame, or quantity or where there are any other technical issues, specific cases of imports could be taken up to meet immediate requirement
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November 17, 2021
IAF orders HAMMER smart bomb kit for LCA fleet
By Vishal ThaparThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is reported to have ordered an unspecified number of HAMMER ground attack precision guided munitions (PGM) for integration with the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.
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November 10, 2021
Defence Minister asks forces to be ready at short notice on “volatile” border
By Vishal ThaparIAF top brass brainstorm swift response amidst continuing stand-off with China
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October 8, 2021
IAF sharp focusses on threat from China
By Vishal ThaparShow of strength on 89th Air Force Day
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October 5, 2021
IAF will not be able to get authorised fighter strength of 42 squadrons: Air Chief
By Vishal ThaparBest case scenario is 35 fighter squadrons after 15 years
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September 24, 2021
India signs landmark $2.8 billion deal with Airbus for 56 C295 airlifters
By Vishal ThaparStage set for manufacture of aircraft in private sector for the first time by Airbus-Tata consortium
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September 10, 2021
Significant boost for the Indian Air Force
By Ayushee ChaudharyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates National highway being used for emergency landing of IAF aircraft for the first time and later inducts MRSAM into the IAF
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August 2, 2021
India-US: Partnership of the century
By Ranjit KumarConsidering the deepening strategic relationship between India and US and the realisation in Foggy Bottom that India must be on US side to counter the threatening rise and challenge of China to US predominance in the world, the visit of the seven months old Biden administration's Secretary of State was long overdue.
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May 11, 2021
DRDO's anti-COVID drug, a silver lining
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe Drug Controller General of India has granted permission for emergency use of the drug as adjunct therapy in moderate to severe COVID-19 patients.
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March 30, 2021
India-Korea: Success stories
By Ranjit KumarBoth the countries are deepening their bilateral defence cooperation, with Defence and Security engagements having grown exponentially over the last few years
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March 22, 2021
US-India inching closer
By Ranjit KumarWith major foundational agreements already in place and no major issues to be sorted out, the U.S. Defence Secretary visit focussed on broader aspects of India US strategic partnership and its role in ensuring peace and security in Indo-pacific region and ways and means to counter the aggressive designs of China
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March 22, 2021
US Defence Secretary's first visit to India to uplift defence cooperation
By Ayushee ChaudharyAustin's stop in India is a continuation to the Biden-Harris administration's outreach to revitalise ties with partners and allies.
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March 15, 2021
QUAD: for the stable health of people, nations and the world ahead
By Ayushee ChaudharyAustralia, India, Japan and the United States' leaders come together, amongst the current major challenges of climate change, COVID-19 & security concerns.
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February 24, 2021
The President closes Aero India 2021
By Ayushee ChaudharyDisplay of the defence prowess, strengthening the self-reliance mission, modernisation, global reach and inclusivity highlighted during Aero India 2021.
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February 24, 2021
Start-ups to promote innovation in defence
By Ayushee ChaudharyEncouragement to start-ups in defence, and aerospace as a boost to self-reliant India, and grants of 1.5 crore each to 60 start-ups at 'Start Up Manthan' during Aero India 2021.
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February 23, 2021
Defence Budget 2021-22 is a healthy mix of promise, potential, and progress: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
By Rohit GoelDefence Minister said that “The Ministry has set a target to achieve a turnover of 1,75,000 crore ($25billion) including export of 35,000 crore ($5billion) in Aerospace and Defence goods and services by 2024”.
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January 21, 2021
Biden bids adieu to divisions, calls for democracy and unity
By Ayushee ChaudharyWith Joe Biden sworn in as the 46th President of the USA, anticipations and hope hold high for the world as well as India.
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November 26, 2020
Indian Navy inducts SeaGuardian drones on lease
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe Indian Navy has recently inducted two MQ-9B SeaGuardiandrones on lease from the United States to carry out surveillance in the Indian Ocean Region.
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October 8, 2020
Air Force entering a transforming era: IAF Chief on 88th Air Force Day
By Ayushee ChaudharyAddressing the Air Force, Bhadauria highlighted the force's achievements, commitment, future enterprises and ethos to continue to serve towards a self-reliant nation.
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October 8, 2020
India's Road to Self-Reliance in Defence begins with Strengthening Indigenous Manufacturing
By Louise Donaghey, Rolls-RoyceThe world is reeling under the effects of a continuing pandemic and economies are slowly rising from this crisis, finding more resilient and innovative ways to survive and succeed.
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October 6, 2020
Response to the stand-off along the LAC is indicative of our operational state
By Neetu DhuliaComing decade will see 114 MRFA fructify and a significant boost in AWACS, AEW&C capabilities, ISR, and aerial refueling capability.
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September 29, 2020
Defence Minister discloses the Defence Acquisition Procedure
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) was released on Monday at the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
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September 18, 2020
U.S. Air Force One gearing up for an unmatched speed
By Ayushee ChaudharyBoom Supersonic, Exosonic and Hermeus have been awarded separate contracts by the U.S. Air Force’s Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate.
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September 11, 2020
New bird in the arsenal of the IAF
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe induction programme included ceremonial unveiling of the Rafale aircraft, a traditional sarva dharma puja, an air display by Rafale, Jaguar and Tejas aircraft as well as by the Sarang aerobatic team.
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July 30, 2020
The arrival of the beauty and the beast
By Ayushee ChaudharyFive Rafale - “Delight to Fight” as said by a senior from IAF, out of the 36 finalised in an inter-governmental deal with France by Prime Minister Modi, arrived on Wednesday at Ambala and are to be formally inducted in the IAF in August.
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July 29, 2019
Lockheed Martin Suppliers’ Conference and Exhibition starts online
By Ayushee ChaudharyBeing organised by SIDM and CII for Lockheed Martin, the exhibition also plans to have virtual tours of the manufacturing/factory facilities of exhibitors at the Conference.
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July 15, 2020
Amidst border tensions, armed forces get free hand for procurements up to $40 million
By Vishal ThaparA special meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on July 15, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, delegated powers for making urgent capital acquisitions up to 300 crore ($40 million) to the armed forces.
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July 2, 2020
Amidst border face-off with China, India moves to buy 21 MiG-29 & 12 Su-30MKI fighters for $2.4 B
By Vishal ThaparDAC approves military procurements worth $5.2 B, nod for 1,000 km cruise missile and Astra BVR marks major milestone in indigenous missile capability
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July 2, 2020
Welcome the Rafale Jets
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)What is also of significance is that the IAF will be acquiring an enhanced combat capability at a time when military confrontation between India and China along the Line of Actual Control has been escalating despite all political and diplomatic efforts.
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June 29, 2020
Indian Air Force in action along the LAC
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)As the focus now has to shift from the Western to the Northern border, the IAF has been conducting regular air exercises and combat air patrol missions along the LAC.
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June 20, 2020
“Well prepared and suitably deployed”, IAF Chief echoes Air Force’s determination
By Ayushee ChaudharyTaking note of the current scenario at the LAC, Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria assured that all efforts are underway to peacefully resolve the situation.
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June 1, 2020
Vivek Lall returns to General Atomics as Chief Executive
By Vishal ThaparTop honcho's focus is likely to be the expansion of General Atomics' global footprint and international collaboration
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March 18, 2020
Decks cleared for $5 B contract for 83 LCA Mk 1A fighters
By Vishal ThaparStage set for final nod by CCS headed by Prime Minister Modi
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February 28, 2020
Cross-border terror not a low-cost option against India after Balakot: Rajnath
By Vishal ThaparThe surgical strike of 2016 and Balakot airstrikes of 2019 were not just military strikes but a strong message to the adversary that terror infrastructure across the border cannot be used as safe haven to wage low-cost war against India, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in New Delhi on February 28.
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February 27, 2020
HAL seeks Government funding for Indian Multi-Role Helicopter
By Vishal ThaparIMRH pitched as one-stop replacement for Mi-17, Kamov series and Sea King choppers
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February 26, 2020
American 'Romeo' set to give the Indian Navy its biggest rotary wing upgrade
By Vishal ThaparFirst 6 MH-60Rs to be delivered within a year, boost submarine hunting & over-the-horizon targeting capability
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February 25, 2020
TRUMP VISIT
India-US sign $3B deals for 24 MH-60R Seahawk naval choppers and 6 Apache gunships
By Vishal ThaparDefence & Energy to be the big drivers, as India, US raise ties to "comprehensive global strategic partnership"
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February 20, 2020
Ahead of Trump visit, CCS clears $2.9 B deals for 30 American choppers
By Vishal Thapar24 MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopters for $2.12 B and 6 Apaches for $796 M to sweeten Presidential visit in the absence of trade deal
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February 18, 2020
India's premier think tank IDSA renamed after Manohar Parrikar
By Vishal ThaparStep to honour the legacy of the late former Defence Minister who initiated far reaching reforms
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February 17, 2020
Russia to delay delivery of S-400 air defence missile systems to India by 2 years
By Vishal ThaparSetback to India's military readiness plans as delivery timeline is stretched from 2023 to 2025
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January 13, 2020
IAF announces induction of Astra, its most potent air-to-air missile
By Vishal ThaparIntegration of indigenous BVR missile with Su-30MKI neutralises Pakistan's advantage with 110 km range
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January 3, 2020
CDS' 1st Directive: Prepare for a unified Air Defence Command
By Vishal ThaparGeneral Rawat indicates that enforcing jointness, restructuring military commands will be his top priority
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January 2, 2020
HAL ties up with Wipro to introduce Metal 3D Printing
By Vishal ThaparMove to bring cutting edge technology to the mainstream of aerospace manufacturing in India
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December 28, 2019
Fasten all your info about the nation's biggest defence carnival now with an app
By Ayushee ChaudharyDuring a review meeting for the upcoming exhibition, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched DefExpo 2020 app that holds remarkable features to 'inform, engage and feedback'.
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December 24, 2019
Cabinet approves creation of the apex military post of Chief of Defence Staff
By Vishal ThaparTop military officer will head the new Department of Military Affairs but not given any command or financial powers
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December 21, 2019
$930 M deal for 6 Apache helicopter gunships for Army awaits CCS approval
By Vishal ThaparIndian Army set to take up attack helicopter role
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India-US 2+2 Dialogue
December 21, 2019
Signing of Industrial Security Annex paves way for US Defence companies to participate in mega Make in India programmes
By Vishal ThaparNew foundational agreement allows American OEMs to share classified military information with Indian private sector
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December 11, 2019
HAL concedes wage hike to end labour unrest
By Vishal ThaparTrade union strikes had shut down India's sole manufacturer earlier this year
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December 7, 2019
Over 180 Defence contracts worth $27.5 B awarded to Indian companies since 2014
By Vishal ThaparModi Government contests impression that Make in India is a non-starter in Defence production
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November 29, 2019
MoD asks Indian Navy to reconsider HAL's exclusion from $3 B chopper programme
By Vishal ThaparPublic Sector giant's representation against omission from shortlist of Indian bidders backed by Retired Admiral's "independent opinion"
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November 29, 2019
India to hold 2+2 Dialogue with Japan to step up Defence cooperation
By Vishal ThaparA sign of deepening ties, Defence & Foreign Ministers from two sides to meet in inaugural meeting in New Delhi on Nov. 30
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November 22, 2019
Indian Navy drops HAL, Reliance from its shortlist in the $3 B chopper programme
By Vishal ThaparForeign OEMs Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky, Airbus and Russian Helicopters receive go-ahead; matter to come up before DAC on Nov. 28
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November 14, 2019
Epic turnaround: IAF Chief flies HAL's HTT-40 in a big show of support
By Vishal ThaparAll major tests cleared, indigenous basic trainer meets preliminary requirements of the IAF, declares HAL
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November 1, 2019
Accomplished air warfare tactician is the new head of IAF's Western Command
By Vishal ThaparAir Marshal B Suresh led development of tactics for BVR warfare
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October 31, 2019
IAF's Kargil War hero retires as top operational commander
By Vishal ThaparAir Marshal Nambiar was instrumental in operationalising laser-guided precision bombing capability on Mirage-2000 fighters during the War
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October 24, 2019
India, US agree to work on 7 new Defence co-development projects on specified timelines
By Vishal ThaparDrone Swarms, Counter-Swarm programmes put on DTTI agenda, Joint Working Group on Jet Engine Technology wound up
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EXCLUSIVE
October 23, 2019
India seeks US help for drone swarm technology to prepare for warfare of the future
By Vishal ThaparPath-breaking proposal set to come up at DTTI meeting on October 24
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October 22, 2019
Karnataka HC orders HAL workers to end strike
By Vishal Thapar9-day stir over pay hike demand hits services to Indian armed forces
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EXCLUSIVE
October 17, 2019
IAF operationalises air-launched BrahMos cruise missile in major capability milestone
By Vishal ThaparWith longer reach and greater destructive potential than any anti-surface air weapon wielded by India, the 450-km range missile increases India's options for stand-off, cross-border targetting
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October 16, 2019
HAL's "indefinite" strike paralyses India's sole aircraft manufacturer
By Vishal ThaparThe strike at India's biggest Defence PSU comes at a time when there's a renewed emphasis on indigenisation of Defence procurements. While the private sector alternate has not emerged at the pace at which it was expected to, the domineering public sector is still beset with issues of performance and legacy work culture, which has been put under the spotlight again by the HAL workers strike
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October 16, 2019
Iconic C-130J Super Hercules fleet surpasses 2 Million flight hours globally
Milestone
By Vishal ThaparIAF among 22 operators across 18 Countries of the air mobility workhorse
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October 11, 2019
Russia merges Mil and Kamov Helicopters in major consolidation move
By Vishal ThaparRespective brands to be kept alive but won't compete with one another
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EXCLUSIVE
October 7, 2019
Amidst depleting IAF fleet, 18 of 114 Multi-Role Fighters to be imported in fly-away condition
By Vishal Thapar$21 B procurement to be processed under 2016 edition of DPP, suggesting programme kick-off in next few months
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October 4, 2019
Shooting down of own Mi-17 helicopter over Srinagar a "big mistake", admits IAF Chief
By Vishal Thapar2 officers to be tried in a court martial for fratricidal killings on the day of aerial dogfight with Pakistan
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October 4, 2019
IAF closes doors for foreign 5th generation fighter, commits itself to Indian AMCA
By Vishal ThaparNo plan for additional 36 Rafales; HAL's HTT-40 to be next trainer, discloses new Air Chief
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September 30, 2019
Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria takes over as Air Chief with indigenisation resolve
By Vishal ThaparIAF top hierarchy gets a reboot at a time when its stands on operational and equipping crossroads
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September 27, 2019
2 pilots killed in Indian Army helicopter crash in Bhutan
By Vishal ThaparMishap puts spotlight on ageing Chetak-Cheetah fleet and the delay in signing a deal for replacement choppers
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September 27, 2019
General Rawat to operationalise appointment of CDS: MoD
By Vishal ThaparArmy Chief takes over as perhaps the last Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee with a mandate to wind up the office, and appears to be front runner for CDS
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September 26, 2019
42 top global CEOs attend Modi's Invest India round table in New York
By Vishal ThaparLockheed Martin boss expresses confidence on success of F-21 fighter and MH-60R chopper programmes
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September 26, 2019
India to sign Defence pact with the Netherlands
By Vishal ThaparIndia will sign a defence pact with the Netherlands during the visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Amsterdam on October 7.
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September 21, 2019
ASRAAM, Mistral close air combat missiles to be made in India
By Vishal ThaparASRAAM set to be the common dogfighting weapon for IAF's Jaguar, Su-30MKI and LCA Tejas fleets
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September 19, 2019
Rafale negotiator Air Marshal Bhadauria named next IAF Chief
By Vishal ThaparIn its belated decision, Modi Government goes by the Suri precedent of 1991 in selecting the IAF's most qualified Industry interface for the top job
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September 19, 2019
LCA Tejas gets a Rajnath booster shot
By Vishal ThaparDefence Minister flown in a 30-minute sortie on the indigenous fighter ahead of $7B IAF contract for 83 Mk 1A variants
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September 6, 2019
India carpet bombs a slew of multi-billion dollar defence deals
By Vishal Thapar$7 B order for 83 LCA fighters by year-end; $3 B deal for Airbus C295 transport aircraft, $768 M Akash missiles "in weeks"
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September 6, 2019
IAF completes 1st phase of process to select astronauts for India's manned space mission, Gaganyaan
By Vishal ThaparIndian space crew to be called 'Gagannauts', to be trained in Russia
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September 3, 2019
India inducts an American legend, beefs up airborne firepower support for ground operations
By Vishal ThaparThe gunship India missed having in the Kargil War, first lot of Apache attack helicopters to operate from Pathankot airbase
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September 3, 2019
India to hold 2+2 Dialogue with Japan to scale up security cooperation
By Vishal ThaparBilateral India-US naval and air force exercises being expanded to include Japan
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September 2, 2019
Air Chief says goodbye to fighter flying in last sortie with IAF's contemporary hero on iconic MiG-21
By Vishal ThaparF-16 Slayer Wing Commander Abhinandan flies in tandem cockpit behind Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa, who retires on Sept 30
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August 31, 2019
France strongly pitches 2nd lot of 36 Rafale fighters, seeks movement on stalled aircraft programmes
By Vishal ThaparStrategic Dialogue between NSAs in New Delhi a quick follow-up to Summit talks between Modi and Macron in Paris
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August 27, 2019
IAF gets its first female flight commander
By Vishal ThaparSignificant milestone for women in the Indian military opens up doors for higher command
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August 23, 2019
India appoints new Secretaries for Defence and Defence Production
By Vishal ThaparCreation of the apex military post of Chief of Defence Staff, review of the Defence Procurement Procedure and reform of Government-owned Military Industrial Complex tops agenda for new bosses.
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August 20, 2019
'India needs to stay ahead of Pakistan's propaganda war'
Islamabad is on the back foot on Kashmir for the first time, a former Corps Commander in Kashmir tells SP's Vishal Thapar
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August 17, 2019
India looks to acquire military equipment on lease amidst budget squeeze
By Vishal ThaparReview of Defence Procurement Procedure to find cheaper ways of making assets available to armed forces
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EXCLUSIVE
July 29, 2019
IAF to get its most lethal air-launched weapon "in a matter of weeks"
By Vishal ThaparTop commander confirms that the Brahmos cruise missile now has an extended range of 450 km
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July 22, 2019
IAF to get its first Apache attack helicopters at Hindan on July 27
By Vishal ThaparIconic gunships to be based at Pathankot, Jorhat
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EXCLUSIVE
July 19, 2019
Not one of 11 glide bombs dropped by Pakistan Air Force in post-Balakot attack hit Indian targets
By Vishal ThaparIAF set to destroy Pakistan's unexploded 'precision bombs' of South African & Chinese origin
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EXCLUSIVE
July 19, 2019
Friendly foreign country provides satellite imagery to substantiate damage to terror camp
By Vishal ThaparFinal tally of Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists killed is 263
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EXCLUSIVE
July 19, 2019
MTCR relaxations: Range of India's Brahmos cruise missiles increased to 450 km
By Vishal Thapar42 IAF Su-30MKI fighters to be armed with extended range airborne variant
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July 8, 2019
Plan for a Yak-130 trainer sortie during IAF Chief Dhanoa's Russia visit springs a surprise
By Vishal ThaparThe IAF in 2004 decided in favour of the British Hawk AJT in preference to the Russian trainer
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July 5, 2019
Modest 6.8 per cent hike pushes India Defence Budget to $46.5 B
By Vishal ThaparDefence imports exempted from Customs duty, boosting modernisation kitty by $3.6 B over 5 years; Central Police budget hikes India's security spend by another $14.4 B