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Western army trainers in Ukraine not immune from strikes, Kremlin says
Western army instructors who train Ukrainian soldiers in the country would have no "immunity" from Russian strikes, the Kremlin said Tuesday, amid reports that France could despatch military trainers to Ukraine. France does not officially have military personnel assisting or training Ukrainian forces in Ukraine at the moment.
'Risk averse' West torn over Ukraine push to strike Russia: analysts
Amid rising calls for Ukraine to strike inside Russia using Western-supplied long-range weapons, allies remain cautious due to fears of escalation and nuclear threats from Moscow. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg urged lifting restrictions to aid Ukraine's defense, but the US and Germany hesitate. Despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's criticism, divisions persist among Western leaders. Some, like French President Emmanuel Macron, suggest deploying Western troops, challenging traditional stances and highlighting deepening debates on the conflict's next steps.
Russian trainers move to Niger airbase where small number of US troops remain
The arrival of Russian trainers in the West African country about three weeks ago came in the wake of Niger's decision to order out all US troops. The order dealt a blow to US military operations in the Sahel, a vast region south of the Sahara desert where groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group operate.
French President Emmanuel Macron likely to be Republic Day chief guest
This week, the French government has submitted its response to India's Rs 50,000 crore tender to purchase 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets for the Indian Navy. India has initiated the $6 billion deal with France for the acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft, aiming to enhance the Indian Navy's aircraft carrier capabilities. The procurement includes 22 single-seated Rafale Marine aircraft and four twin-seater trainer versions.
France submits bid for Indian tender to buy 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets for aircraft carriers
France has responded to India's bid for 26 Rafale Marine jets for its aircraft carriers, submitting the Letter of Acceptance in New Delhi. A French team flew in to finalize the offer, which India will scrutinize, including pricing and contract specifics. Negotiations will occur between governments. The Indian Navy aims for swift project completion, emphasizing early induction of these planes. The deal, approximately worth Euro 5.5 billion, aims to equip India's carriers, solidifying its advantage in the Indian Ocean.
Military training efforts for Ukraine hit major milestones even as attention shifts to Gaza
France is on course to have trained 7,000 Ukrainians this year - some in Poland, others at French bases - as part of a European Union military assistance mission for Ukraine that launched a year ago this week.
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IAF working on phasing out remaining three squadrons of MiG-21 jets
The Indian Air Force (IAF) plans to phase out its Soviet-era aircraft fleet, including the MiG-21 and Mig-29 fighter planes, as part of its modernisation drive. The IAF has three MiG-21 squadrons with a total of around 50 aircraft, which have been involved in around 400 crashes since their first induction in the early 1960s.
View: In defence production, give private sector a chance
Exclusion of private enterprise from defence-production, may have served to protect the DPSUs from competition, but it has also served to curb ingenuity, innovation and initiative in our DIB.
Five Rafale jets formally inducted into Indian Air Force in boost to India's air power
Ten Rafale jets have been delivered to India so far and five of them stayed back in France for imparting training to IAF pilots. The delivery of all 36 aircraft is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2021. A second batch of four to five Rafale jets are likely to arrive in India by November.
French defence minister likely to visit India next month to attend Rafale's induction
The first batch of five Rafale combat jets, manufactured by French aerospace major Dassault Aviation, arrived at the Ambala air base on July 29. The jets are yet to be formally inducted into the IAF. Sources said the Defence Minister, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat and the entire top military brass of the country will attend the event at the Ambala air base.
After arrival of Rafales, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh sends veiled warning to China
The first batch of five Rafale jets arrived at Ambala air force station on Wednesday afternoon, nearly four years after India signed an inter-governmental agreement with France to procure 36 of the aircraft at a cost of Rs 59,000 crore.
First batch of six Rafale jets likely to arrive in India by July 27; to be based in Ambala
The IAF has been on a high alert for the last two weeks in view of escalation in tension with China following clashes between troops of the two countries in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh in which 20 Indian Army personnel were killed. The two armies are locked in a bitter standoff in the region for seven weeks.
China backs ‘iron brother’ Pakistan with primary weapons and complex exercises
China has far surpassed the US as Pak's top weapons supplier and arms deals are only expected to go up.
Budget crunch hits IAF's new arms deals, upgrade of airbases
The IAF had asked for Rs 77,695 cr under the capital outlay in the 2018-2019 budget, but got only Rs 35,770 cr.
Not flying solo: Tie-ups the trend at Aero India 2017
Aero India 2017: Adani group has collaborated with Israel for drone project while Reliance Defence has entered into a pact with UAE firm.
Will quit politics if 1 per cent of the claims is true: Varun Gandhi
The allegations have been made in two letters sent to PM Modi's office on August 25 and September 16 by lawyer-turned-whistleblower C Edmonds Allen
India showcases military might and state-of-art equipment in Republic Day parade
The Navy decided to focus on its ‘Make in India’ efforts with its tableau marking several indigenous platforms.
US to sell eight F-16s to Pakistan: Report
The new fighter jets would add to Pakistan's sizable force of fighter jets which includes more than 70 F-16s and dozens of French and Chinese attack aircraft, it said.
Make in India: Rafale deal may take off as a joint venture between French and Indian firm
Sources said there were discussions in the govt on whether to press the French firm to sign up an Indian partner and form a JV company.
Why we all should worry about ISIS
India is no longer immune. At least 18 Indians have joined ISIS but intelligence agencies suspect the number may be as high as 80.
Pakistani terror trainer behind Nairobi attack?
A Pakistani-origin man is believed to be the security and training chief of Al Qaeda linked Shahab group that carried out the Kenyan attack.
Russia looking for buyers for 18 'Indian' Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets
The Su-30MKI is India's lead fighter aircraft, and around 140 have been produced under license by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the report said.
DefExpo-2012: Firms flock to Delhi to woo world's top arms importer
There are going to be 232 foreign firms and 60 official delegations in town this week for the four-day 'DefExpo-2012' that begins on Thursday.
India remains world's largest arms importer
The message is embarrassing but clear: with India failing to get its act together to build a strong defence-industrial base (DIB) unlike China, it will continue to be the world's largest arms importer in the foreseeable future.
Modernisation of armed forces & long-term defence planning are a must for national security
PM's New Year resolution on modernisation of the armed forces is unlikely to materialise any time soon unless he shows leadership and strategic autonomy.
Inside-aircraft stories: Stress factor for air hostesses & cabin crews
Have the business troubles in aviation affected air hostesses? Not really. But there's a little-known, big stress factor for cabin crew these days.
Aero India 2011: Global defence majors eyeing big deals from Indian armed forces
Defence Minister A K Antony will formally inaugurate Aero India 2011, a biennial event, on Wednesday at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka.
Six aerospace giants vie for $10 bn IAF contracts
Six global aerospace majors will display their ‘fire power’, to pitch for $10-b iaf order. HAL will display its Dhruv choppers, five of which will be exported to Ecuador.
India to buy 6 Hercules military transport planes from Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin Corp has received an order from India for six Super Hercules C-130J military transport planes in a deal worth about $1 billion (euro680 million), a company executive said on Monday.
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