ISTAR AIRCRAFT
India to get 3 ISTAR aircraft under ₹6,000-crore indigenous project
The decision to go for an indigenous ISTAR comes after the air force cleared the acquisition of more indigenous 'Netra' early warning and control aircraft to its fleet. As reported, six additional aircraft are planned to be acquired by the air force as part of a $1 billion plan to add force multipliers in the air force.
Fighter jets, spy planes, choppers, missiles in mega IAF list of desi projects worth over Rs 3 lakh crore
The Indian Air Force is working on various 'Make in India' projects worth over Rs 3.15 lakh crore, as part of its indigenisation efforts in the defence sector. These projects include the 180 Light Combat Aircraft Mark1A, 156 Light Combat Helicopters, and other weapon systems. The aim is to develop a fighter aircraft manufacturing ecosystem in the domestic industry and support the country's goal of achieving a USD 5 trillion economy.
Aero India set to take off, dazzling aerial displays on the cards
The Round Table will see participation from officials, delegates and global CEOs from 26 countries including global investors such as Boeing, Lockheed, Israel Aerospace Industries, General Atomics, Liebherr Group, Raytheon Technologies, Safran, and General Authority of Military Industries (GAMI). Domestic PSUs like HAL, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), BEML Limited, and MishraDhatu Nigam Limited will also participate in the Round Table.
India's medium altitude long endurance UAV to make flying debut at Aero India
"TAPAS is DRDO's solution to the tri services ISTAR (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance) requirements. The UAV is capable of operating at altitudes up to 28000 feet, with an endurance of 18 plus hours," according to DRDO.
Government approves creation of a weapon system branch for IAF officers: Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari
This is the first time since Independence that a new operational branch is being created, Chaudhari said in his speech here on the occasion of 90th anniversary celebrations of the IAF. "On this historic occasion, it is my privilege to announce that the government has approved the creation of a weapon system branch for the officers in the IAF," Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari.
On eve of Trump's visit, India finalises $3.5 billion defence deals to be inked with US
India has finalized two more mega defence deals with the US, together worth over $3.5 billion (Rs 25,000 crore) for 30 heavy-duty armed helicopters, in the run-up to President Donald Trump’s visit here on February 24-25. These soon-to-be-inked deals will take the total value of Indian defence contracts bagged by the US since 2007 to beyond $20 billion mark.
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India, US to collaborate on drone swarms & other military hi-techs
US undersecretary of defence for acquisition and sustainment, Ellen M Lord, after co-chairing the DTTI meeting with secretary (defence production) Subhash Chandra said the two countries had agreed on seven projects in the meeting.
Adani ties up with two companies for unmanned aircraft systems
Adani Group' Wednesday said its aerospace and defence unit has tied up with Israel's Elbit-ISTAR and Bangalore's Alpha Design Technologies to make unmanned aircraft systems.
Adani Aero Defence ties up with Elbit, Alpha for unmanned aircraft systems
UAS provides multi-functional capability especially that of 'see and hear' to provide information advantage to the fighters and net security providers.
Indian armed forces building deadly drone arsenal, also want combat UAVs
The Indian armed forces are slowly but steadily building a formidable arsenal of spy, target acquisition and "killer'' drones or UAVs.
India eyeing airborne surveillance and reconnaissance radars
Indian Air Force, seeking airborne surveillance and reconnaissance radars to beef up security along India's long borders.
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