USA offers three frontline fighter planes to the Indian Air Force
On the eve of Aero India 2021, the United States of America has offered the Indian Air Force three of its frontline fighter planes: the F-18, the F-15 and the Continue Reading
India, US start discussions on F-15EX multi-role combat aircraft: Boeing
The US and India have held discussions on F-15EX fighter jets and the two respective air forces have exchanged information about it, a top Boeing official has said after the aerospace major received approval from the American government to offer its latest multi-role combat aircraft to the Indian Air Force. The F-15EX is the latest and most advanced version of the multi-role, all-weather, and day and night versions of the F-15 aircraft family.
Understanding HAL Loyal Wingman Programme
The drone, called Warrior, is part of an indigenous programme called CATS or Combat Air Teaming System, described as “a composite amalgamation of manned and unmanned platforms which work together to penetrate heavily defended enemy airspace.” In simple terms, the Warrior drone is being designed to operate with an Indian-made Tejas combat aircraft flown by an Indian Air Force pilot, which it will defend and fight with as they go into combat together.
“Irresponsible, Juvenile”: President’s Press Secretary Writes Scathing Letter To India Today Over Fake News By Rajdeep Sardesai
In a scathing letter dated 27 January 2021 addressed to India Today group chairman and editor in chief, the press secretary to the President of India, Ajay Kumar Singh, brought up the “irresponsible” and “juvenile” behaviour of a section of journalists over the Subhash Chandra Bose portrait controversy.
In a first, Tata to build military aircraft in India as it acquires IP rights
In a first for the industry, the Tata Group will develop and manufacture a military aircraft in India, having acquired intellectual property rights for a German-origin platform. The plan, ET Continue Reading
With nod for 83 LCAs worth Rs 47,000 crore, HAL readies 3rd plant
Buoyed by the recent Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approval for procurement of 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mark-1A aircraft worth Rs 47,000 crore, Defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Continue Reading
India keeps a close watch as Myanmar military detains political leaders including Suu Kyi
India is closely watching the evolving situation in neighbouring Myanmar where it has huge stakes following detention of political leaders by the country’s all-powerful military.The government here is keeping a Continue Reading
Defence Budget 2021-22
In the backdrop of the ongoing standoff with China and impetus for military modernisation, the allocation for capital expenditure in the Defence Budget saw an increase of ₹21,326 crore or 18.75% compared to Budget Estimates (BE) of last year.