Russia renews offer to co-develop military transport aircraft with India
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia renews offer to co-develop military transport aircraft with India

India Today  

Years after India and Russia pulled out of co-development of a military transport aircraft, Moscow has made a renewed offer to New Delhi. In response to the Indian Air Force’s request for information for procurement of a medium transport aircraft, with a carrying capacity of 18 to 30 tonnes, Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation has expressed willingness to join hands with India to co-develop its IL-276 medium-airlift military transport aircraft. The Ilyushin IL-276 is a medium-airlift military transport aircraft currently being developed by UAC. Earlier, some IAF officials were looking at the possibility of opting for the C-295 medium transport aircraft, which will be manufactured in Gujarat by Tata Advanced Systems and European firm Airbus Defence and Space.

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India, Russia sign MoU to cooperate on Pantsir air defence systems
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2 months ago

India, Russia sign MoU to cooperate on Pantsir air defence systems

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Russia’s main armaments export firm and an Indian state-run defence company have signed an agreement to cooperate on jointly developing variants of the Pantsir air defence missile and gun system, a move aimed at bolstering the country’s air defence capabilities. Russia continues to be the main supplier of defence hardware to India, accounting for close to 60% of …

India's Military Future: C295 Aircraft to Transform Airlift Operations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Military Future: C295 Aircraft to Transform Airlift Operations

Firstpost  

The C295 aircraft will transform India's tactical airlift operations by providing a versatile and advanced platform for various missions. With its advanced features and capabilities, the C295 will enhance the Indian defense ecosystem with additional orders for 15 aircraft for the Navy and Coast Guard. The facility in Vadodara will mark a significant milestone in the country's military production, with …

Combat helicopters, jets & artillery guns in India’s ₹2.23L crore defence push
1 year, 1 month ago

Combat helicopters, jets & artillery guns in India’s ₹2.23L crore defence push

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: In a significant boost to the country’s self-reliance drive and the military’s combat readiness, India on Thursday gave its go-ahead to major projects worth Rs.2.23 lakh crore, including the purchase of more light combat aircraft, light combat helicopters, artillery guns and anti-ship missiles, and the upgrade of Sukhoi-30 fighters. The approval for additional LCA Mk-1As comes almost three …

India's Super Sukhoi upgrade is an emblem of our geopolitical neutrality
1 year, 1 month ago

India's Super Sukhoi upgrade is an emblem of our geopolitical neutrality

Live Mint  

For aviation enthusiasts, the Cold War was perhaps the most interesting time to be alive, given the myriad fourth-generation aircraft being launched in quick succession. India’s recent decision to upgrade its Russian SU30 MKI fleet to ‘Super Sukhoi’ status, boasting a variety of global technologies, reveals the country’s determination to retain sovereign control of its air defence hardware. After the …

Russia inks deal with India to supply and co-produce Igla anti-aircraft missiles with Indian private company
1 year, 1 month ago

Russia inks deal with India to supply and co-produce Igla anti-aircraft missiles with Indian private company

India TV News  

In a major development, India and Russia signed a contract to supply Igla-S hand-held anti-aircraft missiles to New Delhi-- nearly eight months after Moscow officials anticipated that a key contract on the supply and licensed production of Igla-S man-portable air defence systems in India will be inked. Key details about the procurement Notably, the Indian Army which had long been …

U.S. Offers India Drones, Jet Engines to Lure It From Russia
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S. Offers India Drones, Jet Engines to Lure It From Russia

Live Mint  

India is expected to purchase state-of-the-art U.S. drones and jointly produce jet-fighter engines in a multibillion-dollar deal designed to wean New Delhi off arms purchases from Russia. Biden and Modi are expected to announce a series of agreements on technology, supply chains and clean energy, senior administration officials said, as part of a broader effort by the U.S. government to …

Aero India 2023: Amid Russia War, LAC Tension, US Hints at Growing Ties with India, Surprises with F-35
1 year, 10 months ago

Aero India 2023: Amid Russia War, LAC Tension, US Hints at Growing Ties with India, Surprises with F-35

News 18  

Amid the Ukraine-Russia war, India facing clashes with China at LAC, and tensions with Pakistan, the US seems to be growing ties with India as it lands with the biggest delegation and newest fifth-generation F-35 fighters at the Aero India 2023 show in Bengaluru. According to its, “Russia was the largest supplier of major arms to India in both 2012–16 …

How C 295 will boost India’s transport aircraft production ecosystem to make it ‘aatmanirbhar’
2 years, 2 months ago

How C 295 will boost India’s transport aircraft production ecosystem to make it ‘aatmanirbhar’

Firstpost  

India is the fastest growing airline market and there is a huge demand for civil aircraft and engines. This will be the first time that an operational transport aircraft is being built in India, and also the first time any operational aircraft is being built by an Indian private sector company. India’s fighter aircraft and helicopter building ecosystems are already …

India, the world’s biggest buyer of Russian arms, looks to diversify suppliers
2 years, 7 months ago

India, the world’s biggest buyer of Russian arms, looks to diversify suppliers

Live Mint  

India is looking to domestic firms and eastern European nations for military gear and ammunition, as the world's biggest buyer of Russian arms seeks alternative suppliers at a time when Moscow is fighting a war with Ukraine and facing sanctions. New Delhi has long talked of diversifying the suppliers to its huge armed forces, and even making more equipment at …

Why India cannot afford to delink from Russia for its defence needs
2 years, 10 months ago

Why India cannot afford to delink from Russia for its defence needs

India Today  

India has a time-tested relationship with Russia since the Soviet days. According to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Russia is the most important suppliers of defence equipment to India, commanding nearly two-thirds share of the latter’s total arms imports. Value of Arms Import from Russia 1991-2020 Source: Andrew S. Bowen, “Russian Arms Sales and Defense Industry” Congressional Research Service, October …

Indian Military Cannot Operate Effectively Without Russian Supplied Equipment: CRS Report
3 years, 2 months ago

Indian Military Cannot Operate Effectively Without Russian Supplied Equipment: CRS Report

News 18  

There has been a considerable drop in India's dependence on arms and equipments from Russia but the Indian military cannot operate effectively without Russian-supplied equipment and will continue to rely on its weapons systems in the near and middle terms, a Congressional Research Service report has said. "Many analysts in India and beyond conclude that the Indian military cannot operate …

New Airbus transport aircraft to replace IAF's Avro planes
3 years, 4 months ago

New Airbus transport aircraft to replace IAF's Avro planes

The Hindu  

In a major decision, the Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday approved the procurement of 56 C-295 medium transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force to replace its ageing Avro planes which were first inducted around 60 years ago. "Today, Cabinet Committee on Security approved the procurement of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft from M/s Airbus Defence and Space SA, Spain …

IAF Gets Cabinet Nod To Procure 56 C-295 MW Transport Aircraft, 40 To Be Made In India
3 years, 4 months ago

IAF Gets Cabinet Nod To Procure 56 C-295 MW Transport Aircraft, 40 To Be Made In India

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday approved the procurement of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft from Spain-based M/s Airbus Defence and Space S.A. for the Indian Air Force. READ: Cabinet Approves Increased MSP For Rabi Crops & 'Highest Ever Price' For Sugarcane Farmers “This is the first project of its kind in which a military aircraft will be …

Indian military personnel for Moscow soon for S-400 training
3 years, 11 months ago

Indian military personnel for Moscow soon for S-400 training

The Hindu  

As India prepares to receive the first batch of S-400 long-range air defence system by year-end, the first group of Indian military specialists are scheduled to depart for Moscow soon to undergo training courses on the S-400, the Russian Embassy here said in a statement. “S-400 supplies initiative is one of the flagship projects in the Russian-Indian military and military-technical …

India, Russia to ink defence logistics support pact
4 years, 4 months ago

India, Russia to ink defence logistics support pact

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India and Russia are expected to ink a mutual defence logistics support agreement soon with each other during the annual bilateral summit between the two countries that will take place in October or November this year, Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin said on Tuesday, adding that Russia has decided not to sell weapons and defence equipment …

Rs 38,900 crore deal to buy fighter jets from Russia, HAL; missile systems: All you need to know
4 years, 6 months ago

Rs 38,900 crore deal to buy fighter jets from Russia, HAL; missile systems: All you need to know

India TV News  

The government has approved Rs 38,900 crore deal with Russia to buy MiG-29 fighter jets, upgrading over 50 MiG-29s, procuring Su-30 MKI from HAL and for indigenously developing advanced missile, rocket systems amid tension with China at the Line of Actual Control. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who was on Russia visit last week, has given a go-ahead for the proposal …

MoD approves 33 new fighter jets for IAF in deals worth ₹38,900 crore
4 years, 6 months ago

MoD approves 33 new fighter jets for IAF in deals worth ₹38,900 crore

The Hindu  

Amid the ongoing tensions on the border with China, the Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday approved deals worth ₹38,900 crore. Other deals include Pinaka ammunition, armoured vehicle BMP armament upgrades and Software Defined Radio for the Army, long range land attack missile systems of over 1000 km range and Astra Beyond Visual Range air …

Defence Ministry approves procurement of 21 MiG-29 and 12 Sukhoi fighter jets
4 years, 6 months ago

Defence Ministry approves procurement of 21 MiG-29 and 12 Sukhoi fighter jets

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: The Defence Ministry on Thursday gave its approval to the Indian Air Force to speedily procure 21 MiG-29 fighter jets besides 12 Sukhoi MK1 from Russia – a key development that comes in the middle of an almost two-month long military standoff with China. The defence ministry nod came on a day Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to …

India delaying 5th generation fighter aircraft programme: Russian official
5 years, 4 months ago

India delaying 5th generation fighter aircraft programme: Russian official

India TV News  

Russia on Tuesday said the delay in the development of the Indo-Russia fifth generation fighter aircraft programme is from the Indian side. India and Russia had agreed to a joint programme to develop a variant of the fifth generation fighter aircraft or perspective multi role fighter in 2007. Fgenerationifth project has been delayed by the Indian side, not by the …

US approves foreign military sales to support India's C-17 transport planes
5 years, 5 months ago

US approves foreign military sales to support India's C-17 transport planes

India TV News  

As part of its efforts to enhance India's defence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, the Trump Administration notified the Congress on Friday of its decision to approve foreign military sales worth USD 670 million to support India's C-17 military transport aircraft. The decision in this regard comes after a recent Indian request to buy equipment for C-17 follow-on support, to …

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