Defence boost at Modi-Trump meet: Co-production of Stryker, Javelin, additional P-8Is confirmed
1 month, 1 week ago

Defence boost at Modi-Trump meet: Co-production of Stryker, Javelin, additional P-8Is confirmed

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In their bilateral meeting at Washington DC, Indian Prime Minister Modi and US President Donald Trump announced to “pursue the procurement and co-production of Javelin ATGM and Stryker ICV in India to meet the country's defence requirements.” The procurement for six additional P-8I Maritime Patrol aircraft was also agreed which they said will “enhance India’s maritime surveillance reach in the Indian Ocean Region following agreement on sale terms.” The deal was in process for three years. The Indian Navy acquired the first batch of eight P-8I aircraft in 2013 that are stationed at INS Rajali, Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu, as part of the Indian Naval Air Squadron 312 “Albatross”. The second batch of four additional aircraft based at INS Hansa, Goa as part of 316 “Condors”. These are compatible for long range surveillance, electronic warfare, imagery intelligence, ASW missions and Search & Rescue operations, armed with the state-of-the-art mission suite and sensors.

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Jets, combat vehicles and more… What PM Modi could purchase from US
1 month, 1 week ago

Jets, combat vehicles and more… What PM Modi could purchase from US

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with US President Donald Trump on defence purchases when the two meet at the White House. The Indian leader is expected to push for the purchase and co-production of Stryker infantry combat vehicles as well as the acquisition of the advanced P-8 long-range maritime patrol and submarine-hunting aircraft. P-8 military patrol aircraft Reports …

Jets, combat vehicles and more… What PM Modi could purchase from US
1 month, 1 week ago

Jets, combat vehicles and more… What PM Modi could purchase from US

Firstpost  

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Ahead of Modi-Trump meet, India revives push for naval aircraft deal
1 month, 1 week ago

Ahead of Modi-Trump meet, India revives push for naval aircraft deal

Firstpost  

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit the US, India is pushing to revive the procurement of six advanced P-81 maritime patrol aircraft to enhance its naval capabilities. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington, India will be reviving its push for the procurement of six more advanced …

Ahead of Modi-Trump meet, India revives push for naval aircraft deal
1 month, 1 week ago

Ahead of Modi-Trump meet, India revives push for naval aircraft deal

Firstpost  

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Indian Navy receives 11th P-8I aircraft from Boeing
3 years, 5 months ago

Indian Navy receives 11th P-8I aircraft from Boeing

The Hindu  

The Indian Navy has received the 11th anti-submarine warfare aircraft P-8I from the U.S.-based aerospace company Boeing, according to a statement issued on Monday. The Indian Navy had received the ninth P-8I aircraft in November last year and got the 10th P-8I aircraft in July this year. The patrol aircraft is an integral part of the Indian Navy's fleet and …

Indian Navy receives tenth P-8I maritime patrol aircraft from Boeing
3 years, 8 months ago

Indian Navy receives tenth P-8I maritime patrol aircraft from Boeing

Live Mint  

Indian Navy has received its 10th anti-submarine warfare and maritime patrol aircraft P-8I Poseidon from the US-based aerospace company Boeing. Indian Navy deploys its existing fleet of P-8I aircraft to keep track of movement of ships and submarines in the Indian Ocean Region as well as humanitarian missions during disaster. The patrol aircraft is an integral part of the Indian …

Indian Navy Gets Ninth Poseidon 8I Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft from the US
4 years, 4 months ago

Indian Navy Gets Ninth Poseidon 8I Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft from the US

News 18  

The Indian Navy on Wednesday received the first of the four Poseidon 8I maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft from the US under a USD 1.1 billion deal, official sources said. The Indian Navy already has a fleet of eight P-8I aircraft which are extensively deployed to keep track of movement of Chinese ships and submarines in the Indian Ocean …

India to get 4 P-8I reconnaissance aircraft starting 2020
8 years, 4 months ago

India to get 4 P-8I reconnaissance aircraft starting 2020

Live Mint  

Seattle: The Indian Navy will get four P-8I advanced maritime reconnaissance aircraft with upgrades starting July 2020, a senior Boeing official said on Tuesday. We also have a long list of upgrades that the Indian Navy is interested in and we are working on that,” Mark Jordan, chief engineer of the P-8I programme, said. In July this year, the navy …

Boeing delivers sixth P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to India
10 years, 3 months ago

Boeing delivers sixth P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to India

India TV News  

Washington: US aviation manufacturer Boeing has delivered the sixth P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to India on schedule, a media release has said. "The P-8I's arrival in India is another key milestone for the program and marks our final delivery of the year," said Dennis Swanson, vice president, Boeing Defense, Space & Security in India. "The Indian Navy is currently conducting …

Fourth P-8I maritime patrol aircraft delivered to India
10 years, 9 months ago

Fourth P-8I maritime patrol aircraft delivered to India

India TV News  

Washington: Boeing has delivered the fourth P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to India, which the aviation company described as a milestone. In all India has placed orders for eight P-8I maritime aircraft.The latest state-of-the-art maritime patrol aircraft departed from Boeing Field in Seattle and arrived May 21 at Naval Air Station Rajali.“This marks an important milestone - the halfway-point for P-8I …

Fourth P-8I maritime patrol aircraft delivered to India
10 years, 9 months ago

Fourth P-8I maritime patrol aircraft delivered to India

India TV News  

Washington: Boeing has delivered the fourth P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to India, which the aviation company described as a milestone. In all India has placed orders for eight P-8I maritime aircraft.The latest state-of-the-art maritime patrol aircraft departed from Boeing Field in Seattle and arrived May 21 at Naval Air Station Rajali. "The programme's success in the past year is really …

Indian Navy gets its most sophisticated P8-I maritime aircraft
12 years, 2 months ago

Indian Navy gets its most sophisticated P8-I maritime aircraft

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jan 17: The Boeing P8-I long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft which the Indian Navy got lat month is the most sophisticated weapon system in its inventory yet. The aircraft, which is now being used for training by Indian naval personnel in coordination with the US Navy in the US, has the latest radars, electronic warfare systems, and weapons to …

Indian Navy gets first Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft
12 years, 3 months ago

Indian Navy gets first Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft

India TV News  

Washington, Dec 20: Boeing has made an on-site delivery of the first of the eight long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare P-8I aircraft it's building for the Indian Navy in Seattle. India will receive this aircraft and two more of its eight contracted P-8Is in 2013, Boeing said in a press release Thursday.The programme is progressing on schedule as Boeing …

Navy gets first of 8 P-8I maritime surveillance aircraft from Boeing
12 years, 3 months ago

Navy gets first of 8 P-8I maritime surveillance aircraft from Boeing

The Hindu  

The Navy on Wednesday received the first of the eight P-8I maritime surveillance aircraft it is to get from Boeing. India had signed a deal worth over $2.1 billion with the American firm in January 2009 for procuring the long-range surveillance aircraft, which are equipped with anti-submarine weaponry. P-8I is a derivative of Boeing 737-800 long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft and …

BEL supplies P-8I aircraft equipment to Boeing
14 years, 2 months ago

BEL supplies P-8I aircraft equipment to Boeing

The Hindu  

December 23, 2010 01:56 pm | Updated November 17, 2021 03:24 am IST - New Delhi Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited has supplied critical equipment to US aerospace major Boeing for the Navy’s P-8I maritime patrol aircraft that will help it identify friendly and enemy planes and forces. “Boeing has received a key sensor technology for the Indian Navy’s P—8I …

Boeing working on anti-submarine aircraft for Indian Navy
14 years, 3 months ago

Boeing working on anti-submarine aircraft for Indian Navy

The Hindu  

U.S. defence major Boeing has started work on the first P—8I long—range maritime reconnaissance and anti—submarine warfare aircraft for the Indian Navy. “The Boeing P—8I team began fabricating the first part for the Indian Navy aircraft on December 6 at Wichita, Kansas. He said the US Navy was investing USD 4.4 billion to design and demonstrate the mission systems of …

Indian, US navies think alike
16 years, 10 months ago

Indian, US navies think alike

Hindustan Times  

In a clear sign that India enjoys lofty status in the United States’ strategic calculus, navies of both the countries are on track to simultaneously induct a cutting-edge warplane that will considerably improve their anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare capabilities. HT Image The P-8A Poseidon, a military derivative of Boeing's 737-800 commercial aircraft and christened P-8I for Indian Navy, will …

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