In a bid to address the Indian Air Force’s dwindling squadron strength, a parliamentary committee on defence has urged the Ministry of Defence to expedite the production of the Tejas Mk1A fighter jets. While the Air Force requires 42 squadrons to effectively handle a two-front threat scenario with Pakistan and China, it currently operates only 31 active squadrons, each consisting …
New Delhi: Bengaluru-based Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Friday signed a contract with SAFHAL Helicopter Engines for the joint design, development and production of a new engine called Aravalli for the future 13-tonne Indian multi-role helicopter and its deck-based version, the state-run aircraft maker announced. HAL and SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Pvt Ltd have signed an airframer contract SAFHAL is a joint …
New Delhi The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved a highly anticipated project for the design and prototype development of an indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter, or the advanced medium combat aircraft, at a cost of around ₹15,000 crore, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday. The Indian Air Force’s modernisation map envisages the deployment of around 120 stealth fighters …
In an ambitious effort to develop innovative solutions for the three Services in the space domain through the Indian industry and start-ups, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched the ‘Mission DefSpace’ at the ongoing DefExpo. Under Mission Def-Space, 75 challenges are being opened to get innovative solutions, based on the defence requirements in the space domain, the Defence Ministry …
Highlights Indian Navy and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited are looking at developing a new Utility Helicopter It will meet the warship requirements of the force Indian Navy would be looking at placing orders for 50 of these choppers In what could be a major boost for Make in India in defence, the Indian Navy and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited are looking at …