India invites Australia for Malabar naval exercise ignoring Chinese objections
New Delhi : India plans to invite Australia to join the annual Malabar naval exercise that has so far included just Japan and the U.S., in a move that could risk China’s ire. The decision to include Australia in the drills — the first time all members of the regional grouping known as the Quad will be engaged at a military level — comes as Beijing and New Delhi are caught up in their worst border tensions in four decades. The exercise will bring together the navies of India, Japan, Australia and the U.S. in the Bay of Bengal at the end of the …
Indian Navy to get new carrier-based Jet by 2032, to replace MiG-29K
The Indian Navy is expected to start receiving new twin-engine aircraft carrier-based fighter aircraft being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) by 2032 and it will be a replacement for the Russian MiG-29K carrier jets in service, a defence source said. “The Navy is expected to get the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL)-built twin-engine carrier aircraft by 2032. It will replace the MiG-29Ks in service which are scheduled to start going out by 2034,” the source said. The Navy currently operates Russian-origin …
Indian Army to Buy New Ballistic Helmets for the Soldiers
In a major step towards enhancing the personal protection of its soldiers, the Indian Army has begun the process to acquire 100,000 ‘AK-47 protected’ helmets. It will be one of the world’s largest procurement of these specialized ballistic helmets. On June 23, the army’s Infantry Directorate kicked off the process by issuing a Request for Information (RFI) on Indian and global helmet manufacturers. The directorate also conducted a preliminary meeting with a handful of helmet manufacturers in New Delhi on July 13. The Request for Proposals will…
India-China border tensions: Indian Army shopping for lightweight battle Tanks
DELHI: The Center has allowed the Indian Army to make an emergency procurement of lightweight tanks that can be deployed in high-altitude conditions, amid border tensions with China . Reintroduction of light tanks is being seen as a boost for India’s armed forces as they are more nimble than the heavier main battle tank, the report suggests. The decision was reportedly made after China deployed the new Type 15 light tanks along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. The Indian defence forces want tanks that can be transported by…
India, Russia discuss issues related to MTA , Pak-FA aircraft and T-90 tank deals
Against the backdrop of issues over the work share in the over Rs 1.2 lakh crore fifth generation fighter aircraft project with Russia, India today said both the sides must give their best for execution of the “significant” programme. During the Defence Minister-level meeting between the two sides in Moscow, the two countries also decided to extend their strategic partnership and to have the first exercise between their air forces next year. In the meeting taking place two days after Indian Navy inducted aircraft carrier INS Vikra…
Tejas trials fast-tracked to meet deadline
Defence scientists, engineers and pilots attached to India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas programme are on a war footing to ensure that the fighter doesn’t miss the December deadline for its Initial Operational Clearance (IOC-2). Three aircraft -- LSP-3, LSP-5, LSP-8 -- from the Tejas flight-line are currently undertaking weapon trials in Jamnagar. The Russian-made R73-E missile will be fired during the ongoing trials. Sources confirm that the Ministry of Defence has made it clear to both Aeronautical Development Agency (AD…
Final trials of indigenous Arjun Mark II tank in August
The final trials of the updated version of the Arjun tank would be tested in the desert conditions in Mahajan field ranges in Rajasthan. The advanced version of the indigenous Arjun Mark II main battle tank would go for final trials in the first week of August in the Mahajan ranges of Rajasthan where its missile-firing capabilities and other upgrades would be put to test by the Army. The Army had asked for 93 improvements to the tank which include the capability of firing the anti-tank LAHAT missile, laser protection suite and improv…
Govt. approves $10.6 billion mountain strike corps to check China
Boosting the Indian Army's war fighting capabilities along the line of actual control (LAC), the government on Wednesday has given the go ahead to the creation of a strike corps to check China. Boosting the Indian Army's war fighting capabilities along the line of actual control (LAC), the government on Wednesday has given the go ahead to the creation of a strike corps including deployment of 50,000 additional troops along the China border at a cost of around Rs 65,000 crore (USD 10.6 billion). The Cabinet committee on secur…
India, Russia to discuss 2nd N-sub lease
India and Russia are to shortly begin negotiations on the least of a second nuclear attack submarine for the Indian Navy. In April last year, the Navy welcomed the INS Chakra into service in Visakhapatnam, an Akula-II class boat. India and Russia are to shortly begin negotiations on the least of a second nuclear attack submarine for the Indian Navy. In April last year, the Navy welcomed the INS Chakra into service in Visakhapatnam, an Akula-II class boat. The second boat is likely to be the completed, updated Iribis, an Akula that wa…
IAF's C-17 Globemaster-III makes its maiden flight to Andaman & Nicobar
The Indian Air Force's latest acquisition American strategic C-17 Globemaster-III made its maiden flight to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Sunday. Climbing an altitude of 28,000 feet with an un-refueled range of 2,400 nautical miles, the aircraft landed at Port Blair to induct the rotational Infantry Battalion into the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Two more C-17 aircraft will be brought in within weeks. The aircraft are part of a fleet of 10 aircraft that are on order from Boeing. The C-17 will boost the IAF's long haul cap…
MiG-29 fighter aircraft crashes in Gujarat; pilot ejects to safety
A MiG-29 fighter aircraft today crashed near Lalparda village in Gujarat's Jamnagar district. There was no report of any casualties as the pilot ejected safely. An Indian Air Force official said the aircraft, which was on a routine sortie, crashed at around 13:30 hours. "The pilot ejected safely when the plane crashed," the official added. IAF has ordered a court of inquiry in the matter, officials said, adding that their team is reaching the spot where the crash took place. In August 2012, nine Air Force personnel, includi…
Israeli air force attacks Gaza Strip after rocket fire
The Israeli air force (IAF) attacked targets in the Gaza Strip overnight, following rocket fire from the Palestinian territory into southern Israel, sources from both sides of the conflict said. Areas and caused no injuries. Late yesterday two Palestinian rockets landed in southern Israel, without causing any damage or injury, according to Israeli military sources. for the rocket attacks, although no group claimed responsibility. "In response to the numerous rockets launched at Israel in the past several the hours, IAF aircraft t…
Indigenous aircraft carrier to be launched in August
Indian Navy's indigenously-built aircraft carrier would be launched on August 12 this year, while INS Vikramaditya (purchased from Russia) will arrive before the end of 2013. Indian Navy's indigenously-built aircraft carrier would be launched on August 12 this year, while INS Vikramaditya (purchased from Russia) will arrive before the end of 2013. "INS Vikramaditya is going to be a reality, as promised the ship would be delivered before the end of this year," Antony told reporters after the commissioning of fighte…
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