Despite Delay, Indian Buy of Howitzers Remains on Track
The Indian government has announced that the purchase of 145 ultra light howitzer artillery guns from the US is not being withheld, despite a three-year delay since clearance was granted to buy the guns from the US subsidiary of BAE Systems. Anonymous complaints to the Defence Ministry regarding the process have delayed finalizing the contract, officials said. In August, Indian Defence Minister A.K. Antony told the Indian Parliament, “Various anonymous complaints regarding alleged irregularities in the procurement of ultra light how…
Vietnam requests Indian Navy to train personnel
In what will strengthen defence ties, Vietnam has requested the Indian Navy to help train Vietnamese naval personnel on Russian-built kilo-class submarines. Vietnam has already been extending special privileges to Indian naval warships to berth at their ports. The two countries have shared close ties for decades and both have been the victims of Chinese aggression in the past. India recently held defence secretary-level talks with Vietnam. India is also keen to sell the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, jointly developed with Russia,…
With no Indian orders, BAE starts shutdown of M777 gun factory
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday moved closer to paying thousands of crore rupees extra for artillery guns for its mountain divisions. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday moved closer to paying thousands of crore rupees extra for artillery guns for its mountain divisions. BAE Systems, which is supplying M777 155 millimetre (mm)/39 calibre ultra-light howitzers, on Friday initiated the shutting down of its production line in the UK, in the absence of any order or commitment from New Delhi. Announcing the mandatory “c…
India to display weapons, equipment developed by DRDO at Adex 2013
India will for the first time display during an international event its latest, state-of-the-art weapon systems, platforms, sensors, communication systems and equipment designed and developed by the DRDO. India will for the first time display during an international event its latest, state-of-the-art weapon systems, platforms, sensors, communication systems and equipment designed and developed by the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) at the International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition, ADEX 2013, to be held…
India to finalise Rafale deal this fiscal year: air force
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India will finalise a $15 billion deal to buy 126 Rafale fighter jets from France's Dassault Aviation by March 2014, an Indian air force official said on Thursday, after the deal had been held up by differences over local manufacturing. New Delhi picked the Rafale for exclusive negotiations in January 2012 after a bidding contest against Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, made by a consortium involving EADS , Finmeccanica and BAE Systems . But there were differences over the role of India's state-run Hindus…
Differences crop up with Russia over Pak-Fa fighter jet deal
Difference of opinion has cropped up between long-term partners India and Russia over the prestigious project to jointly develop and produce the next generation fighter planes. Difference of opinion has cropped up between long-term partners India and Russia over the prestigious project to jointly develop and produce the next generation fighter planes. The two countries had agreed in 2010 to develop the fifth generation fighter aircraft (FGFA), which at $ 30 billion USD would be the biggest defence deal ever in the world. The pr…
Trial of missile defence system likely by year-end
India's Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) programme, which has had a long gestation period, is likely to have some forward movement soon. India’s Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) programme, which has had a long gestation period, is likely to have some forward movement soon. According to sources, the Missile Complex located in Hyderabad is working vigorously to conduct a trial for intercepting the ‘enemy or target ballistic missile’ at a distance ‘longer than 100 kilometres’. Sources revealed that the aim is to have the trial befor…
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Aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya to be inducted next month
The long-delayed aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya will be inducted into Indian Navy by Defence Minister A K Antony during his Russia visit slated between November 15-17. The long-delayed aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya will be inducted into Indian Navy by Defence Minister A K Antony during his Russia visit slated between November 15-17. After a delay of around five years, the 45,000 tonnes aircraft carrier is expected to be handed over to the Navy on November 15 in Russia, where it is presently undergoing refit. “The Defence Minister i…
AgustaWestland firm on expanding footprint in India
The company is undaunted by probe into corruption charges in VVIP copter deal Unfazed by the probe by the Indian and Italian governments into charges of corruption in the Rs. 3,727-crore contract for 12 AW-101 VVIP helicopters for the Indian Air Force, helicopter major AgustaWestland is keen to expand its footprint in the Indian military and civil aviation markets. “Notwithstanding the current difficulties, we need to expand our presence in India,” said Jackie Callcut, Chief Executive Officer, AgustaWestland India. Talking to The…
Indo-American Joint Missile Plan on Radar
The US has offered to refashion defence relations with India, suggesting a start with the setting up of a joint venture to co-produce anti-tank guided missiles modelled on the India-Russia co-production for the Brahmos missile. The US has offered to refashion defence relations with India, suggesting a start with the setting up of a joint venture to co-produce anti-tank guided missiles modelled on the India-Russia co-production for the Brahmos missile. The US is also keen to sell to India excess military equipment from its war m…
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…
India set to overtake Britain's defence budget by 2017: Report
India looks set to spend more on its defence budget than cash-strapped Britain within four years' time, according to a new report published on Wednesday. International defence analysis firm IHS Jane's says that Britain's military budget is set to be outstripped by its former colony by 2017, as the country drops to sixth place from fourth in terms of global military spending. The UK will fall behind Russia in 2013 and slip further and come neck-and-neck with India by 2016. "The reality is that our armed forces' a…
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