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…
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…
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…
Russia Proposed Joint Venture with India in Defence Manufacturing
Russia and Government of India on 21 September 2013 agreed on collaboration to jointly develop and manufacture civilian aircraft and helicopters for especially for emergency relief and medical purposes. Russian Government also offered to set up manufacturing facilities in the India for joint production of defence hardware. Russia and Government of India also reached an understanding for setting up two major projects in a joint venture for producing civil choppers and aircraft. This was decided during the 7th India Russian Forum on Tr…
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Russia disappointed over India's US tilt
Over the last decade, the US has made considerable forays into the Indian defence market, bagging deals worth Rs 45,000 crore and waiting to sign more contracts worth nearly Rs 30,000 crore in the next couple of years. With bilateral narrative changing course after the 2005 civilian nuclear deal, and despite nuclear trade not witnessing an uptick, traction has been achieved by the two in the field of defence trade, armed forces interchangeability and best military practices with intelligence sharing on an upswing. However, the …
India's defence deficit is America's gain
Days before senior Pentagon functionary Ashton Carter arrived in New Delhi earlier this week, the defence ministry cleared purchase of six C-130 J Super Hercules special operations aircraft for the Indian Air Force. The deal, worth around Rs 4,000 crore, might well be the first in the series of big contracts lined up to be signed with the US in the coming months. US deputy secretary of defence Ashton Carter was upbeat after his interactions with Indian security establishment as his visit had served the purpose of giving a much needed pus…
US working on giving India access to defence technology: US Deputy Secretary of Defence.
The United States is working on giving India the same status as some of its "very closest allies" in the area of technology and export controls by getting the bureaucratic hurdles out of the way, says a top Pentagon official. As part of its efforts to take the India-US defence relationship to the next level and help New Delhi raise the indigenisation of its of its defence systems, the Pentagon has initiated several India-specific steps, details of which have not been revealed so far. Deputy Secretary of Defence Ashton B Ca…
DRDO sets eye on 10,000 km range ballistic missiles.
Inter-continental ballistic missile Agni-5, which can cover entire China and reach Europe with its range of 5,000 km, will be ready for induction in the armed forces in two years, amid assertion by DRDO that it can produce a weapon system with a range of 10,000 km. Inter-continental ballistic missile Agni-5, which can cover entire China and reach Europe with its range of 5,000 km, will be ready for induction in the armed forces in two years, amid assertion by DRDO that it can produce a weapon system with a range of 10,000 km. A…
Indian warships arrive in UAE to enhance defence ties.
Four Indian naval ships have arrived in the UAE as part of a month-long overseas deployment to enhance bilateral ties and participate in naval exercises with navies in the Gulf region. Four Indian naval ships have arrived in the UAE as part of a month-long overseas deployment to enhance bilateral ties and participate in naval exercises with navies in the Gulf region. The ships ‘Mysore’, ‘Tarkash’, ‘Tabar’ and ‘Aditya’, that form part of theIndian Navy’s Western Fleet under the Western Naval Command and are based at Mumbai, arr…
5,000-km range Agni-V missile successfully launched
India on Sunday successfully test launched over 5,000-km Agni-V missile, which will be able to hit even the northernmost part of China, from the Wheeler Island off the Odisha coast. India on Sunday successfully test launched over 5,000-km Agni-V missile, which will be able to hit even the northernmost part of China, from the Wheeler Island off the Odisha coast. This is the second test launch of the long range missile. The first test was conducted on April 19, 2012. Once the 17.5-metre tall Agni-V becomes fully operational, I…
Indian Navy's wait for minesweepers continues
Even after completing the contract negotiations with a South Korean shipyard for building eight minesweepers for the Indian Navy, bureaucratic red tape and procedural wrangle have over the past one year delayed inking the deal. Even after completing the contract negotiations with a South Korean shipyard for building eight minesweepers for the Indian Navy, bureaucratic red tape and procedural wrangle have over the past one year have delayed inking the deal as the files are still doing the rounds in the Defence Ministry. The process …
Russian Missiles for India's Rafales.
Russia's Tactical Missile Corporation is negotiating with Dassault Aviation for the possible use of its missiles on the Rafale combat jets that have been selected by the Indian Air Force (IAF). Russia’s Tactical Missile Corporation is negotiating with Dassault Aviation for the possible use of its missiles on the Rafale combat jets that have been selected by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The corporation, whose Russian acronym is TRV, told journalists attending last week’s Maks airshow in Moscow that the Indian air force has large …
J-15 better than U.S. F/A-18 and India's Mig-29k: Chinese daily
Recently, many keen military observers have noted that the J-15 shown on CCTV news is coated in a sea grey paint finish, and carries the navy flag under the rear part of the cabin. Recently, many keen military observers have noted that the J-15 shown on CCTV news is coated in a sea grey paint finish, and carries the navy flag under the rear part of the cabin. There is speculation that this may be the model released for mass production. Yin Zhuo also said that the air combat capabilities of the J-15 carrier-based aircraft were b…
India, Pakistan Tactical Arms Race Is Very Risky, New Report Says
An ongoing competition between India and Pakistan to acquire shorter-range atomic-missile capabilities is raising the likelihood of a nuclear exchange on the Indian subcontinent, a new report by a British think-tank concluded on Thursday. An ongoing competition between India and Pakistan to acquire shorter-range atomic-missile capabilities is raising the likelihood of a nuclear exchange on the Indian subcontinent, a new report by a British think-tank concluded on Thursday. The London-based International Institute for Strategic Studi…
10 Facts you need to know about the T90S-Bhishma Tank
India's many battle tanks are in certain cases superior or at par with many other by world standards. But the delay in launching the Arjun Main Battle Tank has been a matter of concern for the Indian Army. India's many battle tanks are in certain cases superior or at par with many other by world standards. But the delay in launching the Arjun Main Battle Tank has been a matter of concern for the Indian Army. Therefore the induction of the T-90S Bhishma Tanks acted as a boon for the Indian Army. Here I am going to share a …
Germany still hopes to win IAF fighter deal
Germany today said it is still hopeful of India giving in to the Eurofighter jet over the French Rafael and that it is not giving up in trying to convince the Indian government of why the Eurofighter would be a better deal for India. Germany today said it is still hopeful of India giving in to the Eurofighter jet over the French Rafael and that it is not giving up in trying to convince the Indian government of why the Eurofighter would be a better deal for India. This was stated by Mr Philipp Missfelder, a member of the German Bundes…
5th-generation fighter plan hits hurdle as Russia hikes cost
India's biggest defence project in the making, the critical joint development of the fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) with Russia, has flown into some rough weather. India’s biggest defence project in the making, the critical joint development of the fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) with Russia, has flown into some rough weather. Defence ministry sources said the inking of the final design and R&D contract for the stealth fighter has been hit by a huge delay, with Russia also jacking up costs for the futuristi…
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