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November 11, 2013
DRDO inaugurates torpedo integration centreThe DRDO has inaugurated Talvar, its brand new Electrical Heavyweight Torpedo Integration Centre at Visakhapatnam, to cater to the specific needs of the Varunastra heavyweight torpedo for the navy...
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November 11, 2013
Indian Customs to float significant small-arms requirementThe Indian Customs has decided to replace over 6,000 of its old and obsolete hand weapons deployed in anti-smuggling and engagement operations.
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November 11, 2013
IAF prepares for A330 MRTT operationsThe Indian Air Force anticipates a contract award to Airbus Military for the A330 MRTT before the end of the financial year, top sources tell SP's. The contract for six A330 MRTT flight refuelling aircraft...
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November 11, 2013
Atlas Elektronik to upgrade Indian Navy torpedoesGerman advanced systems firm Atlas Elektronik has been selected by the Indian Navy to upgrade 64 German-built AEG SUT-66 Mod.1 heavyweight torpedoes deployed on the HDW Class 209 submarines...
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November 11, 2013
Bharat Forge-Elbit JV to focus on gun, vehicle programmesThe newly cleared Bharat Forge and Elbit Systems joint venture—BF Elbit Advanced Systems Ltd-- will intially focus on the Army's artillery requirements before expanding into more advanced equipment for all three services.
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November 11, 2013
Contract for Army's new MBRL carriers soonA Rs 100 crore contract for the Army's new BM21 multibarrel rocket launcher vehicles is likely to be awarded shortly to the Ashok Leyland-L&T consortium that was declared lowest bidder in the competition earlier this year.
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November 11, 2013
India, Vietnam discuss military hardware cooperationIndia and Vietnam are bolstering friendly ties in the Indian Ocean region. The two countries last week held delegation level parleys as part of the 8th Vietnam-India Strategic Defence Dialogue on military hardware cooperation.
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November 11, 2013
India to export sonars to MyanmarIn an unprecedented move signalling heightened cooperation with neighbours, India will export indigenously developed sonar systems to Myanmar, for use by its navy.
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November 11, 2013
Russia to offer Skat UCAV tech to India?After BAE Systems, EADS, Saab and Dassault, the latest contractor now apparently ready to cooperate with India in UCAV technology is RAC-MiG. The company's discontinued Skat unmanned combat air system...
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November 11, 2013
BAE Systems to develop next-gen guided projectile for US NavyIn a significant award, BAE Systems has won a $33.6 million contract from the US Navy to develop and demonstrate a Hyper Velocity Projectile (HVP), a next-generation, guided projectile capable...
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November 7, 2013
Indian Coast Guard chopper competition moves forwardWoefully short of aviation assets, the Indian Coast Guard finally has reason to cheer, with the technical bids from three vendors to support a sale of 14 shore-based twin engine multirole helicopters is complete...
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November 7, 2013
Agni missile family's month outThe Agni family of strategic ballistic missiles, barring the under trial Agni-V, will be tested in a rapid series of launches starting this month. The in-service Agni-I, Agni-II and Agni-III will be tested as part of an exercise...
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November 7, 2013
IAF to spend $150-billion till 2028Strapped into a phase of deep modernisation, underscored by the medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) deal and several other high-value acquisitions, the Indian Air Force is all set to procure equipment and platforms worth $150 billion over the next 15 years...
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November 6, 2013
Pipavav bags Rs 920-crore Coastguard orderAfter being declared lowerst bidder last week, private shipbuilder Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd is poised to win a Rs 920 crore deal to supply design and build 14 new generation fast patrol vessels...
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November 6, 2013
Indo-US Naval Exercise Malabar 2013 BeginsThe next edition of the Indo-US naval joint exercise series 'Malabar' has kicked off in the Bay of Bengal. Participants from the US Navy include the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85)...
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November 6, 2013
Russia open to arming Indian RafaleWhile the Indian Air Force (IAF) sets its highest hopes on the MMRCA contract being signed this financial year amidst receding chances, Russia, maker of one of the five defeated aircraft in the competition...
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November 6, 2013
Antony to convey FGFA concerns this monthConcerns over disparities between India's investment in the fifth generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) and its substantive workshare in the programme will be raised by Defence Minister A.K. Antony when he visits Moscow later...
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November 6, 2013
Sikorsky looks to supply S-92 VVIP copterSikorsky, whose S-92 Superhawk lost the Indian Air Force contract for 12 VVIP helicopters to rival AgustaWestland, has revived its pitch to supply its platform to the Indian Air Force...
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November 6, 2013
India to order 8 minesweepers from KoreaIn what has brought relief to the Indian Navy, the Indian Government is now poised to sign a $1.2 billion deal with South Korea's Kangnam Corporation for eight mine counter measure vessels (MCMV).
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November 6, 2013
DRDO wants new wind tunnel for hypersonic weaponsThe Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) is looking to commission a one meter diameter hypersonic wind tunnel to meet R&D requirements to support the design of futuristic hypersonic missiles and re-entry vehicles that require generation...
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October 28, 2013
IAF May Day for MMRCATwenty one months since the Rafale was downselected in the MMRCA fighter competition, a measure of despondency has set in over timelines making the Indian Air Force (IAF) nervous for the first time that there's a good chance...
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October 28, 2013
HAL scouts partner for new UAV familyWith its order books full across manned platforms, including fighters and helicopters, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has decided to take the big plunge into unmanned air systems...
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October 28, 2013
Indo-Russia Military Exercise Indra 2013Taking military-to-military relations to the next level, the first combat group level exercise between India and Russia, Indra-13, has been conducted successfully in the Thar Desert, with both sides satisfied...
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October 28, 2013
Indo-UK Naval Exercise Konkan 2013The ninth edition of the Indo-UK naval exercise 'Konkan' was conducted successfully off the West coast of India earlier this month, with two frontline surface combatants from the two navies participating.
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October 28, 2013
Indian, PLA warships conduct tactical exerciseOn September 30, the Indian Navy and PLA Navy crossed a major milestone in military cooperation when Indian frigate INS Sahyadri and Chinese detroyer Qingdao participated in a marine security exercise...
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October 28, 2013
US Marines-Indian Army amphibious staff exerciseThe US Marines 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and troops from the Indian Army's 91 Brigade conducted a joint amphibious staff exercise Shatrujeet 13 this month in Kochi...
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October 28, 2013
Golden 2013 for ALH Dhruv2013 has been a blessed year for the indigenous advanced light helicopter (ALH) Dhruv helicopter. Following the handing over the first weaponised Dhruv variant, christened 'Rudra' to the Indian Army earlier this year...
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October 28, 2013
Vikramaditya to be commissioned on November 16The erstwhile Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier enters a new phase of its extended life on November 16 at Severodvinsk, Russia, when it is commissioned into the Indian Navy.
