Naval Warfare
PREMIUM: Thales IFF identifies India as friendly target
India has been singled out as a strong potential naval market for Thales' new IFF Mode 5 interrogator.
Military Logistics
PREMIUM: Indian military embraces 3D printing
3D-printing technology could prove useful to the Indian armed forces, including for the production of hard-to-find spare parts for legacy equipment.
Naval Warfare
PREMIUM: Can the Quad tie up loose ends for India?
The Quad has always been a rather loose grouping, but there are signs it is crystallising as member nation aims align.
Unmanned Vehicles
PREMIUM: Heron TPs swoop into Indian lease
In addition to leasing two SeaGuardians, the Indian military has added some Heron TPs as it attempts to crank up aerial surveillance.
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Defence Notes
Aero India 2021: Companies move to transfer technology to India
8th February 2021
Thales is one example of a company willing to transfer technical know-how to Indian companies.
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Unmanned Vehicles
Aero India 2021: Indian MRO opportunities for UAVs on the rise
8th February 2021
As UAVs proliferate in the Indian military, future opportunities will abound for their indigenous maintenance and support.
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Military Logistics
Aero India 2021: Military-civil synergy is the new MRO mantra
7th February 2021
Boeing is one example of a company seeking to boost its defence MRO footprint in India.
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Training
Aero India 2021: IAF issues HAL with an RfP for basic trainers
7th February 2021
With India's acute need for basic trainers, an order for an indigenous platform has drawn a step closer.
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Unmanned Vehicles
Aero India 2021: Micro-UAVs – the need of the hour
5th February 2021
Micro-UAVs are seen as essential for internal security and military personnel; an Israeli company is teaming up in India to tap the market.
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Air Warfare
Aero India 2021: HAL pushes the IMRH the Indian military’s way
5th February 2021
HAL feels confident about developing a medium-weight helicopter, but it requires the Indian military to feel the same way.
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Defence Notes
Aero India 2021: Small gaps remain in India-US collaboration
4th February 2021
While defence ties between India and the US are close, there is scope for further development.
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Air Warfare
Aero India 2021: Naval fighters prove their mettle
4th February 2021
Boeing and other contenders display their proposed solutions for Indian tender to procure naval fighters.
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Unmanned Vehicles
Aero India 2021: Indian border force to counter rogue UAVs
4th February 2021
Foreign players and non-state actors are increasingly using UAVs to intrude across the Indian border.
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Defence Notes
Aero India 2021: KRAS takes baby steps
3rd February 2021
Indian-Israeli JV will start to deliver Barak 8 LRSAM midsection electronics in March.
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Air Warfare
Aero India 2021: Rafael showcases Spice 250 with extended range
3rd February 2021
New variant of Spice 250 is put on display during Aero India 2021; while there are no confirmed orders yet from India, manufacturer Rafael is selling its Spike ATGM to meet an urgent operational requirement.
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Air Warfare
Aero India 2021: HAL braves the winds of COVID
3rd February 2021
Indian aircraft manufacturer highlights progress on Tejas LCA, loyal wingman UAV and precision-guided munitions.
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Unmanned Vehicles
PREMIUM: Indian infantry to get swarms of UAVs
28th January 2021
Spurred by UAVs being used in conflicts overseas, the Indian Army is exploring UAV swarms to attack an enemy.
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Air Warfare
PREMIUM: French aircraft package for India – attractive or not?
27th January 2021
France is attempting to tease India into buying aircraft and helicopters, but such a package deal may not be the ideal solution for Delhi.
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Unmanned Vehicles
PREMIUM: Indian Navy surveys the market for USVs
15th January 2021
A trio of USVs for surveying shallow waters is required by the Indian Navy.
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Air Warfare
PREMIUM: MRSAM draws closer for Indian Army
11th January 2021
The MRSAM air defence missile moves closer to future service with a recent successful test firing.
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Land Warfare
PREMIUM: Indian Army mulls carbine options
4th January 2021
No decision has yet been made on buying new carbines for the Indian Army, but a locally designed solution is now on the table too.
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Naval Warfare
PREMIUM: India’s blue-water navy calls for a third carrier
9th December 2020
India has not decided how big it wants its next aircraft carrier to be, but it definitely wants a third one as it seeks to dominate the Indian Ocean region.
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Training
PREMIUM: HAL spin tests problematic jet trainer
27th November 2020
After refining its jet trainer, HAL has restarted spin tests in hopes of readying it for Indian Air Force acceptance.
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Defence Notes
PREMIUM: India plans to leverage leasing
22nd November 2020
Leasing is looking like an increasingly attractive option for the Indian military.
