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Defence Notes
From Yerevan to Yangon Su-30SM is in global demand
7th February 2019
Armenia has emerged as the latest customer for the Russian-made Su-30SM heavyweight fighter. This was officially confirmed on 5 February by the Armenian MoD. A …
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Defence Notes
Qatar takes delivery of first French-built Rafale jet fighters
7th February 2019
Qatar on 6 February 2019 took delivery of the first of 36 Rafale multi-purpose jet fighters it has ordered from French manufacturer Dassault. The hand-over …
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Naval Warfare
GSL to construct additional Project 1135.6 ships
4th February 2019
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has received a contract for the construction of two additional Project 1135.6 follow-on ships for the Indian Navy, the Indian Ministry …
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Naval Warfare
Singapore launches Invincible-class submarine
18th February 2019
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) launched the first of its four Type 218SG diesel-electric submarines at ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems’ (TKMS) yard in Kiel, Germany …
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Land Warfare
Insight: Will small arms ever reach Indian Army hands?
26th January 2019
It is quite incredible how much difficulty the Indian Army is having in obtaining new small arms to replace the likes of the INSAS assault …
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Training
ADECS 2019: HATSOFF anticipates more Indian military pilot training
28th January 2019
Training both military and civilian helicopter pilots, the Helicopter Academy for Training by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF) facility in Bangalore is the only one of …
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Naval Warfare
ADECS 2019: Led by China, Asian submarines grow more capable
30th January 2019
The capability of Asia’s submarine fleet is currently increasing, even if the total number of hulls ‘will taper off within a few years’. This was …
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Defence Helicopter
Kazakhstan to begin Mi-8AMT and Mi-171 local assembly
23rd January 2019
Kazakhstan’s fledging aerospace and defence industry has received one of its largest ever deals, foreseeing the local assembly of Russian-made 13t helicopters for military and …
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Naval Warfare
ADECS 2019: A ‘dragon’ is tilting the Indo-Pacific’s naval balance of power
30th January 2019
At this year’s ADECS 2019 conference in Singapore, there were few delegates willing to address the South China Sea and China’s growing assertive in the …
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Digital Battlespace
Dassault signs Rafale F4 development contract
14th January 2019
French manufacturer Dassault Aviation has signed a Rafale F4 standard development contract with the French Armed Forces, which will offer the platform a host of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
RT LTA secures SkyStar 180 order in India
2nd January 2019
RT LTA Systems has been selected to provide its SkyStar 180 aerostat system, together with a small tactical UAS, to a state police service in …
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Naval Warfare
China 'needs three aircraft carriers' says naval expert
9th January 2019
China needs ‘at least three aircraft carriers’ to protect its extensive coastline and its interests abroad, a senior Chinese naval expert said Wednesday. ‘Our country …
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Land Warfare
Indian Army seeks anti-aircraft guns again
8th January 2019
The Indian Army is reinvigorating efforts to procure 938 anti-aircraft cannons, with an RfI recently issued and responses due by 19 January. Simultaneously, Russia is …
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Defence Notes
Indian, Chinese troops share dance year after standoff
13th December 2018
Indian and Chinese soldiers looked to have hit it off in their first joint exercises since a dangerous standoff last year, with videos released by …
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Naval Warfare
Brazil launches first of five French-tech attack subs
14th December 2018
Brazil, on 14 November, has launched the first of five navy attack submarines it is building under a $7.6 billion technology-sharing deal struck with France. …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Tanks
T-90S Licensed Production
The HVF is expected to be able to produce 120 T-90S each year, suggesting deliveries under this contract will be completed by 2023. Due to ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
MQ-9B (Tri-Service) [India]
Programme Background Inception & The Indian Navy In 2016, reports suggested India was looking to acquire the MQ-9A Reaper. The two parties developed this requirement, and in June ...
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Military helicopters - maritime
MH-60R Seahawk (India)
Programme Background On 25 February 2020, a letter of acceptance for 24 MH-60Rs, worth approximately $2.12 billion, was signed by India and the US in Delhi. ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
V-Bat [India]
Programme Background Make In India The 'Make In India' is an initiative by the Indian government to grow the domestic manufacturing industry. In the context of ...
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Transport
C295 (India)
Programme Background India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved the Indian Air Force bid for the supply and production of 56 C295 transport aircraft to replace ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Eurodrone (Forecast) [India]
Programme Background India's Application As announced by a joint statement around the 7th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC) on 25 October 2024, Germany accepted India's application to join ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Next Generation Destroyers [India]
India has begun developing its Next Generation Destroyers programme, also known as Project 18. The project for the Indian Navy is expected to replace the ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Next Generation Destroyers [India]
India has begun developing its Next Generation Destroyers programme, also known as Project 18. The project for the Indian Navy is expected to replace the ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | C295 MPAs [India]
In February 2024, India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to purchase 15 maritime patrol aircraft for about $3.5 billion. The Indian ...
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Data links
Data links | C295 MPAs [India]
In February 2024, India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to purchase 15 maritime patrol aircraft for about $3.5 billion. The Indian ...
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Air: Head-up displays
Air: Head-up displays | C295 MPAs [India]
In February 2024, India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to purchase 15 maritime patrol aircraft for about $3.5 billion. The Indian ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | C295 MPAs [India]
In February 2024, India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to purchase 15 maritime patrol aircraft for about $3.5 billion. The Indian ...
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Fighter - multirole, Trainer
MRCA - Multi Role Combat Aircraft (Trainer) [India]
Programme Background Launched years ago, the Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) programme is notorious internationally of the serpentine nature of Indian military procurements. Under the ...
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AEW&C
Airbus A330 AWACS (India)
Programme Background India is planning to increase its AEW&C; capabilities with indigenous radar systems. IAF has requested to procure six Airbus 330 airliner to host ...
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Fighter - multirole
MRCA - Multi Role Combat Aircraft (Fighter) [India]
Programme Background Launched years ago, the Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) programme is notorious internationally of the serpentine nature of Indian military procurements. Under the ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
SPOT V3
The SPOT V3 is a fixed-wing UAV developed by the Indian firm CDSpace Robotics. Designed for ISR tasks, the platform is VTOL capable and meets ...
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Aircraft carriers
Vikramaditya Class
INS Vikramaditya is India’s only functional aircraft carriers following the retirement of INS Viraat in 2016. India bought the ex-Russian carrier and upgraded it to ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Netra 5
Launched at Aero India 2025, the Netra 5 is a rotary-wing UAV manufactured by ideaForge. It can host a 900g EO/IR camera and drop a ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing
Abhimanyu
The Abhimanyu is a concept UAV from NewSpace Research and Technologies (NRT). Its development has been partly funded by the Indian MoD's Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative. ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing
Zolt
The Zolt is a concept UAV showcased by ideaForge at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru. The UAV, intended for ISR missions, has anti-jamming communications, AI-enabled ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing
Yeti
Unveiled at Aero India 2025, the Yeti is a concept cargo-carrying UAV take-off from small areas at up to 6.5km altitudes. Its payload can be configured ...
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AEW&C, ISR/special mission, Maritime patrol
EMB-145 (R-99)
The Embraer EMB-145 is a modified version of the ERJ-145 regional jet. The aircraft, available in both AEW&C; and Maritime Patrol configurations is in service ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Super Dvora Mk 1/Mk 2
The Israeli Navy has operated the Super Dvora-class fast attack craft since 1989. Vessels are also in service with Eritrea (four boats), India (three boats), ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
CMS (Vikrant-Class)
The Combat Management System abroad INS Vikrant is developed by TATA Power's Strategic Engineering Division, the Indian MoD's Weapon and Electonic System Engineering Establishment and ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
HF SDR
Bharat Electronics Limited's High-Frequency Software-Defined Radio (HF SDR) was unveiled at the Aero India 2023 exhibition. The transceiver operates in the HF band and features ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini
Switch V2
The Switch V2 was commercially launched at Aero India 2025; it is a fixed-wing, VTOL-capable ISR and mapping drone from ideaForge. Compared to the original ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
FWD-200B
Unveiled in May 2024, the FWD-200B is an Indian fixed-wing, MALE drone developed by Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace. = With a payload capacity of ...
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Frigates
Talwar Class (Project 11356)
India’s Talwar-class (Project 11356) frigates for the Indian Navy have been built in Russia based on the old Soviet Navy’s Krivak-class frigates and delivered to ...
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EO/IR systems
Front Sector Optronics (FSO)
The Safran Front Sector Optronics (FSO) is an out-of-production EO system for Rafale fighters. It was used for air-to-air and air-to-surface missions. It had an infrared search and track thermal ...
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Multipurpose missiles
9M119 Svir
The 9M119 Svir (NATO reporting name AT-11 'Sniper') is a Soviet laser beam riding, guided anti-tank missile designed to be fired from 125mm antitank guns. ...
