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  • Defence Helicopter

    India receives overhauled Mi-17-1Vs

    29th June 2018

    Russian Helicopters has delivered six overhauled Mi-17-1V helicopters to the Indian Border Security Force, the company announced on 27 June. The overhaul was carried out …

  • Digital Battlespace

    Vendors await delayed Indian RfP for SDRs

    4th July 2018

    An RfP for assorted software-defined radios (SDR) for the Indian Army is still awaited after suffering an indefinite delay. The deadline for two separate RfI …

  • Defence Notes

    Pakistan army says it has 'no direct role' in July 25 election

    10th July 2018

    Pakistan's military has 'no direct role' in nationwide elections due July 25, the army spokesman said Tuesday, after widespread allegations it is pressuring media and …

  • Naval Warfare

    UDT 2018: Second Indian DSRV to complete build before year end

    27th June 2018

    The second of two deep search and rescue vehicle (DSRV) destined for the Indian Navy’s fledgling submarine rescue capability will finish its build process in …

  • Naval Warfare

    New Zealand becomes Poseidon’s next consort

    9th July 2018

    The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) will get four new Boeing P-8A Poseidon MPAs to enhance its surveillance capability, with the government approving the …

  • Military Logistics

    India delivers Do-228 aircraft to Seychelles

    29th June 2018

    The Indian government has handed over a Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Do-228 aircraft to the Seychelles, HAL announced on 26 June. The aircraft will enhance the …

  • Military Logistics

    Sri Lanka moves navy unit to Chinese-run port

    1st July 2018

    Sri Lanka will move its southern naval command to a port leased to a state-run Chinese firm but China will not use it for military …

  • Defence Notes

    French arms exports halved in 2017

    2nd July 2018

    French defence exports fell sharply last year in the absence of major deals to sell new Rafale fighter jets, with Middle Eastern clients again making …

  • Defence Notes

    Insight: The East China Sea’s ‘Knuckle Junction’

    16th July 2018

    Any successful military campaign by the Chinese military to capture and secure Japan’s Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea could lead to an ‘existential …

  • Defence Helicopter

    India seeks item support for AH-64E Apaches

    14th June 2018

    The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of items in support of a proposed direct commercial sale of …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Honeywell tests HSD-400 system on military helos

    18th June 2018

    Honeywell has installed and tested its HSD-400 voice and high-speed data transceiver onboard in-service UH-60 Black Hawk and CH-53 Stallion helicopters, the company announced on …

  • Naval Warfare

    India looks at Juan Carlos LHD variant

    8th June 2018

    As Navantia awaits a bid to be opened for four landing helicopter dock (LHD) ships, the Spanish company showcased its indigenously manufactured Juan Carlos 1 …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Tata delivers first AH-64 Apache fuselage

    8th June 2018

    Tata Boeing Aerospace has delivered the first AH-64 Apache helicopter fuselage from its facility in Hyderabad, India. The fuselage will now be transported to Boeing’s …

  • Land Warfare

    S-400 – India caught between the devil and deep blue sea

    5th June 2018

    India has started final cost negotiations for acquisition of S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems, Shephard has learned. The final deal is expected to be …

  • Defence Notes

    US sanctions will not impact India-Russia defence ties

    5th June 2018

    India's Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on 5 June that US sanctions on Russia military exports would not impact long-standing ties between New Delhi and …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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. ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

    Indian-Made MALE UAV [India]

    Programme Background Requirements As of late 2023, the Indian tri-service plan was reportedly to acquire 155 indigenously produced MALE UAVs alongside 31 MQ-9B drones from General Atomics (GA-ASI), ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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. ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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), ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar

    Kopyo-21I

    The Kopyo-21I is a multi-mode radar manufactured by Phazotron NIIR in Russia. It is described by the manufacturer as a fourth-plus generation radar, designed to ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...