Defence general

India issues $2 billion RFPs for heavy-lift, gunship helicopters

27 May 2009

India has issued a global tender for the supply of 37 heavy-lift and gunship helicopters for the Indian Air Force (IAF), estimated to be worth atleast $2 billion.

Anthony vows to clean up defence procurements

27 May 2009

Arjun main battle tank inducted in regiment strength

26 May 2009

With the handing over of the latest batch of Arjun main battle tanks to the Indian Army, the indigenously designed and developed tank has now been inducted as part of a fully functional combat unit.  

EADS displaces Boeing as world’s largest aerospace and defence firm

25 May 2009

First IAF AWACS lands at Jamnagar

25 May 2009

Pilots of the first AWACS squadron of the Indian Air Force flew in the first of three Israeli Phalcon AWACS at the air force station Jamnagar this afternoon. The arrival marks the induction of a potent force multiplier in the Indian sub-continent region.

IAF's first Phalcon AWACS arrive today

25 May 2009

Indian Air Force pilots will fly in the first of three Israeli Phalcon AWACS on Monday, marking the induction of a potent force multiplier in the Indian sub-continent region.

Indian Army tests nuclear-capable Agni II IRBM

19 May 2009

The Agni II missile is a part of India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme

Pakistan claims closing nuclear deal with France

18 May 2009

Sri Lanka: End of the Tiger hunt

18 May 2009

The battle for a Tamil homeland has come to a close in Sri Lanka’s north with the leadership of the Tamil Tigers meeting their death at the hands of the Sri Lankan army. By Rajiv Singh

US puts ballistic missile flight tracking satellite in orbit

15 May 2009

Dassault back in contention for IAF’s $11bn MMRCA tender

15 May 2009

Dassault’s Rafale fighter may be back in contention for the IAF’s 126 medium range multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) tender with a high-level delegation from France due to meet MoD officials and affecting a patch-up.

Dassault back in contention for IAF’s $11bn MMRCA tender

15 May 2009

Dassault’s Rafale fighter may be back in contention for the IAF’s 126 medium range multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) tender with a high-level delegation from France due to meet MoD officials and affecting a patch-up.

Russia to resume tests on nuclear sub for Indian Navy

14 May 2009

The newly repaired Russian nuclear attack submarine, meant for lease to the Indian Navy, will resume sea trials in June.

Pentagon official involved in Chinese espionage ring

14 May 2009

Lockheed Martin keen to supply Aegis missile defence system to India

14 May 2009

Having failed to elicit a favourable response from India for its Patriot PAC-3 missile defence system so far, Lockheed is now actively pitching for the supply of its much touted Aegis missile defence system to the country.

Lockheed Martin keen to supply Aegis missile defence system to India

14 May 2009

Having failed to elicit a favourable response from India for its Patriot PAC-3 missile defence system so far, Lockheed is now actively pitching for the supply of its much touted Aegis missile defence system to the country.

Lockheed Martin keen to supply Aegis missile defence system to India

14 May 2009

Having failed to elicit a favourable response from India for its Patriot PAC-3 missile defence system so far, Lockheed is now actively pitching for the supply of its much touted Aegis missile defence system to the country.

Agni-II user trials slated for 19 May

13 May 2009

Agni-II test slated for this week

12 May 2009

Russia to deliver nuclear attack submarine to India by year-end

12 May 2009

The delivery of a much delayed Russian nuclear attack submarine to the Indian Navy is now expected to take place at the end of the year, according to a Russian shipyard tasked with its construction.

Block 4 Tomahawks will seek mobile targets

11 May 2009

DRDO tests Astra BVRAAM

11 May 2009

India, Russia to discuss roadmap for air-launched version of BrahMos

11 May 2009

India, Russia to discuss roadmap for air-launched version of BrahMos

11 May 2009

First Phalcon AWACS to join IAF fleet this month

11 May 2009