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News - india

  • Digital Battlespace

    EW Singapore: Indian AEW programme faces trouble

    11th January 2017

    India’s home-grown airborne early warning (AEW) programme utilising three Embraer 145 aircraft, the first of which was supposed to be inducted by the end of …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Spain nears Predator B club membership

    10th January 2017

    Spain has moved a step closer to joining the Predator B club following an announcement by the US Department of Defense (DoD) of a more …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    The year ahead: Military UAVs

    9th January 2017

    Unmanned aerial vehicles are now a firmly established capability in nearly all advanced militaries. In 2017, expect to see western militaries invest more in complex …

  • Land Warfare

    The year ahead: ROW land procurement

    5th January 2017

    Outside of the Americas and Europe, for land procurement there are some highlights to look out for in 2017, despite the fact there are fewer …

  • Defence Helicopter

    The year ahead: The Asia-Pacific region

    5th January 2017

    Within the Asia-Pacific region the year just passed was pretty much dominated by the machinations of one country – China – and there is little …

  • Defence Helicopter

    Ka-226T production for India moved to Siberia

    4th January 2017

    Russian Helicopters has announced plans to set up a second production line for the Ka-226T at the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (U-UAP) in eastern Siberia. It …

  • Land Warfare

    Tata readies armoured offerings

    3rd January 2017

    Tata Motors is confident that a decision on which companies have been down-selected for the Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) programme will be announced in …

  • Defence Notes

    India tests Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon

    29th December 2016

    The Defence and Research Development Organization (DRDO) has conducted a successful flight test of the Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW) from an Indian Air Force aircraft, …

  • Naval Warfare

    Bumper year for P-8 continues

    23rd December 2016

    Norway’s request for the sale of five P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) has been approved by the US State Department, paving the way for …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    India speeding up Predator buy

    16th December 2016

    India is pursuing plans to buy high-altitude, long endurance UAVs from the US to meet the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance requirements of its navy and …

  • Naval Warfare

    Analysis: Waters rage in South China Sea (Part 2)

    14th December 2016

    In Part 1 of this analysis, Shephard looked in some detail at Chinese and Taiwanese reactions to the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s (PCA) ruling on …

  • Land Warfare

    India's new rifle opts for 7.62mm

    13th December 2016

    The Indian Army is rerunning a competition for a general assault rifle to replace the problematic Indian Small Arms System (INSAS). The specifications for the new …

  • Land Warfare

    India funds extra rocket artillery

    12th December 2016

    India invested INR32.3 billion ($475 million) in 36 additional Pinaka Mk I multiple rocket launchers (MRL) and 432 rockets, according to a contract signed on …

  • Defence Notes

    Korean defence companies enjoy explosion

    4th December 2016

    South Korean defence companies exploded amongst the ranks of the top 100 global defence companies, according to data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research …

  • Naval Warfare

    Indian Navy to gain a dozen Dorniers

    28th November 2016

    The Indian Navy (IN) will receive 12 additional Dornier Do 228 aircraft for maritime patrol according to formal approval given by the Cabinet Committee on …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

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

    MQ-9B (Tri-Service) [India]

    Programme Background Inception & The Indian Navy In 2016, reports emerged suggesting India was looking to acquire the MQ-9A Reaper. The two parties developed this requirement, and in ...

  • 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 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. ...

  • 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 ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    MRCA - Multi Role Combat Aircraft (Fighter)

    Launched years ago, the Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) programme is notorious internationally of the serpentine nature of Indian military procurements. Under the MMRCA, the ...

  • Fighter - multirole, Trainer

    MRCA - Multi Role Combat Aircraft (Trainer)

    Launched years ago, the Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) programme is notorious internationally of the serpentine nature of Indian military procurements. Under the MMRCA, 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 ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    Rafale (India)

    Programme Background Following the delivery to India, the Rafale fighters will be modified to receive India Specific Enhancements such as helmet-mounted display, radar capabilities, the ...

  • Military helicopters - multirole

    Ka-226T-India-Air Force

    An official contract announcement is expected during the Aero India 2021 exhibition in Bangalore, although negotiations have dragged on for more than five years and ...

  • Maritime patrol

    P-8I (13-18) [India]

    Programme Background India previously bought eight P-8Is from Boeing in 2009 in a direct commercial sale, adding four more in 2016. India inducted its first ...

  • Transport

    Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) Project [India]

    Programme Background Requirements The absence of a medium transport aircraft and its continued use on ageing Ilyushin Il-76s without spares means that the Indian Air Force ...

  • Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

    ALUAV (India)

    Programme Background  Origins The development programme has its origins in the US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative signed between the nations in 2006 and renewed in 2015. ...

  • AEW&C

    A-50E - India

    Earlier in 2010, Indian MoD sent RfI to Israel Aerospace Industries to procure three EL/W-2090 radar systems to be installed on the A-50E aircraft, which ...

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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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. ...

  • Military helicopters - multirole

    IMRH / DBMRH

    The 13-tonne Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) and its naval version, the Deck Based Multi-Role Helicopter (DBMRH), is being developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Armed ...

  • Ship-launched torpedoes

    Varunastra

    The indigenously built, heavy-weight Varunastra torpedoes have been developed by the Indian DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), while Indian state-run Bharat Dynamics is their ...

  • 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 ...

  • Loitering munitions

    Loitering Aerial Munitions (LAM)

    The Loitering Aerial Munition (LAM) is, as its name suggests, a loitering munition. Developed by Kadet Defence Systems with the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO), 90% of its ...

  • Light attack, Trainer

    HJT-16 Kiran

    The HJT-16 Kiran is a trainer and light attack aircraft developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to meet the intermediate jet trainer requirements of the Indian ...

  • Loitering munitions

    AX-2 Predator

    The AX-2 Predator is a Slovakian loitering munition. The munition features teleoperation BLOS communication, a semi-autonomous autopilot system and a 2.5-4kg high-explosive warhead. Gopalan Aerospace has reportedly ...

  • Air: Radio and SATCOM

    SDR AR

    Produced by Bharat Electronics, the SDR-AR is a four-channel, multi-mode, multi-band airborne radio system. It provides ground-to-air and air-to-air communications over V/UHF, HF and L-Bands.

  • Loitering munitions, Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

    SkyStriker

    The SkyStriker is a UAV and loitering munition manufactured by Elbit Systems. It is a cost-effective platform capable of operating fully autonomously and striking targets ...