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Air Warfare
Insight: How India’s Tri-Service MQ-9B $4 billion deal was awarded
22nd October 2024
After lengthy negotiations, the Indian Ministry of Defence has now signed a US$4 billion contract with the US Government to procure 31 MQ-9B drones from General Atomics, marking India as the largest customer of this UAV model.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin and Tata sign Indian C-130J Super Hercules support agreement
11th September 2024
India has a requirement for as many as 80 medium transport aircraft and the country already operates 12 C-130J aircraft.
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Air Warfare
Bureaucratic syndrome holds back India’s AEW&Cs
7th November 2024
If India is to remain competitive with its neighbouring powers, it still requires a definitive answer to its critical shortage of AEW&C systems.
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Air Warfare
L3Harris wins P-8A Poseidon support contract
1st October 2024
L3Harris has provided support for previous generation P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft (MPA). As many P-3 Orion users retire the aircraft, they have been picking up P-8A Poseidon MPAs, which L3Harris has now been contracted to support.
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Land Warfare
Tata to build IFVs in North Africa
3rd October 2024
The Wheeled Amphibious Armoured Platform (WhAP) was designed to meet an Indian Army requirement. Only six have been ordered by India and it is likely the US Stryker may be purchased instead.
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Naval Warfare
India pauses self-reliance in defence manufacture as it turns back to international OEMs
26th July 2024
Maritime security concerns has led India to delay its pursuit of self-reliance in defence manufacturing and procurement as it makes urgent orders from international OEMs due to maritime security concerns.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
India’s pursuit of UAVs fuels domestic innovation and industrial growth
27th June 2024
In response to escalating border tensions and the need for enhanced surveillance capabilities, the Indian Army is ramping up its drone acquisitions, reflecting the growing importance of unmanned systems in modern defence strategies.
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Land Warfare
India ramps up ammo production for export
22nd May 2024
India has been looking to expand domestic ammunition production amid global shortages and increasing demand.
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Land Warfare
Saab to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 near New Delhi as Swedish firm eyes Indian expansion
18th April 2024
Saab has planned to build “a streamlined ownership structure” in India to accelerate its investment plans and developing capabilities in the country.
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Air Warfare
India expands ammunition production with Adani–Thales collaboration
10th July 2024
Adani Defence & Aerospace has teamed up with Thales Belgium to manufacture and assemble NATO-standard 70mm calibre ammunition, strengthening India's self-reliance in defence production.
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Naval Warfare
Indian Navy purchases anti-submarine sonobuoys to counter Chinese incursions
5th September 2024
The US approved the deal despite supply chain delays to other equipment ordered by India.
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Air Warfare
Israel bets big on India to enhance defence procurement
4th April 2024
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has enhanced its defence collaboration with India, focusing on joint development and support for the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) system, alongside the establishment of a dedicated local subsidiary for maintenance and upgrades.
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Air Warfare
Airbus could miss out as India’s air refueller saga drags on
26th April 2024
Amid heightened demand for aerial refuelling capabilities in India, Airbus Defence faces a potential setback in securing defence contracts in the country due to escalating costs and concerns over trust.
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Air Warfare
US Army Special Operations orders two more Chinooks
2nd August 2024
Including the new order, the US Army has contracted for a total of 46 MH-47G Block II aircraft.
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Air Warfare
How Russia’s declining arms sales is reshaping the global defence industry
16th April 2024
As Serbia considers a multi-billion-euro deal for French Rafale fighter jets, its move towards Western arms has signalled a significant departure from its reliance on Russian equipment, reflecting broader shifts in global defence procurement.
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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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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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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
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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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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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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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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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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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Trainer
PC-7 Mk II
More than 470 PC-7 basic trainer aircraft have been built since production of the low-wing tandem-seat aircraft began in 1978, and the type has accumulated ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.