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Saab signs contract for RBS 70 with Brazilian Army

Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract on deliveries of the RBS 70 VSHORAD (very short range air defence system) to the Brazilian Army. The order has a value of approximately 12.35 million USD and comprises deliveries of man-portable launchers, missiles and associated equipment. First deliveries of materiel are scheduled during 2014 ...
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Union Minister of Civil Aviation visits at Pratt & Whitney stall at India Aviation

Union Minister of Civil AviationAjit Singh being briefed by Palash Roy Chowdhury, Country Manager - Pratt & Whitney (third from left) on the revolutionary Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine technology on the sidelines of India Aviation Show in Hyderabad. The revolutionary GTF engine design makes the engine ultra-efficient, and reduces fuel burn by up to 16 per cent, nitrogen oxide emissions by half and noise footprint by 75 per cent. In India, IndiGo and GoAir's new A320neo aircrafts and Air Costa's Embraer aircrafts will be powered by Pratt & Whitney's Geared Turbofan engines. ... read more
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MBDA opens its new office in New Delhi

In February 2014, MBDA moved into brand new premises in the southern part of New Delhi. The new office is a clear demonstration of MBDA’s long term commitment to its future in India.
A puja ceremony was carried out to make sure that the new office got off to a propitious start. A few days later, MBDA staff in India, joined by members of the company’s export team, held an inauguration party hosted by Loïc Piedevache, MBDA Country Head India who said: "This move is both important and necessary. Last year we had a very significant ... read more
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Successful Sea Acceptance Trials of Colombian Almirante Padilla class frigates

Thales and DCNS announced the comprehensive modernisation programme of the Colombian Navy’s four Almirante Padilla class frigates had been concluded with a successful Sea Acceptance Test of the class’s fourth ship. The contract with the Colombian authorities was signed early 2009, with DCNS acting as prime contractor and Thales as the lead systems integrator for the combat system and communications suite. ... read more
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Singapore Selects Airbus Defence and Space A330 MRTT

Airbus Defence and Space has been selected by Singapore to supply six A330 MRTT new generation air-to-air refuelling aircraft for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). The aircraft will be delivered under the terms of a firm contract which has already been signed. ... read more
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Thales’s Watchkeeper Given Release To Service by UK Ministry of Defence

Watchkeeper, the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) developed by Thales for the British Army, has been given a Release To Service by the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD). ... read more
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Saab signs contract for RBS 70 with Brazilian Army

Union Minister of Civil Aviation visits at Pratt & Whitney stall at India Aviation

Successful Sea Acceptance Trials of Colombian Almirante Padilla class frigates

Singapore Selects Airbus Defence and Space A330 MRTT

Thales’s Watchkeeper Given Release To Service by UK Ministry of Defence

President of India presents standard to 112 HU and colours to 4 BRD of IAF

The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee presented the President’s Standard to 112 Helicopter Unit (HU) and Colours to No. 4 Base Repair Depot (BRD) of Indian Air Force (IAF) on 11 March 2013 at Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh).
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that award of the Standard to 112 HU and Colours to 4 BRD is in recognition of their outstanding performance over the years. He expressed confidence that these Units would continue to strive for excellence with professional zeal and serve the nation selflessly in the years to come. He complimented all the air warriors, civilians and families of 112 HU and 4 BRD for their dedication and devotion to service. ... read more

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Dalbir Singh

Lt Gen. Dalbir Singh takes over as the VCOAS
Lt Gen. Dalbir Singh has taken over as the Vice Chief of Army Staff on December 01. He is also the next in line for the designation of the Chief of Army Staff after General Bikram Singh retires.
Lt Gen. Dalbar Singh is an alumnus of Sainik School, Chittorgarh. He joined National Defence Academy (NDA) in 1970 and was commissioned into 4/5 GR (FF) in June 1974. He holds Masters degrees in Management Studies from Osmania University and Strategic Studies from Chennai University. The General Officer has attended various career courses in India and abroad which include LDMC at CDM, Secunderabad in 1997-98, NDC course in New Delhi in 2006, Executive Course in the US in 2005 and Senior Mission Leaders Course (UN) in Kenya in 2007.... more...

Ravi Kant Sharma

Air Marshal Ravi Kant Sharma is the new VCAS
Air Marshal Ravi Kant Sharma took over as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan) on January 01.
An alumnus of National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, he was commissioned into the Fighters’ stream of the IAF in June 1975. A Qualified Flying Instructor, he is an Experimental Test pilot who has flown around 3,300 hrs, on several different types of aircraft including the LCA. .... more...

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Weapons of Choice

MBDA once again showcases its range of technology to Indian journalists
Schrobenhausen/Lostock: In the last week of October 2013, MBDA once again invited select journalists to visit its facilities. As the tradition has been for the last four years in which MBDA organised three such visits, this time also it took the journalists to places not visited before. The idea is threefold: one, it reinforces the essence of MBDA being a truly integrated European conglomerate, which has managed to smoothen national differences to pool in combined strengths; two, it showcases the range of technology at MBDA’s command; and three, it helps to put the focus on the current programmes.... Read more...

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Tit for Tat
Giving Pakistan a taste of its own medicine

While confirming that the recent mutilation of two Indian soldiers on the Line of Control was the handiwork of Pakistani regulars, defence minister A.K. Antony said that India was watching the situation, a euphemism for military inaction. Taking cue, the army, has confirmed its resolve to continue with counter-terrorism operations adding that 2,500 infiltrators are waiting to cross the LC. Pakistan, on the other hand, slipped into denial mode, with its foreign minister, Hina Rabbani offering cooperation for a UN probe into the matter, which India rejected. This was clear evidence, if one was needed, that the raid had sanction from the highest level at General Headquarters, and the latter controls India policy. Meanwhile, having got a good sensational story, the Indian media went into an overdrive speculating motives behind the dastardly act and what India should do to teach the Pakistan Army a lesson. .. Read More

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Defence Procurement Procedure

Technology Against Offsets
The new guidelines on ToT demonstrate muddled thinking of the policy makers Read more...

Reign of Confusion
For efficient acquisitions, services should put their own house in order first Read more...

Win-Win Alliance
India needs to tap the technological prowess of SMEs and enter into a partnership Read more...

Handbook For JVs
The policy on establishing joint ventures by DPSUs suffers from subjective provisions Read more...