Aerial Systems
An ‘Eye-in-the-Sky’
Alpha-Elsec Aerospace Systems to supply opto-electronic systems and UAVs to Indian armed forces
High Flying Concern
Technologically advanced IFF are being used to protect aircraft from being accidentally shot down
No Time to Waste
Acquisitions and approvals for fighter squadrons must be fast-tracked
Promises to be Kept
Ka-226T programme is the biggest export projects of the Russian aviation industry
Hawk Eyes in Space
With the launch of the state-of-the-art GF-11 to be followed by GF-7, China is all set to be the new leader in the satellite domain
Local Flavours
BRAHMOS missile programme is going strong, with a large part of missile components sourced locally in India
Seek, Track and Destroy
Missiles makers can now choose from a host of desi and foreign missile seeker technologies available in the market
More Work Less Show
Farnborough International Airshow 2018
Missile Mantra
With a slew of BVRAAMs in the pipeline, India may well dominate its airspace
Engines of Growth
India seeks to develop its own fighter aircraft engine in a market dominated by global players
Critical Gap-Fillers
Lockheed Martin packs in a comprehensive portfolio for India
Done Deal
Russian Helicopters is waiting for the contract of 200 Ka-226T helicopters to be signed soon
Step Forward
Ukraine and India expand their military-technical cooperation
Seriously Lacking
In the coming decade there will be a huge requirement of MALE-UAVs in the armed forces
Real Threats
India is developing sophisticated CBRN defence technologies to be prepared in case of an eventuality
Force Multipliers | April 2018
The demand for UAVs is on the rise in the Indian armed forces
Science of War
An unreal Defence Production Policy cannot rejuvenate India’s defence industry
Time for Action | March 2018
Safran Helicopter Engines and HAL’s joint venture Helicopter Engines MRO Pvt Ltd set to take-off
Strong Support
A few foreign players are offering state-of-the-art Landing Helicopter Docks to the Indian Navy
Sky is the Limit | March 2018
HAL offers private players to license manufacture ALH Dhruv for civil operations
Big Boost
DRDO’s Project SFDR proves that solid propellants are here to stay
Going Great Guns
Work is going on at HAL to complete the first batch of LCA MK1A Tejas aircraft to be delivered in 2018-19
Leap of Faith
With digital designing, Russian Helicopters moves towards modern production techniques for Ka-226T
Wind Beneath India’s Wings
IATA’s new report projects India as the third largest aviation market by 2025
Weapon of Choice
Air launch BrahMos-A is ready to be tested end 2017
Poised for A Hattrick
Astra-1 BVRAAM, QR-SAM and NG-ARM will be used by a family of precision-guided weapons
UDAN Takes-Off
The second round of bidding for UDAN has piqued the interest of airlines but operational status remains hazy
Apache Indian
The Indian Air Force is preparing to induct the much sought-after Boeing AH-64E helicopters
It’s All in the Eyes
Pilots gain the upper hand with new age helmet mounted display systems
Trained to Excel
Boeing India and AIESL sign MoU for AME apprenticeship programme
Friendship Matters
Delay in acquiring US-2 aircraft doesn’t bode well for Indo-Japanese ties
