Defense News from all over the world
May 18, 2024
Air Power related news from all over the world
The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully completed an 8-hour-long mission over the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) on June 8, 2023. The mission was flown by a pair of Su-30MKI fighter jets, which were supported by a refueler aircraft. The Su-30MKI is a twin-engine, multirole fighter jet that is manufactured by Russia. It is one of
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Four Rafale fighter jets of the Indian Air Force (IAF) completed a long-range mission over the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) on May 31, 2023. The mission, which lasted for over six hours, was a significant demonstration of the Rafale jets’ long-range combat capabilities. The jets took off from the Hasimara Air Force station in the
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The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has recently urged the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) to speed up the indigenous fighter aircraft program. This is a significant move in India’s quest for self-reliance in the defense sector. The indigenous fighter aircraft program is known as the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is gearing up to conduct the maiden firing of the Russian-made S-400 air missile system, according to a recent report. The S-400, considered one of the most advanced surface-to-air missile systems in the world, was procured by India from Russia in a deal signed in 2018, and its successful integration
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The DRDO AEW&CS (Airborne Early Warning and Control System) is an advanced airborne surveillance system developed by India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and produced by the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS). It is considered one of the most important acquisitions for the Indian Air Force (IAF) due to its capabilities in providing early
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The DRDO Ghatak is an advanced technology demonstrator aircraft developed by India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). The aircraft is being developed as part of India’s unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) program, which aims to develop a next-generation unmanned aircraft capable of carrying out combat operations. The Ghatak UCAV has been designed to operate
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HLFT-42, the new proposed lead-in fighter trainer by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is a cost-effective solution designed to meet the requirements of modern air forces. The development of the HLFT-42 is a part of HAL’s efforts to provide the Indian Air Force (IAF) with a cost-effective and advanced training platform. The HLFT-42 is a two-seat,
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Russia’s invitation for India to join its fifth-generation SU-75 fighter jet program is in the news again. However, it is unlikely that India will accept the invitation as it is already working on its home-grown Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. The AMCA is an indigenous stealth fighter jet program developed by India to create
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Recently, Indian Airforce released an RFI for a transport aircraft in the Medium weight lifting category between 18–30 tons. While this is a basic RFI with few details, the IAF has asked for a price on 40, 60, and 80 aircraft, which means that the IAF is looking to procure a maximum of 80 aircraft.
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The Indian Air Force has announced plans to upgrade its fleet of Sukhoi jets for a reported cost of 4 billion dollars. The upgrade, which will enhance the aircraft’s capabilities and increase its capacity, is a crucial step in modernizing the Indian Air Force. The upgrade will be performed on the Su-30MKI, one of the
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