The first C295 tactical transport aircraft for India has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone towards its delivery by the second half of 2023. India acquired 56 C295 aircraft in September 2021 to replace the (IAF) legacy AVRO fleet. The first 16 aircraft will be assembled in Seville, Spain, and delivered to…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch two back-to-back missions in a few months – Chandrayaan 3 and Aditya L1. Both of these missions are expected to be launched in July 2023. Chandrayaan 3 It is the third moon mission set to be launched by ISRO, where a spacecraft will be…
A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed today morning in Hanumangarh District, Rajasthan. The aircraft had got airborne for a routine operational training sortie from the Air Force Station at Suratgarh. Soon thereafter, the pilot experienced an onboard emergency, following which he attempted to recover the aircraft as per existing procedures….
According to a recently published report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India, was the fourth largest defence spender in the world in 2022 after the United States, China and Russia. India’s military spending of $81.4 billion was the fourth highest in the world. It was 6.0% more than in 2021. Further, to…
The United States (US) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has awarded AgEagle Aerial Systems a contract to deliver its eBee Vision fixed-wing drones and customized command and control software. The capabilities must be developed in compliance with the US Department of Defense’s Robotic and Autonomous System-Air Interoperability Profile (RAS-A IOP). RAS-A IOP is a ground control…
The Indian Navy is planning to procure 06 X 200 Ton Self Propelled (SP) Sewage Barges from registered Indian Shipyards. And, thereby with a view to identify probable shipyards who can undertake the construction of 06 x 200 Ton SP Sewage Barges, have issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the same. The interested Shipyards…
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is going to carry out a major change in the postings and deployment of military attaches posted abroad to increase the export of military equipment from the country. Earlier, they were posted to countries from where they would help in import, but now they will be posted with a…
The Indian Army has grounded the entire fleet of indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv following the crash of one of the choppers in Jammu and Kashmir. Notably, an ALH Dhruv with three people on board crashed following a “hard landing” in Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir last week. A technician was killed and two…
The Republic of Estonia has signed an agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to procure advanced long-range loitering munitions, making it the one of the most expensive defense procurement Estonia has ever made. The procurement of long-range loitering munitions aims to strengthen Estonia’s defence capability by significantly increasing its indirect fire capabilities. Along with extended…
United States have announced USD 300 million in security assistance to Ukraine against its ongoing conflict with Russia. The package marks the 37th authorized presidential drawdown of military equipment from Defence Department inventories, since August 2021. The security assistance package includes additional ammunition for U.S.-provided HIMARS, additional howitzers, artillery and mortar rounds, and anti-armor capabilities…
