Monthly Archives: August 2017

Indo-Russian Hypersonic Cruise missile BrahMos-II with a Mach 7 is likely to be developed within seven years and Intermediate-range BrahMos-II speed of Mach 4 is expected within four to five years. Currently, the short-range BrahMos flies at the speed of Mach 2.8 is at the Army -2017. It is one the fastest missiles in the world,...

The Kaveri engine, developed by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) was originally meant to power LCA but the project was put on the back-burner as it failed to meet deadlines. Now, Russia has begun work with India to complete Kaveri Engine for the Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircraft.

http://www.defenseworld.net/news/20335/Russia_Helping_India_Complete_Kaveri_Engine_Project__Rosoboronexport#.WaP-gfgjEdV...

Nuclear armed submarine ‘Aridaman’ will be ready for launch in the next six to eight weeks. It has been under construction at the secretive Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam. It is the second larger, more powerful and better equipped than India’s first nuclear sub INS Arihant.

https://theprint.in/2017/08/24/exclusive-aridaman-indias-second-nuclear-armed-submarine-ready-launch/...

 The DAC has approved for the procurement of 15 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) for the Indian Air Force(IAF) and the army at the cost of Rs 2,911 crore and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is all set to begin production. Equipped with 20mm Turret gun, 70 mm Rocket, air-to-air missile and Helmet pointing system,...

Lockheed has tied up with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd to build F-16 Block 70 in India in case they win the bid for India’s $12-billion multi-role fighter jet deal. Swedish company SAAB with Gripen is likely to be other competitor.

http://www.livemint.com/Companies/O5vidL9GOtAJmUKSrnqL2I/Lockheed-Martin-says-India-could-become-F16-fighter-jets-ma.html  ...

The Indian Navy has issued RFI for manufacturing 123 Naval Multi Role Helicopters (NMRH) and 111 Naval Utility Helicopters (NUH) under strategic partnership model. Interested firms have time until October 6 to respond.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/navy-issues-request-for-information-for-procurement-of-234-helicopters/articleshow/60179615.cms...

Indian government is likely to consider approval of 36 Rafale Combat Aircraft  for Indian Army and Navy. http://theindiasaga.com/defence-security/iaf-to-get-another-36-rafale-combat-aircraft...

The Ministry of Defence has decided to enhance administrative and financial powers to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to improve the pace of execution of works relating to provide connectivity to difficult and inaccessible regions in the border areas of the country.

http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/defence-ministry-approves-delegation-of-powers-to-bro-117082000434_1.html...

Haveus Aerotech India Pvt Ltd has got approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for its avionics Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hub at Gurugram.The facility will soon have the capability to repair and overhaul over 3000 avionics componentsand installation for small, large, single and multi-engine aircrafts.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/mro-hub-for-avionics-in-gurugram-gets-dgca-approval/articleshow/60156280.cms...

‘Gagan, a GPS-aided geo augmented navigation developed jointly by ISRO and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) at an investment of Rs 774 crore in 2015, is being used by the aviation sector for transportation needs commercially. Now, shipping sector is considering to induct ‘Gagan’ in the maritime front.Gagan is also expected to...