iaf needs 200 to 250 mmrcas, says outgoing air chief raha

requirement is for 400 though.

India, Japan Sign Civil Nuclear Cooperation Deal

NEW DELHI. The India-Japan civil nuclear cooperation agreement, in the works for over six years, was finally signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan on November 11 and 12, for the annual prime ministerial summit with Japan, a key feature of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. The Japan-India Nuclear Civil Agreement (NCA) opens, in theory, the way for the construction of six Westinghouse/Toshiba AP1000 reactors at Mithivirdi, in the state of Gujarat.

Mechanised Forces

IN ANY battle, speed, accuracy and protection are extremely important. In days of yore, the Cavalry provided these and won the day with the artillery decimating the target prior to the assault. Gradually, engines came in and the speed of automobiles exceeded that of horses. During the First World War, both sides stagnated in their trenches till the British invented the tank in the First World War in September 1915. The first use of tanks on the battlefield was the use of British Mark 1 tanks at the Battle of Flers-Courcellete on September 15, 1916, with mixed results; many broke down, but nearly a third succeeded in breaking through. Of the fortynine tanks shipped to the battle field, only thirty-two were able to begin the first attack in which they were used and only nine made it across “no man’s land” to the German lines. The tanks had been rushed into combat before the design was mature enough and the number was small but their use gave important feedback on how to design newer tanks, the soundness of the concept, and their potential to affect the course of the war.

Flying for Everyone!

INDIA’S COMMERCIAL aviation industry is currently enjoying a period of vigorous and sustained growth. According to official statistics, domestic traffic grew 23.17 per cent during the first nine months of 2016 – by far the fastest rate in the world. And the party seems set to continue. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts that by 2026 India will be the third largest aviation market globally, behind the United States and China.

Enduring Relevance of Aircraft Carriers: Indian Context

THE AGE old debate rages on worldwide between strategists of both blocks, the ayes and naysayers, on re levance of the aircraft carriers with respect to their combat power vs vulnerability.

The New Arthashastra

A Security Strategy for India

Trump's Indian Opportunity

WASHINGTON. Presidente lect Donald Trump’s decision to appoint South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as his future UN Ambassador underscores that the incoming administration, which begins on January 20, understands the importance of developing stronger India-US ties.

India and the US - Next Steps in Partnership!

Sign LEMOA and talk Tough on Terror.

​Honeywell Aerospace Announces New Leader for India

Neelu Khatri to Lead the Business’ Strategic Growth Across India.

India to Acquire at Least 60 Airbus C295 Transport Aircraft

NEW DELHI. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to begin contract negotiations for acquiring 56 Airbus C295 transport aircraft as replacement for its ageing Avro HS-748 aircraft.

India Big On Russian Radar

BANGALORE. Even as the Indian Air Force (IAF) is looking for options for diversifying sources of its inventory beyond dependence on Russia, but India still remains big on its radar and Russia seems unwilling to yield its niche in Indian arms bazaar to the Western arms exporters.

India Celebrates 68th Republic Day

NEW DELHI: Overcast skies drizzled their blessings on the Indian Republic and thousands of spectators who had gathered to watch the 90-minute long parade, celebrating India’s 68th Republic Day on January 26, 2017, along the imposing central ceremonial boulevard, Rajpath. It was a morning of pomp and pageantry.

Agni I to VI, and Counting…

The Journey of India’s Missile Programme.

Trump Calls Modi, Says India “True Friend and Partner”

NEW DELHI. Within days of assuming office, US President Donald Trump called Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi late Tuesday, January 24 and said India was “a true friend.”

Russia to Offer its Latest MiG-35 Fighter to India

LUKHOVITSY. Russia is to offer the latest variant of its MiG-35 Medium Multi Role Aircraft (MMRCA) for production in India.b

From Asia Pacific To Indo Pacific

NEW DELHI. China’s assertive maneuvers to dominate the Indian Ocean and the Pacific are changing the global dynamics.

IAF Confirms It Wants Unmanned Predator Avengers

Military Cooperation Key to Indo-US Relations

Majority Of UAE Youth Eager To Pursue Careers In Cyber Security, Survey Reveals

Raytheon, Forcepoint & NCSA Poll: Emirati Youth Lead Global Peers In Awareness And Action To Address Cybersecurity Issues

Dubai Airshow 2017 Reaching For New Horizons

 Dubai is about glamour, excellence and heights, be it malls, buildings, even parks or whatever.

I Like The Raksha Mantri

I DO NOT know why but I like the new RM. I have tried to analyse the reason. She looks sincere and she has worked hard in her previous ministry. I first saw her as the Party spokesperson. She exhibited logic, patience and a good command over both Hindi and English. Her fighting spirit, toughness and bulldog tenacity were there for all to see.

Against 'Terroristan', Intense Indian Diplomacy At UN

NEW DELHI. The annual high level segment of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), beginning on the third Monday of September, is traditionally a period of intense diplomatic activity, packed with meetings and networking. It is also the time when Indian and Pakistani rhetorical wrangling over Kashmir, particularly terrorism reaches its peak.

Boeing Inaugurates Second Phase Of Aerospace Engineering Facility In Bangalore

BANGALORE. The Minister of-State for Civil Aviation, Jayant Sinha, inaugurated Boeing’s additional new facility at the Boeing India Engineering and Technology Center (BIETC) September 22 in Bangalore.

Revolution Is In The Air

IF THE aviation headlines during the first half of 2017 were dominated by the Narendra Modi government’s Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), the rest of the year seems set to be ruled by Air India’s proposed privatisation.

Beyond The Visual Range Air Combat Myth And Reality

FIRST LOOK– first shot– first kill being the holy grail of air combat, technology is evolving rapidly to yield ever more sophisticated Beyond the Visual Range Air-to-Air Missiles (BVRAAMs). The simple early beam riding designs like ‘Sparrow’ which ushered in the BVRAAM era in early 50s depended on the target being illuminated continuously by the launch aircraft radar until impact with the target.

Surgical Strikes: A Game Changer

NEW DELHI. On the night of September 28, 2016, several teams of the Special Forces of the Indian Army crossed the Line of Control (LoC) and walked stealthily through gaps in the forward defences of the Pakistan army. The highly-trained commandos quietly made their way across some of the most difficult mountainous terrain in the world.

Touch The Sky With Glory

TO ME, my dear Air Warriors, our Motto - “Touch the Sky with Glory” is an entire philosophy. This philosophy encapsulates the distilled singularity of human drive to achieve the desired tasks and goals correctly and perfectly, consisting of three very significant words and elements.

IAF Inducting Apaches In August

Close on the heels of Boeing C-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters being inducted to re-equip Chandigarh-based no.126 HU, Indian Air Force (IAF) is now readying itself to induct another Boeing-made iconic Apache attack helicopter’s latest model, the AH-64e into service this year.

Guns Finally Boom

NEW DELHI. On 9th of November 2018 in a special ceremony held at School of Artillery,

US Approves Sale Of 24 Lockheed Martin MH-60R Helicopters To India

The Indian Navy had decided about five years ago to go in for this helicopter, then Made and Sold by Sikorsky, and as usual there were procedural hiccups in India. Later, Lockheed Martin acquired Sikorsky, and the deal was closed.

Rostec Expands New Line Of Russian Transport Aircraft

INDIA. Russian State Corporation Rostec is implementing the project of building the country’s first transport aircraft IL-112V. The components and assemblies of the new plane, built by Rostec’s organizations, successfully performed during the first flight of the plane.