Tag: Indian Navy
Indo-Israeli Barak 8 Scores Direct Hit on 1st Sea Launch
Israel's Ministry of Defense and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) conducted today the first full system flight and intercept test of the Barak 8 missile system developed jointly by Israel and India. This was the second time that the Barak-8 missile scores a direct hit, a testament of the system's capability to deal with highly maneuverable targets
India clears $13 Billion for new submarines, missiles, aircraft and armored...
India has cleared today a bulk of defense projects worth $13 billion in a bid to boost the country's national defense preparedness, the Indian...
Russia offers India three additional Talwar class frigates
Russia is offering to build for Indian Navy three additional Project 11356 frigates - the type designated 'Talwar class' by the Indian Navy. In addition, the two countries are negotiating weapon systems upgrades to the three frigates delivered under the first order is also being negotiated, integrating the Indo-Russian Bramos missile.
Indian Government Approves Procurement of 15 New Heron UAVs
The Indian government has cleared a new procurement of up to 15 Heron I unmanned aerial systems from israel, as part of an effrot...
Vikramaditya Leaves Russia to its New Home
India’s Vikramaditya aircraft carrier left the Sevmash shipyard in northern Russia, embarking on a two-month voyage to its permanent base in the Karwar naval...
Russia Delivers the INS Vikramaditya to the Indian Navy
The Indian Navy finally received its aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya – formerly known in Russian as Admiral Gorshkov. The 45,400 ton carrier was handed...
Indian Navy Commissions First Advanced Light Helicopter Squadron
The Indian Navy commissioned today the first Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Squadron - Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 322. The commissioning ceremony was held at INS...
New Home for Indian Navy Searchers
India's Behala Airport will become an operating base for Indian Navy Heron and Searcher MK II unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). According to officials, discussions...
Update: Vikramaditya begins sea trials at the White Sea
Five years after it was originally due to be delivered, and more than twice over budget, the Russian aircraft carrier Vikramaditya refurbished by the...
Indian Navy Warships Conclude Israeli Visit
An Indian Navy group comprising four vessels deployed in the Mediterranean Sea visited the Israeli port of Haifa last week, as the two countries celebrate 20 years of diplomatic ties this year.
Washington Opens for Indian Request for F-35
The United States may allow India to purchase its fifth generation F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter. According to Pentagon acquisitions Chief Ashton Carter, "there...
BAE Eying Increasing Business Oportunities in India
BAE Systems is expecting an Indian decision on a follow-on order for 57 additional Hawk trainer jets to be used for the training of...
DEFEXPO 2004 – Exhibition summary
The DEFEXPO Defense exhibition held early February 2004 at the New Delhi convention center in India, demonstrated an impressive range of weapon systems and...
