All Indian Air Force articles – Page 2

  • Tejas Il-78MKI - Indian MoD
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    India's Tejas clears in-flight refuelling hurdle

    2018-09-07T14:33:58Z

    India’s long-delayed Tejas programme has successfully demonstrated the ability of a specially modified Mk1 example of the fighter to undergo air-to-air refuelling behind an Ilyushin Il-78MKI tanker.

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    ​Lockheed touts ‘Make in India’ credentials with F-16 wing work

    2018-09-05T05:43:54Z

    Lockheed Martin will shift production of wings for the F-16 fighter to India’s Tata Advanced Systems, as it ups the ante in its effort win a key fighter competition.

  • Indian Apache - Boeing
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    PICTURES: Indian air force Apache, Chinook make flight debuts

    2018-07-30T11:30:50Z

    ​India's dual programme to introduce Boeing's AH-64E Apache and CH-47F Chinook rotorcraft has cleared a significant milestone, with first examples of each type having been flown for the first time.

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    HAL, Mahindra join Boeing in Indian Super Hornet push

    2018-04-13T03:24:35Z

    ​Boeing has teamed with Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Mahindra Defence Systems for its bid to sell more than 100 F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets to India’s air force.

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    Indian report slams Il-76 availability rate

    2017-08-03T10:53:56Z

    ​A report by India’s comptroller and auditor general has highlighted the poor serviceability of 14 Ilyushin Il-76MD heavy transports and six Il-78 tankers operated by the nation's air force.

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    Rafael targets Indian contract with Litening pod

    2017-07-17T16:26:57Z

    Rafael is hoping to win a contract to equip India's future fleet of Dassault Rafales with its Litening targeting pod, says Yuval Miller, head of the Israeli company's air and C4I systems division.

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    India advances on taking additional C-17

    2017-07-05T11:30:41Z

    ​India's planned acquisition of an additional Boeing C-17 strategic transport would boost its air force's fleet of the type to 11 examples, with the proposed purchase to be worth around $366 million.

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    Air India seeks landing gear overhaul for IAF Boeing 707

    2017-03-06T07:54:03Z

    Air India has issued a tender seeking landing gear overhaul services for a Boeing 707-337C aircraft.

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    Rafael steps up weapons offer for Tejas

    2017-02-08T12:10:30Z

    Rafael is stepping up its efforts to provide systems for the Indian air force’s Hindustan Aeronautics-built Tejas light combat aircraft, with its current emphasis on offering air-to-air missiles and a targeting pod.

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    Ugraded Jaguar achieves Indian IOC

    2016-11-24T03:45:43Z

    ​The Indian air force has declared initial operation clearance for the latest avionics upgrade to its Sepecat Jaguar attack aircraft.

  • Rustom II/Tapas 201 - DRDO
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    India's Rustom II makes flight debut

    2016-11-17T13:54:31Z

    The Indian-developed Rustom II unmanned air vehicle has carried out its maiden flight at a specialised test range in the south of the country.

  • Heron TP - AirTeamImages
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    Elbit JV targets Indian UAV market

    2016-11-10T12:48:06Z

    Elbit Systems and Adani Enterprises have finalised a joint venture agreement to manufacture unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in India.

  • Heron TP - AirTeamImages
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    India moves closer to acquiring Heron TP

    2016-10-17T15:36:00Z

    The Indian air force is moving ahead with implementation of a plan to purchase the Israel Aerospace Industries Heron TP unmanned air vehicle, having joined the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in June.

  • Rafale India - Dassault
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    India signs 36-unit Rafale contract

    2016-09-23T10:19:31Z

    India has concluded a deal to acquire 36 Dassault Rafale fighters, with a contract signed in New Delhi by the nation’s defence minister, Manohar Parrikar, and his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian on 23 September.

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    ​New Delhi to replace C-130J lost in 2014 crash

    2016-08-26T04:49:52Z

    New Delhi will purchase an additional Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transport following a purchase approval from the defence acquisition council (DAC).

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    C295W completes Indian flight trials programme

    2016-08-11T09:32:41Z

    Airbus Defence & Space has moved a step closer to securing an Indian contract for 56 C295W medium transports, with in-country flight trials of the type having been completed.

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    ​New Delhi backs down from A330 MRTT deal

    2016-08-02T05:42:55Z

    New Delhi has suspended its planned acquisition six Airbus Defence & Space A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft, creating uncertainty about its long-term air-to-air refuelling capability.

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    ​New Delhi issues tri-service MALE UAV requirement

    2016-07-05T01:49:01Z

    India’s ministry of defence (MOD) has issued a combined tri-service requirement for the acquisition of up to 150, medium altitude long endurance (MALE) UAVs.

  • Su-30 India
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    India acquires Litening targeting pod

    2016-06-29T13:24:49Z

    Rafael will supply 164 examples of its Litening targeting pod to the Indian air force, for use on four types of combat aircraft including New Delhi’s Sukhoi Su-30 fighters.

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    Elta cements radar status on Tejas fighter

    2016-05-19T12:31:54Z

    E​lta Systems will supply the radar for all future versions of India's Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA), after the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) subsidiary was selected by Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL).