Defense

The T-90MS tanks are to be produced by the state-owned Heavy Vehicles Factory under license from the original Russian equipment manufacturer Uralvagonzavod, according to Defence News. However, India wants Uralvagonzavod to increase local production of the tanks from 40 percent to 80 percent, said a senior MoD official.

These ships are packed with an array of state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, including multi-functional surveillance radars and vertically launched missile system for long distance engagement of shore, sea-based and air targets. With significant indigenous content, these ships are an example of the ‘Make in India’ philosophy.

India’s outreach via recent naval drills with several Southeast Asian countries, Australia, the US and French navies outline the urgency. The Indian Navy’s collaboration with France is significant.

“We already have access to the French base on Reunion Island for refuelling. We are in discussion for using their base in Djibouti,” a defence source said on Thursday.

Flight testing of the intermediate jet trainer, designed and developed by government-owned and run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the stage-II training of the Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots.

NEW DELHI: India and France are all set to hold their largest-ever naval exercise with

The Air Marshall inspected the 3rd Base Repair Depot of its aircraft and aero engine overhauling facilities and was also given an understanding on various technical, administrative and logistical aspects of the depot’s activities.

The Indian Naval crew first made the chopper land into the water before successfully ejecting it. Given the conditions, this wasn’t an easy task. “As per reports, the helicopter developed technical failure prior ditching and the crew displayed immense professional prowess and sound training thereby deftly landing the helicopter in the water and successfully egressing from it,” said the ministry.

The ship which is still referred to as VC 11184 will get an official name when inducted but will come as a boost to ocean surveillance capabilities of the country in the region. Powered by two diesel engines, VC11184 can carry a crew of 300 and has a large deck which can accommodate a helicopter landing.

After signing the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) last September, India and the US implemented the deal with their first ever secure communication link set up earlier this month. Prior to COMCASA, the US had to deploy temporary systems with Indian units during joint exercises so the two sides could communicate.