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May 7, 2022
Indian Air Force should become an 'Aerospace Force' —Rajnath Singh, Defence MinisterBy Neetu Dhulia
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May 7, 2022India and France – next phase of strategic partnership
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs Analyst
May 7, 2022
Indian Air Force should become an 'Aerospace Force' —Rajnath Singh, Defence MinisterBy Neetu Dhulia
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world leader in Remotely Piloted Aircraft, announced today that they have opened a new office near Confederation Park in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
India, today successfully fired the Extended Range Version of BrahMos Air Launched missile from Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft. The launch from the aircraft was as planned and the missile achieved a direct hit on the designated target in the Bay of Bengal region.
To further extend the versatility of its MQ-9B line of Remotely Piloted Aircraft, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced today that it will begin developing a short takeoff and landing (STOL)-capable MQ-9B aircraft, which includes the SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian® models.
Boeing announced an effort to explore opportunities with AI Engineering Services Ltd. (AIESL) for the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of critical equipment on key Boeing defence platforms in India, including the P-8I operated by the Indian Navy and the 777 VIP aircraft operated by the Indian Air Force.
Part of a bi-lateral US-Israel program, the US-made Wolverine Gen2 systems will protect U.S. forces from various threats, including IEDs and UAVs.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and 2Excel Aviation successfully completed a demonstration of IAI's Maritime Heron UAS in a series of live, Beyond Visual Line of Sight maritime search and ISR scenarios.
The US Air Force (USAF) and GE recently entered the third phase of its 'Pacer Edge' pathfinder. Phase III has focused on 3D printing for four parts that are currently obsolete: a bellcrank, gearbox seat, anti-icing valve body and a cross shaft arm.
The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has placed a firm order with Thales for 21 additional TALIOS pods. The new target designation pods will equip Rafale aircraft currently in service with the French Air and Space Force and the French Navy.
Boeing and Air Works are currently undertaking heavy maintenance checks on three P-8I long-range maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft operated by the Indian Navy (IN) simultaneously at Air Works, Hosur.
Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor assumed the appointment of Director General (Inspection and Safety) [DG(I&S)] of Indian Air Force at Air HQ New Delhi on May 1, 2022.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, shall deliver the Keynote Address for the 37th Air Chief Marshal P.C. Lal Memorial Lecture on May 5, 2022. The lecture has been organised by the Air Force Association and is planned to be conducted at the Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park, New Delhi at 5 pm.
Northrop Grumman Corporation has received a contract from the US Air Force to continue preparing the AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) for developmental test and full hardware qualification.
A national seminar on Logistics Management was held on April 28, 2022 at Air Force Auditorium, New Delhi. Chief of the Air Staff inaugurated the seminar and delivered the keynote address.
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A national level Logistics seminar is being organised by IAF on April 28, 2022 at Air Force Auditorium, New Delhi. The seminar will be inaugurated by the CAS, who shall also deliver the keynote address for the Inaugural Session.
Today, Indian Air Force pays tribute to the legendary air warrior, Late Marshal of Air Force Arjan Singh DFC on his 103rd birth anniversary. On this day, we recall the contribution made by the Marshal to the nation and Indian Air Force.
The 20th edition of India-France Joint Staff talks was held in Paris, France on April 12-13, 2022. The meeting was co-chaired by Assistant Chief of Integrated Staff, Int-C (Military Cooperation), Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) Air Vice Marshal B. Manikantan and Head of Bilateral Cooperation South/Staff HQ Brigadier General Eric Peltier.
The 3rd Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey tournament is scheduled to be held from April 18-23, 2022 at No. 3 Base Repair Depot (BRD), Chandigarh.
Indian Air Force and IIT Madras signed a MoU on April 13, 2022 for various developmental projects to support the requirements of the IAF.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reached Hawaii on April 12, 2022 for a visit to the Headquarters of United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM).
The Indian Air Force (IAF), in close coordination with NDRF, local administration and Army, today completed the rescue of 35 stranded persons from the Trikut Hills Ropeway Service, in the Deoghar district of Jharkhand.
As part of the ongoing user validation trials, indigenously-developed Anti-Tank Guided Missile 'HELINA' was again successfully flight-tested from Advanced Light Helicopter on April 12, 2022.
Secretary Blinken, Secretary Austin, Dr Jaishankar, Members of Press, ladies and gentlemen, I thank the Secretaries, their delegations, and their staff for excellent interaction and their warm hospitality.
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has taken delivery of three MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and two Mobile Ground Control Stations from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI).
Indigenously developed helicopter launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile 'HELINA' was successfully flight tested on April 11, 2022 at high-altitude ranges as part of user validation trials.
Inter Services Kabaddi Championship was held at Base Repair Depot, Palam from April 4-7, 2022 under the aegis of Services and Air Force Sports Control Board. The event was inaugurated by Air Cmde A. Chaturvedi on April 4, 2022.
Indian Navy's first batch of MH-60R 'Romeo' aircrew successfully completed their training at Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, USA on April 1, 2022. The 10-month long course included conversion training and other advanced qualifications on MH-60R helicopter.
The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, inaugurated the Air Force Commanders' Conference (AFCC) at Air Headquarters in New Delhi today.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the global leader in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), is pleased to be selected to support the Japan Coast Guard's (JCG) RPAS Project. Operations will feature GA-ASI's MQ-9B SeaGuardian® and begin in October 2022.
The two-day bi-annual conference of National Cadet Corps (NCC) commenced in New Delhi on April 5, 2022. Additional Directors General and Deputy Directors General representing all NCC Directorates across the country are attending the conference.
Commemorating 60 Glorious years of service by Chetak Helicopter in IAF, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a Conclave hosted by Indian Air Force at Air Force Station, Hakimpet on April 2, 2022.
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) met under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 30, 2022 in New Delhi.
The Chetak helicopter in the inventory of the Indian Armed Forces has completed 60 years of glorious service to the Nation.
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced today it has recently established the 100th U.S. Air Force training site on the company's Distributed Mission Operations Network (DMON), enabling Combat Air Force (CAF) crews...
The Ministry of Defence and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) concluded a Contract for supply of Advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) suite for Fighter aircraft of Indian Air Force.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) of India and Bharat Electronics Limited, Hyderabad signed a Contract for Instrumented Electronic Warfare Range (IEWR) for the Indian Air Force, here today.
Indian Air Force in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has taken a leap forward in fuel supply chain management by introducing a 'Fleet Card - Fuel on Move' for its varied fleet of vehicles.
Australian Government, RAAF unveil official designator and name for the Airpower Teaming System
Boeing P-8A team members and Spirit AeroSystems employees have laid the keel beam for New Zealand's first P-8A. This process, also called 'keeling,' was done at the Spirit AeroSystems facility where all Boeing 737 fuselages, nacelles and pylons are designed and built.
Hercules history is made once again, with the announcement that Lockheed Martin recently delivered its 500th C-130J Super Hercules airlifter.
Safran Helicopter Engines and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have broken ground on their Joint Venture facility, Helicopter Engines MRO Pvt Limited (HE-MRO), at Sattari, 40 km from Panaji in Goa.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) awarded Huneed Technologies, a global Aerospace & Defense company specializing in tactical communication and avionics equipment, a contract to manufacture and supply Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) to for its unmanned aircraft.
Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully ferried the first of Japan's three RQ-4B Global Hawks via a non-stop transpacific flight.
For the first time in aerospace propulsion history, Pratt & Whitney has launched an innovative Usage Based Lifing (UBL) program for its F119 5th generation engine fleet, which is expected to save the US Air Force $800+ million...
General M.M. Naravane, officiating Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of Army Staff presented the prestigious USI MacGregor Memorial Medal to four awardees; two from the Indian Army and one each from Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, for their outstanding achievements in operational...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce its new category of future-forward unmanned aircraft systems, focused on information dominance and airspace supremacy.
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced it was recently awarded the Integrated Modification and Maintenance Contract for the US Navy's E-6B Mercury platform, a derivative of the commercial Boeing 707 aircraft.
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