he United States on Tuesday approved the sale of 24 submarine-hunting MH-60R Seahawk Multi-Mission helicopters to India. The entire deal is of $2.6 billion. As per reports, the US’ MH-60R (DSCA) received the approval from the State Department for the sale and the Congress was notified about it.
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Lockheed Martin Busts Pakistan’s Lie; American Aircraft Manufacturer Not to Sue India For Claiming IAF’s MiG-21 Bison Shot Down PAF F-16 Fighter Jet
Another Pakistan’s lie busted today,after Lockheed Martin, manufacturer of F-16 rubbished the claim of Danyal Gilani, Director in the Information Minister’s office and chairman of Pakistan’s Central Film Board.
United States Raises Concerns Over India’s Deal With Russia to Procure S-400 Triumf
The United States is concerned over India’s plans to sign a deal with Russia to procure the S-400 air defence system. The deal is worth Rs 40,000. Chairman of the US House Armed Services Committee Mac Thornberry said that India’s move would hinder the military ties between the two countries. According to Thornberry, concerns about India’sContinue reading “United States Raises Concerns Over India’s Deal With Russia to Procure S-400 Triumf”
Indigenous Built LCA-Tejas Performed Well During The ‘Gagan-Shakti 2018’
The major positive to take away from the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) biggest war-like exercise, ‘Gagan-Shakti 2018′ is the performance of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. The indigenously-manufactured (LCA) Tejas was put to test by the IAF in the 14-day long exercise. The aircraft performed as per the requirement of the force. The majorContinue reading “Indigenous Built LCA-Tejas Performed Well During The ‘Gagan-Shakti 2018’”
DefExpo 2018: Lockheed Martin and Boeing Gearing up to Secure $15 Billion Deal
On the very first day of the DefExpo 2018, two US companies pitch in for their respective fighter jets for getting a deal of supplying 110 fighter jets worth $15 billion to the Indian Air Force (IAF). This can be considered as a major boost to the ‘Make in India’ campaign Lockheed Martin offered toContinue reading “DefExpo 2018: Lockheed Martin and Boeing Gearing up to Secure $15 Billion Deal”
DefExpo 2018 to Begin Tomorrow; India to Showcase its Defence Manufacturing Capabilities
The 10th edition of DefExpo will begin tomorrow at Thiruvidanthai on the East Coast Road (ECR) near Chennai. In this four day event India will showcase its defence manufacturing capabilities to the world. The event will attract global vendors of defence manuctureres and suppliers of defence equipment. The Defence Ministry is also promoting indigenous defenceContinue reading “DefExpo 2018 to Begin Tomorrow; India to Showcase its Defence Manufacturing Capabilities”
Russia offers India to Sell 21 used Mig-29s at Cheap Price; Will India Consider The Offer?
Russia offers India to sell 21 used Mig – 29s at a very cheap price. The Indian government would be very cautious to take a decision of purchasing these 21 fighter jets. India needs to draw parallel from the deal of buying aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov. Russia offered this aircraft carrier free of cost toContinue reading “Russia offers India to Sell 21 used Mig-29s at Cheap Price; Will India Consider The Offer?”
Indian Air Force to get 110 Fighter Jets; Will it Suffice?
The Indian Air Force on Friday initiated a process to acquire 110 fighter jets. The IAF issued a Request for Information (RFI) for $15 billion deal. It is considered to be the biggest defence deal. The fighter jets would jointly be produced by a foreign company in collaboration with an Indian company under ‘Make inContinue reading “Indian Air Force to get 110 Fighter Jets; Will it Suffice?”
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