New research reveals how Canada’s aircraft interceptor dream came crashing downAt the peak of the Cold war, Canada had abruptly stopped its Avro Arrow program. The Royal Canadian Air Force decided not to induct the air...
10 Jul, 2024, 02.03 AM IST
IAF takes delivery of second C295 transport aircraftThe Indian Air Force (IAF) received the second of 56 Airbus C295 aircraft to replace its ageing Avro-748 fleet. The aircraft, part of a Rs ...
04 May, 2024, 09.19 AM IST
Battle for IAF's transport aircraft contract: HAL hops on Avro replacement flightNow, HAL is back in the game, proposing an improved Avro with fresh engines and avionics.
23 Nov, 2018, 01.06 PM IST
Crashed BSF aircraft was over 21 years old: GovernmentBorder Security Force aircraft that crashed in the national capital last year was over 21 years old and a probe in underway into the accide...
14 Jul, 2018, 04.38 PM IST
6 new BrahMos missile systems for Navy likelyDefence sources said the issue of the $2.5 billion Avro replacement programme is also likely to be discussed.
14 Jul, 2018, 03.33 PM IST
Avro replacement order for new patrol aircraft may expand to Rs 17,500 croreRs 12,000 crore pilot project for the Indian private industry to manufacture military transport aircraft is set to get bigger with the Coas...
14 Jul, 2018, 03.31 PM IST
2 foreign companies show interest in Avro replacement programmeBoth the cos have offered to set up their respective platforms in India with local partners to meet IAF requirement for replacement of agei...
14 Jul, 2018, 03.24 PM IST
Defence Acquisition Council likely to meet on Monday, Avro replacement project on agendaParrikar will chair the meeting of Defence Acquisition Council next week during which the issue of the $2.5 billion Avro replacement progra...
11 Jul, 2018, 12.23 PM IST
Avro replacement: Committee set up by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar submits report, final decision soonThe nearly $2.5 billion deal is likely to be discussed in the upcoming meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council.
22 Mar, 2015, 01.46 PM IST
Avro replacement: Independent panel set up to look into Airbus -Tata bidThe European aviation major had last week said it would be a "shame" if the project was delayed further while arguing that it cannot be fau...
27 Feb, 2015, 07.03 PM IST
Government approves defence acquisition proposals worth Rs 4,444 croreThe DAC, under Manohar Parrikar, also cleared the upgradation of the mobile integrated electronic warfare system, Samyukta, at a cost of Rs...
17 Dec, 2014, 08.32 PM IST
Defence Ministry clears acquisition proposals worth Rs 21,000 crorePressing ahead with its policy to promote domestic military industry, the government today cleared procurement proposals worth over Rs 21,0...
19 Jul, 2014, 07.07 PM IST
Airbus eyeing Rs 12,000 cr IAF deal for medium-lift transport planesAirbus all set to bid for Rs 12,000 crore global tender floated by IAF for procuring 56 medium-lift transport aircraft.
13 Jan, 2013, 01.47 PM IST
Indian Air Force to replace Avro aircraft soon: OfficialThe Indian Air Force will soon be phasing out the old Avro aircraft and have sought a request for proposal, a senior IAF official said toda...
25 Nov, 2012, 03.31 PM IST
Defence Ministry clears Rs 12,000 crore proposal for 56 aircraftThe Defence Ministry today cleared a proposal worth over Rs 12,000 crore to procure 56 transport aircraft for the Air Force.
23 Jul, 2012, 11.00 PM IST
BSF aircraft to be upgraded; Home Ministry sanctions Rs 11 croreHard-pressed with growing demands for urgent air services, the Home Ministry has decided to upgrade the Border Security Force's two ageing ...
07 Mar, 2012, 07.14 PM IST
- IAF proposes to get transport aircraft from private industry
Indian Air Force has proposed to get transport aircraft produced by private industry for replacing its fleet of 56 Avro aircraft.
01 Sep, 2011, 07.35 PM IST