Naval Helicopters: Critical trials ahead for indigenous ALHWith a plan to manufacture naval utility helicopters under a strategic partnership model in the doldrums, all eyes are on a critical trial ...
15 Apr, 2021, 11.16 AM IST
Pawan Hans in talks with Indian Navy for Copter requirementWith plans to acquire new utility choppers stuck due to delays in the procurement process, the Navy has been looking at an option to lease ...
01 Mar, 2021, 06.24 AM IST
Navy may take light utility helicopters on leaseSources said that foreign vendors have been approached by the Navy to understand if such choppers – typically used to transport supplies an...
07 Dec, 2020, 07.29 AM IST
Keep Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd out of Naval helicopter plan, private companies tell govtFour Indian companies – Bharat Forge, Tata Aerospace and Defence, Mahindra Defence Systems and Adani Defence – are contending for the Make ...
14 Jul, 2020, 02.35 PM IST
HAL may enter as government revisits Navy chopper planThe Rs 21,000-crore plan to manufacture naval utility helicopters in partnership with a foreign vendor has been in the works for over a yea...
12 May, 2020, 11.54 PM IST
Indian Navy’s Chetak helicopters playing a major role in relief operations in MozambiqueThe Chetaks are being employed for evacuating the local population and dropping supplies, such as food and water.
29 Mar, 2019, 09.34 PM IST
Russia to offer the Ka 226 to Indian Navy for naval utility helicopterThe helicopter, which will be produced for the army and air force as part of a government to government between Russia and India but it doe...
23 Aug, 2018, 05.37 PM IST
Navy issues request for information for procurement of 234 helicoptersThe Naval Multi Role Helicopters (NMRH) are being procured particularly to enhance the Navy's anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capab...
14 Jul, 2018, 09.08 PM IST
Push for Make in India: Airbus & Mahindra to jointly manufacture military helicoptersThe resulting joint venture aims to become the first private Indian helicopter manufacturer under the 'Make in India' initiative.
14 Jul, 2018, 03.46 PM IST
Government clears mega project to acquire 111 helicopters worth Rs 21,738 crore for NavyThe Defence Acquisition Council on Monday evening accorded acceptance of necessity (AoN) for the procurement, a top defence ministry offici...
14 Jul, 2018, 02.38 PM IST
Army should focus on attack choppers' privatisationExperts believe that projects for the army’s acquisition of such air assets should also be given to Indian private entities. This will enha...
11 Jul, 2018, 12.07 PM IST
HAL keen to supply Navy with light utility helicoptersThe NUH programme is a key priority for the Navy that wants to retire its ageing Chetak fleet and is short of rotary wing aircraft for wars...
18 May, 2018, 11.30 PM IST
Airbus offers to set up global production hub in India for Panther helicopterThe Indian Navy in August last had issued a global RFI or an initial tender for the procurement of 111 naval utility helicopters and 123 mu...
15 Apr, 2018, 05.38 PM IST
Airbus Helicopters signs contract with Mahindra to make parts of Panther helicoptersThe contract positions Mahindra Aerostructures as the first Indian company to receive a direct manufacturing contract from Airbus Helicopte...
13 Jul, 2016, 02.55 AM IST
Indian Navy to induct Boeing P-8I this yearThe Indian Navy is all set to induct a Boeing P-8I into its force this year, making it the second navy after the US to have such aircrafts,...
11 May, 2013, 08.29 PM IST
Three killed in navy helicopter crash at Dabolim naval base in GoaA Chetak helicopter of the Navy, carrying two officers and a sailor, today crashed at Dabolim airport while landing, officials said.
15 Oct, 2012, 12.59 PM IST
- Navy to buy 56 utility helicopters for $1 billion
India has set the ball rolling for another mega defence deal, worth close to $1 billion, for the acquisition of 56 naval utility helicopter...
11 Aug, 2012, 07.13 AM IST