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India's submarine hunters: Why the Navy is pushing for more helicopters and P-8I aircraftIndia is urgently bolstering its anti-submarine warfare capabilities amidst growing Chinese and Pakistani submarine presence. Naval helicop...
Meet Vibhav Altekar, the Indian-origin engineer behind the drone boat that pulled off a first-of-its-kind US military rescueA remarkable rescue operation near the Strait of Hormuz saw an autonomous vessel, Corsair, play a vital role. Developed by Saronic Technolo...
What brought down a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz? Mystery builds as crew rescuedA US Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with both crew members safely rescued. The cause of the incident rema...
Cheetah helicopter crash in Ladakh: What is the Army chopper, its specs, safety record and LUH replacement planA senior Indian Army commander and two pilots survived a Cheetah helicopter crash in Ladakh. The incident has triggered a formal investigat...
How a broke, outgunned nation turned cheap drones into the most feared weapon on EarthDrone warfare: Russia-Ukraine war has reached extreme intensity with nearly 10,000 drones used daily across frontlines. This rapid drone wa...
Indian Navy missile tracking capabilities get a boost with INS Dhruv amid rising global threatsIndia's INS Dhruv is a vital naval asset for tracking strategic missiles and collecting crucial telemetry data during test launches over oc...
HAL LUH: Check features of indigenous helicopter set to become lifeline for Indian Army at Siachen, world’s highest battlefieldIndia is introducing its new Light Utility Helicopter. This indigenous aircraft will replace older helicopters in the Himalayas. The LUH is...
What is DEVGRU, and how does SEAL Team 6 work to be able to save US airman from Iran safely? Full explainer of rescue mission, CIA deception, aircraft deployment and SEAL Team 6 structure, recruitment and historyWhat is DEVGRU, and how does SEAL Team 6 work to be able to save US airman from Iran safely? This explainer details the F-15E Strike Eagle ...
Airbus bets on helicopter tech for war drones, expands facilities to double production by 2027Aerospace giant Airbus is enhancing its drone capabilities. The company is developing drones to work alongside manned aircraft. This initia...
Army exercise ‘Amogh Jwala’ showcases integrated multi-domain warfighting capabilityThe Indian Army's Southern Command recently concluded 'Amogh Jwala', a 13-day exercise. This drill validated advanced technology in mechani...
India to replace ageing Chetak and Cheetah fleet, launch hunt for 200 new light helicoptersIndia’s Defence Ministry has issued a fresh request for information to replace its decades-old Chetak and Cheetah helicopters with 200 mode...
Indian Army, IAF seek 200 light Helicopters to replace ageing Chetak-Cheetah fleetThe Defence Ministry is seeking to replace its aging Chetak and Cheetah helicopters with 200 modern Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicop...
Indian Navy swiftly responds to distress call from fishing vessel near AndamansAn Indian Navy Ship (INS) swiftly responded to a distress call from fishing vessel INFAN DHAS, which had experienced engine failure. INS Ku...
Hermes 900 Starliner drones set to be inducted into Indian ArmyThe Indian Army recently inducted the Heron Mark 2 drones which can be equipped with strike capabilities in the northern sector, and have t...
Navy's all-women aircrew creates history by carrying out surveillance mission over North Arabian SeaThe INAS 314 is a frontline naval air squadron based at Porbandar, Gujarat and operates the state-of-the-art Dornier 228 maritime reconnais...
Navy gets three indigenously built advanced light helicoptersWith the induction of these maritime reconnaissance and coastal security (MRCS) helicopters, the ENC got a boost towards enhancing the capa...
ITBP gets air wing to keep watch on China borderFor starters, two twin-engined helicopters are being procured, which will be used for recce, transportation of combat troops, evacuation of...
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...
Army's crashed helicopter was on China border sortieThe chopper had taken off on surveillance after top brass at the Army headquarters in Bareilly received an alert about the build-up of Chin...
- CG gets new Air Enclave to boost coastal surveillance
To boost the Coast Guard's (CG) surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities on the country's west coast, a new Air Enclave was made operat...