The last attempt to purchase these choppers was thwarted after nine years of efforts in 2016 after negotiations broke off with US manufactu...

The commercial bid of the other contender in fray, American Sikorsky-70B choppers, will now be opened this month after a long delay.

The Navy had plans of using these choppers for replacing its ageing fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters, which have been in service for...

HAL has already started a project in Tumkur, Karnataka for building light helicopters, which will have capability to lift 2.5 tonnes payloa...

Defence Ministry will decide the fate of the controversial Rs 6,000 cr deal to procure 197 light choppers which has been on hold.

AgustaWestland was one of the three companies, which have responded to a Coast Guard tender to procure 14 medium-lift twin-engine choppers.

Indian aerospace major HAL is developing an indigenous light utility helicopter to ferry troops and supplies in high altitude areas such as...

This would be the second time when the tender would be scrapped as an earlier tender for dry-leasing such choppers was also cancelled.

Allegations against the Brigadier surfaced during investigations into the VVIP chopper deal about the alleged involvement of Finmeccanica.

In the VVIP chopper deal, Defence Minister A K Antony had initially raised questions over IAF's plans to hold the field evaluation trials.

The Indian Air Force is planning to procure more Embraer business jets for its Delhi-based Communication Squadron for ferrying VIPS.

In the wake of chopper scam, the government today announced it would change its defence procurement policy, which will be unveiled in a few...

The Army today signed a Rs 300 crore contract with the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for procuring 20 Cheetal helicopters to boost its capa...

The Cheetals are an upgraded version of the vintage Cheetahs with more powerful engines manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL).

A global tender has been floated by the Indian Navy for procuring 56 Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) which are expected to cost over Rs 4,0...

India had in 2008 signed a deal with Russia to induct 80 Mi-17 V5 helicopters for strengthening its chopper fleet for relief ops.

Aiming to strengthen its medium-lift helicopter fleet, the IAF is planning to procure 59 more Mi-17 IV choppers in addition to the 80 order...