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- Rafale fires MICA NG missile designed to hunt stealth jets in first supersonic test
- Ukraine can down Russian drones en masse. But missiles are a problemThe recent Russian strike on Kyiv underscored Ukraine's formidable air defenses against drones while laying bare vulnerabilities to missile...15 May, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
- US–Israel–Iran War Day 52: Hormuz shut fears deepen as US seizes Iranian ship; Hezbollah warns escalation, India scrambles to secure vesselsIran War News Day 52: On Day 52 of the US–Israel–Iran war, tensions have intensified after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship, prompting T...20 Apr, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
- Can HAL survive its staffing crisis amidst soaring order backlogs?In the design field, knowledge is traditionally passed down through generations. However, a gap at the entry level threatens this continuit...13 Jun, 2025, 12.47 AM IST
- Indian armed forces face major setback as more than 300 ALHs continue to remain grounded, disrupting critical operationsThe Indian armed forces face operational challenges due to the grounding of approximately 330 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALHs) following a...19 Apr, 2025, 11.40 AM IST
- What caused the deadly DC plane crash following a midair collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army Black Hawk helicopter? Here are the reasonsThe deadly DC plane crash involving an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter has left 67 people dead and raised serio...31 Jan, 2025, 06.05 PM IST
- Army may also lease choppers to replace its ageing fleetOfficials aware of the matter said the current fleet is expected to retire in 10-12 years and replacements will be needed progressively. Th...07 Nov, 2023, 11.37 PM 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
- CAG raps defence ministry over ageing assets in Army Aviation CorpsThe audit body criticised the ministry over the shortage of 47 per cent in the holding of BMP infantry combat vehicles in the Indian army.11 Jul, 2018, 05.35 PM IST
- Lack of helicopters hits Navy's operational capabilities against enemy submarinesThe situation has become so desperate that the Navy has now submitted a “dissent note” to the MoD against the move to junk the procurement ...11 Jul, 2018, 04.29 PM IST
- Did Latur water crisis bring down Devendra Fadnavis’ chopper?On Thursday, Devendra Fadnavis had a close shave when the Sikorsky S76C helicopter crashed within minutes of take-off from a temporary heli...27 May, 2017, 04.04 PM IST
- Chopper shortage hits leaders this poll season"This has left few helicopters free for others. No machines are available for hiring at present," said CEO of Flying Birds Aviation, Ashish...17 Apr, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- Rs 16.98 cr loss to Pawan Hans after failing to provide choppers to ONGC: CAGHelicopter company suffered a loss of Rs 16.98 crore after it failed to provide choppers to its largest consumer ONGC for offshore operatio...08 Aug, 2013, 10.58 PM IST
- Parliamentary standing committee endorses Army Chief VK Singh's concerns over acute shortage of ammunitionThe parliamentary standing committee on defence has expressed alarm over acute shortage of ammunition and officers in the armed forces.01 May, 2012, 06.43 AM IST
- Parliamentary standing committee on defence finds chinks in Army's armourThe committee has found that there are huge gaps in at least four areas. It has found significant gaps between the number of sanctioned and...26 Apr, 2012, 12.30 PM IST
- Global Vectra targets defence talent for pilotsOffshore helicopter services provider Global Vectra Helicorp is planning to tap the country’s defence pool for pilots.29 Jul, 2008, 10.43 PM IST
- Bell plans helicopter academyUS copter major Bell Helicopter is planning to set up a training academy in India.04 Nov, 2006, 02.27 AM IST
- Pawan Hans faces shortage of pilotsPawan Hans Helicopters plans to buy more helicopters to meet growing demand for its services but is facing a shortage of pilots, a senior o...29 Jun, 2006, 10.30 PM IST
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