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Revolt in the New Dominion
By: Claude Arpi | Issue: Vol 24.3 Jul-Sep 2009 | Date: 14 Feb , 2011
It was a few days only after I had written an article on the instability of the situation in China that the news flashed that in Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang (The New Dominion in Chinese),...
Aerospace: USD 41.99 billion deals are in process of getting signed
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 14 Feb , 2011
CII-KPMG at the back of the Aero India Show 2011 released a report titled ‘Unlocking the potential of the Indian Aerospace and Defence Industry”. The report was released by Minister of State for...
Egypt: As seen from nervous Beijing
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 14 Feb , 2011
In its issue of February 14, 2011, the “Global Times” of Beijing, which is controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, has come out with a commentary on the success of the Revolution in Egypt. It...
The 1965 War with Pakistan-III
By: Lt Gen Harbakhsh Singh | Issue: Book Excerpt: In the Line of Duty | Date: 14 Feb , 2011
Later, the same morning I moved to Headquarters 4 Division. As it was quite obvious that the enemy’s Ace Armoured Division had received a real bashing, I wished to exploit the situation by...
Egypt: An Uncertain Transition
By: B Raman | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 12 Feb , 2011
Some have termed the departure of President Hosni Mubarak from office on February 11,2011, as a resignation. Some others have called it waiving the office or powers of the President. The...
Discussions about ‘One MBDA’ during Aero India
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 12 Feb , 2011
During the Aero India exhibition in Bangalore, Peter Luff (Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology) and Laurent Collet-Billon (Délégué Général pour l’Armement) concluded their...
Nepal headed in a dreadful direction
By: RSN Singh | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 12 Feb , 2011
The recent election of Jhalanath Khanal of CPN (UML) as the Prime Minister is a grim indicator that political developments in Nepal is going in the most dreadful direction. The new secret...
Gripen Indian Top Gun to Fly on Sunday!
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 12 Feb , 2011
Defence and security company Saab’s contest for Indian combat aircraft followers and those with a dream to fly a fighter aircraft reaches a decisive stage with the top 5 finalists from across...
Boeing completes Industrial Participation Programs for 1st 5 UK C-17s
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 12 Feb , 2011
Boeing announced that it has successfully completed — ahead of schedule — its industrial participation (IP) programs for the first five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft operated by the Royal Air...
Eurocopter sells five AS350 B3 helicopters in India
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 12 Feb , 2011
The acquisition of five AS350 B3 helicopters by three Indian customers was announced by Eurocopter and its Eurocopter India subsidiary at the Aero India 2011 exhibition in Bangalore. Three of...
Microlight and Powered Hang Glider Aircraft Criss-Cross at Hindan
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 12 Feb , 2011
The IAF ‘X-India 2011’ expedition comprising one micro light aircraft and a powered hang glider crossed path at Hindan airbase on 11 February 2011. The Micro light aircraft started the journey...
Obama’s next big problem is Pakistan
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 12 Feb , 2011
After Egypt, things are rapidly getting out of control for the United States in Pakistan, where , after the Raymond Davis Incident the US has threatened to end Diplomatic Relations with...
Rolta and SELEX in Strategic Partnership for Indian Tactical Communications...
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 11 Feb , 2011
Rolta and SELEX Communications, a Finmeccanica company, today announce that they have signed a Strategic Partnership Teaming Agreement for the Indian Tactical Communication System (TCS) program,...
Diehl’s missile highlights at the Aero India
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 11 Feb , 2011
Diehl Defence is showcasing cutting-edge missile technology made in Europe. Worldwide IRIS-T is considered a top performer and today´s most advanced short-range air-to-air missile. Series...
Boeing to Study Commercial Space Capabilities for Military Use
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 11 Feb , 2011
Boeing has received a $900,000 study contract from the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Directorate of the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center. Under the...
CAE officially inaugurates its new aerospace and defence complex in India
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 11 Feb , 2011
CAE officially inaugurated its new aerospace and defence complex in Bangalore today in the presence of representatives of India’s airlines and defence forces, Canada’s High Commission to India,...
Boeing submits Final NewGen Tanker Proposal to US Air Force
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 11 Feb , 2011
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today submitted its final proposal for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-X tanker competition. The proposal offers a fleet of Boeing NewGen Tankers — 767-based, multi-mission...
Rafael: negotiating JV’s with Indian PSU
By: Bharat Verma | Issue: Vol 26.1 Jan-Mar 2011 | Date: 11 Feb , 2011
Interview with Lova Drori, Executive Vice President, Marketing, Rafael Can you briefly outline the domestic as well as global profile of Rafael? Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. develops...
Honeywell technologies power military readiness
By: Bharat Verma | Issue: Vol 26.1 Jan-Mar 2011 | Date: 11 Feb , 2011
Interview with Pritam Bhavnani, President, Honeywell Aerospace, India What are the joint ventures and partnerships that Honeywell Aerospace has entered into as a part of your effort to penetrate...
Aero India 2011 gets off to a spectacular start
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 10 Feb , 2011
Asia’s biggest aerospace exposition, Aero India-2011, got off to a flying start at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, today. Defence Minister Shri AK Antony inaugurated the five-day event...