Articles By IDR News Network
India takes delivery of first Rafale in France on Air Force Day
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 08 Oct , 2019
On the auspicious day of Indian Air Force, 8th October, Eric Trappier, Dassault Aviation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, hosted the handover ceremony of the first Indian Air Force Rafale in...
THALES: A Proud Partner of the Indian Air Force
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Vol. 34.4 Oct-Dec 2019 | Date: 07 Oct , 2019
Over the last few years, the Indian defence industry has taken rapid strides towards achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Under the able guidance of Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon. Defence...
INS ‘Nilgiri’: The First of the Navy's Seven New Stealth Frigates
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 28 Sep , 2019
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today said, the Government is making concerted efforts to modernise the Navy and equip it with the best platforms, weapons and sensors to deal with any...
INS Khanderi: Indigenously Built Submarine
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 28 Sep , 2019
Government is deeply conscious of the requirements of the Armed Forces and remains committed in providing requisite focus and financial support for its modernisation, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath...
L&T-built 51st defence vessel ICGS Varahawas commissioned into the service...
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 25 Sep , 2019
ICGS Varaha the 4thOffshore Patrol Vessel commissioned into Indian Coast Guard All fourOPVs built & designed in-house by L&T are delivered ahead of schedule Fifth OPV will soon be ready for...
Russian Helicopters presents Mi-171A2 and Ka-226T intended for India at EEF
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 05 Sep , 2019
As part of its joint exposition with the Buryat Republic, Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) will present its latest civilian helicopter Mi-171A2 and Ka-226T...
Indian Air Force inducts eight Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 03 Sep , 2019
Boeing formally handed over eight of 22 AH-64E Apache helicopters to the Indian Air Force at the Air Force Station, Pathankhot. Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa, Chief of Air Staff, officers from the...
Rafael expands operations in India and announces New Facility with Astra
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 29 Aug , 2019
Astra Rafael Communication System (ARC), a Joint Venture between Astra Microwave Pvt Ltd. and RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel, inaugurated their state-of-the-art facility at...
Ka-62 to debut in the flight program of the MAKS-2019 air show
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 28 Aug , 2019
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) presented a prototype of its latest Ka-62 multi-purpose helicopter for the first time at the international aerospace show...
Boeing delivers 11th C-17 Globemaster III to the Indian Air Force
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 26 Aug , 2019
Boeing delivered the 11th C-17 Globemaster III adding to India’s capability to meet current and future strategic airlift requirements. Boeing’s C-17 Globemaster III is a premier transporter...
Ship attacks in Persian Gulf and the need for Unmanned Surface Vehicles for...
By: IDR News Network | Date: 21 Aug , 2019
During May 2019 the US has warned shipping companies and ship’s owners that “Iran or its proxies” could be targeting maritime traffic in the region[1]. Those warnings came after few incidents...
Official Gazette of India notification for abolition of Article 370 from...
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 05 Aug , 2019
Here is the Gazette notification released by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice, which has been signed by the President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Jammu and Kashmir:-
Defence Corridor: UP’s golden gate to high growth
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 26 Jul , 2019
In setting up a Defence Corridor in the biggest state of the country, the Modi government has opened up huge opportunities which if exploited intelligently and creatively could make Uttar Pradesh...
GSLV MkIII-M1 successfully launches Chandrayaan-2 Spacecraft
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 22 Jul , 2019
India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle GSLV MkIII-M1, successfully launched the 3840 kg Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft into an earth orbit today. The spacecraft is now revolving round the...
Indian Navy Commissions Dornier Squadron INAS 313 at Chennai
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 22 Jul , 2019
Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 313, the fifth Dornier aircraft squadron was commissioned into the Indian Navy by Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff at an...
Lockheed Martin Inks Three Memorandums of Understanding with Indian Start-Ups
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 20 Jul , 2019
Lockheed Martin announced the establishment of Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with three Indian Start-ups. The MOUs pave the way for Terero Mobility, Sastra Robotics, and NoPo...
IAI inks $50 million worth of follow-up agreement with India on...
By: IDR News Network | Date: 17 Jul , 2019
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced it has entered this week agreement worth $50 million for provision of complementaryNaval MRSAM (Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile) systems. The...
KRAS receives $100 M Order from RAFAEL for manufacturing BARAK-8 MRSAM...
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 12 Jul , 2019
At a ceremony, RAFAEL Executive Vice President & General Manager of the Air & Missile Defense Systems Division, Brigadier General (ret.) Pini Yungman, presented to Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems...
IAF Gets Two More Chinook Helicopters from Boeing
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 08 Jul , 2019
Boeing announced the arrival of two more CH-47F(I) Chinooks for the Indian Air Force at the Mundra port in Gujarat. Earlier this year in February, Boeing delivered the first four of the 15...
Boeing appoints Surendra Ahuja as Boeing Defence India leader
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 27 Jun , 2019
Boeing has announced the appointment of Surendra Ahuja as managing director of Boeing Defence India (BDI), based in New Delhi. Ahuja will lead BDI in alignment with Boeing’s accelerated growth...