Articles in Issues
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...
Thales TopOwl deployed with French and US Forces in Afghanistan
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 10 Feb , 2011
Thales today announced that together with the Tiger and Huey UH-1Y helicopters, its TopOwl® Helmet Mounted Sight & Display system (HMSD) has been deployed with the French and US Forces in...
Eurofighter consortium seeks India as a new industrial partner
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 10 Feb , 2011
The Eurofighter Partner Companies are keen to win India as a new industrial partner for the production and further development of the world’s most advanced swing-role combat aircraft. Speaking...
Raytheon conducts free-flight demonstration of JSOW-C from F-16IN
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 10 Feb , 2011
Raytheon Company completed a series of free-flight demonstrations of the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) AGM-154-C from an F-16IN fighter aircraft. The tests were part of the Indian Air Force’s...
Thales and AAT sign MoU to establish Flight Training Centre
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 10 Feb , 2011
Axis Aerospace & Technologies Pvt. Ltd (AAT) and Thales today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the creation of a Joint Venture (JV), to establish a world class...
Finmeccanica scouts for industrial partnerships with Indian companies
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 10 Feb , 2011
Finmeccanica, the Italian group with leadership in aerospace, defence, security, energy and transport, is looking at establishing new partnerships with government and private players to expand...
Product Cooperation agreement signed between Centum and L-3 Aviation
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 10 Feb , 2011
L-3’s Aviation Products Group announced that it has signed a product cooperation agreement with the Centum Group of Bangalore, India, to provide development and manufacturing services for...
UK's largest research and technology organisation attend Aero India 2011
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 10 Feb , 2011
QinetiQ is working closely with TATA Industrial Services Ltd to jointly develop new and exciting opportunities in both Indian and International Aerospace markets. QinetiQ is a leading provider...
Pallam Raju releases CII-KPMG report on potential of Indian Aerospace and...
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 10 Feb , 2011
Minister of State for Defence Shri MM Pallam Raju released a CII-KPMG report titled ‘Unlocking the potential of the Indian Aerospace and Defence Industry’ at Aero India-2011, today. The report...
HAL: Transforming into a competitive player
By: Bharat Verma | Issue: Vol 26.1 Jan-Mar 2011 | Date: 10 Feb , 2011
Interview with Ashok Nayak, Chairman Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Could you please give an overview of the milestones crossed since you assumed charge as Chairman HAL nearly two years...
Eurofighter: Objective to win India as a key partner
By: Bharat Verma | Issue: Vol 26.1 Jan-Mar 2011 | Date: 10 Feb , 2011
Interview with Bernhard Gerwert, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Eurofighter GmbH and CEO Cassidian Air Systems How do you see Eurofighter Typhoon positioned in India’s MMRCA...
F-16IN exceeds all requirements of the MMRCA: Roger Rose
By: Bharat Verma | Issue: Vol 26.1 Jan-Mar 2011 | Date: 10 Feb , 2011
Interview with Roger Rose, Chief Executive, Lockheed Martin India The mega deal for 126 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft for the Indian Air Force is expected to be finalised in the near future....