Articles in Vol. 29.1 Jan-Mar 2014
MKU: Securing those who protect us
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Vol. 29.1 Jan-Mar 2014 | Date: 08 Feb , 2014
India of the 21st Century is the world’s most sought after defence market, considering that it intends to spend nearly Rs 9 lakh crore or $150 billion in arms purchases over the next 15 years....
Airbus Group: “India remains a promising defence market”
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Vol. 29.1 Jan-Mar 2014 | Date: 07 Feb , 2014
EADS has reorganized and rebranded to Airbus Group effective 1 January 2014. Why? Firstly, budgets of our traditional defence and institutional customers, especially those of our ‘home...
C-130J: A Resource for India, An Asset to the World
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Vol. 29.1 Jan-Mar 2014 | Date: 07 Feb , 2014
On Dec. 27, 2013, India and the U.S. Government signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance for six more C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. Under a foreign military sales (FMS) program, this repeat order...
Russia Retains Dominance in India
By: Dr Nikolai Novichkov | Issue: Vol. 29.1 Jan-Mar 2014 | Date: 07 Feb , 2014
Today, some 70% of India’s weapons and arsenals are manufactured in Russia. However, in recent years Russia’s military complex faces the stiffening competition on the part of foreign rivals,...
Airbus Helicopters: “...a privileged contributor to the development of the...
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Vol. 29.1 Jan-Mar 2014 | Date: 07 Feb , 2014
What is the strategy Airbus Helicopters has adopted in order to consolidate its position in the Indian market? The link between India and Airbus Helicopters has always been a partnership approach...
Boeing Partners India to Achieve Mission Readiness
By: Dennis Swanson | Issue: Vol. 29.1 Jan-Mar 2014 | Date: 06 Feb , 2014
2013 has been a promising year for Boeing’s defense business in India. Through the year, Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) remained focused on partnering with the Indian armed forces on...
MBDA: “...our main ambition is to work hand in hand with Indian industry”
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Vol. 29.1 Jan-Mar 2014 | Date: 06 Feb , 2014
MBDA offers a range of weapons for all the three forces—land, sea and air. What edge does your range of weapons offer compared to your competitors? You’re right, MBDA is the only company in...
Land & Naval combat systems from Rafael
By: Yedidia Yaari | Issue: Vol. 29.1 Jan-Mar 2014 | Date: 06 Feb , 2014
At DEFEXPO 2014 Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will exhibit a comprehensive suite of Land & Naval combat systems designed to address current and future battlefield challenges and...
Elibit Systems Presents Cutting Edge Solutions
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Vol. 29.1 Jan-Mar 2014 | Date: 06 Feb , 2014
Elbit Systems is a world leading provider of innovative, cutting-edge, battle-proven solutions for all sectors of the defence market. The Company will offer its wide range of technologies and...
Modernisation is BAE Systems’ Mantra
By: John Brosnan | Issue: Vol. 29.1 Jan-Mar 2014 | Date: 06 Feb , 2014
BAE Systems’ participation at the eighth edition of DefExpo, the country’s premiere Land, Naval and Security Systems exhibition taking place here from February 6 through 9, is anchored in a...