Articles in Defence Industry
This Small Mesh Networking Device from goTenna Could Unblock Signal-Denied...
By: admin | Date: 22 Nov , 2019
Saab and Raytheon Complete Successful Test Firings of Guided Carl-Gustaf...
By: admin | Date: 22 Nov , 2019
UAVs & UCAVs: The Next Generation Threat
By: Lt Col Mukund Bhardwaj | Issue: Vol. 34.1 Jan-Mar 2019 | Date: 27 Oct , 2019
The evolving UAV threat poses a significant challenge to all ground forces. Of the emerging combat force multipliers, UAVs are unique in their integration with existing systems as it requires...
Technology in Warfare: Is India Lagging Behind?
By: Sumit Walia | Issue: Vol. 34.2 Apr-Jun 2019 | Date: 21 Oct , 2019
There are more than 250 government or private drone developers or manufacturers in China. Some are working closely with technical universities and the government. China is investing heavily in...
The Way Ahead: Making India Self Reliant in Defence
By: Danvir Singh | Issue: Vol. 34.3 Jul-Sep 2019 | Date: 13 Oct , 2019
On May 31, 2017, in a major policy reform intended to promote ‘Make in India’ in defence manufacturing, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced the much-anticipated Strategic Partnership model...
Sustaining Air Defence Weapon Systems: Facing the Challenge Here and Now
By: Lt Gen VK Saxena | Issue: Vol. 33.4 Oct-Dec 2018 | Date: 09 Oct , 2019
If there is one challenge that stares insurmountably in the face of Air Defence warriors today, it is the challenge of sustaining and keeping alive, guns, missiles, sensors and Battle Management...
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...
Autonomous Aerial Weapons & Platforms
By: Air Marshal Anil Chopra | Issue: Vol. 33.4 Oct-Dec 2018 | Date: 14 Sep , 2019
The modern military drone was the brainchild of John Stuart Foster Jr., a nuclear physicist and aero modeling hobbyist, who in 1971, had the idea that these models could be applied to building...
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...
Lockheed Martin, Dynetics to Build a Hypersonic Missile System for the US Army
By: admin | Date: 04 Sep , 2019
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...
Countering Stealth Aircraft Technology: The Race to See through...
By: Gp Capt Joseph Noronha | Issue: Vol. 33.3 Jul-Sep 2018 | Date: 25 Aug , 2019
Stealth is the defining attribute of fifth-generation fighter aircraft and it has a two-fold appeal. First, stealth aircraft are far less vulnerable to engagement by hostile interceptors and...
Future Aerial Weapons
By: Air Marshal Anil Chopra | Issue: Vol. 33.3 Jul-Sep 2018 | Date: 22 Aug , 2019
The inventory of aerial weapons such as missiles and Precision Guided Munitions is far from sufficient for even a 20-day war. The Indian Armed Forces had sought six months time from Prime Minister...