Amid delays in the acquisition of its utility choppers, the Indian Navy has wet-leased two Augusta Westland-139 choppers from an Indian civilian chopper operator for carrying out logistics operations.
The Indian Air Force deployed around 20 fighter jets, including the Rafales, Su-30s, and Mirage 2000, along with the Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft, to create an aerial shield against any possible threat to the celebration of the 77th Republic Day parade and associated
As the iconic Republic Day parade began in the national capital, Parade Commander, Lieutenant General Bhavnish Kumar, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Sena Medal arrived at the Kartavya Path.
The Indian Navy deployed firefighting units and a Seaking helicopter to assist in controlling a fire that broke out at East India Petroleum Chemicals (EIPL) in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
The Indian Army issues tender to procure shoulder-fired Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (Next Generation) to take out enemy aircraft, choppers and drones, defence officials said.
After being grounded for over three months, the Army and Air Force versions of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv have been cleared for operations based on the recommendations of Defect Investigation (DI) Committee, defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited said on Thursday.
The choppers have been allowed to fly in view of the ongoing counter-terror operations, defence officials said. The ALH Dhruv choppers have been grounded for over two months after a crash involving Indian Coast Guard officers in Porbandar. The grounding of the choppers has affected the troop
According to the Standing Committee report on defence, tabled in Parliament, the IAF's key planned acquisitions in 2025-26 include low-level radars, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Light Utility Helicopters (LUH), multirole helicopters, and the leasing of mid-air refuelling aircraft. Additional
Chamoli District Magistrate said, "Thirty three people were rescued initially, out of which three were critically injured. They were treated at Mana's Army Hospital, and today, they have been brought to the Military Hospital in Joshimath."
The Indian Coast Guard's ALH choppers and hovercrafts are carrying out surveillance operations along the maritime boundary with Bangladesh to prevent an illegal influx into India in the wake of escalating unrest and the collapse of the government in Bangladesh.
According to the office of the State Revenue Minister K Rajan, at least 63 people were dead and a total of 116 people are reported to be injured in the landslides that hit the district in the early hours today.