Multiple bids have been received from the major Indian firms to partner for a Rs 15,000 crore design and development project for the DRDO. The bids will now be examined by a Committee formed under former BranMos Aerospace chief A Sivathanu Pillai, defence officials told ANI.
Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, on Tuesday stressed that India's defence sector is making significant strides towards self-reliance, with the Indian Air Force (IAF) actively pursuing indigenous projects.
New Delhi [India], September 30: Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU), Pune, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Air Force, marking a landmark collaboration aimed at promoting research, innovation, and the application of technology.
During the decommissioning ceremony of the MiG-21, Rajnath Singh stated that the MiG-21 had performed far beyond the expectations of both its designers and operators, evolving from a 1950s-era jet into a formidable, upgraded platform known by names such as Trishul, Vikram, Badal, and Bison.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that from the 1971 war to the Kargil conflict, and from the Balakot airstrike to Operation Sindoor, the MiG-21 has always been a tremendous strength for India's armed forces.
The MiG-21 underwent multiple upgrades over its service life. The latest version, the MiG-21-93 or Bison, features advanced radar, avionics, and high-off-boresight Vympel R-73 missiles, making it capable in close combat even against modern aircraft. The farewell ceremony took place at Cha
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin-seaters, along with associated equipment, for the Indian Air Force, at a cost of over Rs. 62,370 crore (ex