French aerospace giant Dassault Aviation facing a new reality as the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic spreads. Planemaker said that the production of Rafale fighter jets has been temporarily suspended in France due to the coronavirus outbreak, which could impact the delivery schedule of the aircraft to India. Faced with the outbreak of the Covid-19 coronavirus, Dassault […]

A joint venture of Raytheon Co and Lockheed Martin Corp is evaluating the possibility of manufacturing Javelin anti-tank missiles and launch units in India. The Javelin Joint Venture, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) to explore co-production of the Javelin anti-tank missile system to fulfill potential future requirements of the […]

Pentagon’s No.1 weapons supplier Lockheed Martin Corp. has signed agreements with Indian companies at the DefExpo 2020 show to explore industrial opportunities in the F-21 program. Lockheed Martin signed a memorandum of understanding with Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), according to a company news release. Lockheed Martin is strengthening and growing its partnerships […]

The Indian government is set to exercise an option to buy additional AH-64E heavy attack helicopters from the United States. The deal for six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the Indian Army, estimated to cost around $930 million, is likely to be signed early next year, Army sources said on Friday. “It is in advanced […]

U.S. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, with its Assault Amphibious Vehicles takes parts in U.S.-India joint military exercise Tiger TRIUMPH. Exercise organizers said Tiger Triumph is the first drill of its kind to include the U.S. military and all three of India’s armed services. The nine-day exercise […]

The first four AH-64E Apache multi-role combat helicopters have arrived at the Hindon airbase near Delhi, India. The first two of 22 Boeing AH-64E Apaches ordered for the Indian Air Force arrived from the United States. The helicopters were transported on board an Antonov An-124 transport aircraft and arrived at Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad on […]

Indian public broadcaster, The Economic Times, quoting government sources, reported that India has taken a step towards acquiring Excalibur 155 mm precision-guided artillery rounds. Indian Defense Forces seek to acquire the capability to hit enemy positions close to populated areas without causing collateral damage. To achieve this, the Indian government looks to buy modern USA-made […]

Raytheon Missile Systems, partnered with Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace, has unveiled a lethal version of MH-60 Romeo multimission helicopter armed with two Naval Strike Missiles. Media specialist James Drew has posted a photo of an advanced helicopter with Naval Strike Missiles that was unveiled during the Sea Air Space Exposition at the Gaylord National Convention […]

The Indian Air Force announced on its Twitter account that first AH-64E (I) Apache Guardian attack helicopter was formally handed over at Boeing production facility in Mesa, Arizona, on 10 May. “Air Mshl AS Butola, represented the IAF & accepted the first Apache in a ceremony at Boeing production facility,” also added. The Apache is […]

Bionix tracked armoured fighting vehicles of the Singapore Armed Forces participated in the joint exercise with Indian Army’s T-90S third-generation battle tanks. According to a statement released by the Singapore Armed Forces, from 2 to 13 April, Singapore Army’s Armour warriors traversed the rocky plains of the Babina Field Firing Range in Central India as […]