DefenceTalkDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) initiated a project for design and development of an aero-engine in 1989 for requirements of combat aircraft. Since then, a considerable progress has been made in development of aero-engine. However, full objectives have not been achieved, like desired thrust. Hence, GE-F404 engine has been selected as power plant for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-drops-kaveri-engine-for-lca-will-power-future-ucav-48770/

DefenceTalkFrench Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Friday talks over a $12-billion deal to sell Rafale jets to India were progressing well and that a new bilateral pact would underpin the deal. India initially set a target of the end of last year to conclude the purchase of the 126 aircraft, one of the biggest […]https://www.defencetalk.com/france-confident-about-delayed-rafale-sale-to-india-48634/

DefenceTalkLockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] delivered the State of Israel’s first C-130J Super Hercules airlifter during a ceremony today at its Aeronautics Company’s production facility here. This is first of three C-130Js currently on order for the Israeli Air Force (IAF), which has operated legacy C-130s since 1971. The IAF has bestowed the nickname “Shimshon” on […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-receives-first-c-130j-super-hercules-shimshon-48251/

DefenceTalkThe Defence Minister Shri AK Antony today expressed optimism that the country’s indigenously developed fighter aircraft – LCA Tejas – will get Final Operational Clearance of the Indian Air Force by the end of next year. Speaking at the Annual Awards Functions of DRDO here, he said, all stakeholders including the DRDO, IAF and HAL […]https://www.defencetalk.com/indias-lca-tejas-fighter-fully-operational-in-2014-47963/

DefenceTalkIn what Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel called “a significant step in U.S.-Israeli defense cooperation,” he and his Israeli counterpart finalized an agreement today on a package of new defense capabilities the United States is offering Israel. Hagel and Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon held a joint news conference at Israel’s defense headquarters, known as the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/hagel-yaalon-finalize-new-israel-military-capabilities-47553/

DefenceTalkThree Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft are presently operational in the Indian Air Force (IAF). AWACS are meant as force multipliers for specific area cover and not for surveillance of the entire space of our country. All three AWACS are part of Network Centric Operations and are able to provide adequate coverage of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-to-develop-own-awacs-aircraft-47048/

DefenceTalkThe 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Contingency Response Group conducted a Flying Training Deployment with the Israeli air force’s 103rd Squadron Jan. 27 to Feb. 8 here. The FTD advanced the ability of both American and Israeli air and ground crews to perform in combat operations, as well as strengthened partnerships between the two allies. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/ramstein-airmen-train-with-israeli-air-force-46733/

DefenceTalkAs the Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, Laxman Kumar Behera takes its measure. He examines its C4ISR capabilities and provides an overview of New Delhi’s attempts to modernize the IAF’s fighter aircraft and other platforms. As the Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrates its 80th anniversary, the power and exuberance it […]https://www.defencetalk.com/modernization-of-the-indian-air-force-46599/