DefenceTalkFollowing is the Joint Statement issued after the Defence Talks between India and France here today. “At the invitation of the Minister of Defence of India, the French Minister of Defence Mr Yves Le Drian is on an official visit to India on 25-27 July, 2013. Shri A.K. Antony and Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian held […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-and-france-decide-to-broaden-defence-co-operation-48601/

DefenceTalkIndia’s biggest defence project in the making, the critical joint development of the fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) with Russia, has flown into some rough weather. Defence ministry sources said the inking of the final design and R&D contract for the stealth fighter has been hit by a huge delay, with Russia also jacking up costs […]https://www.defencetalk.com/5th-generation-fighter-plan-hits-hurdle-as-russia-hikes-cost-48458/

DefenceTalkA Russian-built aircraft carrier refitted for the Indian navy has set sail for final sea trials prior to handover, a senior Russian defense industry official said Wednesday – five years after it was originally due to be delivered, and more than twice over budget. The Vikramaditya (formerly Admiral Gorshkov), which has been refitted at the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/indian-carrier-sails-from-russia-for-final-sea-trials-48281/

DefenceTalkThe Indian Air Force (IAF) flew its first Boeing C-17 Globemaster III to India today, becoming the newest operator of the leading airlifter. “The C-17 will equip the Indian Air Force with amongst the world’s most advanced humanitarian and strategic capabilities,” said Air Vice Marshal SRK Nair, Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Transport and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-transfers-1st-c-17-to-indian-air-force-48083/

DefenceTalkThree of the world’s nuclear powers — China, India and Pakistan — have increased their arsenals over the past year, while the other five have cut their strength or kept it stable, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said Monday. China now has 250 nuclear warheads against 240 in 2012, while Pakistan has increased its […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-india-pakistan-boost-nuclear-arsenals-study-48008/

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/

DefenceTalkElbit Systems Ltd. has teamed with Windward to offer integrated maritime solutions for the Indian authorities. The joint solution combines Windward’s innovative satellite-based maritime analytics system, MarInt, with Elbit Systems’ wide range of solutions for maritime domain awareness, including Hermes 900 maritime patrol Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The cooperation between the two companies addresses the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/joint-israeli-solution-for-indian-maritime-security-problems-47965/

DefenceTalkIndia test-launched a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Russian-built guided missile frigate Tarkash off the coast of Goa on Wednesday, a defense ministry source told RIA Novosti. “The missile performed a maneuver in the pre-determined flight path and successfully hit the target,” the source said. The Tarkash, Teg and Trikand, three modified Krivak III […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-test-fires-brahmos-missile-from-ship-47904/

DefenceTalkIndia has inducted its first Boeing Poseidon-8I aircraft, which will boost long range maritime snooping and warfare capability, into Navy at its air station INS Rajali on Wednesday. Vice admiral B K Varma, chief of staff, Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy said “the aircraft is to be used for broad-area maritime and anti-submarine […]https://www.defencetalk.com/navy-inducts-boeing-poseidon-8i-to-tighten-coastal-security-47797/

DefenceTalkThe Indian Navy has commissioned its first squadron of MiG-29K/KUB shipborne fighters, dubbed the “Black Panthers,” a MiG spokesperson in India said on Saturday. The ceremony at an airbase in Dabolim, in the state of Goa on India’s west coast, was attended by India’s Defense Minister A K Antony, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral D […]https://www.defencetalk.com/indian-navy-commissions-first-mig-29k-fighter-squadron-47738/