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/

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/

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/

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/

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/