Archive For February, 2019
ISRO will start off India’s space programme account on January 24 2019, with the launch of Microsat-R, an imaging satellite for DRDO, and Kamalsat, a small communication satellite developed by students and Space Kidz India. The satellites will be carried by a new variant of India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket. “We will be […]
Gearing up for its maiden manned space mission ”Gaganyaan”, ISRO unveiled its Human Space Flight Centre in Bengaluru. The space agency is gearing up for the human spaceflight programme by 2021-end that is likely to include a woman astronaut. Gaganyaan is the “highest priority” for ISRO in 2019, according to the space agency, and the […]
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are all set to make a big splash at the Aero-India 2019 with a unique ‘Drone Olympics’ on February 21. The initial build-up rounds will be at the Jakkur Flying Club while the finals will be at the Yelahanka Air Force Station. Reuters file photo Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are all […]
An earthmover clears a path during preperations ahead of ‘Aero India Show 2019′, at Yelahanka Air Base station in Bengaluru, Jan. 30, 2019. (PTI Photo) Women aviators will fly high, giving the 12th edition of Aero-India at the Yelahanka Air Force Station here a distinct gender twist. On the airshow agenda is a Women’s Day […]
Indigenous development of sensors would play a great role and revolutionise applications like Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for commercial and defence applications, scientist and chairman of Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) Dr G Satheesh Reddy said. Dr Reddy, also the chairman of Aeronautical Society of India, said there was a huge transformation in the areas […]
Defence manufacturing will get a shot in the arm with a series of projects set to be announced for the Tamil Nadu Defence Corridor, the second such hub in the country. The projects may include aerospace, hand-held weapons, parts of missiles and manufacture of composites. Secretary of Defence Production Mr Ajay Kumar said that the […]
Highlights India is finally close to approving the over $800 million (around Rs 5,700 crore) deal for two more “Phalcon” airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft from Israel Armed forces are also looking to induct additional “Heron” surveillance and armed drones as well as “Harop” killer unmanned aerial vehicles India is finally close to […]
Already delayed by many years, the Defence Ministry is expected to discuss a proposal for acquiring heavyweight torpedoes for the nuclear submarine INS Arihant and the six Scorpene-class submarines being built for the Indian Navy. “A high-level meeting of the Defence Ministry is expected to discuss the proposal to acquire heavy-weight torpedoes for the INS […]
The MiG-29 is one of the IAF’s premier Air Defense fighters. Whilst always appreciated for its raw performance, the MiG-29 was not acquired in bulk or series produced in India. Among the primary reasons were the inability of MiG-MAPO to properly support the IAF during its initial service and their continued reluctance to share design […]
The controversial Rafale and indigenous Tejas aircraft are likely to be the eye-catchers at the biannual Aero India 2019, to be held in the city between February 20 and 24. Speaking to reporters ahead of the 12th edition of the carnival, Air Commondore Ravuri Sheetal, air officer (commanding) at Yelahanka Air Force Station (AFS), said […]