Archive For March, 2019

Indigenously Developed Ramjet Missile System Successfully Flight Tested In Odisha

The second indigenously developed “Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR)” propulsion-based missile system was successfully flight tested in Odisha by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). “The success of SFDR propulsion technology is a significant milestone and will pave the way for development of long-range air-to-air missiles in the country,” a Defence statement said. The […]

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Curtains came down on the Aero India – 2019

Bengaluru: Curtains came down on the Aero India – 2019 at Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru today. Having evolved over the years, the 12th edition of the event drew large crowd that bear testimony to the premier Air Show of Asia having come of age. The highlights of this year’s show have been: More […]

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ISRO working on ground-based Pseudolites to improve navigation

After its success with the satellite-based Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System — renamed Navigation Indian Constellation (NavIC) — the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is working towards developing a Pseudolite Based Navigation System (PBNS) that aims to benefit the aerospace industry in navigation. The navigation system will be based on Pseudolites or pseudo satellites, which […]

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India has potential for ‘nose-to-tail’ aircraft production: defence minister

India has established itself as a hub for manufacture and export of quality aerospace components, and now has the competence for “nose-to-tail production,” defence minister Mrs Nirmala Sitaraman has said.  Speaking after inaugurating the 12th edition of the biennial Aero India 2019, Mrs Sitharaman said the Make in India initiative has provided a strong impetus […]

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Saras Mk II design to be finalised after more sorties

The design for an improvised version of Saras MK II will be finalised after more sorties in the Saras PT1N by March. Saras MK II is expected to complete the certification process for both military and civilian use within the next four years. “The Finance Ministry has given in-principle approval for two prototypes of Saras […]

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India likely to induct air-launched BrahMos-A by early 2020

The air-launched BrahMos cruise missile developed by the Indo-Russian joint venture (JV) BrahMos Aerospace is likely to be inducted with the Indian Air Force (IAF) in early 2020, a JV official told Jane’s during the 20-24 February Aero India 2019 exhibition in Bangalore. The official said that the BrahMos-A cruise missile is set to begin […]

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Issues in upgrade of An-32 aircraft resolved

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has reason to cheer as all issues related to the upgrade of An-32 transport aircraft, its workhorse, have been resolved, according to the head of the Antonov State Corporation of Ukraine. At Aero India, Ukraine also offered its new An-132 aircraft to the IAF as a replacement for the An-32 […]

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Israeli arms makers unveil new bunker buster and suicide drone in India air show

Israeli defense contractors unveiled two weapons systems during a trade show in India this week: a new “bunker buster” air-to-ground missile and a small “kamikaze drone.” The government-owned Rafael Advanced Defense Systems showcased its new air-to-surface standoff missile, dubbed “Rocks,” at the Aero India Air Show in Bangalore, India.“Equipped with either a penetration or blast […]

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Lethal Make in India BrahMos NG integrated with Tejas! India eyes huge defence exports market

At the Aero India 2019, BrahMos Aerospace plans to display a model of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas with two next-generation BrahMos missiles under its wings! Sources told Financial Express Online that the new BrahMos NG (or the next-generation BrahMos) which is being developed by BrahMos Aerospace will have the same range as […]

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India’s Air-To-Air Supermissile A Step Closer With DRDO’s New SFDR Test

If the Indian Air Force’s unusual satisfaction and eagerness with the indigenously developed Astra air-to-air missile is any indicator, then a technology test conducted on India’s east coast last week should clear the decks for some serious joy ahead. The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) tested a complete solid fuel ducted ramjet (SFDR) propulsion […]

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