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Saab to showcase 'Gripen E' at Aero India 2023, to set up rifle manufacturing unit in India

Swedish aerospace and defence company Saab on Saturday announced it will demonstrate the cutting edge technologies that make its 'Gripen E' the world's most modern multi-role fighter aircraft at the Aero India 2023 show.

Feb 12, 2023

Modi govt's shift towards indigenous Tejas – an Indian fighter aircraft

The Indian Air Force has planned for a total of 300 plus Tejas aircraft in several variants. The Tejas Mark 2 is expected to be ready for series production by 2025–26.

Jan 14, 2021

India's defence buying spree continues; two more AWACS aircraft to come

India's two enemies Pakistan and China are well ahead in terms of possessing number of AWACS.

Aug 27, 2020

What are the major defence deals India is currently engaged in?

The inability of 'Make in India' to pick-up pace, Indian defence establishments are now forced to buy expensive technology, products, arms and ammunition from foreign countries.

Nov 30, 2019

Will diplomatic tensions between India-Malaysia affect HAL's offer to sell Tejas jet?

Besides Tejas, the other contenders participating in the process include China-Pakistan's JF-17, South Korea's T-50 Golden Eagle, Russian YAK-130 and the BAE Systems' armed Hawk.

Nov 19, 2019

India-US to hold second round of 2+2 talks in December, eye major defence signing

New Delhi hosted the first round of the talks last year where the two countries signed the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA).

Nov 14, 2019

Does India have enough fighter jets to win a two-front war with Pakistan, China?

The IAF Chief drew attention to the urgency of raising the number of squadrons to 42 from the current 30, which could decline further.

Oct 6, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tejas LCA

Rajnath Singh to receive first Rafale fighter jet on October 8; to fly sortie

Rajnath Singh is proving to be a real hands-on defence minister with proposed flight on Rafale jet in France after his historic 30-minute sortie on indigenous LCA Tejas.

Oct 4, 2019

Gripen to be offered at half of Rafale cost with complete technology transfer: SAAB India CMD

Rignell further argued that Rafale is considered as the game-changing fighter aircraft in the South Asian region due to its weapon package and Gripen can also be loaded with the same weapon system.

Sep 30, 2019

Swedish manufacturer Saab heats up fight for MRFA program, to hold meeting with Indian companies

Earlier this year, Lockheed Martin which is now offering F-21 aircraft to India, also kick-started its campaign to identify and partner with local vendors.

Sep 12, 2019

IAF to match skills of Sukhoi 30MKIs with French Air Force Rafales in France

IAF to buy 114 fighter jets worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore under 'Make in India'

The IAF will also see a replacement of its ageing AN-32 fleet, which recently witnessed two major accidents, with tactical C-295 aircraft being built under the Tata-Airbus joint venture.

Jul 8, 2019

Can Lockheed Martin F-21, a souped-up F-16, meet IAF's strategic goals?

Can Lockheed Martin F-21 meet Indian Air Force's long-term strategic goals?

Lockheed's vow not to sell F-21 fighter jets to any other country may not compensate for the souped-up F-16 plane's lack of stealth capabilities.

May 14, 2019

Russian aerospace behemoth RAC MiG offers to localise MiG-35 production in India

IAF has received a series of options which include F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, Block III, Eurofighter Typhoon, MiG-35, Rafale, F-16 Block 70 and Gripen E.

Feb 26, 2019

Lockheed Martin sees potential exports of 200 F-16 jets from proposed Indian plant

Lockheed Martin has picked Tata Advanced Systems as its Indian partner for the proposed F-16 plant and last year, it announced that their joint venture will produce wings for the aircraft in India.

Jan 22, 2019

Rafale deal: Dassault says it picked Reliance of its own will for jet contract

The deal has faced scrutiny both on the price and the decision to choose billionaire Anil Ambani's Reliance as a local partner with no aeronautical expertise instead of the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics which has a long history of making planes.

Oct 12, 2018

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