Sorry to say,that platform is not to so good. Short range,small payload,low flight ceiling. Fall short for both navy and army. For inland duty cheap home grown options are there.
President's Standard for Vadodara-based IAF squadron 25 - The Times of India
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VADODARA: The 25 squadron of Indian Air Force (IAF) that had recently relocated base to Vadodara from Chandigarh has been awarded the prestigious President's Standard. The squadron ispresently serving the South...
An Indian Navy sail training ship, which is on an expedition to retrace the route along monsoon winds,and strengthen the trade, cultural and maritime linkages with this region.
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The ship will travel to Manadoin North Sulawesi on October 31.
Be transparent in weapons purchase, Antony tells Service chiefs : India, News - India Today
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Defence Minister A K Antony on Monday cautioned the three Services chiefs to be "transparent" in the process of weapon trials and procurement as he cleared proposals worth around R s. 6,000 crore for...
I wish they cancel luh deal and it is not the pressing requirement right now. If they wait 2 more yrs,Hal luh will be available.
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I am also not sure wheather fennc and k-26 will match the cheetah 's high altitude performance
Upgraded Indian Submarine Starts Seas Trials in Russia | Defense | RIA Novosti
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An Indian Kilo class diesel-electric submarine that has been overhauled at the Zvezdochka shipyard in northern Russia has sailed for two-week sea trials, the company said.
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INS Sindhurakshak, which was handed over...
They didn't takeup this issue today. We don't know when is next DAC meeting.
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Antony left it to DAC to take a call. IAF recently ordered new cheetals 15 or so?
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Conclusion- 197 helos hanging on rope.
http://www.google.com/url?q=http://defenceexpress.blogspot.com/&sa=U&ei=KJGOUOyNAobeqAGo6oD4BQ&ved=0CCwQFjAE&usg=AFQjCNELPdSHdiEhyHqfzAEeniuoJnUeRQ
In the face of kickback allegations in the 12 VVIP and 197 Light Utility helicopters deal, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Monday gave...