Navy floats $900 mn tender for utility choppers
August 10th, 2012 - 9:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Looking to replace its navy's ageing Chetak helicopter fleet, India has floated a $900-million global tender, after a five-year delay, to procure around 60 utility ... Read more...
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Push for army’s combat chopper demand
July 2nd, 2012 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The Indian Army's demand for a separate attack helicopter fleet to support its ground troops during battle has got a boost with Defence Minister ... Read more...
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IAF ramps up chopper fleet with new induction (Lead)
February 17th, 2012 - 4:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) The Indian Air Force Friday inducted the most-modern Mi-17V5 helicopter, its latest buy from Russia, to ramp up the ferrying of troops and supplies to ... Read more...
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Latest Russian chopper to join IAF (Second Lead)
February 16th, 2012 - 3:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India will Friday induct the modern Mi-17V5 helicopter, its latest buy from Russia, into the air force to ferry troops and supplies to remote borders ... Read more...
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India to induct latest Russian military chopper (Lead)
February 16th, 2012 - 3:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India will Friday induct the modern Mi-17V5 helicopter, its latest acquisition from Russia, into its air force, which will use them to ferry troops and ... Read more...
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US hopes India will pick its military choppers
November 11th, 2011 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 11 (IANS) After losing out to European competitors in the deal to supply India 126 multi-role combat jets, the United States has evinced strong interest in participating ... Read more...
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Czech Republic may sell combat jets to Iraq
April 19th, 2011 - 11:02 am ICT by IANS
Warsaw, April 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Czech Republic is planning to offer Iraq a number of light attack aircraft and help Baghdad to modernise its helicopter fleet, Czech Foreign Minister ... Read more...
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IAF chopper fleet to fly high with 300 new machines
March 3rd, 2011 - 10:38 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter fleet is all set to get a boost during the next nine years with plans for inducting 300 attack, ... Read more...
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Infrastructure major hassle in helicopter industry growth
September 15th, 2010 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Major stakeholders in the helicopter industry Wednesday said the country can witness a doubling of its helicopter fleet in the next five years if the infrastructure and ... Read more...
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Indian Air Force conducting trials for attack helicopters
July 22nd, 2010 - 9:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Trials are underway for an Indian Air Force (IAF) order for 22 attack helicopters with two contenders in the fray - the US' Boeing AH-64D Apache and ... Read more...
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India to spend $200 bn on defence systems by 2022
February 14th, 2010 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
By Gulshan Luthra
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) India is set to spend a whopping US$ 200 billion on defence acquisitions over the next 12 years to replace its outdated Soviet-vintage inventory.According to ... Read more...
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Helicopter daredevilry marks IAF tribute to Kargil martyrs
August 10th, 2009 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
Sarsawa (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 10 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) Monday paid tribute to the valiant air warriors of its helicopter fleet who braved enemy missiles at the beginning of the ... Read more...
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India floats tender for combat, heavy lift helicopters (Lead)
May 27th, 2009 - 11:30 am ICT by IANS
By Gulshan Luthra
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) To replace its ageing helicopter fleet, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the much-awaited tenders for 22 combat and 15 heavy lift choppers ... Read more...
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Peace process on hold till Pakistan acts against terror: Antony
April 20th, 2009 - 7:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) India will not take the sub-continental peace process forward until Pakistan acts against the terrorists operating from its territory, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Monday.
"We will not ... Read more...
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Indian Navy to buy 37 anti-submarine helicopters
July 24th, 2008 - 6:54 pm ICT by ANI
By Praful Kumar SinghNew Delhi, July 24 (ANI): The Indian Navy is all set to strengthen its air fleet by acquiring 26 Sea King anti-submarine and troop carrying helicopters and 11 ... Read more...
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Armed forces to replace Cheetah, Chetak helicopters by 2010
July 23rd, 2008 - 8:09 pm ICT by ANI
By Praful Kumar Singh
New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): In a major drive to modernise the armed forces and expand its aviation wing, the Defence Ministry will issue a request for proposal ... Read more...
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India issues tender for 22 Combat Helicopters
May 30th, 2008 - 5:17 pm ICT by admin
By Gulshan Luthra
Berlin, May 30 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) has issued a tender to acquire 22 combat helicopters to replace the nearly same number of 1980s Soviet vintage Mi 35 ... Read more...
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Global Vectra opens new hangar in Mumbai
April 10th, 2008 - 9:26 pm ICT by admin
Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Helicopter service firm Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd Thursday launched its new hangar for chopper maintenance facility at the Juhu Airport in north Mumbai. The company has been granted ... Read more...
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Indian Air Force to be ‘transformed’ over 10 years: Air Chief
February 25th, 2008 - 10:56 am ICT by admin
By Gulshan Luthra and Air Marshal Ashok Goel (retd)
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a major transformation process, requiring around $70 billion over the next few ... Read more...
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US gives 30 helicopters to Pak Army
November 14th, 2007 - 2:42 am ICT by admin
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