Defence

Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar has taken charge of the Flag Officer Commanding-In-Chief of Western Naval Command on February 28. Hari Kumar succeeded C Ajit Kumar, who retired after four decades of service in the Indian Navy. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Hari joined Indian Navy in 1983 and commanded over best defence ships, including the INS Viraat. Moreover, he was honoured with Vishisht, Ati Vishisht and Param Vishist Seva medals… read-more

The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) on February 4 released a list of 156 defence equipment approved by the Indian government for export to friendly nations. The approved equipment includes indigenous LCA Tejas, tanks, missiles and anti-tank mines. Besides, the export list also includes aeronautical systems, nuclear-biological-chemical equipment, electronics and communication systems and missile systems among others.… read-more

DRDO successfully test-fired its surface-to-surface Akash-NG (New Generation) Missile on January 25. Tested at the Odisha coast, the maiden launch of Akash-NG missile achieved accurate strike. Reportedly, the missile is capable of intercepting high manoeuvring aerial threats. The missile is equipped with command and control System, onboard avionics and aerodynamic configuration. Moreover, DRDO will have tableaux of LCA-Tejas and anti-tank… read-more

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on December 30 announced that India will soon start exporting the indigenous Akash missile system. The decision was taken in the Cabinet meeting, which was chaired by PM Narendra Modi. Singh said, "Under the #AtmaNirbharBharat, India is growing in its capabilities of manufacturing a wide variety of Defence platforms and missiles." India's first indigenously designed missile system Akash is a 25-km range surface-… read-more

Indian government is considering to purchase six Airbus 330 multi-role aircrafts and air refuellers from France to improve striking capabilities of Indian Air Force. The aircrafts can function as transporters, tankers and air ambulances all at once. The proposal specifies the sale of older aircrafts to IAF at lower prices with a 30-year-long platform life certification. Currently, India uses Russian IL-76 M refueller.