News for 'Aerospace and Defence'

Rolls-Royce: 400 workers may lose jobs

Rolls-Royce: 400 workers may lose jobs

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

According to the Unite union, Rolls-Royce sent an internal memo to its staff to detail its proposals.

Aero India 2005 to start tomorrow

Aero India 2005 to start tomorrow

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

Over 80 fighters and other aircraft, from both India and foreign countries, are on display.

IAF chief, US discuss setting up Indian space, cyber commands

IAF chief, US discuss setting up Indian space, cyber commands

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

India and the United States discussed a host of issues, including the security situation in South Asia, East China Sea, anti-piracy operations and America's help in developing two new commands -- space and cyber, during a recent visit of Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne in Washington.

Isro propels India Inc's space ambitions

Isro propels India Inc's space ambitions

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

A symbol of self-reliance, India's space endeavours are a model for public-private partnership.

In boost to its firepower, IAF inducts 8 Apache choppers

In boost to its firepower, IAF inducts 8 Apache choppers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The AH-64E Apache is one of the world's most advanced multi-role combat helicopters, and is flown by the US army.

Chopper deal can be scrapped if wrongdoing found: Antony

Chopper deal can be scrapped if wrongdoing found: Antony

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Under fire over allegations of kickbacks in the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP chopper deal, government on Wednesday asserted that nobody found guilty will be spared and if wrongdoings were found by the Central Bureau of Investigation, the contract can be scrapped.

Aero India underway, govt eyes outsourcing

Aero India underway, govt eyes outsourcing

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

The Aero India 2007 international aerospace and defence exposition began today with India pitching itself as a global outsourcing destination offering competitive prices and a huge pool of skilled manpower.

Decoding Rafale deal: From charges to counter-charges

Decoding Rafale deal: From charges to counter-charges

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Here is an explainer and a timeline relating to India's purchase of 36 combat jets.

SC to hear plea next week to stay Rafale deal

SC to hear plea next week to stay Rafale deal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

In his PIL, Sharma alleged discrepancies in the fighter jet deal with France and sought stay on it.

Boost to Army's air power; will get medium range missile by 2020

Boost to Army's air power; will get medium range missile by 2020

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

The missile will be capable of shooting down enemy ballistic missiles, aircraft, helicopters, drones, surveillance aircraft and AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control Systems) aircraft from a range of around 70 km.

The Rafale fighter jet deal is nosediving!

The Rafale fighter jet deal is nosediving!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The disagreement over liability further complicates any early conclusion of the Rafale contract.

Group with Mukesh backing bags Mumbai's CCTV project

Group with Mukesh backing bags Mumbai's CCTV project

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

The Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries' Ahmedabad-based subsidiary ADSL, or Allied Digital Services Ltd, has won a Rs 1000-crore tender to install closed circuit cameras and sensors throughout Mumbai, reports RS Chauhan

SC to hear plea seeking details of Rafale deal

SC to hear plea seeking details of Rafale deal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

The plea also seeks details of comparative prices during UPA and NDA rule.

Helicopter deal: CBI to begin probe into graft allegations

Helicopter deal: CBI to begin probe into graft allegations

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

The agency on Wednesday received a complaint from the Defence Ministry seeking a probe in the alleged kickback given in the procurement of 12 helicopters produced by Finmeccanica's subsidiary AgustaWestland, CBI sources said in New Delhi.

IAF to procure 12 choppers for Siachen operations

IAF to procure 12 choppers for Siachen operations

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Troops stationed at the Siachen Glacier can look forward to better resource mobilisation as the Indian Air Force is procuring 12 new light helicopters for deployment there.

Air show to focus on B2B deals

Air show to focus on B2B deals

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

The seventh edition of Aero India 2009, billed as Asias largest biennial air show, which begins today, will focus on business-to-business (B2B) deals that involve both Indian and foreign vendors as well as government organisations.

Cancel missile contract to Israel firm: Left

Cancel missile contract to Israel firm: Left

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Opposing the grant of a contract to an Israeli defence firm for supply of missile defence systems, the Left parties have asked the government to cancel the Rs 10,000 crore deal and not "subvert" India's own missile programme which was superior.

Reliance, Dassault sealed the deal during UPA rule: BJP's counter to Rahul

Reliance, Dassault sealed the deal during UPA rule: BJP's counter to Rahul

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Prasad alleged there was pressure for extraneous considerations and 'bribe' for not finalising the Rafale deal during the UPA rule.

Dynamatic and the long road to 'Make in India'

Dynamatic and the long road to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Starting as a maker of hydraulic pumps, the Bengaluru-based company graduated to components for automakers like BMW and Audi, and then Airbus and Boeing

Israel signs historic $2 billion missile deal with India

Israel signs historic $2 billion missile deal with India

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

In a mega-contract worth over $1.6 billion, state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries will provide advanced medium-range surface-to-air missile systems to the Indian Army.

Ahead of Modi-Trump meet, US approves sale of 22 Guardian drones to India

Ahead of Modi-Trump meet, US approves sale of 22 Guardian drones to India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The deal, estimated to be worth USD 2 to 3 billion, has been approved by the state department, the sources said.

Another Russian snub: India puts $8.6 bn fighter on hold

Another Russian snub: India puts $8.6 bn fighter on hold

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The cancellation of the project has far-reaching implications for the IAF, for which this was once its high-tech future fighter.

Rafale could've made Balakot results better: IAF chief

Rafale could've made Balakot results better: IAF chief

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'In the Balakot operation, we had technology on our side, and we could launch precision stand of weapons with great accuracy.'

Make in India - a jugalbandi of IT and manufacturing skills: Anand Mahindra

Make in India - a jugalbandi of IT and manufacturing skills: Anand Mahindra

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

The Mahindra Group struck up a series of high- profile deals with international aerospace players at the Air Show in Paris.

Tejas Mark II to roll out next year: HAL chief

Tejas Mark II to roll out next year: HAL chief

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

With increase in range and payload capability, Madhavan said the new variant will be much superior than Tejas Mark-IA, 73 of which are being procured by the Indian Air Force from the HAL under a Rs 48,000 crore deal that was approved by the government on January 13.

What the Raksha Mantri must do

What the Raksha Mantri must do

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Ajai Shukla presents an action plan for Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to fix the systemic weaknesses in defence.

Rafale: SC allows Centre to circulate letter seeking adjournment of hearing

Rafale: SC allows Centre to circulate letter seeking adjournment of hearing

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

The top court had rejected the objections raised by the Centre that those documents were not admissible as evidence under Section 123 of the Indian Evidence Act, and no one can produce them in court without the permission of the department concerned as they are also protected under the Official Secrets Act.

IAF bases won't be caught off guard in war

IAF bases won't be caught off guard in war

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The successful test firing of medium range surface-to-air missiles is welcome news for the IAF.

Lockheed Martin's F-16 or Saab's Gripen E: Which will be India's next fighter?

Lockheed Martin's F-16 or Saab's Gripen E: Which will be India's next fighter?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

With both aircraft likely to meet the IAF's performance requirements, the winning bid could be the one that offers the lowest cost and the best industrial proposal.

Rafale deal biggest example of crony capitalism: Congress

Rafale deal biggest example of crony capitalism: Congress

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Surjewala said shocking revelations have brought out lies of Sitharaman about the award of Rs 30,000 crore 'defence offset contract' to Reliance Defence as part of this deal.

PHOTOS: IAF rookie pilots to train on Swiss aircraft

PHOTOS: IAF rookie pilots to train on Swiss aircraft

Rediff.com4 May 2012

The Union defence ministry is pressing ahead with the Rs 1,800 crore purchase of seventy-five PC-7 Mark II basic trainer aircraft from Pilatus Aircraft Ltd of Switzerland.

Soon, study a lesson prepared by the Tatas

Soon, study a lesson prepared by the Tatas

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Group to enter education, invest `100 cr to begin with.

India begins hunt for over 100 fighter jets in world's biggest procurement

India begins hunt for over 100 fighter jets in world's biggest procurement

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Indian Air Force has 31 fighter squadrons as against authorised strength of 42 squadrons.

From MIG-21 to Rafale: A look at India's key fighter aircraft acquisitions

From MIG-21 to Rafale: A look at India's key fighter aircraft acquisitions

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Some of the key fighter jet acquisitions over the years and the combat capabilities they possess that made India's airmen a force to reckon with are.

Advanced version of BrahMos missile successfully test-fired

Advanced version of BrahMos missile successfully test-fired

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

India on Tuesday test-fired an advanced version of the 290-km range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Odisha coast. The missile was test-fired from a mobile launcher from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur at about 10.40 am, Defence Research and Development Organisation said.

Ever-prepared to meet any contingency: IAF chief

Ever-prepared to meet any contingency: IAF chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

He said it is the duty of the Air Force personnel to remain combat worthy and maintain combat systems operational for any contingency at a short notice.

BrahMos engineer's arrest: UP ATS gets 3-day transit remand of accused

BrahMos engineer's arrest: UP ATS gets 3-day transit remand of accused

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Agrawal was arrested on Monday in a joint operation by the ATS units of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra police at BrahMos' Wardha Road facility for allegedly leaking "technical information" to Pakistan.

Sindhu looks AMAZING flying the Tejas!

Sindhu looks AMAZING flying the Tejas!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The flight was part of the Women's Day event at the Aero India 2019 air show.

Safran may join DRDO to set up $1 bn project

Safran may join DRDO to set up $1 bn project

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

French aerospace and defence major Safran may team up with the state-run Defence Research and Development Organisation for indigenously developing an unmanned aerial vehicle project at a cost of over $1 billion.