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After 2 Aborts, Here’s How Airbus Feels About India’s Tanker Needs
GETAFE, SPAIN It’ll soon be two decades since the Indian Air Force began a search for new air to air refuelling (AAR) aircraft that can outpace and outclass its small fleet of increasingly unavailable Russian Ilyushin Il-78Ms. But two contests,…
India All Set To Order 26 Naval Rafale Jets
Seven years after India ordered 36 Rafale fighters for the Indian Air Force, advance clearances went through today to procure 26 naval versions of the French fighter for the Indian Navy. The Indian Ministry of Defence provided a crucial piece…
India Eyes Historic Local Content In MQ-9B Drone Deal
The Indian Government is preparing to push for unprecedented levels of local production and sourcing in an unfolding effort to procure up to 31 MQ-9B SeaGuardian and SkyGuardian drones from the United States. Internal proposal documents reviewed by Livefist suggest…
India’s Predator-B Drone Deal Gets Clearance Today
Seven years after the Indian government first requested a sale of Predator-type drones from the United States, it looks like a deal has finally come together and will be cleared by the Indian Ministry of Defence this week. Clearance at…