“Unfortunately the LCA has not been able to meet the carrier capability required. So that is why we need an alternate aircraft now,” said navy chief, Admiral Sunil Lanba.
Navy dumps LCA, plans new fighter
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US-2 buy moves to DAC
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The Indian Navy proposal to acquire 12 ShinMaywa US-2i amphibious aircraft has finally moved to the Defense Acquisitions Council, before the Indian PM’s visit to Japan.
How an ex-Nazi arms dealer sold fighters to India and Pakistan during an arms embargo
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Nazis, spies, the cold war and the arms trade: The story of how a decorated ex-Nazi officer and arms dealer sold fighter aircraft to India and Pakistan, both under an arms embargo after the 1965 war.
Japan sets up international defense trade agency to boost US-2i India sale
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Japan has set up an agency to manage international defense trade, especially the Indian Navy order for ShinMaywa US-2i amphibious aircraft, after the loss of the Australian submarine order.
Mr. Parrikar goes to Singapore
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The presence of the Indian defense minister at the Shangri La Dialogue made an impression, at a time when the South China Sea was on everyone’s minds.
Race on to sell fighters to India
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Boeing, Saab and Lockheed Martin are offering to build fighters in India and each is bringing something different to the table.
Also in Parliament this session
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When Parliament was told that there is no ‘bhaiya‘ system in the army, DefExpo is indeed happening in Goa and there’s no plan to put barcodes on uniforms.
Video: US Navy Boeing P-8 Poseidon at Singapore Airshow 2016
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4 navy personnel up for gallantry awards
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A helicopter pilot and three divers have been recommended for the award of the Nao Sena Medal for Gallantry this Republic Day.
Navy commissions 2nd Kamorta-class ASW corvette
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The INS Kadmatt is commanded by Commander Mahesh Chandra Moudgil and will be part of the Eastern Fleet under the Eastern Naval Command.
India, Japan defense agreements to boost US-2i sale
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The two defense agreements signed by India and Japan on Saturday will enable the faster processing of a deal for the sale of US-2i amphibious aircraft to India.
Video: US Navy Boeing P-8A at Dubai Airshow 2015
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Navy to review LCA
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With the IAF no longer interested in the development of the Mk2, the Indian Navy will undertake a process to determine if they should continue with the development of the model on their own.
Images: Admiral RH Tahiliani
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Former Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy Admiral RH Tahiliani passed away today. Here are some images from his life and career.
DCNS offers modified Mistral to India
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Pierre Legros of DCNS, spoke to StratPost on the sidelines of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace exhibition (LIMA2015) about his company’s response to the Indian Navy’s RFP for LPD vessels.
