Vivek Raghuvanshi
Vivek Raghuvanshi is the India correspondent for Defense News.
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India awards contracts for Akash and BrahMos missiles, plus more ships
The ministry selected state-run Bharat Dynamics to supply the fully indigenous Akash weapon system, a short-range air defense system.
‘Far-fetched vision’: India’s futuristic light combat aircraft overshadowed by predecessor
Service officials and analysts say the program faces uncertainty due to a lack of clarity and other immediate priorities.
Indian Army shows interest in light tanks for defense along Chinese border
Indian military planners are seeking light tanks that can be airlifted to elevated areas along the Chinese border.
Saab, Adani Group forge partnership for India’s single-engine fighter
This announcement means India’s single-engine fighter aircraft competition is now shortlisted between the Saab-Adani partnership and Lockheed Martin of the U.S. in a tie-up with an Indian firm.
Indian Navy to buy underwater systems for its submarines
The Indian Navy on Wednesday floated a global request for information to buy 12 anti-torpedo defense systems and associated equipment for its submarines.
India to announce road map for single-engine fighter program
To accelerate the Make in India initiative under the strategic partnership model, the ruling National Democratic Alliance will formally issue a request for information next month to Lockheed Martin of the U.S. and Saab of Sweden to manufacture single-engine fighters in collaboration with a private company in the India.
How 'Make in India' could impede India’s global hunt for anti-ship missiles
India has launched first-ever global hunt for anti-ship missiles, but a requirement for those missiles could be difficult to meet.
Indian Navy floats $10B helicopter acquisition program
India’s MoD has issued an RFI as the country seeks to award a $10 billion deal for naval multirole helicopters and naval multi-utility helicopters.
India approves deals for Apache helicopters, maritime engines
India's Defence Acquisition Council has cleared two long-pending purchases.
India mine-sweeper program hits another roadblock
Goa Shipyard Limited’s quest to build 12 high-tech mine countermeasure vessels for $5 billion, which is already delayed, has hit a roadblock over the selection of propulsion engines.
India Jaguar fighters face upgrade challenges
A HAL executive placed blame: ”Upgrade of autopilot has been slow because of delays in supplies by French defense companies.”
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