India Considers Selling Its T-72 MBTs
In an effort to phase out the ageing Russian-made T-72 MBTs profitably, India plans to sell the tanks to be retired.
India News
Land
Air
Logistics
Lockheed Martin and Tata Cooperate on C-130J Aircraft
Lockheed Martin and Indian Tata Advanced Systems have agreed to expand cooperation on C-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft.
Air
Engine and Transmission
India Approves New AL-31FP Engines for Su-30MKI Fleet
Indian Security Committee has approved the acquisition of 240 AL-31FP engines for Su-30MKI fighter jets with local production involved.
Navy / Maritime
India's Second Nuclear-Powered Submarine Enters Service
On August 29, India announced that its second Arihant-class nuclear-powered indigenous ballistic missile submarine, INS 'Arighaat, has entered service.
Navy / Maritime
Bilateral Relations
Litmus Test of Turkiye’s Bilateral Relations: TCG Kınalıada
TCG Kınalıada F-514, which went to Japan to celebrate Türkiye's diplomatic relations with Japan, served as a litmus test for Türkiye's bilateral relations.
Ammunition
India Prepares its Homegrown Long-Range Bomb: Gaurav
DRDO tested a long-range 2200 Lb glide bomb, ‘Gaurav’, which accurately hit a target over a 100 km distance.
Air
Engine and Transmission
HAL to Fill the F404 Engine Gap with Second-Hand Ones
The Indian Air Force's (IAF) Tejas Mk1A suffers from GE Aerospace's failure to supply F404 engines on time; therefore, it opts for second-hand engines.
Navy / Maritime
Bilateral Relations
Turkish Corvette TCG Kınalıada Bypass Indian Port
Bitter relations between Turkiye and India affect port visits. The planned Indian port visit of the TCG Kınalıada, did not take place. The ship is on the way.
Weapon / Missile
Armenia to Acquire Indian Prahaar and Pralay Missiles
According to local Indian press, Armenia is in discussions with India about the possible supply of Prahaar and Pralay missiles.
Weapon / Missile
India to Locally Produce S-400 Components
India and Russia are collaborating to establish a joint venture to manufacture S-400 components and maintain them in India.
Air
India May Acquire Qatari Mirage 2000-5s
Qatar has offered to sell 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to India. A Qatari delegation visited New Delhi to offer this proposal.
Land
India Delivers T-90 Mk.3 Tanks to the Indian Army
The Indian state-owned company AVNL has announced that it has delivered the first 10 T-90 Mk.3 tanks to the Indian Army.
Investment
Engine and Transmission
RENK Group to Establish a Manufacturing Unit in India
RENK, a company specialising in developing essential drive systems for the military, is expanding its operations in India.
Weapon / Missile
India Conducts Long-Range Cruise Missile Test
India declared the successful test of a domestically created long-range Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM).
