Indian Army to induct EVs
The Indian Army will induct Electric Vehicles (EV) into three categories, including motorcycles, buses and cars, into its fleet.
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Country
Navy / Maritime
India Launched INS VAGSHEER Submarine
INS VAGSHEER was launched today by the Defence Secretary of India, Dr Ajay Kumar, Naval Group, writes in a press release.
Air
India reportedly Cancels the Russian Helicopter Tender
Sources told local media that the IAF has decided to cancel plans to buy Mi-17 V5 helicopters from Russia to boost the government’s Make in India initiative.
Weapon / Missile
CAATSA Invalide, India Receives S-400 Training Equipment
The first squadron of the S-400 Triumf sam system is nearly operational in northwest India, but the delivery of the second squadron from Russia.
Bilateral Relations
India, US to Strengthen Defence Relations amid CAATSA
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin.
Weapon / Missile
India Tests IAI Supported MRSAM system
Indian (DRDO) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) conducted two tests of the Army version of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile on 27 March.
Air
Unmanned Systems
"Make in India" hit Predator
Because of its emphasis on local development and manufacturing, India has placed its plan to acquire 30 Predator armed drones from the United States on hold.
Air
Boeing Completed the Delivery of P-8I Aircraft to India
Boeing delivered the last of 12 P-8I Poseidon long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare (LRMR-ASW) aircraft ordered by the Indian Navy.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Philippines inked BrahMos Deal with India
Philippines and India inked the $374.9 million worth deal for BrahMos shore-based anti-ship cruise missile system for the Philippine Navy.
Weapon / Missile
India, Under the CAATSA risk, Prepares First S-400 Unit
With China in mind, India has begun installing the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile defence system, with the first unit set to go operational in April.
Weapon / Missile
India Qualified Indigenous MPATGM
DRDO tested the Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). The defence ministry said the ATGM was flight-tested in its final "deliverable configuration".
Weapon / Missile
India Tested Naval Variant of BrahMos
DRDO tested a sea-to-sea variant of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Indian Navy's newly commissioned INS Visakhapatnam.
Navy / Maritime
IAC Vikrant is at Next Set of Sea Trials
Indian Defence Ministry stated that the country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, IAC Vikrant, is heading out for the next set of sea trials.
Weapon / Missile
Indian MoD establishes the BrahMos Manufacturing Centre
The Indian Defence Ministry announced the laying of the foundation stone for the DRDO’s Defence Technology & Test Centre and BrahMos Manufacturing Centre.
