In a significant push for make in India in the defence sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be handing over the light combat helicopter to the Indian Air Force and various UAVs to Indian armed forces in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi during the ‘Jhansi Jalsa’ event. “The Prime Minister will hand over Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, HAL … Read more
The HAL Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) is an Indian multi-role attack helicopter designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It is the world’s lightest attack helicopter and its flight ceiling is the highest among all attack helicopters. It has been ordered for both the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army. Currently LCH is in full speed production for Indian Air Force (65 on order) and … Read more
In September 2016, India and France signed a €7.87 billion Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for 36 Rafale multi-role fighter jets in fly-away condition. India chose Dassault over its traditional partner Russia’s MiG. The deal has a 50% offset clause to be executed by Dassault Aviation and its partners in partnership with Indian companies. The basic cost … Read more