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Airbus H135M multi-purpose light military helicopterThe Indian military’s seemingly endless pursuit of new helicopters is a sorry tale of woe for both the armed forces and for foreign OEMs wanting to cash in on this large market. Attempting to make sense of where current requirements are at, Shephard spoke to …

Last week, China resorted to an orchestrated show of force in the South China Sea. In a naval parade consisting of 48 naval vessels, 06 nuclear powered submarines, 76 aircraft, and aircraft carrier Liaoning, the PLAN sent a loud message to its opponents in the Western Pacific. Coming as it …

The company yesterday reported widening of its net loss to Rs 408.68 crore in January-March quarter of 2017-18 fiscal year from Rs 139.92 crore net loss in the same period of previous financial year.Auditors of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Naval and Engineering have raised doubts about the company’s ability to “continue …

Nagpur: The Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DRAL) has started commercial production of Falcon – the business jet made by Dassault Aviation, France – at its unit in Dhirubhai Ambani Aerospace Park, MIHAN-SEZ, from April 18. In the first phase, the DRAL is assembling cockpit along with landing gear and other …

The UN Security Council is "increasingly unable" or "sometimes unwilling" to respond to the current security challenges with tragic consequences, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said today as she pushed for the reform of the world body's powerful organ.The UN Security Council is “increasingly unable” or “sometimes unwilling” to respond …

KABUL: The Taliban on Wednesday announced the start of the new spring offensive, rejecting a proposal for dialogue from the Afghan government, describing it as an attempt to "cheat and conspire".The militant group said in a statement that the fresh offensive "was partly a response to US President Donald Trump's …

Taiwanese Hsiung Feng II Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Coastal Defence SystemTaiwan’s state-funded National Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology (NCSIST) is set to prepare for mass production of two types of missiles with extended range capable of travelling more than 1,000 and 2,000 kilometres to counter China’s provocative actions.The NCSIST was …

The two companies' announcement at an air show in Berlin on Wednesday follows a decision in principle last year by the French and German governments to develop a new fighter jet togetherBERLIN: European plane maker Airbus and France's Dassault Aviation have agreed to join forces in developing and producing a …

Airbus, Dassault to develop new European fighter jetBERLIN: European plane maker Airbus and France's Dassault Aviation have agreed to join forces in developing and producing a new European fighter jet. The two companies' announcement at an air show in Berlin on Wednesday follows a decision in principle last year by …

Russia hints it may provide advanced air defences to SyriaBEIRUT: The Russian military has indicated it will supply the Syrian government with a sophisticated air defence system, after condemning a missile attack launched by the U.S., Britain and France earlier this month. Col. Gen. Sergei Rudskoi said in a statement …