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A twin-seater MiG-21 Type 69 trainer aircraft crashed near Barmer in Rajasthan, on 28 July, killing both pilots on board

IAF crashes show downward trend after 534 aircraft lost in 30 years

At least 152 Indian Air Force pilots and 534 aircraft have been lost to accidents and crashes over the past 30 years or so,...
Menba village in Shannan province opposite Bhutan is part of 96 model villages constructed by the Chinese

Chinese authorities forcibly moving Tibetans to Indian border to bolster control

The Chinese government has announced plans to relocate over 100,000 Tibetans from their homes by 2030, aiming to end their traditional way of life...
Cochin Shipyard handed over India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant to the Indian Navy on 28 July.

Navy gets delivery of INS Vikrant

State-owned Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), on 28 July, handed over India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant — the largest warship to be built in...
Three MH-60R helicopters were delivered to the Indian Navy in 2021 in the US. The next two arrived in India on 28 July.

Indian Navy gets 2 MH-60R choppers from US

The Indian Navy, on 28 July, received two MH-60R multi-role helicopters at Kochi, part of a 24-chopper deal signed with the US to modernise...
Import substitution of ammunition, which is a recurring requirement, is a top priority for the government

Defence Minister pitches for self-reliance in ammunition sector

Defence minister Rajnath Singh, on 27 July, made a strong pitch for self-reliance in ammunition sector while asking the private players to partner with...
HAL has contracted 88 Honeywell TPE331-12B engines worth over $100 million to power the HTT-40

HAL signs $100-mn contract with US firm for trainer aircraft engines

The Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), on 27 July, signed a $100-million contract with the US-based Honeywell for 88 engines to power the indigenous HTT-40...
PLAAF J-11 which has been flying close to LAC in Eastern Ladakah is a copy of the Russian Su-27

Chinese fighter jets fly provocatively close to LAC in Eastern Ladakh

Chinese fighter jets are continuing efforts to provoke the Indian forces stationed in eastern Ladakh as they are flying close to the Line of...
CATS AI Warrior

HAL Working on Manned-Unmanned Combat Air Teaming system

The HAL Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) is a planned unmanned and manned combat aircraft air teaming system being developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited...
MoD has banned import of 18 items including the light tank. That makes the Russian Sprut-SD out of ther race

MoD bans import of 18 major defence platforms

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) revealed in Parliament, on 22 July, the names of eighteen major defence platforms that can no longer be imported....
PLA Chinese soldiers on the highway to Nyingchi, Tibet in Oct 2020

China plans another highway in Aksai Chin

China is planning to build another highway through Aksai Chin, running along the India border and connecting Xinjiang with Tibet, according to a newly...

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