Seahawks chopper squadron to be commissioned into Indian Navy

IANS | March 3, 2024 7:43 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The Indian Navy will commission the newly-inducted MH 60R Seahawk multi-role helicopter (the maritime variant of the Blackhawk helicopter) at INS Garuda, Kochi, on March 6, a Defence Ministry statement said.

Defence Ministry inks MoU worth Rs 39,125cr to procure military equipment

IANS | March 1, 2024 3:12 PM

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday said that it has signed five major capital acquisition contracts worth Rs 39,125.39 crore to procure military equipment which includes procurement of Aero-engines for MiG-29 aircraft, Close-in Weapon System (CIWS), high-power radar and ship-borne BrahMos system.

The four intrepid IAF fighter pilots who form Team 'Gaganyaan'

IANS | February 27, 2024 4:29 PM

New Delhi, 27 Feb (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announcing the names of the four IAF officers who will be on India's Gaganyaan mission, the Indian Air Force has revealed the background and credentials of of Group Captains Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Ajit Krishnan, and Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla.