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India modernizes military fleets

Army will receive first new generation aircraft in 2024-2025

India is pursuing the modernization of its military aircraft fleet. The program envisages the decommissioning starting from 2027 of the "Cheetah" rotary wing aircraft developed by the national company Hindustan Aeronautics (based on the SA-315B "Lama" model of the French Aérospatiale) and in service since 1971, and of the "Chetak" multifunction helicopters, also made by the Indian company (modeled...

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Civil defenseIndia will modernize its military fleet in 3-4 years

Modernization plan includes replacement of about 250 aircraft

The Indian armed forces have announced that within the next 3-4 years it will begin the replacement of the old Chetak and Cheetah military helicopters produced by the national manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics... more

Civil aviationIndia will purchase another 156 military helicopters

"Prachand" light combat aircraft for China-Pakistan border deployment

The Indian Air Force is planning an order for 156 more light combat helicopters "Prachand", made by local manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. This is an initiative that has a dual objective: to... more

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To replace its ageing Avros-748 fleet

Airbus Defence and Space has officially handed over in fly-away condition the first of 56 C-295 aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) to begin replacing its ageing Avros-748 fleet. The C-295, in transport... more

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