Suitable action after obtaining evidence: Govt on chopper deal

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 22:30

The government said suitable action would be taken after obtaining evidence from Italy on alleged kickbacks in supply of 12 AW 101 VVIP helicopters.

Chopper deal: Proposal to purchase 197 light helicopters put off

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 18:58

A decision to procure 197 light helicopters which have come under scrutiny over allegations of deviation from the tendering process was put off on Tuesday.

Antony promises `strongest action` in VVIP chopper deal

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 10:21

Defence Minister AK Antony pledged "strongest action" if it is proved that bribes swung the $750 million deal for 12 VVIP helicopters for the IAF, as the opposition prepared to raise a storm in parliament opening a week later.

Deal to procure Rafale combat aircrafts top priority: Browne

Last Updated: Thursday, February 7, 2013, 18:31

The IAF Chief said the contract negotiations for the deal were going on track and it was expected to be finalised by the middle of this year.

India to assemble Russian helicopters

Last Updated: Thursday, December 27, 2012, 09:55

Russian Helicopters holding and India`s Elcom Systems Pvt Ltd have signed an agreement to set up a joint venture to assemble helicopters in India.

Def Min approves proposal for 22 Cheetal helicopters

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 22:02

The Defence Ministry Tuesday approved a proposal to procure around 22 Cheetal helicopters for Army, which is likely to deploy these choppers for supporting its high altitude operations in Ladakh and Siachen.

Army to seek combat helicopters from Air Force

Last Updated: Monday, December 3, 2012, 17:17

Weeks after it was sanctioned combat air wing by the Government, the Army is seeking transfer of attack helicopters from the Air Force at the earliest.

Augusta Westland deal: Govt pursuing allegations of bribery

Last Updated: Monday, November 26, 2012, 15:20

Government is pursuing the allegations of bribery in a deal to procure VVIP helicopters from Augusta Westland, Defence Minister AK Antony on Monday said.

Six injured as police helicopters collide in LA area

Last Updated: Sunday, November 18, 2012, 14:28

Two police helicopters have collided over a helipad, leaving five police officers and a civilian with minor injuries, officials said.

NASA’s future spacecrafts may be able to land like helicopters

Last Updated: Saturday, November 10, 2012, 22:04

NASA scientists have designed and tested a new rotor landing system in an attempt to enable spacecrafts to land like helicopters.

Chopper deal: India presses Italy envoy for middleman info

Last Updated: Friday, November 2, 2012, 00:36

With Italy sitting on New Delhi`s request for information about alleged middlemen in a chopper deal, the external affairs ministry called the its envoy here to demand a prompt response.