IAF to procure 12 choppers for Siachen operations

Last Updated: Sunday, October 14, 2012, 10:00

Troops stationed at the Siachen Glacier can look forward to better resource mobilisation as the Indian Air Force is procuring 12 new light helicopters.

Defence Ministry overrules IAF, allows Army to have own attack choppers

Last Updated: Friday, October 12, 2012, 19:08

Overruling stiff opposition by the Air Force, Government has allowed the Army to have its own attack helicopter units, meeting its long-time demand.

NSA advice sought on Army-IAF tussle for choppers

Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 20:25

Amidst ongoing tussle between the IAF and the Army over control of attack and medium-lift choppers, the Defence Ministry has sought the advice of the National Security Advisor (NSA) to resolve the issue.

India to buy 42 Su-30MKIs, 71 Mi-17 V5 helicopters from Russia

Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 09:00

India is all set to procure 42 Su-30 MKI combat aircraft and 71 medium-lift helicopters from Russia.

Antony downplays Army-IAF tussle on control of attack choppers

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 16:30

Seeking to downplay the tussle between the Army and the Air Force over control of attack helicopters, Defence Minister A K Antony said it was a "family problem".

‘India to open bids for choppers, tankers shortly’

Last Updated: Thursday, September 20, 2012, 17:29

India will shortly open bids for procuring 15 heavy-lift helicopters, and six air-to-air tankers.

US choppers on Osama mission crossed Indian airspace?

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 18:11

The path taken by two American MH-47 Chinook helicopters to Abbottabad in Pak to kill Osama bin Laden in May last year has triggered a controversy with questions being raised as to whether they flew over the Indian air space.

Indian Navy choppers bid delayed, firm protests

Last Updated: Monday, September 10, 2012, 13:27

India`s bid to buy 16 multi-role helicopters worth over $1 billion for its Navy has been hit by delays.

Russia to sell 52 choppers to China

Last Updated: Thursday, September 6, 2012, 19:05

Russia signed a contract with China for the delivery of a total of 52 Mi-171E (Hip) transport helicopters.

US buys 10 Russian choppers for Afghanistan

Last Updated: Thursday, June 14, 2012, 21:03

The Pentagon is buying ten Mi-17 helicopters from Russia`s state-run weapons broker Rosoboronexport for the Afghan military, the company said.

Par panel raps MoD for failing to service BSF`s choppers

Last Updated: Sunday, May 6, 2012, 14:18

A Parliamentary panel has pulled up the Defence Ministry for not honouring its commitment made to the BSF for providing technical support, including supply of spare parts.