After Airbus, Mahindra to make naval equipment with UK firm

Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2015, 20:19

On the heels of tying up with Airbus Helicopters, Mahindra Defence Naval Systems today said it has joined hands with Britain's Ultra Electronics to manufacture and supply underwater warfare equipment for the Indian Navy and radios for the Army.

Pawan Hans to acquire two seaplanes, 20 choppers

Last Updated: Friday, May 1, 2015, 23:51

State-run Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) plans to acquire two seaplanes and 20 helicopters in the current fiscal as part of its expansion plans, the company said on Friday.

Airbus in talks with Indian firms on helicopter joint venture

Last Updated: Friday, February 20, 2015, 18:53

Airbus Helicopters said on Friday it is in talks with Indian companies including Mahindra and Mahindra, Reliance Industries and Tata Group to jointly make military helicopters, to comply with rules aimed at helping the local defence industry.

Four feared dead as US military helicopter crashes in UK

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 05:21

Four people were feared dead after a US military helicopter crashed in eastern England during a routine training operation on Tuesday, police and US officials said.

Lebanon Army fires on Syria aircraft for `first time`

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 03:01

The Lebanese Army used its air defence systems against Syrian helicopters on Monday after they carried out a raid inside Lebanese territory, a military source told a news agency.

Chopper service resumes in Twanag

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 13:34

After a gap of 31 months, chopper service was re-introduced in Tawang district, bordering China with the Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd (PHHL) resuming its passenger services between Naharlagun, Guwahati and Tawang.

U`khand govt to seek MI 26 copters for flying border road construction materials

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 15:47

Uttarakhand government will seek help of MI 26 helicopters to fly building material and equipment to some high altitude areas for the construction of ten border roads close to the India-China and India-Nepal borders in the state.

Jodhpur Air Force station to receive five Dhruv helicopters

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 18:10

Jodhpur Air Force station is all set to receive a batch of five Dhruv advanced light helicopters, a defence spokesperson said on Sunday.

China developing high-speed helicopters: Aircraft-maker

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 15:03

China is developing helicopters with the ability to fly at speeds twice the current average, said the president of China`s major aircraft maker Thursday.