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India-Russia MTA project runs into rough weather

The Indo-Russian project to develop a multi-role transport aircraft is facing hurdles after the Centre raised objections over the business plan proposed by Moscow for the project.

European consortium unveils plan to develop naval Typhoon

The European consortium Eurofighter GmbH is planning to develop the naval variant of Eurofighter Typhoon which will be launched from aircraft carriers.

Surya Kiran signs off

The aircraft gave their last thundering performance on Sunday evening, before retiring from aerobatics after 15 years of service.

Tete-a-tete with a C-17 pilot

Brahmand.com got an exclusive opportunity to see inside the aircraft including the cockpit, and also had a brief conversation with the USAF C-17 pilot, Nicolas Gillin. Nicolas is currently attending the airshow to promote C-17 Globemaster-III in India.

In conversation with Gripen fighter pilot

Brahmand.com had an exclusive conversation with the Swedish Air Force pilot Martin Björn during the Aero India 2011.

Aero India concludes with marketing blitzkrieg, aerial theatrics

The big-ticket MMRCA deal has made this year’s Aero India the biggest ever biennial aviation event so far.

Drone systems add sheen to aero show

A wide-range of drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems has made its ‘quiet’ presence felt along with the fighter jets, transport aircraft and commercial planes during Aero India 2011.

IAF Chief's exclusive press conference at Aero India 2011

Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal PV Naik's press conference at Aero India 2011 in Q&A format.

Rafale fighter: Pilot Interview

The French fighter is a contender in the Indian Air Force's competition for 126 Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (MMRCA), vying against the Boeing F/A-18, Lockheed Martin F-16, Eurofighter Typhoon, MiG-35, and Saab Gripen.

India's 'eye in the sky' Akash Deep on display at aeroshow

Aerostat radars help in enhancing the situational awareness of the theatre commanders to detect hostile aircraft and can be decisive in aerial combat operations by effectively positioning air defence fighters against them.

Indigenous India: Startup launches UAV at airshow

Defence Minister A K Antony's call for indigenisation has found a strong votary in a group of aviation entrepreneurs who have successfully built an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and are ready for a commercial roll out of their maiden product.

IAF hopes to clinch deal with France for Mirage upgrades by this March

Negotiations with France for the modernisation programme have been concluded and the report has been submitted to the MoD, IAF Chief P V Naik has said, hoping that the deal would be signed by end of this fiscal.

India to have satellite navigation system by 2015

The country would launch seven satellites in the next four to six years to develop its own version of the Global Positioning System for enhancing surveillance capabilities and improving accuracy of its weapon systems.