Govt signs contracts worth over Rs 5000 crore to acquire choppers for coast guard, missiles for Navy
The contracts were inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh at South Block in New Delhi.
The contracts were inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh at South Block in New Delhi.
Murmu, the Supreme Commander of India's Armed Forces, would board the indigenous double-engine helicopter made by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for her historic flight, which will make her the first Indian President to fly in the Light Combat Helicopter, the Sukhoi Su-30 and the Rafale fighter jets.
The IAF has identified Wg Cdr Naman Syal as the pilot who died when a Tejas fighter jet crashed during a display at the Dubai Air Show. His home state has mourned the loss, and a court of inquiry will probe what led to the tragedy.
According to the HAL, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is a 4.5 generation, all-weather and multi-role fighter aircraft. Tejas, as a multi-role aircraft, can undertake offensive air support, close combat and ground attack with ease. The fighter jet is also capable of undertaking ground maritime operations.
Highlighting the economic prospects of self-reliance in defence including aerospace and avionics, Gen Chauhan asserted that the defence industrial sector has a large potential to achieve the country’s economic goals.
The 255 bedded Covid Care Hospital handed over to the state authorities by HAL is now open for patients.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will also travel to Paris next month to receive the first of 36 Rafale fighter jets.
After the inaugural speech of Defence Minister and other officials, the air show started followed by the air display showcasing the first VIC formation of three Mi-17 helicopters carrying the national flag, IAF and Aero India ensigns along.
"It was necessary to purchase these 36 aircraft as the capabilities of the Indian Air force were depleting. If we keep pulling each other's legs, we will cause a major loss to the defence of the nation," he said.
Launching an attack on the Gandhi family Javadekar said, "Those who are involved in corruption are charging others of corruption. The mother and the son (Sonia and Rahul Gandhi) are on bail in a corruption case. All this tells the story and points finger at one family.
