India Military & Defence

India purchased 1,300 Mahindra ALSV totaling $146 million

As reported by the Indian media, the local Ministry of Defense signed a contract with Mahindra Defense Systems Ltd. on March 22 to deliver 1,300 Mahindra ALSV (Armored Light Specialist Vehicles) vehicles for the Indian army, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

Russian AK-203 will be the main assault rifle of the Indian Army

The Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifle in the future will become the primary assault rifle of the Indian Armed Forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the country's ambassador to Russia, Datla Bala Venkatesh Varma.

Indian rocket successfully launched Brazilian satellite into orbit

The PSLV-C51 launch vehicle on Sunday successfully launched the Brazilian observation satellite Amazonia-1 into orbit and 18 more spacecraft, the ISRO said

India buys the Su-57 if it’s armed with a BrahMos missile

Russian sources claim that the Indians are ready to buy a large quantity of the Russian Su-57 fighter if the Russians manage to adapt it for use with the BrahMos supersonic rocket, and in the future for the next generation of the same missile.

India spent $1B to upgrade its MiG-29s and wants more jets

It is still unclear whether the Indian government is ready to place an order with Russia for new MiG-29 and Su-30MKI fighters, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned, citing information from Russian media and a statement by the Indian ambassador to Moscow.

India received new Arjun tanks, but T-14 could replace them

The Indian Army received new modernized Arjun Mk-1A tanks, which are locally Indian-made. The event took place at an official reception ceremony for the Indian Army, which the country's Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends.

India and China are withdrawing their troops from a dispute area

India and China have agreed to withdraw troops from the disputed area near Pangong Tso Lake in the western Himalayas, Indian Defense Minister Rajnat Singh said on Thursday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24

Mk III light helicopter will guard the coasts of India

The Mk III light helicopter will guard India's coast after the Indian Navy, and the country's coast guard received an updated and better version of the plane, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

New talks between Russia and India for Su-57E purchase

Russia's Aviapro news agency reports that new talks have taken place between Russia and India over Russian Su-57E fighters from New Delhi. The talks took place during the international exhibition in India - AeroIndia 2021.

India arms its Tejas fighter with a supersonic missile

Indian Air Force fighter Tejas could launch a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, said Alexander Maksichev, co-director of the Russian-Indian company BrahMos Aerospace, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Boeing received a license to sell the F-15EX to India

Two US fighter jets will bid for a medium-sized aircraft for the Indian Air Force. In addition to the F-21, the advanced version of the F-16 will also be the F-15.

Chinese troops tried to enter India, and new battles ensued

Sources told the Indian edition that the new battles were the entry of Chinese troops into Indian territory. The sources also said that 20 Chinese soldiers and 4 Indian soldiers are injuring in the clashes.

Fighter is wanted. Will the French ‘sell’ the MiG-29 to India?

India is urgently looking for a fighter, and France may push the Indians back into the Russians' arms. A similar analysis is made by the Russian author Dmitry Sikorsky in his article.

India is spending nearly $6 billion on new fighter jets

India is buying 83 Tejas light fighters for 45,696 crore , according to an official statement from the Indian embassy in Bulgaria.

Pakistan could buy Indian S-400 air defense systems

Islamabad is likely to buy Russian S-400 air defense systems already ordered in series production for India. Such an opinion is creeping into the Russian and Asian media in recent days.

Is Tejas Mk2 fighter the future of the Indian Air Force?

The Tejas Mk2 fighter is key to the Indian military industry. There are only two possibilities - a successful project or bankrupt companies.

India tested a new defense system developed jointly with Israel [video]

India tested a new defense system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing a press release issued by the Israeli defense company Israel Aerospace Industries.

Possible US sanctions over the S-400 purchase have worried India

Possible US sanctions over the S-400 have worried India. The Indian multibillion-dollar deal to buy Russia's S-400 air defense system could trigger US sanctions

Boeing vs. MiG – Russia’s arms market in India is shaken

Boeing vs. MiG is the technological dispute that has been going on between two giants for a long time in India. The American company is about to violate Moscow's military dominance in the country.

Made in India: the INS Vikrant aircraft carrier is almost ready for service

The world has long known about the INS Vikrant's construction, but this week the Indian MoD announced that the aircraft carrier is on the final straight

Chinese claim to have used microwave weapons against Indian soldiers

China used microwave weapons in August to shock Indian soldiers, which forced them to leave their posts - at least that's what Beijing expert Jin Canrong said in a lecture that was leaked to the world infosphere thanks to The Times

Indian Army launched new quick reaction surface-to-air missile [QRSAM]

The Indian Ministry of Defense issued a press release confirming that the Indian Army has already carried out the next necessary tests of a surface-to-air missile, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned

India launched its own Scorpene-class diesel-electric attack submarine

The Indian Navy has launched the fifth Scorpene-class diesel-electric attack submarine, which was manufactured in the country, learned BulgarianMilitary.com learned, citing information in the local Indian press.

India believes that Russian Su-57 fighter is a serious competitor to the F-35

Russia has started mass production of the Russian fighter of the latest generation Su-57, and according to comments from the Russian Ministry of Defense, the first unit is expected to be delivered to the Russian Air Force at the end of the year

Indian Navy could acquire the F/A-18 Super Hornet, the United States said

The American military magazine National Interest claims that there is a great reality that the Indian Navy will acquire the American F / A-18 Super Hornet, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Greece, India to co-operate in defense to oppose Turkish-Pakistani axis

Last Thursday , The Greek Foreign Minister held an in-depth and constructive conversation-analysis with his Indian counterpart on this topic, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing various Greek sources.

New developments for the Indo-Russian cruise missile BrahMos are forthcoming

Moscow and New Delhi are planning a new development plan for the Indo-Russian cruise missile BrahMos aimed at creating a special version capable of shooting down AWACS aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Italian news agency AnalisiDifese

How are Indian and Chinese soldiers equipped in the Himalayas if a conflict arises?

On the eve of winter, a "temporarily frozen" conflict could melt the upcoming winter snow high in the Himalayas, where the Himalayan plains are located - the highest desert in the world.

Indian cruise missile, an equivalent of the American Tomahawk, failed in the tests

The latest military development of Indian engineers and military complex is the subsonic cruise missile Nirbhay, which should be the equivalent of the American missile of the same class Tomahawk and the Russian missile of the same class SS-N-27 Sizzler.

India begins a large-scale production of its own fifth generation fighter jet

India wants to start the production of the fifth generation fighter at the end of this decade, despite the final rejection by the government in New Delhi of the machine, which was to be produced in cooperation with Russia

Successful test of a new Indian hypersonic missile that will enter service soon

According to the Indian edition of Indian Times, New Delhi has already performed tests on the latest hypersonic missile of the Indian Missile Forces, namely the Shaurya missile, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Heavy armored vehicles in the Ladakh area. Is India preparing for war?

Against the background of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, which is gaining momentum and the outcome remains unclear, India has taken unexpected action to strengthen its defense capabilities along its border with China

India fired an unusual guided missile from a tank and bothered China

Against the backdrop of an increasingly uncertain future in India-China relations, New Delhi has decided to test with its ground equipment at its disposal to accept the challenge of a possible future conflict, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

India buys the dangerous MQ-9B hunter-killer UAV totalling $600M

According to information from the Indian Ministry of Defense, the new unmanned aerial vehicles will be intended for use by both ground forces and the Air Force and Navy.

Solution Pakistan seeks against India could be their nuclear program

In its detailed article, the American publication National Interests came out with a very detailed and compelling article about the possibilities of the Pakistani nuclear program.

India has created a body armor that can protect against an AK-47 bullet

Soldier's life and the success of the assigned combat mission depend on how reliable and thoughtful the equipment of a fighter will be. The military pays great attention to technologies that can save the lives of soldiers in open combat.

Indian Rafale officially in service. Will India order more from the same fighters?

In India, there was a ceremony to introduce the first five Rafale aircraft to the Indian Air Force. The presence of the French defense minister in the ceremony could signal talks aimed at increasing the order, which so far includes a target of 36 fighters.

India in the race of hypersonic arms. Successful flight of the missile demonstrator [video]

Indian authorities have officially confirmed the successful testing of the prototype hypersonic rocket, the HSTDV. According to the announcement of the local state agency DRDO, tested on September 7 this year.

Trump offered to help resolve conflict between India and China

The United States is ready to assist China and India in resolving the border conflict, American President Donald Trump said at a press conference at the White House on September 4, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

India has deployed armored vehicles on the border with China

A security position was taken up by Indian border guards at the border with China in the Ladakh region on September 3, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Hindustan times.

New clash between Chinese and Indians soldiers on the border near Ladakh

The clash of Indian soldiers with Chinese troops took place in the border region of Ladakh, the Ministry of Defense of India reported on August 31, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Usual suspects – India and Egypt could be the next customers of T-14 Armata tank

At the beginning of August this year. the Russian Minister of Industry and Trade, Denis Manturov, announced that the mass production of the T-14 Armata MBTs for the Russian army had begun.

Because of India, Boeing is testing short takeoffs and landings of F/A-18E/F fighters

Boeing is conducting tests of shortened take-offs and landings of F / A-18E / F Super Hornet aircraft. The point is to prove that they could operate not only from large aircraft carriers of the US Navy, but also from units more than twice smaller, such as Indian aircraft carriers.

India abandoned a military exercise because of the coronavirus pandemic

India will not take part in the Caucasus-2020 international exercises, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing several sources. The event should take a place in September.

Indian government will not give up Russian weapons due to US threats

New Delhi is one of the largest importers of weapons in the world and adheres to a balanced strategy: it buys weapons from Russia and the United States at the same time. Moscow still remains the preferred arms supplier for New Delhi.

Erdogan ‘energizes’ the crisis in Kashmir – threatens India too

The crisis with Erdogan was not enough for him, now he is dealing with India as well. Turkey is emerging as the leader of the entire Muslim world, even threatening India in the Kashmir issue, having completely lost its sense of logic

First Indian S-400 air defense system goes into service in 2021

The first complex of the S-400 Triumph air defense system will arrive in India in 2021, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according to a statement by the press secretariat of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation.

US is trying to prevent India from buying S-400 and Su-35 from Russia

As we have been writing in recent months, India is on the verge of making large purchases of weapons equipment from Russia, and in particular we are talking about the Russian S-400 air defense systems and the 4 ++ generation Su-57 fighter.

Bet on your ‘horse’: India will ban the import of foreign weapons

India has published a list of weapons, military and special equipment (AME), the import of which will be banned for the next seven years. There are 101 samples in total, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Top 5 most powerful Air Force in the world for 2020

The American military-political publication National Interest has presented a list of the five most formidable air forces in the world. Let's take a look at it.

India has deployed fighters, transport aircraft, and troops to the Ladakh region

India has deployed fighter jets, transport aircraft, and thousands of additional troops to the Ladakh region to counter movement by the People’s Liberation Army, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing AMN.

India is back on the market and begins mass buying weapons

The Indian Ministry of Defense approved the accelerated implementation of projects for the production and acquisition of the latest weapons for the country's armed forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Russia offered India to buy 114 Su-35s with a number of improvements

According to different ssources and a The Defense Aviation Post (DAP) article, Russia has made India an attractive offer to purchase 114 Su-35 fighters. At the same time, the package also includes the modernization of the Su-30M.

India is looking for a light tank. Will they bet on their own industry?

Despite expressing interest in the Russian 2S25M Sprut-SDM1 tank destroyer, the domestic arms industry declares its readiness to rapidly construct and start production of a domestic structure of this type.

Russian S-400 air defense systems give India advantage over Pakistan

Birender Singh Dhanoa, both in the post of chief marshal and after resignation, is an ardent supporter of the purchase of the fourth generation French multirole fighters Dassault Rafale.

Talks between India and China on the withdrawal of troops from Ladakh ‘stalled’

A complete and prompt withdrawal of Chinese troops from the line of de facto control in East Ladakh during the fifth round of negotiations with the Chinese military could not be achieved by representatives of the command of the Indian ground forces

The process of withdrawing troops from the Sino-Indian border is not yet complete

The Embassy of India in Bulgaria issued an official press release to the media, which briefly highlighted what happened at the regular weekly briefing of the official spokesman on the development of the border between India and China.

The K-4 submarine ballistic missile increases India’s underwater power

Initial plans to develop a naval version of the Agni-III ground-based missile ran into significant difficulties, with the missile body being too large for the submarine under development.

Five Rafale fighter jets are already flying from France to India

India took a significant step in strengthening air power and defence preparedness with the first five Rafale fighter aircraft, built by Dassault, flying out from Merignac airbase in Bordeaux, France to India

India buys six heavily armed and reconnaissance aircraft from the US

India has formally initiated the acquisition of six additional Boeing P-8I Poseidon UAVs, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. As stated, they will be used for information gathering, surveillance and reconnaissance at sea, as well as countering enemy submarines

India and China agree on a full withdrawal of troops from the border

India and China have agreed on an early and complete withdrawal of troops along the line of de facto control in Ladakh. The countries stressed that the full restoration of peace and tranquility in the region is key to the development of bilateral relations.

India is working hard on the first flight of its own fifth-generation fighter jet

The Indian media reported that the country's military-industrial complex has increased the intensity of work on the promising fifth-generation AMCA fighter, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

India begins joint development of UAVs with the US Air Force

The US Air Force Research Laboratories have signed an agreement with an Indian startup to jointly research and develop unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Deputy Defense Secretary Ellen M. Lord said July 21

India will produce its own new fighter for the Navy, an analogue of the MiG-29K

By 2026, the Indian company Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd should develop a twin-engine jet carrier-based fighter to supplement or even replace the Russian MiG-29K in the Indian Navy. According to the Defense Aviation Post, the fleet plans to purchase 57 aircraft.

If Russia supplies the S-400 to India, it will get involved in the conflict, China says

Beijing is concerned that this is taking place against the backdrop of a border conflict between China and India. In recent months, it has escalated, with the result that for the first time in 45 years, there have been fatalities in this dispute.

India will receive Rafale fighter jets and deploy them near the border with China

India is considering deploying Rafale fighters on the border with China, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing local military sources and the Hindustan Times newspaper. The newest French Rafale can accommodate in East Ladakh.

Indian paratroopers landing near the contested Pangong lake in Ladakh [video]

Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh is on a two-day visit to Ladakh; he is accompanied by Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General MM Naravane, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Amid tensions in Ladakh, the Indian army is interested in the Russian Sprut-SD light tank

The Indian army is looking for light tanks that can be quickly delivered to the right place by air - the land transport network in the border province of Ladakh leaves much to be desired.

India will purchase more Israeli Spike anti-tank missiles, sources said

The Indian army intends to acquire the Israeli anti-tank guided missiles to strengthen its capabilities on the border with China, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing India Today on July 15 and several sources in the Indian Army.

US experts unexpectedly praised the MiG-35 and recommended India to buy it

A rather controversial article was published in the American Military Watch Magazine, in which the Russian 4++ fighter of the MiG-35 generation was not only praised, but also called the only combat aircraft that India should acquire in the near future

India buys 72,000 SIG Sauer 716 assault rifles from the United States

The contract for the purchase of an additional 72,000 American SIG 716 assault rifles is to be signed by the Indian Ministry of Defense, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Beijing claims that India has lost 18 T-90 tanks along border with China

Several Russian T-90 tanks, which are in service with India, could be completely unusable in a future military conflict with China, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Chinese news agency Sohu.

India’s opposition to the US-requested sale of F-21s outraged Washington

Indian journalist Rahul Bedi said that India has long opposed the "offer" of the United States on F-21 fighters, and this caused some indignation from Washington, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

India’s advantage over China disappears due to Strait of Malacca

For many years, India could enjoy a strategic advantage over China: its industry is heavily dependent on supplies through the Gulf of Malacca between Indonesia and Malaysia, and India does not cost anything to block it.

Why India needs the Russian MiG-35 fighters equipped with AI and AESA radar?

Tensions around the Sino-Indian border in the Ladakh region, which escalated in mid-June, underscored the importance of the Indian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jets for operations in the region.

India received the last batch AH-64 Apache helicopters, may start its own production

According to Jane's source, the helicopters were handed over to the Indian Air Force on July 5 at the Hindan Air Force Base (Uttar Pradesh, India) after delivering on board the An-124 at the end of June.

China is withdrawing from the Indian border according an Indian source

China began to withdraw troops from areas along the disputed Indian border in the Himalayas, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing sources from Indian government. In June, 20 Indian soldiers were killed on this border in direct clashes with Chinese army forces.

India deployed An-23 aircraft and Mi-17 helicopters along the border with China

On Tuesday, the IAF landed a twin engine AN-32 transport aircraft, and military chopper Mi17 at Chinyalisaur airstrip in Uttarakhand, around 120 kilometers from the border with China, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Sputnik News.

India plans to purchase a large batch of Russian weapons totalling $800M, US said

Indian Ministry of Defense plans to conclude a contract with the Russian Federation for the supply of spare parts for military equipment and new weapons in the amount of $ 800 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Tension remains: India failed to reduce tension on border with China in Ladakh

India’s efforts to de-escalate tensions with China on the line of effective control (LAC) in East Ladakh have so far failed. This was reported on Monday by the Hindustan Times, citing military sources, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

India intends to acquire American MQ-9 Reaper attack drones

American-made Predator-B reconnaissance and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) Predator-B (MQ-9 Reaper) intend to acquire the armed forces of India, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Hindustan Times.

India sent again attacking Apache helicopters to the conflict zone in Ladakh [video]

Indian Armed Forces deployed for second time the Apache combat helicopters to the border conflict region with China near Lake Pangong Tso in the Ladakh region. This is against the backdrop of Delhi's demands for the withdrawal of Chinese troops.

India sent a clear signal to China by conducting a joint naval exercises with Japan

Joint naval exercises of India and Japan are a strategic signal for China, said Rajaram Panda, a researcher in the Indian Parliament and a member of the Governing Council of the Indian Council on Foreign Affairs.

American arms lobby ‘woke up’ in India to sell the idea of possible F-35 purchase

They even talk about the possibility of joint production of the MiG-35. All print media criticizing these systems and machines are "sent along an erotic route." As the saying goes, "roasted cock comes from the rear?"

India could buy Pantsir-S1 air defense missile system according to Russian sources

The Russians are conducting an intensive advertising campaign to encourage India to buy short-range "Pantsir-S1" anti-aircraft systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

US provides India with satellite imagery and is pushing for a war with China

On June 29, Indian sources said that India is likely to receive the first six French strike aircraft by July 27. By this time, the combat potential of the Indian Air Force will increase significantly. Today, disputes continue in India, and, according to experts, she is in distress.

China will use J-20 fighter in a war with India, S-400 doesn’t work at high altitudes

The Indian expert said he was skeptical that China would decide to deploy its next-generation J-20 fighter jets near the borders with India. China might need such airplanes in case of a full-scale war with India.

Indo-Chinese battle in the Himalayas – the Chinese point of view

This and the concentration of forces of both countries that followed before and especially after this event seems to be detrimental to the People's Republic of China for many reasons.

India bought 21 MiG-29 fighters and began upgrading 59 available of them

The Indian Ministry of Defense has approved the purchase of 21 MiG-29 fighters from the Russian Federation to strengthen the country's air force’s combat readiness, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

India is ready to abandon the Su-57 and focus on buying the American F-35s

According to various military sources in India, as well as according to the Chinese publication Sohu, there is a high probability that India will abandon the acquisition of the Russian Su-57 Super Sukhoi and move to the American F-35, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Pakistan cooperated with China and moved two divisions of troops near Kashmir

Pakistan has moved two divisions of troops along the line of control in occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing The Economic Times.

Pakistan is also attacking India, this time for the Karachi bombing

The prime minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan said that the responsibility for organizing the attack on the stock exchange building in Pakistan’s Karachi is to India, the Doon newspaper reported June 30, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

India will demand the withdrawal of Chinese troops on today’s talks

Negotiations at the level of commanders of the Indian and Chinese ground forces corps began on Tuesday in Chushul from the Indian side of the line of actual control (LFK), which divides the two countries, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russia warned India that Rafale fighter will not help them against China

According BulgarianMilitary.com sources India is likely to receive by July 27 the first batch of six Rafale fighter jets which are expected to significantly boost the combat capability of the Indian Air Force.

India could change the market through T-14 Armata tank mass production

The main contenders were the T-14 Armata, the Ukrainian Oplot and the South Korean tank K2 Black Panther. If everything is clear with the real prospects of Oplot, then it was a great opportunity for the T-14.

India has deployed a quick-reaction air defense system to the Ladakh

According to a new report that has surfaced this past weekend, India has deployed a quick-reaction air defense system to the Ladakh region, as both super powers continue to beef up their forces along the disputed border, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

India is becoming the third nuclear power in the world, SIPRI said

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) recently released its 2020 annual yearbook and assessed the current state of armaments, disarmament, and international security, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

India’s nuclear arsenal continues to grow, and this is bad news for Pakistan and China

As a result, its population of 1.3 billion is guarded by a nuclear arsenal of about a hundred warheads deployed on land, at sea and in the air. Despite its status as a supporter of non-alignment, the country was forced to develop its own nuclear weapons.

The Chinese army has occupied the Indian land of Ladakh, Gandhi’s claim

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been criticized by opposition leaders of the Indian National Congress for that China has occupied India in Ladakh , learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing India Today.

‘Strength is not enough’: why India requires Russian weapons

On Thursday, the visit of the Indian delegation to Moscow ended. The agreement to speed up military-technical cooperation with the largest buyer of Russian weapons was the main result of the visit to Moscow of the Minister of Defense of India, Rajnath Singh.

Will Russia remain neutral in the conflict between China and India?

However, looking at them it is difficult to forget that a few days ago, Indian troops received orders to respond to any violation of the status quo at the border in an emergency, without requesting additional orders from the command.

India continues to arm itself and is considering buying Russian Armata tanks

The fact that India is considering the purchase of Armata tanks is also mentioned in the military-analytical publications of the country. Note that such publications in the Indian media do not appear for the first time.

India monitors Chinese troops in Ladakh, Beijing has the potential to destroy S-400

India is closely monitoring the concentration of Chinese troops in strategically important areas on the line of actual control in eastern Ladakh, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according Indian military source, cited by TASS.

Russian weapons to India are a chance to achieve air superiority over China

Russia will accelerate the implementation of a key defense contract with India, which provides for Delhi's delivery of five S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems , and will also intensify negotiations on the supply of 33 MiG-29 and Su-30MKI fighters to India.

If the Chinese and Indian Air Forces face each other in the sky, who will win?

In addition to physical clashes between border detachments, both countries began to actively pull military equipment to the disputed site and transfer aircraft to nearby military airfields.

Chinese hackers carried out thousands cyber attacks on India in the last five days

Hackers from China have committed more than 40,000 cyber attacks on Indian Internet resources in the past five days, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according Maharashtra State Police Inspector Yashasvi Yadav.

The most successful Israeli missile defense in the service of India

India, actively developing its armed forces and trying to counteract the missile development of China and Pakistan, began to pay attention to missile defense systems (ABM).

Russia is losing ground in India, New Delhi wants more American weapons

After the border conflict with China, New Delhi is likely to establish even closer military ties with the United States. India is also expected to work with Japan, Australia and other Washington allies.

New Delhi is asking Moscow to speed up deliveries of the anti-aircraft missile systems

India asks Russia to speed up the delivery of the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system [SAM) against the backdrop of worsening relations with China, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing The Economic Times.

US warned India that MiG-29s and Su-30s wouldn’t help against China

The conflict between New Delhi and Beijing over the Himalayan stretch claimed by both countries is forcing India to acquire new fighters, as we reported yesterday. It is known that New Delhi plans to acquire 21 MiG-29 fighters and several Su-30.

India purchases 12 new Russian Sukhoi aircraft. Could it be the Su-57 fighter?

India decided to increase the power of its Air Force by purchasing from Russia 12 new Sukhoi aircraft and 21 MiG-29s. This proposal was submitted to the country's Ministry of Defense, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Very tough situation, US and Russia are trying to prevent a war between India and China

US President Donald Trump said that the American side is negotiating with India and China and is trying to help these countries overcome problems in relations, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing RT.

India throws Apache attack helicopters and Su-30 fighters east to Ladakh

India is deploying Apache attack helicopters and fighter aircraft in East Ladakh to strengthen its defenses following clashes between Indian and Chinese troops, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

India faces China with the purchase of 20 new MiG-29s from Russia

The Indian Air Force intends to acquire from Russia 21 multi-purpose fourth-generation supersonic fighter Mig-29, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing a sources from the Indian military sphere.

Amid tensions with China, India already may use the BrahMos supersonic missile

The air-launched version of the BrahMos missile, named after India's Brahmaputra River and Russia's Moskva River, has an operational range of 290 km., learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Sputnik

Tension: Indian soldiers entered China and were killed by Chinese troops

Three Indian soldiers were killed in a clash with Chinese troops in Ladakh, the disputed area of ​​Kashmir, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing several local Indian sources.

India and China are deploying military forces along the border between them

China deployed a large military group to the border with India, which, in particular, included many tanks, armored personnel carriers, infantry fighting vehicles and other armored vehicles, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

‘Black hole’: a disagreement between Russia and India ‘absorbs’ AK rifles deal

India and Russia have not reached an agreement on a proposal for a commercial price for the production of AK-203 assault rifles at a joint Russian-Indian enterprise in the city of Korwa

Because of China, India found Australia as its military ally

The agreement between both parties is to provide access to each other's military bases - a pact that will clear the way for new military exchanges and exercises in the Indo-Pacific region.

India buys own-made amphibious infantry fighting vehicle totalling $148 million

According to Indian media reports, the country's Ministry of Defense has approved an additional purchase from the state administration of weapons factories 156 produced under the license of BMP-2/2K "Sarath"

The Indian Tejas Mk1 light combat fighter goes into service

The Indian Air Force on May 27 at the Sulur airbase (Tamil Nadu) held an official ceremony to commission the first LCA Tejas Mk.1 light combat aircraft in full combat readiness standard (FOC)

France will deliver Rafale fighter jets to India without delay

The French side will deliver Rafale military aircraft to India without delay, French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain said May 24, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing The Indian Express.

The Philippines is in talks to buy anti-ship missiles BrahMos from India

India and the Philippines are negotiating the purchase of a number of defense platforms from India, including BrahMos missiles, but they are being hindered by restrictions adopted in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic,

Washington is pressuring India to abandon Russian S-400 missile systems

India needs to choose whether it will buy American or Russian air defense systems, said the acting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Alice Wells, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

India will not buy either a Russian MiG-35 or an American F-21

India intends to abandon the acquisition of a large batch of fighters for its Air Force, as reported a few months earlier, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Aviapro and Reporter news agencies.

Indian Su-30s intercepted Chinese helicopters near to the control line in Ladakh

The incident occurred almost simultaneously with the incident, which involved Indian and Chinese border guards at the checkpoint on the border of the Indian state of Sikkim and China

India limits the purchase of other Sukhoi Su-30MKI to 12 aircraft only

The Indian state-owned company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced that it kas completed the Russian-licensed production of all 272 Sukhoi Su-30MKI multi-role fighters ordered by New Delhi.

A military confrontation on the Indian-Chinese border, several soldiers were injured

A massive brawl between the Indian and Chinese soldiers took place on the border of Sikkim (India) and the Tibet Autonomous Region (China), learned BulgarianMilitary.com

India violated the ceasefire, six civilians were injured, Pakistan said

India violated the ceasefire, a statement was published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan on May 5 on the official website of the department, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Indian soldiers were killed in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir

Five soldiers of the Indian army died in a terrorist attack in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing RIA Novosti and an Indian army statement.

Deja vu! India wants to buy 10 of Russian Kamov Ka-31 AEW helicopters, again

India thinks again and defines the purchase of ten AEW (Airborne Early Warning - radar discovery and aerial surveillance aircraft) Kamov Ka-31 “Helix” helicopters as compelling

The Su-57’s high cost and old engines failed the deal with India

The official reason for India’s refusal from the Russian Su-57 is due to the high cost of fighters equipped with old engines. At the same time, experts believe that New Delhi’s refusal is not associated with technical defects.

The bidders for India’s new fighter jet have become known

The bidders for India's new fighter jet are all world leaders in the industry, said Anton Chernov, regional director of the MiG corporation (part of the UAC, which is part of Rostec), learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The S-400 system could make NASAMS-2 a weak spot in Indian defense

Chinese analysts suggest that India may have problems with the compatibility of two air defense systems - the Russian S-400 complex and the US-Norwegian NASAMS-2, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Beijing news agency Sina.

India cuts military budget due to coronavirus pandemic

The Ministry of Finance of India has tightened the policy of allocating funds to the programs of the Ministry of Defense of the country due to the financial and economic effect of the pandemic of the coronavirus COVID-19, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

India and Pakistan violated the ceasefire, Indian army hit a Pakistani firing position

Heavy artillery systems for the suppression of firing points and the destruction of ammunition depots on the Pakistani side of Jammu and Kashmir were used by the Indian army, on April 10, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Krasnaya Vesna.

Nine terrorists were killed in Indian Army military operations in Kashmir

Nine terrorists were killed in Indian Army military operations in Kashmir Valley on April 5, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency ANI. Four terrorists were killed on Saturday (April 4) in southern Kashmir.

The Russia’s MiG-35 ‘downed’ the French fighter Rafale from Indian market

Russian MiG-35 "killed" the French fighter Rafale. Experts from the Hindustan Times believe that the spread of the coronavirus did not allow France to sell fighter jets to India, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

BrahMos missile family might change the rules of the game, US said

The BrahMos missile family, created by the alliance of Russia and India, might change the rules of the game. This is stated in the publication of the American edition of The National Interest, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Seventeen Indian soldiers were killed as a result of a clash with partisans

Seventeen Indian soldiers died in the state of Chhattisgarh in central India as a result of a clash with the Naxalites, Maoist partisans, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Livemint and RIA Novosti.

India buys tens of thousands of machine guns from Israel totalling $188 million

The Indian Army has ordered 17,000 "Negev" machine guns from the company on a fast track after international competition. The volume of the transaction is estimated around $118 million.

Second US failure! After Turkey, India expects its S-400 by the end of 2024

By the end of 2024, Russia will supply India with all the contracted S-400 air defense systems, said Dmitry Shugaev, head of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTS) in an interview with Interfax

India decided to buy another 400 Russian T-90S tanks

India decided to buy another 400 Russian T-90S tanks, which are produced in the country under license, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This was announced by the head of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation

Coronavirus may delay Rafale fighter jets delivery to India

Delivery of the first four Rafale fighters to India, may be delayed. New Delhi expects Paris to respond when it plans to fly, but there are indications that the coronavirus spread situation may change these plans.

India has plans to produce attack helicopter comparable with U.S. Apache

In an ambitious project with strategic significance, aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics has started ground work to produce a 10 to 12 tonne attack helicopter by 2027

Wich fighter jet is better? F-15 and Su-35 will fight for India

Experts of the publication compared the prospects of these fighters, since both aircraft are believed to be in the MW, participate in a tender for the supply of the Indian Air Force

A Russian-made MiG-29K fighter jet by Indian Air force crashed

The MiG-29K crashed in Indian Goa during a training flight, the pilot is alive, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according a spokesman for the Indian Navy statement

India bought single-engine Tejas fighter jets totalling $5,5B

NEW DELHI, (BM) - India has bought new single-engine Tejas fighters from the local company HAL as the largest military purchase in recent years, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing TV channel Zvezda. The total transaction for the purchase of aircraft transactions amounted to $ 5.46 billion. It is noted that initially, an Indian…

India buys integrated air defense weapon system (IADWS) from the US

NEW DELHI, (BM) - India has got one step closer to deploying a new missile shield over its Capital, with US state department notifying its Congress of the impending sale of an integrated air defence weapon system (IADWS) to New Delhi for $1.86 billion, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions…

India is ready to spend $2,6B for new naval helicopters by US’ Lockheed Martin

NEW DELHI, (BM) - India is set to give final approval to a $2.6 billion deal for military helicopters from U.S. defence firm Lockheed Martin ahead of a proposed visit by U.S. President Donald Trump this month, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing defence and industry sources. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and…

India begins production of AK-203 assault rifle this year

NEW DELHI, (BM) - According to the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, by the end of this year, 2020, the first batch of AK-203 assault rifles will be manufactured in India, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according TASS article. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more:…

Su-57’s deal: Russia officially invited India to create a fifth generation fighter

MOSCOW, (BM) - Russia is ready together with India to create a fifth-generation fighter; a positive signal to intensify this work may be a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense for the purchase of Su-57, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, accoeding Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov statement. Read more: The Russia`s Su-57…

India might buy new Russian BuK-M3 ‘Viking’ air defence system

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Following the signing of a $5.43 billion contract in October 2018 under which India would acquire five regiments of the Russian S-400 surface to air missile system, the Indian armed forces have reportedly looked to acquire short and medium range systems to integrate into the system’s network to provide a more capable defence…

India might replace the Russian Su-57 with the American F-21

NEW DELHI, (BM) - India might replace the Russian Su-57 with the American F-21and the possibility of this happening is real, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting several sources. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Contrary to the fact that India previously actively criticized the American…

The Indian Su-30MKIs will already carry the supersonic BrahMos cruise missiles

NEW DELHI, (BM) - India now has a new lethal weapons platform to keep a ‘strategic eye’ over the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), especially the Bay of Bengal, as well as carry out ‘long-range precision strikes’ against hostile aircraft carriers or other high-value targets by day and night in all-weather conditions in the region, learned…

The production of five S-400 air defense systems for India has begun

MOSCOW, (BM) - The production of S-400 air defense systems for India has begun, learned BulgarianMiltary.com, according the Russian deputy foreign minister statement. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com And this despite the US threats to impose sanctions on any country that buys from the…

US threatens India with sanctions for the purchase of S-400 missile systems

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The United States urged New Delhi not to purchase Russian S-400 missile defense systems, otherwise India would face a "risk of sanctions", learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Russian media Pravda. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: India’s purchase of S-400…

India intends to launch production of the Russian AK-203 rifle

NEW DELHI (BM) - The Indian army will soon sign a "memorandum of understanding" on Russian AK-203 assault rifles, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting russian website Profile. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com This involves the purchase of a batch of this small arms and launching its…

Indian Army has received 10,000 rifles ordered from US firm SiG Sauer

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Indian soldiers deployed on the borders with Pakistan and China are now finally getting new assault rifles almost 15 years after the Army first demanded them, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. These US-origin rifles with “a longer kill range” are meant only for frontline soldiers, with the bulk of the 1.3-million force slated to…

India plans to invest heavily in five wide-range Russian combat jets

NEW DELHI, (BM) - With the Indian Air Force planning for an ambitious expansion of its frontline combat fleet, and seeking to increase the number of fighter units in service from 32 to 42 by 2027, the country is set to invest heavily in acquiring a wide range Russian combat jets including further orders for platforms currently in service and…

Gripen by SAAB might change the Indian economy

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Saab AB wants control of local manufacturing in India if it beats the likes of Boeing Co. and Lockheed Martin Corp. in the race for the world’s biggest warplane contract, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: The S-400 Will Significantly Increase the Level of the Indian Defense The Swedish manufacturer is in the…

India is looking hundreds armoured vehicles for deployment near Pakistan border

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Army is looking for close to 200 armoured fighting vehicles for deployment in different sectors in the frontier with Pakistan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Economic Times. Read more: The Indian Agni-III nuclear missile crashed into the sea in ‘very…

India warns to suspend payments to the US for ordered military equipment

NEW DELHI, (BM) - India has options and is ready to take counter-measures if the US imposes sanctions on it for purchasing Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Defense News quotes a statement from Dhruva Jaishankar, an associate at the Observer Research Foundation (India), saying that if sanctions were…

The Indian Agni-III nuclear missile crashed into the sea in ‘very crucial’ night test

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Manufacturing defect has once against hit Agni series of missile as the first night trial of long-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-III from a defence base off Odisha coast ended in ‘failure’ on Saturday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The New Indian Express. Read more: India Buys Lightweight Naval Guns for…

India’s purchase of S-400 missile systems is an independent decision and should be respected

NEW DELHI, (BM) - All countries should respect the independent decision of India to purchase S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM) from Russia, said Indian Foreign Minister Subramaniyan Jayshankar in the upper house of parliament, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: India Has Paid in Euro to Avoid US Sanctions and Buys S-400 Defence…

India Defends Its Border with Pakistan by Using Israeli Spike Anti-tank Guided Missiles

NEW DELHI, (BM) - The Indian Army has inducted Israel-made anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMS) Spike along the LoC in northern command theatre in Jammu and Kashmir to bolster defence along the country's border with Pakistan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Known as the "fire and forget" missiles, Spike ATGMs are portable by men and are powerful…

India Buys Lightweight Naval Guns for About of $1.02 Billion

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Government of India has requested to buy up to thirteen (13) MK 45 5 inch/62 caliber (MOD 4) naval guns and three thousand five hundred (3,500) D349 Projectile, 5”/54 MK 92 MOD 1 Ammunition, all about $1.02 billion, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: India Has Paid in Euro to Avoid US Sanctions and Buys S-400…

India Has Paid in Euro to Avoid US Sanctions and Buys S-400 Defence System

NEW DELHI, (BM) - India has made an advance payment to Russia for five squadrons of Russian-made Almaz-Antei S-400 Triumf air defense systems (NATO reporting name: SA-21 Growler) for service in the Indian Air Force (IAF), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according to the head of Rostec, Sergey Chemezov. “The advance payment has been made. I don’t…

Indian Defense Industry Plans to Manufacture Own Missiles, Radars and Armaments

NEW DELHI, (BM) - We will offer technologies to private sector for early realisation of products and to support R&D works. The private industry is vital for self-reliance, says DRDO chief G Sateesh Reddy while inviting companies as development and production partners, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. In an interview to Manu Pubby, the…

Putin Promises India Will Receive the S-400 Missile Defense System in Schedule

NEWS DELHI, (BM) - Russia plans to deliver the S-400 surface-to-air missile systems to India as per schedule, President Vladimir Putin has said, amidst warnings from the US against the deal, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. India announced its intention to acquire S-400 'Triumf' surface-to-air missile systems in 2015. The contract worth USD 5.43…

The Pakistan Army has Deployed Heavy Artillery Regiments Close India

NEW DELHI, (BM) - The Pakistan Army has deployed heavy artillery regiments close to the Line of Control with India, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, qccording top government officials statement. Read more: Pakistani Navy Has Been Tested an Anti-Ship Missile The regiments were moved close to the Line of Control following the abrogation of Art…

The S-400 Will Significantly Increase the Level of the Indian Defense

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Against the background of the visit of the Indian Minister of Defense Rajnat Singh to Russia, the Indian media decided once again to discuss the purchase of S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems from the Russian Federation. Recall that the contract has already been signed. According to the Indian side, the total amount of the…

India Plans to Retire Russia’s MiG-27 to the End of the Year

NEW DELHI, (BM) - The Indian Air Force is reportedly planning to retire its final squadrons of MiG-27 Flogger strike fighters in the final week of 2019, as part of a comprehensive fleet modernisation program which was accelerated following a perceived underperformance during clashes with neighbouring Pakistan in February of this year. Read…

China, India, Turkey, Algeria and Myanmar as a potential Buyers of Russia’s Su-57

MOSCOW, (BM) - US media outlet The National Interest, which focuses on the global defence industry, has come up with a short list of five nations that are more likely to buy Russia’s fifth-generation fighter jet, the Su-57, as the aircraft is about to be delivered to the Russian Air Force, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Turkey Has…

Indian and French Military Forces in Joint Drills in Rajasthan

NEW DELHI, (BM) - The armies of India and France will take part in a bilateral drill, with a focus on counter-terror operations, in Rajasthan from October 31 to November 13, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: 29 Countries in Jordan for ‘Eager Lion’ Exercise As part of Exercise Shakti-2019, French troops arrived in India on October…

India Buys M982 Excalibur Extended Range Guided Artillery Shell from U.S.

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Indian media reported that the country's army decided to "seriously update" arsenal of precision-guided munitions, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. Upgrade is the purchase of American-controlled 155-mm artillery shells M982 Excalibur. Shells, which will be supplied from the United States, it is planned to equip…

Indian Air Force Included Its First BrahMos Cruise Missile Into Active Service

NEW DELHI, (BM) - The joint Indian-Russian BrahMos cruise missile program has reached a major milestone, with the Indian Air Force inducting its first BrahMos cruise missile into active service, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: The Russian-Indian BrahMos Missiles to be Integrated on India’s Foreign Fighter Aircraft While naval and…

India Develops Military Hypersonic Missile with Maximum Speed of Mach 5

NEW DELHI, (BM) - India has begun work on the creation of military hypersonic missiles that travel at a maximum speed of Mach 5, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The responsibility for this area of ​​research lies with the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). Read more: China Has Developed a New Hypersonic Weapon This…

Why India Might Buy Russian Su-35 for $12 Billion?

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Su-35 can become not only a means of replenishing the Indian Air Force with a powerful "heavyweight", but also a unique opportunity to modernize the Su-30MKI fleet. Why the elite Su-35 can win a tender for 12 billion dollars, the Indian media tried to explain. Unrivaled Heavyweight According to Indian Defense News, which…

India Upgrades Su-30 MKI to the Most Fearsome Fighter Jet in the Region

NEW DELHI, (BM) - The Su-30MKI Flanker currently forms the mainstay of the Indian Air Force’s combat fleet, with 11 of the service’s 27 fighter squadrons comprised of the aircraft and additional squadrons planned. The aircraft represents a significant enhancement over the original Su-27 Flanker, the Soviet Air Force’s most capable air superiority…

Indian is Not Planning to Buy Russia`s Su-57 Fighter Jet

NEW DELHI, (BM) - A loud statement was made by the Chief of Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Marshal Rakesh Bhadauria. Marshall said that the Indian Air Force "will soon have its own fifth-generation multirole fighter", learned BulgarianMilitary.com. "India will soon have fighters that can compete with the American F-22 and F-35, the Chinese…

If India Buys the Russian S-400, US Will Impose Sanctions Under the CAATSA Law

NEW DELHI, (BM) - If India buys the Russian S-400, US will impose of sanctions under the CAATSA law, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: S-400 Missile System Will be Part of Joint Russian-Serbian Exercise What is S-400 deal? India signed an agreement with Russia last year to purchase the S-400 missile defence system. The US has…

India and Russia Discuss the Modernization of Indian Su-30MKI Fighters

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Indian Air Force Chief Marshal Rakesh Bhadauria confirmed the information that the fleet of Su-30MKI multirole fighters will be substantially updated, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. According to the Indian Marshal, we are talking about ordering new fighters, as well as upgrading existing ones. Thus, the enterprise of the…

S-400 and Rafale Will Expand the Defence Capabilities of India

NEW DELHI, (BM) - The Indian Air Force command during a conference on the development of the country's air force, announces that the first French-made Rafale fighters will begin to perform tasks in the Indian sky no earlier than May 2020, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: India Buys Akash Missile Systems by State-Run Bharat Electronics…

Israeli Spike Anti-Tank Guided Missiles Will Be Used by Indian Armed Forces

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Indian infantry soldiers now finally have a new weapon to destroy advancing enemy tanks on the western front with Pakistan. The Army has begun to induct a limited number of Israeli Spike anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) to meet immediate operational requirements till the indigenous man-portable “tank killers” being developed by…

A Nuclear War Between India and Pakistan Might be Deadly for the Humanity

NEW DELHI, (BM) - A nuclear war between India and Pakistan could, in less than a week, kill 50-125 million people - more than the death toll during all six years of World War II, and lead to global climate catastrophe, according to researchers in the US. A study by researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder and Rutgers University…

South Korean Shipbuilder to Take a Part in Indian Submarine Project, SAAB is Out

NEW DELHI, (BM) - The $6.5 billion submarine project contest for the Indian Navy continues to throw up surprises with the last minute entry of a South Korean shipbuilder and the pulling out of Swedish company Saab after red flagging policy strictures that can potentially place unlimited liabilities on foreign vendors, learned…

Hundreds of Terrorists are Preparing to Infiltrate Into India

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Around 500 terrorists are prepared to infiltrate into India, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said on Mondaym learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Econimic Time. Read more: India is Planning to Buy Drones in Order to Secure the International Borders Officials added that about 60 terrorists have infiltrated into Jammu…

India May Buy Rafale Fighter Jets, Instead Russian Su or Swedish SAAB

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Shrugging off the controversy around the previous deal, the Narendra Modi government has finalized a deal for another 36 Rafale fighter jets, according to media reports, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. An Indian Defence Research Wing report published on Saturday said that the new order will be inked in early 2020. Read more:…

India Buys Akash Missile Systems by State-Run Bharat Electronics Totaling $758M

NEW DELHI, (BM) - State-run Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in New Delhi to deliver its surface-to-air Akash missile systems to seven more squadrons of the Indian Air Force at a cost of Rs 5,357 crore ($758 Million) over the next three years, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Economic…

Astra BVRAAM Missiles are Ready to be Adopted by the Indian Air Force

NEW DELHI, (BM) - In India as successful tests Astra "air-to-air" missiles, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Indian sources and Topwar. Recall that a few days ago in the Indian Air Force conducted a test launch of missiles on board the Su-30MKI. Read more: Russia and India Discuss Production of Russia’s S-400 Components in India …

Russia and India Discuss Production of Russia’s S-400 Components in India

MOSCOW, (BM) - Moscow and New Delhi are discussing an issue of production of Russia’s S-400 air defense systems components in India, CEO of Russia’s state hi-tech corporation Rostec Sergei Chemezov said in an interview with business daily RBC, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Despite the Sanctions Threat, India Bought S-400 from Russia…

Rafael Expands Operations in India and Announces New Facility with ASTR

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Astra Rafael Communication System (ARC), a Joint Venture between Astra Microwave Pvt Ltd. and RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel, inaugurated their state-of-the-art facility at Hardware Technology Park, Hyderabad on 27 August 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Rafael statement. Read more: India Will Use…

Successfully Test-Fired an Israeli Spyder Air Defense Missile by the Indian Force

NEWS DELHI, (BM) - On 9 August, the Indian Air Force successfully test-fired an Israeli-made Rafael IAI Spyder air defense missile from the Pokhran Test Range, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Army Recognition. Read more: India Buys Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile Systems for $50 Million The Spyder (Surface-to-air PYthon and…

India Buys R-27 Air-to-Air Missile for Its SU-30 MKI Fighter Jets Totaling $200 Million

NEW DELHI, (BM) - India and Russia have signed an agreement on delivering a batch of R-27 air-to-air missiles for the Indian Air Force, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according ANI news agency report on Monday. Read more: India Buys Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile Systems for $50 Million "A contract was signed with Russia on delivery of…

Russia and India Continue Negotiations for Su-57 PAK FA Delivery

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Russia continues to negotiate the delivery of fifth-generation Su-57 PAK FA fighter jets to India but supplying the aircraft to the Russian Air Force remains a priority, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Air Recognition. Russia offers India to resume its participation in a joint program on developing the fifth-generation…

India Buys Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile Systems for $50 Million

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced Wednesday it has signed a $50 million follow-up agreement to provide the Indian Navy and MDL Shipyard with complementary Naval MRSAM (Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile) systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defence. The agreement involves a range of maintenance and…

India is Planning to Buy Drones in Order to Secure the International Borders

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Indian Army is planning to make a large scale purchase of drones in order to secure the international borders, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Army Recognition. The drones to be purchased by the Indian Army will help its huge force of 1.2 million soldiers in maintaining a strong surveillance system at the borders shared…

Pakistan Demanded India Removes Its Military Jets from the Pakistani-Indian Border

ISLAMABAD, (BM) - Pakistan has declined the request to open its airspace for Indian commercial flights and demanded that New Delhi first removes its military jets from the Pakistani-Indian border, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting GlobalSecurity and according Aviation Secretary Shahrukh Nusrat statement on Friday. "The Indian government…

Russia Sells to India’s Air Force 18 Russian-Made New Sukhoi Su-30MKI Fighter Jets

MOSCOW, (BM) - India’s Air Force will buy 18 Russian-made new Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Deputy Director of Russia’s Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation Vladimir Drozhzhov statement on Tuesday. Read more: Russia Has Sold to India Anti-tank Missiles to Arm Its Mi-25/35 Helicopters…

Russia Has Sold to India Anti-tank Missiles to Arm Its Mi-25/35 Helicopters Totaling $29 Million

NEW DELHI, (BM) - The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a INR2 billion ($29 million) deal with Russia for the acquisition of an undisclosed number of 9M120 Ataka (AT-9 ‘Spiral-2’) anti-tank missiles to arm its fleet of Mil Mi-25/35 ‘Hind’ twin-engined attack helicopters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Jane`s. Read more: India Buys 21…

India to Receive Russia’s S-400 Missile Defence Systems After 2020

MOSCOW, (BM) - Russia's S-400 Triumf missile defense systems will be delivered to India after 2020, the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation said on Wednesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TASS. Read more: India Buys Russian S-400 Missile Defence Systems Despite U.S. Sanction Threats "The deliveries of S-400 Triumf…

Indian Navy Has Deployed in the Gulf of Oman to Undertake Maritime Security Operations

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Indian Navy has deployed, in the Gulf of Oman, to re-assure Indian Flagged Vessels operating/ transiting through Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman following the maritime security incidents in the region, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according the Indian Navy statement. Read more: US: Iran Naval Mines Likely Used in UAE Tankers…

India Shows Interest to Acquire Air Missile System NASAMS-II from U.S.

NEW DELHI, (BM) - According to "The Times of India" website, India shows interest to acquire National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System NASAMS-II under United States foreign military sales, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Army Recognition. The Indian Defence ministry sources said the US is likely to send the final draft of the…

The U.S. Continues Attempts to Convince India Not to Purchase S-400 Missile Defense Systems

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The United States continues attempts to convince India not to purchase S-400 missile defense systems from Russia, US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia Alice Wells said on Thursday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TASS. Read more: India Buys Russian S-400 Missile Defence Systems Despite…

India Buys Russian S-400 Missile Defence Systems Despite U.S. Sanction Threats

NEW DELHI, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Following threats from the United States to downgrade its defence partnership with India over Delhi’s acquisition of the S-400 long range surface to air missile system, and in light of Washington’s recent scrapping of the South Asian state’s preferential trade status, India’s Foreign Ministry has pledged to…

An Indian Military Transport Aircraft AN-32 is Missing, India said

NEW DELHI, (BGM) - An AN-32 got airborne today from Jorhat at 1227 hrs for Mechuka Advanced Landing Ground. The aircraft last contacted ground agencies at 1300 hrs (approx), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Indian Ministry of Defence statement. Read more: India Buys 21 MiG-29 Fighters From Russia Thereafter, there was no contact with…

The Indian Air Force Successfully Fired the BrahMos Air Missile from Su-30 MKI Fighter Aircraft

NEW DELHI, (BGM) - The Indian Air Force successfully fired the BrahMos air version missile from its frontline Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Indian Ministry of Defence official statement. The launch from the aircraft was smooth and the missile followed the desired trajectory before directly hitting the land…

The Indian Navy Conducted a Successful Fire of the Medium Range Surface to Air Missile

NEW DELHI, India (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Indian Navy achieved a significant milestone in enhancing its Anti Air Warfare Capability with the maiden cooperative engagement firing of the Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Indian MoD statement. Read more: The Russian-Indian BrahMos…

India Has Approved Proposal to Buy 10 Kamov-31 AEW Helicopters for the Navy

NEW DELHI, India (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman has recently approved the Rs 3,600 crore ($5,198,400,000) proposal to buy 10 Kamov-31 AEW Helicopters from Russia for the Indian Navy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: India Buys 24 MH-60R Multi-Mission…

India Makes an Order for an Additional Purchase of Russian T-90 Tanks

MOSCOW, the Russian Federation (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Indian government has decided to buy an additional number of Russian T-90 tanks, and Russia will extend the duration of the relevant license accordingly, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting a press release from the Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC). …

India Buys 24 MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters from the U.S. for $ 2.6 Billion

WASHINGTON, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of twenty-four (24) MH-60R Multi-Mission helicopters for an estimated cost of $2.6 billion, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense Aerospace. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered…

Thales Will Equip the Indian Armed Forces with 2.75-inch Rocket Launchers

NEW DELHI, India (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Thales revealed on 21st February 2019 that the company will equip the Indian Armed Forces with 2.75-inch rocket launchers under a contract awarded by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Thales Engaged with CSIS to Develop a Report on AI in National Security …

Russia’s Rostec Ready to Discuss Su-57 Deliveries to India

MOSCOW, the Russian Federation (BulgarianMilitary.com) - On Monday (25th February), in an interview with the local state media, Viktor Kladov acting as a Director for International Cooperation and Regional Policy Department at the state corporation Rostec, expressed Russia’s readiness to hold talks with India on the deliveries of the Russian…

TLMAL Has Delivered the 100th C-130J Super Hercules Empennage

HYDERABAD, India (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 20th February 2019, it was revealed in a press release that TLMAL (Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited) has recently delivered the 100th C-130J Super Hercules empennage from its manufacturing facility located in Hyderabad, India, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Empennage assemblies…

The Russian-Indian BrahMos Missiles to be Integrated on India’s Foreign Fighter Aircraft

BANGALORE, India (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Today, in an interview with the Russian state news agency TASS, the Director General of the Russian-Indian venture BrahMos Aerospace, revealed company’s long-term plans for BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, manufactured by the joint venture, to begin installing on India’s foreign fighter jets, learned…

India Buys 21 MiG-29 Fighters From Russia

NEW DELHI, India, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Local media, citing a source in the military technical cooperation, reported that India started formal talks with Russia over a purchase of at least 21 MiG-29 fighter jets in order to bolster its ageing fleet, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The unused Soviet-era aircraft currently sitting unassembled…

Russia’s Almaz-Antey Will Participate in Aero India 2019

MOSCOW, the Russian Federation (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The press service of Russia’s biggest defence industry enterprises - the Almaz-Antey Air and Space Defense Corporation reported that the corporation would take part at the 12th Aero India International Aerospace Show 2019, where it would display a wide range of both military and civilian…

Two Russian-designed P11356 frigates to be Built by Indian Shipyard Under Transfer of Technology Contract

NEW DELHI, India, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – India’s Ministry of Defence reported on Wednesday (30th January) that it has signed a deal with the Indian government owned ship building company Goa Shipyard Limited to build two additional guided missile frigates of Project 11356 class, with some of the material for the construction to come from…

The Indian navy has performed a successful intercept of an aerial target using the Israeli LRSAM

NEW DELHI, India (BulgarianMilitary.com) -  The Indian navy has performed a successful intercept of an aerial target using the Israeli made Ship launched Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The Barak – 8 was launched on Jan. 24, from INS Chennai against an incoming aerial target flying at low altitude. …

Russia Voices Displeasure over its Disqualification from India’s $1.6 billion Army Program

NEW DELHI, India, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Newfound pressure between the two allies Russia and India has emerged during the meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation held in New Delhi, last Thursday (13th December), when Russia’s Defence Minister Gen. Sergei Shoigu voiced his displeasure over…

Defence Ministers of Russia and India Discussed the Start of Joint Production of Kalashnikov Guns in India

NEW DELHI, India, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – A mass production of Kalashnikov submachine guns is determined to start in India, next year. This was one of the topics discussed during today’s meeting of the Russian-Indian intergovernmental commission on military technical cooperation, held in New Delhi, India, reported the Russian Deputy Defence…

Russian and Indian Navies Kicked Off their Joint Maritime Exercise Indra Navy 2018

VISAKHAPATNAM, India, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On Sunday (9th December), the Indo-Russian maritime exercise Indra Navy 2018 has kicked off in Visakhapatnam, India. This is the 10th year of the bilateral exercise, which aimed at enhancing interoperability and developing common understanding and procedures for maritime security operations, between…

Russia and India Concluded their Joint Military Exercise Indra 2018

MOSCOW, the Russian Federation (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The Russian and Indian troops, participating in the Indo-Russian military drill Indra 2018 concluded the joint exercise with an official closing ceremony, held today (28th November) at the training ground near Babina, Uttar Pradesh, in the north-west of the Republic of India, learned…

India and Singapore Signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement

NEW DELHI, India (BulgarianMilitary.com) — During a joint naval exercise, India and Singapore signed on 20th Novemeber 2018 a defence cooperation agreement in support of intelligence and information sharing efforts, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: The Indian Army Celebrated Receiving Its First M777A2 ULHs The agreement was signed in…

Indian Military Delegation Headed by Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba Visits Russia

ST. PETERSBURG, the Russian Federation (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Yesterday, 26th November, an Indian military delegation lead by the Chief of the Naval Staff of the Navy Admiral Sunil Lanba has arrived in Russia for a four-day visitation. There, Admiral Sunil Lanba is scheduled to make a number of visits and to hold several meetings with the…

The Indian Army Celebrated Receiving Its First M777A2 ULHs

DELHI, India (BulgarianMilitary.com) – BAE Systems announced last week that the Indian Army celebrated receiving its first M777A2 Ultra Lightweight Howitzers (ULH) at an official handover ceremony on 9th November 2018, which is an important move toward the modernization and strengthening of the artillery capabilities of the Indian Army, learned…

India May Avoid US Sanctions for the S-400 Deal if It Purchases US F-16 Fighters

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) - India may avoid US sanctions for the S-400 deal with Russia if it purchases US F-16 fighters. That was “informally conveyed” to India according to reports, learned BulgarianMilitary.com That was offered to India at the beginning of this October, as reported by Indian Express, quoting Unites States…

Despite the Sanctions Threat, India Bought S-400 from Russia

NEW DELHI, India (BulgarianMilitary.com) - On 5 November, Russia and India have signed a contract for the supply of five Russian air defence missile systems S-400, needed by the Indian army, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The contract is worth $543 billion and it is actually the third country, after China and Turkey, which will acquire these…

$6.5 Billion Approved by India for Military Purposes

NEW DELHI, India (BulgarianMilitary.com), 27 August 2018, Editor: Bm Team, Photo credit: en.wikipedia.org/Kamov Ka-226 Russian Air Force $6.5 billion has been approved by India for military purposes, part of which is for upgrading of the ageing defence equipment by purchasing 111 naval helicopters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This comes as…

India Has Received Repaired Mi-17-1V Helicopters

MOSCOW, Russia (BulgarianMilitary.com), June 29, 2018, Author: Bm Team, Photo credit: Janam Parikh The photo shows a Mi-17-1V helicopter of the Indian Air Force. This week Russian Helicopters announced that the company has delivered six repaired Mi-17-1Vs to the independent military unit in the Ministry of Home Affairs of India – the Indian…

Dr Ng Eng Hen: Singapore and India Reaffirm Strong and Long-standing Defence Relations

Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen hosted Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to breakfast this morning, on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) and 4th ADMM-Plus. Dr Ng and Minister Sitharaman reaffirmed the strong and long-standing defence relationship and discussed ways to enhance bilateral defence…