Israeli defense electronics company Elbit Systems Ltd., was awarded a $127 million contract to supply vehicular tactical radio systems to the Indian Army. The contract will be effected over three years. These radios will include several configurations for integration onboard a range of armored fighting vehicles and tanks at the...
India's Army to Upgrade 2,000 Military Stations
The Indian Army will modernize 2,000 military stations and develop them in line with the government’s smart city initiative. 58 military stations have already been identified as part of the pilot project. "We are looking at developing the military stations as smart cities where all modern amenities will be made available....
India's Army to Receive 6 Apache Helicopters
India's Defense Acquisition Council has approved the purchase of six Apache attack helicopters from Boeing, for $700 million. The variant of the attack chopper that the Indian Army will get is the Apache AH-64E, which has a height of 15 ft and a wingspan of 17 ft. The helicopter has a...
India's Defense Ministry Plans $223 Billion Spend
India is planning to spend $223 billion on weapons over the next eleven years. Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar has asked his ministry to project the expected cost of upgrading and modernizing India's armed forces. An annual hike of 8 percent in capital spending will be allocated in each year's budget....
Indian Army plans simulators
According to Ibnlive, the Indian Army is currently working on a $ 7.35 million plan which will allow a modernization of the infrastructure of two of its main field firing ranges. The enhancement of the infrastructure at the ranges would make the training there more realistic and provide a "close-to-real...
Haifa, Israel commemorates the role of soldiers from India's Army
The municipality of Haifa, Israel commemorates the the sacrifices made by soldiers, from India (fighting for the British crown), many of whom are buried in the cemetery here. Stories of their valiant efforts in liberating the coastal city during the First World War will be included in the school...