CBI files corruption case against Rolls-Royce in Hawk jet trainer deal

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a corruption case against British aerospace and defence company Rolls Royce PLC, top executives of its Indian unit and arms dealers for alleged......

IAF's Hawk jet trainer crashes, pilots eject safely

A Hawk advanced jet trainer crashed on Thursday shortly after take off from Air Force Station, Kalaikunda in West Bengal due to a "technical snag" but both the pilots ejected safely. The aircraft......

Combat jet trainer goes on show

India's state-run aircraft maker Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd will unveil a mock-up display of its Combat Air Trainer, a twin-engine home grown Advanced Jet Trainer, during the Aero India show that......

Up in the air, this jet promises some spectacular ACTION

The Indian Air Force's vaunted aerobatics display team, the Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team, could soon be enthralling spectators with cutting-edge aircraft. The IAF has initiated the procurement of 21......

British jet trainer to cost $18 million apiece

The last hurdle in the way of the Indian Air Force acquiring the advanced jet trainer appears to have been overcome after principal secretary to the prime minister, Brajesh Mishra's visit to the......

Why Theresa May won't go to Bengaluru IT firms

Theresa May's visit to a Bengaluru aerospace systems supplier is seen as the UK's strategy to pursue new defence deals.Raghu Krishnan/Business Standard reports.   In a rare departure from......

BAE Systems mulls setting up export base in India

BAE Systems, the world's third-largest defence company in terms of revenue, wants to set up shop in India, instead of opting for the conventional route of selling military equipment from the US or......

Airbus deal in its final round

A high power group of ministers on Tuesday met for nearly four hours at the finance minister's office and saw a special presentation made by Airbus Industrie as part of the final price negotiations......

World Cup Final PIX: Surya Kirans' grand display lights up Motera

IMAGE: After the toss, the Indian Air Force’s aerobatic team put up a thrilling show for the packed Narendra Modi Stadium. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters With a packed crowd below......