User trials of indigenous HELINA anti-tank missile complete, to be ordered by forces
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Designed to take down targets at a range of 7 km, the HELINA will soon be ordered for the weaponised Advanced Light Helicopter `Rudra’ as well as the Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) that are set to join service next month.
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The indigenously developed HELINA helicopter launched anti tank missile has successfully demonstrated its capabilities in a series of user trials and is set to be ordered soon by the air force and army for its combat choppers.
President Ram Nath Kovind said Aero India 2021 is a living proof of India s ever-growing strength in the defence and aerospace sectors (ANI)
BENGALURU: President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said Aero India 2021 is a living proof of India s ever-growing strength in the defence and aerospace sectors at the global level as curtains came down on the three-day event.
He said the event will contribute significantly towards strengthening India s self-reliance in the defence sector as well as establishing India as a manufacturer for the world, and it has exhibited that the global confidence in the country s capabilities is growing steadily. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, I am happy that Aero India 2021 has been organised successfully.It has been held without compromising its spirit while following the Covid-appropriate norms, Kovind said.
Unprecedented success: Prez Kovind as curtains come down on Aero India 2021
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa receives President Ram Nath Kovind upon his arrival in Bengaluru on Thursday. (ANI Photo)
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President Ram Nath Kovind has said that Aero India 2021 is living proof of the country s ever-growing strength in the defence and aerospace sectors at the global level as curtains came down on the three-day event.
President Kovind said the event will contribute significantly towards strengthening India s self-reliance in the defence sector as well as establishing India as a manufacturer for the world, and it has exhibited that the global confidence in the country s capabilities is growing steadily.
Aero-India: Metal birds dazzle the Bengaluru skies
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Updated: Friday, February 5, 2021, 16:31 [IST]
Bengaluru, Feb 03: India on Wednesday displayed the prowess in military aeronautics at the opening session of the 13th edition of the biennial Aero India-2021, inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singhat the Yelahanka Air Force Station here.
Aero show 2021: Watch IAF s Surya Kiran team perform | Oneindia News
While the indigenously developed Tejas-LCA helicopters and Surya Kiran aircraft stole the show, Sukhoi, Rafale, Hawk and the American B-1B Lancer heavy bomber were among the star attractions.
For the B-1B, of the 28th Bomb Wing Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, this is a historic moment and marks the first time an American bomber has touched down in India in the history of the Republic, according to U.S. officials.
PHOTOGALLERY India | News18.com | February 3, 2021, 10:55 pm
1/ 13 India on Wednesday displayed the prowess in military aeronautics at the opening session of the 13th edition of the biennial Aero India-2021, inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singhat the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru.
2/ 13 While the indigenously developed Tejas-LCA helicopters and Surya Kiran aircraft stole the show, Sukhoi, Rafale, Hawk and the American B-1B Lancer heavy bomber were among the star attractions.
3/ 13 Hindustan Aeronautics Limited came up with Aatma-nirbhar Formation Flight consisting its products such as LCA trainer (LIFT Trainer), HTT-40, IJT, Advanced Hawk Mk 132 and Civil Do-228 which flew in a special formation showcasing the spectrum of trainers and signifying self-sufficiency in the trainer segment.