Air Defence

India Planning Separate Theatre Command For J&K: General Bipin Rawat

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 17, 2020

India is looking at setting up a separate theatre command for Jammu and Kashmir, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat said today.

Syria Nearly Hit Passenger Plane In Trying To Shoot Israeli Jets: Russia

World News | Reuters | Friday February 7, 2020

An Airbus A320 with 172 passengers on board made an emergency landing in Russia-controlled Khmeimim air base after Syrian air defence nearly hit it, Russian state news agency RIA said on Friday citing Russian defence ministry spokesman.

"Dhanush" System, Army Air Defence Contingent To Take Part In Republic Day Parade

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 23, 2020

India's military might and some of the state-of-the-art assets of the armed forces will be showcased during the Republic Day Parade on Rajpath, with artillery gun system "Dhanush" and a marching contingent of the Army Air Defence set to take part in the ceremonial event for the first time, officials said on Thursday.

Russia Begins Production Of S-400 Missiles For India, All To Be Delivered By 2025: Official

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 17, 2020

Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin said today that all S-400 air defence missile systems will be delivered to India by 2025.

Israel Missiles Hit Iran-Linked Airbase In Syria

World News | Reuters | Wednesday January 15, 2020

The Syrian army said on Tuesday Israeli jets attacked the main T4 air base in Homs province and that its air defences downed several missiles in strikes that caused only material damage.

General Bipin Rawat Asks Officials For Air Defence Command Plan By June 30

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 3, 2020

In one of his first decisions, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat has issued directions to prepare a roadmap by June 30 to create an air defence command to enhance security of India's skies.

Russia Plans To Set Up Arctic Air Defence "Dome" With S-400 Missiles

World News | Reuters | Tuesday December 10, 2019

Russia plans to establish an air defence "dome" across its polar region by arming all of its Northern Fleet's Arctic divisions with S-400 missile batteries, a Russian naval commander said on Monday.

Russia To Deliver S-400 Missiles To India As Planned: Vladimir Putin

India News | Reuters | Friday November 15, 2019

Russia plans to deliver S-400 surface-to-air missile systems to India on schedule, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.

Maharashtra Elections 2019: NCP MP Amol Kolhe Cancels Rallies In Pune After Chopper Denied Nod To Fly

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 18, 2019

NCP MP Amol Kolhe on Thursday alleged the helicopter he was to ride was denied flying permission by the air defence control in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Pune, leading to cancellation of his campaign meetings in the district.

Ram Nath Kovind Awards President's Colours To Corps Of Army Air Defence

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 28, 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind awarded the President's Colours to the Corps of Army Air Defence here on Saturday.

"We're Capable Of Giving A Much Bigger Blow": Defence Minister Warns Pak

India News | Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Saturday September 28, 2019

Rajnath Singh has warned Pakistan against armed conflict with India, asserting that with the strength of the nation's military and the "strong resolve of our government... we are capable of giving a much bigger blow"

Russia Mocks "Brilliant" US Systems That Failed To Stop Saudi Oil Attack

World News | Adam Taylor, The Washington Post | Saturday September 21, 2019

The attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities last weekend were a disaster for both Riyadh and Washington, with weapons allegedly made in Iran circumventing expensive U.S. missile defense systems.

S-400 Systems Will Be Delivered To India Within 18-19 Months: Russia

India News | ANI | Sunday September 8, 2019

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov on Sunday said S-400 air defence missile systems will be delivered to India in strict accordance with the schedule.

Government Clears Over Rs 5,000 Crore Akash Missile Project For Air Force

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 5, 2019

In a bid to boost to Air Force's capability to take down enemy fighter aircraft, the government has cleared the procurement of six squadrons of the indigenous Akash air defence missile systems worth Rs 5,000 crore to be deployed on the borders with Pakistan and China.

Issue Of Advance Payment For S-400 Missiles Deliveries Settled: Russia

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 30, 2019

Russia and India have settled the issue of India's advance payment for the delivery of S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile systems, the Russian defence agency said on Thursday.