April 2019 - India Special Weapons News

India Urges US to Continue Waiver on Iranian Crude Import - Reports Sputnik 30 Apr 2019 -- In a phone conversation, Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj asked her US counterpart Mike Pompeo for a relaxation of sanctions considering that a government with a new mandate would soon be elected in the country.
India tells US replacing Iran oil 'impossible': Paper Press TV 30 Apr 2019 -- India has told the US it should be allowed to import crude oil from Iran without being punished by Washington's unilateral sanctions on Tehran, major Indian newspaper Hindustan Times reports.
India to Test Fire Air-Launched BrahMos-A Supersonic Cruise Missile Soon Sputnik 30 Apr 2019 -- The Indian Air Force (IAF) is expected to test fire the air-launched version of the BrahMos-A supersonic cruise missile from a Sukhoi Su-30 MKI jet sometime in the coming weeks after a cyclone storm passes through the region.
Sri Lanka Asks India to Send Anti-Terror Commandos After Easter Blasts - Report Sputnik 29 Apr 2019 -- India, which also helped Sri Lanka in ending the reign of the militant organisation LTTE about a decade ago, doesn't intend to send troops out of its own volition and is waiting for a formal request, a media report said.
India Should Not 'Test Our Resolve': Pakistan Army to India on Nuclear Threat Sputnik 29 Apr 2019 -- The Pakistan Army has sought to remind India that it is no more a country of 1971 when the latter managed to divide the Islamic nation.
Indian carrier's fire likely result of lax military regulation: Chinese experts Global Times 28 Apr 2019 -- Chinese military experts on Sunday said that India's military culture cannot keep up with its ambitious weapon and equipment development, which might be the reason behind its aircraft carrier's fatal fire on Friday.
India's Modi faces increasing pressure over compliance with US sanctions against Iran amid elections run Press TV 26 Apr 2019 -- India's opposition parties have slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for complying with US sanctions against Iranian oil exports, denouncing it as an "attack" on the country's sovereignty as India's weeks-long general elections continue.
IAF Report Calls for Boosting Jets' 'Tech Assymetry' After Dogfight With Pak Sputnik 26 Apr 2019 -- This comes amid ongoing bilateral tensions over alleged terrorist camps on Pakistani territory, which New Delhi claims house militants responsible for February's deadly terror attack against a military convoy in Pulwama, India.
Indians Vote in 3rd Phase of Massive General Election VOA 23 Apr 2019 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined millions of his citizens Tuesday in casting a ballot in the third phase of the world's biggest general election.
India Studying Implications of End of US Waivers on Iranian Crude - Source Sputnik 22 Apr 2019 -- Earlier, in November, the Trump administration granted sanctions exemptions to China, India, Italy, Greece, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey "to ensure a well-supplied oil market" for 180 days. Greece, Italy, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan have already heavily reduced their oil imports from Iran.
India to Flight Test First Subsonic Engines For Military Drones Sputnik 22 Apr 2019 -- They will be used as propulsion units for drones and have been bench-tested for maximum power and extremely cold weather conditions for 90 minutes of continuous operation. These engines are 95% indigenous.
India Suspends Cross-border Trade in Kashmir VOA 19 Apr 2019 -- In yet another signal of the downward spiral in ties between archrivals India and Pakistan, New Delhi has suspended cross-border trade in the divided region of Kashmir, saying it is being misused to smuggle weapons, narcotics and fake currency.
India suspends cross-border trade in Kashmir Press TV 19 Apr 2019 -- India's government has suspended trade across the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir, the de facto border that divides the Himalayan region between India and Pakistan, saying it has been "misused" for smuggling weapons and narcotics.
India MoD Urges Russia to Boost Local Production of T-90MS Tanks Before Purchase Sputnik 19 Apr 2019 -- India's Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), headed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a $1.93 billion procurement of 464 Russian-made T-90MS main battle tanks (MBTs), but the Ministry of Defence has additional conditions before signing the contract.
2nd Round of Indian Elections Focuses on Regional Heavyweights VOA 18 Apr 2019 -- Powerful regional parties that could play the role of kingmaker if India's ruling Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party fails to win a clear majority were in the spotlight as millions voted in the second phase of the country's staggered election.
India Suspends Cross-Border Trade With Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir Sputnik 18 Apr 2019 -- Relations between India and Pakistan took a turn for the worse earlier this year. Tensions soared after a deadly attack in Kashmir on 14 February, when a suicide bomber attacked an Indian security convoy, killing over 40 troops.
MiGs and Rafales to Slug It Out in Largest Indo-French Naval Exercise - Report Sputnik 18 Apr 2019 -- French Rafale aircraft will be pitted against Indian-owned, Russian and Soviet-made MiGs atop a Russian-made aircraft carrier. The event constitutes part of the expanding strategic partnership between the two countries to counter China's footprint in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
India Makes 'Emergency Purchase' of Israeli Spike Anti-Tank Missiles Sputnik 18 Apr 2019 -- India's Defense Ministry has moved to buy 240 Spike guided anti-tank missiles and 12 launchers from Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, part of an "emergency purchase" authorized by New Delhi following the February showdown on the Pakistani border.
India Resumes Flight Testing of HJT36 Intermediate Jet Trainer Amid Shortage Sputnik 18 Apr 2019 -- Flight testing of the intermediate jet trainer, designed and developed by government-owned and run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the stage-II training of the Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots, was suspended after the aircraft encountered problems during spin test flights in 2016.
Second Phase of Voting Begins in India's General Election VOA 18 Apr 2019 -- More than 150 million voters are casting their ballots in the second phase of India's massive general elections.
Indian Armed Police Base Attacked in Kashmir With Grenade Launchers - Report Sputnik 17 Apr 2019 -- The attack took place in the same district of Kashmir where the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) carried out an attack on a convoy of Indian troops on 14 February, killing over 40 of them.
Indian Defence Minister Mocks Pakistan's Claims About IAF's New Strike Plans Sputnik 17 Apr 2019 -- The statement comes a few days after Indian and Pakistani troops reportedly once again exchanged fire along the Line of Control in the Rajouri district of the northernmost Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
F-21 Combat Aircraft Will Give India Significant Edge - Lockheed Martin Sputnik 17 Apr 2019 -- The Maryland-based defence manufacturer claims that the new combat aircraft it is providing to India will have impressive standoff capabilities, greater staying power with lower fuel consumption and state-of-the-art network data-linking capabilities across all platforms.
4 Indian Political Leaders Face Temporary Campaign Bans VOA 16 Apr 2019 -- In an increasingly acrimonious election campaign in India, two top leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and two from the opposition have been temporarily banned from campaigning for making divisive speeches playing to religious bases. The bans, imposed by the country's election watchdog, come amid growing concerns that inflammatory rhetoric and hate speech is fanning religious polarization as India holds its mammoth general election.
Indian Military Thwarting 'Daily' Pakistani Attempts to Breach Border – Reports Sputnik 16 Apr 2019 -- Tensions between the two Asian rivals remain high after a series of back-and-forth skirmishes which followed an Indian Air Force raid into Pakistani territory targeting al-Qaeda affiliated terrorists who claimed responsibility for a deadly car bombing attack in the India-controlled region of Kashmir.
U.S., Indian Navies Practice Submarine Hunting in Indian Ocean NNS 16 Apr 2019 -- P-8 aircraft from the U.S. and Indian navies conducted cooperative activities in the Indian Ocean, April 15.
Indian Navy Helicopter Crashed After Technical Failure, All Crew Members Safe Sputnik 16 Apr 2019 -- The Indian Navy confirmed that all crew members were safe, adding that it has launched an inquiry to investigate the cause of the crash.
India Looking to 'Explore New Avenues of Defence Cooperation' with Thailand Sputnik 16 Apr 2019 -- India has had a defence cooperation agreement with Thailand in place since 2012, and New Delhi is now looking to broader the scope of their military cooperation.
India, US Conduct Anti-Submarine Drills Using New Secure Link for P-8 Aircraft Sputnik 16 Apr 2019 -- After signing the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) last September, India and the US implemented the deal with their first ever secure communication link set up earlier this month. Prior to COMCASA, the US had to deploy temporary systems with Indian units during joint exercises so the two sides could communicate.
India, Pakistan Exchange Heavy Fire Along Border After Brief Respite Sputnik 15 Apr 2019 -- The last one and a half months has seen some 513 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC), a de-facto border between India and Pakistan. There was a lull in the firing for a brief period in the past few days but clashes have reportedly resumed.
S-400, Rafale to Shift Technological Balance in India's Favour - IAF Chief Sputnik 15 Apr 2019 -- Attributing the success of the air strike in Pakistani territory on 26 February to technological prowess, Indian Air Force (IAF) chief BS Dhanoa has said that the induction of S-400 air missile defence systems and Rafale fighter jets will further tilt the technological balance in India's favour.
Indian Defence Chief Hopes to Avoid US Sanctions Over S-400 Deal Sputnik 15 Apr 2019 -- Russia and India signed an agreement on the supply of S-400 missile systems to New Delhi in October 2018. The US warned at the time that sanctions over the S-400 deal could not be ruled out, in line with the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).
India confident US cannot impose sanctions over S-400 Press TV 14 Apr 2019 -- India says it is confident it will avoid US sanctions over its purchase of Russia's S-400 missile system, which has become a lightning rod in American dispute with China and Turkey.
India Called 'Nuke-Armed' Pak's Bluff With Balakot Air Strikes – Modi Sputnik 14 Apr 2019 -- While the parliamentary poll is in full swing in India, PM Narendra Modi has addressed an audience at an election rally detailing why he prioritises security issues in his policies, as well as pondering on the soured ties with Pakistan.
India's ASAT Justified, But Space Debris Still a Concern Says Pentagon - Report Sputnik 12 Apr 2019 -- US Strategic Command chief General John E. Hyten defended India before members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, saying that the country had tested the anti-satellite missile because it needed the capability to defend itself in space. The general called for international norms of behaviour in space to curtail the dangerous debris issue.
Indian Satellite's Pieces Unlikely to Collide With ISS - Russian Space Agency Sputnik 11 Apr 2019 -- The likelihood of a collision between pieces of a destroyed Indian satellite and the International Space Station (ISS) is not high but some of these parts are small and hard to track, Sergey Krikalev, director of manned spaceflight at Russian State Space Corporation Roscosmos said in an interview with Sputnik on Thursday.
World's Largest Election Gets Underway in India VOA 11 Apr 2019 -- India began the mammoth task of choosing its next government as voters lined up at polling booths stretching from the violence-wracked region of Kashmir in the north to eastern and central states.
India to Draft Space Doctrine After Successful Anti-Satellite Missile Test Sputnik 10 Apr 2019 -- On 27 March, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the completion of a successful test of the country's anti-satellite (A-SAT) missile capability.
Indian Court Agrees to Hear Review Petition in Rafale Sleaze Case Against Gov't Sputnik 10 Apr 2019 -- India's top court has decided to review its 14 December 2018 judgement, in which it exonerated Modi's government of blame in the multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter jet deal. This development is expected to provide salvo to the opposition Congress party against Modi during the seven-stage national election process, which starts Thursday.
In Gigantic Indian Election, Modi Hopes for Second Term in Office VOA 09 Apr 2019 -- India's mammoth, multi stage election gets underway Thursday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitching himself as a strong nationalist leader as he seeks a second term in office from the world's biggest electorate while the opposition Congress Party woos poor voters with a new welfare measure.
India accuses Pakistan of stirring up 'war hysteria' by making false claims Press TV 08 Apr 2019 -- New Delhi has dismissed Islamabad's "irresponsible" claims that the Indian military is preparing for another attack against Pakistani soil, slamming the neighboring state for inciting "war hysteria" in the region.
India Promises 'Firm Response to Any Provocation' by Pakistan in Kashmir Sputnik 08 Apr 2019 -- The statement comes after Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi claimed on Sunday that he has "reliable intelligence that India is planning a new attack on Pakistan", which may take place between 16 and 20 April.
Indian Army Boosts Firepower With Domestically-Produced Long-Range Artillery Sputnik 08 Apr 2019 -- 'Dhanush' artillery is equipped with an inertial navigation-based sighting system, auto-laying capabilities, on-board ballistic computation and an advanced day-and-night direct firing system. Launching own production has taken years due to several issues, including corruption charges plaguing the original deal, as well as changes in specifications.
Range of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile to Be Increased to About 310 Miles Sputnik 08 Apr 2019 -- The range of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, produced jointly by Russia and India, is planned to be increased to 500 kilometres (311 miles) from 400 kilometres, Alexander Maksichev, the managing co-director of the BrahMos Aerospace company, told Sputnik.
Islamabad 'has intel about India plan to attack Pakistan' Press TV 07 Apr 2019 -- Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi says Islamabad has "reliable intelligence" that India has planned a likely attack against Pakistan in the third week of April.
Pakistani FM Claims India Preparing Military Attack RFE/RL 07 Apr 2019 -- Pakistani Foreign Minister Mahmood Qureshi said he has "reliable intelligence" that India will attack his country later this month and has informed the UN about the matter.
India Dismisses Islamabad's 'Reliable Intel' on Upcoming IAF Attack Sputnik 07 Apr 2019 -- This comes a day after Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan slammed India's governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for purportedly trying to use false claims of Pakistan using an F-16 in the February dogfight between the two countries to promote "war hysteria".
Pakistan Says India Planning Another Military Attack VOA 07 Apr 2019 -- Pakistan warned Sunday that rival India is planning to launch a fresh military assault against the country, calling for the international community's urgent diplomatic intervention to deter New Delhi from endangering regional peace and stability.
India Looks to Roll Out More Space Weaponry After Satellite-Killer Test Sputnik 07 Apr 2019 -- The successful test of India's brand new anti-satellite weapon last month has drawn criticism from NASA and Pakistan, but New Delhi does not plan to stop yet. The capabilities under development include directed-energy and laser weapons - arms that have been popularised by video games but have not been seen in real life yet.
Pakistan Wants 'Truth' From India About Recent Aerial Dogfight VOA 05 Apr 2019 -- Pakistan's agreement with the United States does not prevent it from using F-16 fighter jets in a conflict with India, and Indian claims of shooting down a Pakistani aircraft in a recent dogfight between the two nations is untrue, according to an influential U.S.-based publication.
3 Pakistani Soldiers Killed as Heavy Firing Continues Between India and Pakistan Sputnik 02 Apr 2019 -- The two nuclear-armed nations have been embroiled in sporadic fighting since mid-February, when a Pakistan-based terror group attacked an army convoy and killed at least 40 Indian soldiers in Kashmir's Pulwama district.
Facebook deletes accounts in India, Pakistan Press TV 02 Apr 2019 -- Facebook has deleted hundreds of accounts and pages allegedly tied to India's opposition and ruling parties as well as Pakistan's military, citing "inauthentic behavior."
India - MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters DSCA 02 Apr 2019 -- 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. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
Rafale Jet Deal Features in Election Manifesto of India's Main Opposition Party Sputnik 02 Apr 2019 -- India's main opposition Congress party has promised an inquiry into the alleged irregularities of the Indo-French Rafale fighter jet deal in its election manifesto, which was released by party president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday.
NASA Says India's Anti-Satellite Missile Test 'Unacceptable' Sputnik 02 Apr 2019 -- The United States has criticized India for last week's anti-satellite missile test calling it unacceptable and incompatible with the future of human space flight, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said on Monday.
Tensions reemerge in Kashmir, '2 Indians killed' Press TV 01 Apr 2019 -- Tensions have resumed between India and Pakistan in the disputed Kashmiri region, where cross-border fire has reportedly killed two Indians, including a young girl.

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