Vayu Aerospace and Defence Review

Vayu Issue V Sep-Oct 2019

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Welcome, Vayu Aerospace and Defence Review
Now in its 45th year

Vayu Aerospace and Defence Review, the bi-monthly aviation and defence magazine from New Delhi is now in its 45th year and is India oldest trade publication. Vayu is extremely well respected both domestically and internationally in aviation and defence circles both in India and abroad. We have a large panel of professionals, analysts and an Editorial Team from all fields of the defence spectrum who regularly contribute to the publication. We also regularly participate at all major air and defence shows world over. Besides publishing activities including books on aerospace matters, we also organise many seminars and conferences on the aviation and defence industry every year.

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Latest Article

75th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden: World War II D-Day Landing

06 Dec 2019

75th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden: World War II D-Day Landing: In 2019, there were a number of important World-War II anniversaries, now being 75 years after the Allies began to liberate north-west Europe ending German occupation. One of these was in The Netherlands, commemorating Operation Market Garden.

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Certification imminent for Irkut’s МС-21

06 Dec 2019

Irkut Corporation (part of UAC)is the OEM for MC-21 airliners and have been engaged in carrying out certification tests of this new aircraft. Three МС-21-300s are involved in the tests and by end of 2019, another aircraft will join the certification campaign.

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Indian Navy INS Khanderi (Naval Group Scorpene) submarine commissioned

06 Dec 2019

Indian Navy INS Khanderi (Naval Group Scorpene) submarine commissioned: “The Government is deeply conscious of the requirements of the Armed Forces and remains committed in providing requisite focus and financial support for its modernisation”, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on 28 September 2019 at the Commissioning Ceremony of indigenously built submarine INS Khanderi in Mumbai.

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The enigma of China’s Harbin Z-20 medium utility helicopter

06 Dec 2019

China’s state media has given some details about the Harbin Z-20 medium-lift transport helicopter, a fortnight after it made its public debut at the military parade in Beijing on 1 October 2019.

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First Indian Air Force Dassault Rafale handover to the Government of India

06 Dec 2019

On the auspicious day of Dusserah, Eric Trappier, Dassault Aviation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, hosted the handover ceremony of the first Indian Air Force Rafale in Mérignac, Dassault Aviation's Rafale final assembly facility.

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Pentagon and Lockheed Martin reach agreement reducing F-35A cost

06 Dec 2019

The F-35 Joint Programme Office and Lockheed Martin have finalised a $34 billion agreement for the production and delivery of 478 F-35s at the lowest aircraft price during the history of the Programme.

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Épervier/Sparrowhawk 2019: Joint exercise by the Swiss and French Air Forces

06 Dec 2019

Épervier/Sparrowhawk 2019: Mutual training is one the core elements of both nations and its importance could be clearly seen in recently conducted Épervier exercise, which translates as Sparrowhawk, conducted annually in either France or Switzerland at the airbases Schweizer Luftwaffe.

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Dubai Airshow 2019 a big success

05 Dec 2019

Dubai Airshow 2019 was officially opened on 17 November, by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces.

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China celebrates 70 years of the People’s Republic: Chinese Navy PLAN, Chinese Air Force PLAAF, Chinese Army

05 Dec 2019

Chinese Navy PLAN, Chinese Air Force PLAAF, Chinese Army: On 1 October 2019, the Chinese Government celebrated 70 years of Communist party rule and its rise to global superpower status with a massive military parade showcasing the country’s prowess and a statement from President Xi Jinping that “no force can shake the status of this great nation”.

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