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30 Jun

Contract signed for medium refit of submarine INS Shankush

New Delhi, 30 June, The Defence Ministry on Friday signed Rs 2,725 crore contract with Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd for a medium refit of Indian Navy's Shishumar class SSK submarine INS Shankush, an official statement said. The delivery of the submarine post the medium refit with life certification (MRLC) will be in 2026. After its completion, INS Shankush will be combat ready and will join the active fleet of the Indian Navy with upgraded combat capability According to the Defence Ministry, this project is an important step towards development of MDL as Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Hub for…

04 Feb

Boeing and Air Works to provide Maintenance Support to Key Defence Platforms

Collaboration in Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of P-8I, IAF VIP transport fleet First strategic collaboration under the newly launched Boeing India Repair Development and Sustainment (BIRDS) Hub NEW DELHI,: Boeing today announced strategic agreements with Air Works for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of two key Boeing defence platforms in India, the P-8I operated by the Indian Navy (IN) and the VIP transport fleet operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF). Boeing India’s strategic collaboration with Air Works is an important first step under its recently launched initiative, the Boeing India Repair Development and Sustainment (BIRDS) hub, which is an…

16 Oct

Safran Helicopter Engines introduces new extended Support-Bythe-Hour range

Amsterdam: Safran Helicopter Engines has announced improvements to its SBH (Support-By-the-Hour) service range. Created to provide a comprehensive “pay as you fly” service, SBH solutions now cover the full scope of customer profiles: SBH 5Star for civil operators of up to five aircraft, SBH Classic for fleets of six-plus aircraft and SBH M for military air arms.SBH is Safran Helicopter Engines maintenance-by-the-hour service. It has been continuously updated and now covers 40% of its customer turbines’ flying hours. “Over the past year”, commented Frederic Bugeon, Safran Helicopter Engines VP Sales, Marketing and Customer Satisfaction, “100 customers subscribed to one of our…