India, US sign deal for six transport aircraft

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 15:17

India has signed a Rs 4,000-crore deal with the US for procuring six more C-130J Super Hercules Special Operations aircraft for the Indian Air Force.

Amid row over diplomat`s arrest, US bags key aircraft deal

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 19:56

India will be procuring six more C-130J Super Hercules Special Operations aircraft from the US, a decision significantly taken in the midst of a diplomatic row between the two countries over the arrest of Devyani Khobragade.

IAF uses C-130J in Uttarakhand relief mission

Last Updated: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 23:55

The Indian Air Force (IAF) deployed its recently inducted C-130J Super Hercules medium-lift transport aircraft to fly out 244 people stranded in Uttarakhand after last week`s devastating floods.

Deal to procure Rafale combat aircrafts top priority: Browne

Last Updated: Thursday, February 7, 2013, 18:31

The IAF Chief said the contract negotiations for the deal were going on track and it was expected to be finalised by the middle of this year.

IAF to deploy new C-130J squadron in West Bengal

Last Updated: Thursday, April 5, 2012, 18:00

The first six C-130Js, procured at a cost of around USD one billion, have been deployed in Hindon air base.

India seeks 6 more C-130J Super Hercules aircraft

Last Updated: Friday, October 28, 2011, 10:20

The Pentagon has notified the US Congress about the possibility of a $1.2 bn deal with India for six more C-130J `Super Hercules` heavy-lift aircraft.