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India.com
3 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Bad news for China and Pakistan as 200 new light helicopters to now join the Indian Air Force, they are special because…,Chetak and Cheetah helicopters will now be..
Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopters- File image New Delhi: In a significant development for the Indian Armed Forces and a matter of bad news for Pakistan and China, the Defence Ministry has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to replace its fleet of Chetak and Cheetah helicopters with about 200 modern light helicopters. As a part of the plan, the new helicopters, classified as Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopters (RSH) will serve both the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force. Here are all the details you need to know abut the Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopters and how they will help them in securing the border areas of China and Pakistan. What are Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopters? With an expected requirement of 120 units for the Army and 80 for the Air Force, these helicopters will have multiple roles, operating day and night. As per a report carried by ANI news agency, the duties of the helicopter will include reconnaissance and surveillance, carrying small troops or Quick Reaction Teams for special missions, supporting ground operations with internal and external loads, scouting alongside attack helicopters, casualty evacuation including search and rescue, and aiding civil authorities when required. Notably, the Indian Air Force had already planned to acquire more utility helicopters alongside other defence platforms in March. How will Light Combat Helicopters help against China and Pakistan? The Cabinet Committee on Security also approved the purchase of 156 Light Combat Helicopters worth over Rs 45,000 crore from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Army and Air Force. These 156 choppers, similar to the RSH, will be divided between the Indian Army and Indian Air Force for operations along the China and Pakistan borders, the report by ANI said. How is IAS focused on self-reliance in defence manufacturing? The Ministry of Defence (MoD) further emphasised that the IAF is focused on achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing and supporting the growth of the domestic defence industry. As part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the IAF is working on indigenous production of fighters, transport aircraft, helicopters, trainer aircraft, air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons, surface-to-air guided weapons, unmanned aerial vehicles, and radars. (With inputs from agencies)
India.com
3 days ago
- India.com
Indian Army and Air Force to get most advanced light helicopters, their features include..., they will replace...
New Delhi: In a crucial move to keep their arsenal up to date, India's defence forces, the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF), are now looking for 200 light helicopters. These 200 light helicopters will replace the ageing and outdated Chetak and Cheetah helicopters. According to the reports, of the 200 light helicopters, 120 will be allocated to the Indian Army and 80 to the Indian Air Force. Why is India procuring light helicopters? The current Chetak and Cheetah helicopters are outdated and obsolete. Apart from that, they don't have the technology required for modern-day warfare and lack modern features such as built-in safety mechanisms. Also, they are at a high risk of accidents, just like the MiG-21 fighter jets. What does the Defence Ministry say about the new helicopters? A Request for Information (RFI) has been issued to vendors by the Indian Army for the procurement of 120 Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopters, and 80 for the Indian Air Force. According to TOI, the RFI states that the Defence Ministry aims to urgently replace the current fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters with suitable light helicopters of modern design. When would Cheetah and Chetak helicopters be retired? As soon as the Light Utility Helicopters are inducted, the Army and Air Force will start phasing out the Cheetah and Chetak helicopters, which is very likely to take place in 2027. Cheetah helicopters lack several modern features such as advanced avionics and glass cockpits, critical technologies that assist pilots in navigating extreme weather conditions and low visibility. What would be the new light helicopters used for? The new light helicopters would be used for border patrols, quick troop deployment, rescue missions, medical evacuations, and emergency cases. These helicopters will be capable of operating both day and night and enhance the overall security framework, including support for attack helicopters.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Indian Army, IAF seek 200 light Helicopters to replace ageing Chetak-Cheetah fleet
The Defence Ministry has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to replace its fleet of Chetak and Cheetah helicopters with about 200 modern light helicopters classified as Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopters (RSH). The new helicopters will serve both the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force, with an expected requirement of 120 units for the Army and 80 for the Air Force. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program The RFI aims to finalise technical requirements, decide the procurement method, and identify potential suppliers, including Indian companies partnering with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), who can supply Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopters. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Undo These helicopters will have multiple roles, operating day and night. Their duties will include reconnaissance and surveillance, carrying small troops or Quick Reaction Teams for special missions, supporting ground operations with internal and external loads, scouting alongside attack helicopters, casualty evacuation including search and rescue, and aiding civil authorities when required. In March, the Indian Air Force had already planned to acquire more utility helicopters alongside other defence platforms. According to the Standing Committee on Defence report tabled in Parliament, key planned acquisitions for 2025-26 include low-level radars, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Light Utility Helicopters (LUH), multirole helicopters, and leased mid-air refuelling aircraft. Live Events The Cabinet Committee on Security also approved the purchase of 156 Light Combat Helicopters worth over Rs 45,000 crore from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Army and Air Force. These 156 choppers, similar to the RSH, will be divided between the Indian Army and Indian Air Force for operations along the China and Pakistan borders. This will also be a major step towards job creation and expanding the aerospace ecosystem within the country, defence sources told ANI. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) further emphasised that the IAF is focused on achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing and supporting the growth of the domestic defence industry. As part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative , the IAF is working on indigenous production of fighters, transport aircraft, helicopters, trainer aircraft, air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons, surface-to-air guided weapons, unmanned aerial vehicles, and radars. "IAF is pursuing indigenous production of fighters, transport, helicopters and trainer aircraft along with air-to-air weapons, air-to-ground weapons, surface-to-air guided weapons, unmanned aerial vehicles and radars," the Defence Ministry said in its report.
TimesLIVE
28-07-2025
- Business
- TimesLIVE
RFI: Implementation of the SIOC-CDT Growth Fund Programme
The Sishen Iron Ore Company-Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) was established in 2006 by SIOC (owned by Kumba Iron Ore) to invest in the development of the communities in which the mine operates. The trust focuses primarily on beneficiary communities adjacent to the SIOC mining activities in the Northern Cape and Limpopo provinces. SIOC-CDT has invested significantly in community development projects aimed at ensuring sustainability beyond mining operations. SIOC-CDT invites all qualified and experienced service providers and entities operating in the small, medium, and micro enterprise (SMME) development sector to submit a Request for Information (RFI) for the implementation of the trust's Growth Fund Programme. Interested parties should show special attention to the development and administration of funding packages or mechanisms geared towards supporting SMMEs to fulfil their purchase order mandate and long-term contracts. Services are aimed at supporting businesses operating only within the beneficiary communities of the Gamagara, Ga-Segonyana, Joe Morolong and Tsantsabane Local Municipalities in the Northern Cape, as well as the Thabazimbi Local Municipality in Limpopo. The successful service provider will be responsible for managing the trust's Growth Fund Programme under the following: Bid Bid description Closing date RFI: Implementation of the SIOC-CDT Growth Fund Programme for 36 months Key responsibilities: Implement the Growth Fund in accordance with SIOC-CDT's objectives and policies. Identify and appraise potential projects for funding. Develop and manage relationships with beneficiaries and stakeholders. Monitor and evaluate project progress and impact. Provide regular reports to SIOC-CDT on the fund performance. Key requirements: Proven experience in managing development funds or similar programmess. Strong project management and implementation skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. August 11 2025 NB! Compulsory virtual briefing A compulsory virtual briefing will be conducted via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday July 29 2025 at 11am. Scan the QR code below to attend the briefing. Scan this QR code to attend the briefing. Image: SIOC-CDT Where to access the bid document The bid document is available for download from the SIOC-CDT website. Visit look under the 'Opportunities' section, and select 'Tender Notice & Forms'. Compliance documents for submission Company profile, which includes but is not limited to a brief background and history of the organisation, company structure (organogram), resources, contact details including physical location and other relevant information. Valid trading company registration documents/certificates. Valid B-BBEE certificate/affidavit. Valid Sars tax clearance certificate and/or pin. Company proof of address. ID copies of directors. Bank confirmation letter — not older than three months. Certified copies of share certificate where applicable. Submission of bids All completed documents should be submitted ELECTRONICALLY: mail to scm@ and cc
IOL News
02-07-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Urgent need for private sector investment in South Africa's transport infrastructure
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says Transnet will issue Requests for Proposals from the end of August 2025. Image: Ayanda Ndamane / Independent Newspapers Transport Minister Barbara Creecy on Wednesday said the limited availability of state resources to fund infrastructure development made private sector investment critical. Delivering her budget speech in the National Assembly, Creecy said they have just concluded a Request for Information process to guide the private sector investment in five priority rail and port corridors. 'Transnet will issue Requests for Proposals from the end of August 2025, and so begin the formal procurement process,' she said. Creecy also said they have to enhance the involvement of additional operators as a way of extending freight logistics capabilities of the country and region, beyond what the public sector alone would have been able to accomplish. 'It is important to point out that as an economy, we need freight logistics operators that can compete, but that can also complement each other when the need arises, for the benefit of our country and region.' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading The minister explained that the Cabinet approved a Private Sector Participation (PSP) framework in 2023 to guide private sector involvement across the logistics sector value chain. 'The department has concluded a Memorandum of Agreement with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the National Treasury, appointing DBSA as the hosting institution for the unit. We have established the Interim Rail Economic Regulatory Capacity to create fairness and transparency for third-party operators, improve network utilisation, increase competition, and reduce costs.' She also said the open access to the rail network will allow train operating companies to increase the volume of goods transported by rail, while the network infrastructure remains state-owned. 'As part of the rail reform programme, we have also created the new Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager to have a dedicated focus on the management of the rail infrastructure. The Transnet Freight Rail operating company would now focus on the transportation of rail commodities through its rolling stock.' She added that they cannot afford to wait until the PSPs reach financial close before launching an ambitious programme to rehabilitate Transnet's rail network and rolling stock, as well as port infrastructure and equipment. DA MP Thamsanqa Mabena said Transnet must accelerate the process to issue rail concessions on the five priority lines. 'We believe the participation of the private sector will assist with injecting much-needed capital and expertise to provide relief to the constrained fiscus,' Mabena said. Creecy told the MPs that the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) had, by the end of May 2025, successfully revived 35 out of 40 corridors and sections of service lines. 'We continue to deliver at pace with Prasa achieving an unaudited figure of 77 million passenger journeys for the last financial year and 116 million passenger journeys for the 2025/2026 financial year. Our competitive pricing model for commuter passengers will ensure that working-class communities take advantage of our offerings.' Prasa has been allocated R66.1 billion over the medium term. 'This significant budget is for maintaining, recovering, and renewing rail infrastructure, rebuilding the signaling system, rolling out new train sets to priority corridors, and increasing rail passenger trips.' Creecy also said the Airports Company of South Africa has been allocated R21.7 billion for infrastructure development. 'This will improve facilities for passenger safety and comfort, over the medium term, and build a new freight terminal at OR Tambo International Airport. In addition, we are fast-tracking projects to ensure reliable availability of jet fuel to all airlines at all our airports, as well as the general upkeep and upgrading of the facilities and technologies at each of our airports to improve both the security of passengers and cargo, as well as the convenience of airport users.' The minister further said the South African Airways (SAA) was pursuing a bold route expansion strategy to strengthen its regional and global footprint with new regional routes from Johannesburg and Cape Town. She said the airline has begun a measured fleet expansion to meet growing demand. Creecy also said the national carrier was self-funding its operations and fleet growth, while remaining open to a strategic equity partner as part of its long-term restructuring. 'With unencumbered assets and renewed profitability, SAA is well-positioned to drive economic value through expanded international services, job creation, and increased contributions to tourism and trade.'
