NEW DELHI — Sweden’s Saab is partnering with India’s Kalyani Group to address the Indian military’s requirements for short-range missiles, an official at Kalyani Group says. The pact will initially focus on the very-short-range air defense (Vshorad) and short-range surface to air missile (SRSAM) programs for India. For Vshorad, Saab will provide a system based on the RBS 70 NG missile system, which will deliver a highly accurate, man-portable system with 24/7 all-target capability.

Singapore’s aviation regulator has stepped up inspection of Indian carriers following the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) decision to downgrade India’s air safety rating. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) says that Indian carriers will need to address any major findings of deficiency and safety risks spotted during safety audit operations in order to continue operations in the city state, according to an official of the Indian Civil Aviation ministry.

NEW DELHI — The Indian air force (IAF) may soon buy 45 3-D Avian (Bird) Radar Systems that can help detect and precisely track bird locations over airports. The radars, most suited for military and commercial airfields, have been designed, developed and manufactured by India’s OIS Advanced Technology (OIS-AT), the lone bidder. The IAF says it is pleased with the results of user trials.