Modi Seeks Russian Crown Jewel in Decade's Biggest Defense Deal
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to Moscow after approving what’s set to be his nation’s biggest weapons deal with Russia since 2001, reaffirming a military partnership that newer suppliers...
View ArticleIndo-Russian FGFA Project Regains Speed: HAL
BANGALORE: HAL Chairman T Suvarna Raju today said the Indo-Russia Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) project has "regained its speed" and the company hoped to know about a decision on it in next...
View ArticleIDN TAKE: TATA GROUP: Strategic Partner in Defence
Fourteen Tata companies provide critical and indigenous technologies to the Indian Defence SectorThe TATA group, which has a strong presence in the Indian defence sector are engaged in providing...
View ArticleRegional Transport Aircraft Development Needs Rs 7,000 Crore
HAL/NAL Design Concept - Rs 7,000 cr required to successfully develop Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA)BANGALORE: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) chief managing director (CMD) T Suvarna Raju on...
View ArticleYear End Review - 2015: Various Achievements of Ministry of Defence
This is a Maxi PostEnsuring the highest standard of operational preparedness to meet present and emerging challenges through modernization of Armed Forces and making up critical deficiency of weapons...
View ArticleSeychelles Committed to Indian Naval Base
PM Narendra Modi unveiling plaque and operationalization of radar for the Coastal Surveillance Radar Systems (CSRS) India-Sychelles Cooperation Project in Mahé, SeychellesSeychelles President...
View ArticleInquiry Report on Nirbhay Fiasco Not Yet Submitted
Was Nirbhay Missile Set for Trial with 'Shortcomings'? - IDN Reported this story even before the third test was being prepared to conductedBALASORE: Even as two months have passed since subsonic cruise...
View Article3 Hurt in Explosion at Top DRDO Unit, one Critical
HEMRL is spread over 800 acres of the land in Pashan and Sutarwadi area. HEMRL is spread over 800 acres of the land in Pashan and Sutarwadi area.Three contractual workers have received severe burn...
View ArticlePM Modi to Lay Foundation Stone for HAL's Helicopter Plant in Tumakaru
BANGALORE: The Bengaluru-headquartered defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which is celebrating its 75th year, is all set to start work on its new helicopter manufacturing plant near...
View ArticleHAL to Focus on Diversification, Eyes Non-Defence Sector, Revies IJT Testing
HAL IJT SITARA - the state-owned aviation major has decided to re-design and weight-optimize its Stage-II jet trainer. The IAF may be entirely unwilling to induct the HJT-36 if it doesn't meet weight...
View ArticleGRSE Submarine-Killers to Add Teeth to Navy Fleet
The Kamorta-Class Corvettes are the Indian Navy's Next-Generation Anti Submarine Warfare platform, built under Project 28. This project is aimed at driving localisation, stipulate standards and develop...
View ArticleIndia To Purchase 3 More French ‘Scorpene’ Submarines
INS Kalvari Scorpene Class SubmarineWith neighbouring China and Pakistan strengthening their fleets, India, too, plans to replace its ageing underwater combat arm.The Narendra Modi government recently...
View ArticleHAL Passenger Jets will Get a Global Profile
BANGALORE: Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL) will once again venture into producing a regional transport aircraft. A tender calling for foreign partners for the estimated Rs 7,000-crore project will...
View ArticleReliance Group Signs Pact with Russia's AlmazAntey for Air Defence Missiles,...
Russian 50R6 Vityaz missile system or S-350E surface-to-air missile system developed by GSKB Almaz-AnteyMUMBAI: Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group has signed an agreement with Russia's manufacturer of Air...
View ArticleJapan Defence Budget to Exceed 5 Trillion Yen in 2016/17
TOKYO: Japan's defence budget will grow 1.5 per cent next year and top 5 trillion yen ($41.4 billion) for the first time, driven by costs for US base relocation and growing personnel expenses, the...
View ArticleGot Success in Reducing Influence of IS Among Youth: Manohar Parrikar
BASHOLI: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said the Centre has achieved success in reducing the influence of terror outfit Islamic State (IS) among Indian youth."We are trying to reduce the...
View ArticleIndia closing in on Westinghouse Deal to Build 6 Nuclear Reactors
The AP1000 nuclear power plant is a two-loop pressurized water reactor (PWR) the most advanced, safest, and virtually the most economical nuclear power plant available in the worldwide commercial...
View Article10 Areas In Which India Beats Even The Most Powerful Countries In The World
India, a land of a billion plus people achieving feats no one ever imagined. That’s how aptly you can concoct present India’s definition in words. While we are still largely a developing country, there...
View ArticleRussia should be Grateful for Mr Modi's Visit
India's growing strength will benefit Moscow when it experiences the unbearable pressure of Chinese expansion in Central Asia.Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on his first state visit to Moscow on...
View ArticleThe Top Ten Stories in South Asia, 2015
by Alyssa AyresEach of the past two years, I’ve done a roundup of the developments and stories that mattered the most in South Asia. In 2014, India’s historic national election and the coming together...
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