US Tries to Bully India Into Defense Cooperation Agreement

SOURCE: SPUTNIK The White House is playing hardball with the government of India, pushing the Narendra Modi administration to sign three military agreements Washington is keen on but New Delhi has nixed in the past. The Logistics Support Agreement (LSA), the Communication Interoperability and Security Memorandum Agreement (CISMOA) and the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement […]



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Parrikar: 68 basic trainer aircraft to come from HAL, 38 from Pilatus

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE Playing the mediator between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) over who should supply basic trainer aircraft for the IAF, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) Saturday said HAL as well as Pilatus Aircraft would supply the remaining trainers. DAC, chaired by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, […]



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Defence Budget – Is Allocation adequate for Modernisation?

SOURCE: NITICENTRAL The finance Minister has hiked the defence budget for FY 2015-16 by 9.46 per cent to Rs 2,46,727 crore, which is Rs 23,357 crore more than the revised estimates for the current financial year that stand at Rs 2,22,370 crore. This small increase is grossly inadequate to give a boost to military modernisation […]



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Bromance with US can’t be at the Cost of Ties with China

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE President Obama’s recent visit to India predictably received widespread coverage and comment in Pakistan and China. The comments in Pakistan were vituperative, with the Americans being accused of back-stabbing and being anti-Islamic. The repeated naming of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Dawood Ibrahim mafia as terrorist organisations rankled. Nawaz Sharif expressed bitterness […]



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Now, the Indian Navy is getting the much needed attention!

SOURCE: MONEYLIFE The plans outlined by the Narendra Modi government will strengthen the Indian Navy so that it will be able to guard the coastal borders reasonably well It is hardly 10 days now that the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) took the major step to bolster the Indian Naval strength, by clearing the construction […]



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Budget focuses on road network on borders with China, Pak

SOURCE : PTI NDA government has in its infrastructure development initiatives focused on connecting with all weather roads along borders with nearly 100 per cent increase in allocation for construction of roads along Sino-India and Indo-Pak boundaries. Keeping in mind the facilitation of troops along the 4,056-km Sino-India border stretching from ‘Karakoram point’ of Ladakh […]



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Modest Defence Outlay May Hurt Modernisation

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE In what could be described as a setback to Indian armed forces’ plans to modernise themselves, the Union government on Saturday announced a modest 7.42 per cent increase in defence spending for the fiscal year starting April 1, suggesting that it can only move gradually with the military’s long wish list […]



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Call Spoofing and Moles: MoD Beefs up Guard to Plug Leaks

SOURCE : EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE Following the arrest of a Ministry of Defence (MoD) employee for corporate espionage, the South Block is in panic mode. The defence headquarters has issued a warning to all the defence officials to be extra careful while handling classified information and directed them “not to communicate” anything over the phone. […]



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Defence allocation increased by 9.87 per cent

SOURCE: PTI Government today increased the defence budget by 9.87 per cent to Rs 2.46 lakh crore for the next fiscal as compared to the revised estimates of Rs 2.22 lakh crore for 2014-15 as it pushes ‘Make in India’ initiative to curtail over-dependence on imports. While the government had last year alloted Rs 2.29 […]



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Only 20 Per Cent of India-China Strategic Border Roads Ready Till Now

SOURCE: NDTV Out of over 3000 kilometres of roads to be built along the India-China border to allow faster movement of troops and better connectivity, only 600 kilometres have been built till date. Faced with an aggressive China and their vastly better border infrastructure, the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government had cleared the construction of 73 […]



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Where Is India’s Carrier Fleet Going?

SOURCE : THE DIPLOMAT India is pushing hard on its carrier fleet, but does it have a good sense of where it’s going? Reports have emerged that India’s second indigenously built carrier, expected to be the third carrier to enter service in the next two decades, may utilize nuclear propulsion. This is alongside a set […]



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India Alongwith other G4 Nations Demand UNSC Reform

SOURCE : PTI India, along with other nations in the G4 bloc, have said it is “high time” the powerful UN Security Council is reformed to make it more representative and fit for the 21st century. The Directors General of UN Affairs of the G4 bloc of Brazil, Germany, India and Japan met in Berlin […]



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ISRO plans to launch 10 satellites this year

SOURCE : THE HINDU S.K. Shivakumar, director, ISRO Satellite Centre, Bengaluru, on Friday said the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has set an ambitious vision to launch about 10 satellites this year. “Currently, we are launching four or five satellites every year. The idea is to expand our space programmes and set off launch of […]



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Indian Railways to use Isro’s GPS aided GAGAN for unmanned railway crossings

SOURCE : Business-standard.com Indian Railways has said that it is exploring the possibility of using the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro’s) GPS-aided geo-augmented navigation (GAGAN) for safety at unmanned railway crossings, said a top official of Isro. Suresh Prabhu, Union Minister for Railways, in his budget speech said that the Railways’ ultimate objective is to […]



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Defence Ministry gets Rs 2.29 lakh cr in Union Budget

SOURCE : PTI As part of military modernisation drive, Government on Thursday allocated Rs 2.29 lakh crore for the Defence Ministry in the Budget, marking an increase of around 12.5 per cent from the last fiscal as it raised the FDI limit in the defence sector up to 49 per cent from 26 per cent […]



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Pakistan seeks US help for ‘anti-Pak’ acts by India

SOURCE: ASIAN AGE Pakistan is seeking US support to “end Indian activities against Pakistan” as Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lt. General Rizwan Akhtar visits Washington, media reports here said. “Pakistan’s greater role in a settled Afghanistan after the Nato withdrawal and denial of space there for covert Indian activities against Pakistan remains the focus of director-general […]



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Naval LCA will begin Second Phase of SBTF testing from March.

SOURCE : IDRW NEWS NETWORK (INN) According to sources close to idrw.org, Naval LCA NP-1 has completed first phase of testing of launches from Shore Based Test Facility (SBTF ) located at INS Hansa in Goa and from next month will commence Second Phase of launch testing . In First Phase, Naval Lca has completed […]



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US keen on next generation Javelin under DTTI

SOURCE: PTI The US is keen to partner India to jointly develop and manufacture the next generation Javelin anti-tank guided missile under the Defence Trade and Technology Initiative (DTTI).India had in October decided to buy 8,356 Spike anti-tank guided missile and 321 launchers from Israel for Rs 3,200 crore, rejecting US offer of Javelin missiles […]



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Avro replacement: Independent panel set up to look into Airbus

SOURCE: PTI The government has set up an independent committee to look into the various issues vis-a- vis a single-vendor scenario for its Avro replacement programme as the Airbus-Tata consortium has emerged as the only bidder for the contract. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar informed Lok Sabha of the development today in a written reply. A […]



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Armed forces lost 28 aircraft, 14 choppers in crashes since 2011

SOURCE : TNN The armed forces have lost 28 aircraft and 14 helicopters in crashes, which killed 42 people, since 2011-12. Of the 28 aircraft crashes, 14 were ageing MiG fighter variants that should have been retired long ago. “The loss to government in terms of value of aircraft and service property in respect of […]



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Four immediate support vessels inducted into Indian Navy

SOURCE: PTI Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday commissioned into the Indian Navy four Immediate Support Vessels (ISVs) that are armed with heavy machine guns and state-of-the-art radar-navigational equipment. Fadnavis commissioned the four ISVs– T-26, T-27, T-28, T-47 into the navy, a release said. “The ISVs are versatile ships which are capable of conducting […]



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Navy concludes month-long Tropex exercise

SOURCE: PTI Navy on Friday concluded its month-long annual Theatre Level Readiness and Operational Exercise (Tropex), which saw around 50 ships and submarines in action along with over 70 aircraft from three naval commands. The exercise also saw participation of units from the Air Force and the Coast Guard. The area of operations spanned the […]



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4,685 defence personnel have died since 1999

SOURCE: PTI Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Friday that 4,685 defence personnel have laid down their lives since the 1999 Kargil conflict. Compensation has been paid to the next of kin of 4,659 deceased personnel. Out of the remaining 26 cases, 22 are recent occurrences and in four cases, payment has not been made […]



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DRDO, industry urged to form consortium to sell products

SOURCE: THE HINDU The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian industry must form a consortium to sell products in the domestic as well as international markets to make India a global player, according to C D Malleswar, Director of Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) here. He was speaking at NSTL on […]



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No Chinese incursion into India’s territory: Govt

SOURCE: PTI Transgressions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China do occur but no Chinese incursion into the country’s territory has taken place, the government said today. “There is no commonly delineated LAC between India and China. There are areas along the border where India and China differing perception of LAC. […]



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Chinese military delegation in India

SOURCE: PTI A 12-member Chinese military delegation arrived in Mumbai on Friday and will hold talks with top Defence Ministry officials here on Saturday. The Chinese delegation is led by Gen Zhang Youxia, Head of General Armament Department of Peoples Liberation Army and member of the Central Military Commission. The delegation includes at least four […]



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J-20 stealth fighter appears in PLA recruitment video

SOURCE : WANTCHINATIMES The J-20, the first stealth fighter to be developed in China, participated in the filming of a People’s Liberation Army Air Force recruitment video titled Hero’s Sky which was released on Feb. 26 according to the state-run Xinhua News Agency. Rear Admiral Yin Zhuo of the PLA Navy said that the short […]



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Nine DRDO projects running behind schedule

SOURCE : PTI Nine projects of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) are behind schedule for various reasons, the Lok Sabha was told. Corrective/remedial measures have been taken to complete the ongoing projects in time, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said in a written reply in the House. Nine projects which are delayed include Light Combat […]



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PM Modi’s Arunachal Pradesh trip could add fuel to dispute: China daily

SOURCE : PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Arunachal Pradesh could “add fuel” to the territorial dispute and make it difficult to resolve the vexed boundary issue, a Chinese state-run daily said on Friday. “On whatever occasion and in whatever form, should a Prime Minister of India formally visit the disputed border region […]



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Educated people indulging in terror activities: Rajnath Singh

SOURCE: PTI Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday expressed concern over educated people indulging in terror activities saying it was happening due to the absence of cultural values and morality. “There are certain well qualified individuals who indulge in terrorist and anti national activities in absence of cultural values and morality,” he said at the […]



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Rolls-Royce to offer Eurojet EJ200 engine to power India’s AMCA

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK (INN) Rolls-Royce is one of the three aero major which has been invited to submit a proposal for joint development of a new engine in the class of 110kN thrust to power India’s 5th-generation fighter jet have confirmed that they will be offering Eurojet EJ200 engine used on Eurofighter Typhoon fighter […]



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ISRO chief: India will soon have superior earth observation capabilities

SOURCE: THE NEWS REPORT Indian Space Research Organisation chairman AS Kiran Kumar is optimistic about India’s capabilities and has said that the country will soon have satellites capable of superior earth observations. Kumar was speaking at the International Conference on Climate Change and Disaster Management at Kovalam during which he said: “The future of earth […]



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Pakistan will go on providing safe havens to LeT: Top US official

SOURCE : PTI Pakistan will continue to provide safe havens to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), an internationally-banned terrorist group, thus remaining a major irritant in ties with India, a top American spy master said on Thursday. “Pakistan’s provision of safe haven to Lashkar-e-Toiba will probably continue to be a key irritant in relations with India,” James Clapper, […]



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ISRO Plans to Test-fly Reusable Launch Vehicle by Mid-2015

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE Taking India’s ‘space shuttle’ dreams a notch closer to reality, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to test-fly the Re-usable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD) by the middle of 2015. “The test-flight will take place either by the end of the first half of this year or the beginning of the […]



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The shahs of the military

SOURCE: DC Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, the second and last Shah of Iran from the Pahlavi dynasty, was the son of an Iranian gunnery sergeant, who seized control of that country in 1925 and crowned himself king. Like Rajput kings, who gave themselves extravagant genealogies of being descended from the sun or moon, Mohammed Reza gave […]



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US pushes India to ink contentious defence pacts

SOURCE: TNN Describing the bilateral Defence Trade and Technology Initiative (DTTI) as a “vehicle” for closer strategic ties, the US has once again stressed the need for India to ink the three military “foundational” pacts it has been pushing for over a decade now. Under the UPA regime, India had made it clear it did […]



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Pakistan Army Chief Warns India Ahead of Jaishankar’s Visit

SOURCE: PTI Pakistan’s powerful army chief General Raheel Sharif today warned India of a “befitting response” to alleged provocation along the Line of Control (LOC), just days before the arrival of Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar here. “Repeated Indian ceasefire violations on the Working Boundary and the LOC in recent past was a distraction for Pakistan […]



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Defence co-production pact backs Modi’s vision: US

SOURCE: IANS The US Thursday described the Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) agreement with India for co-development and co-production of defence equipment as a “commitment to our shared future” in bilateral ties. Senior Pentagon official Frank Kendall, during a talk here, said the DTTI would strengthen bilateral military-to-military ties, re-energize defense industrial partnerships and […]



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BEL, Tata consortiums win Rs50,000 crore defence contract

SOURCE: LIVEMINT State-run Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and information technology (IT) solutions company Rolta India Ltd on Thursday said the ministry of defence had selected their consortium as a development agency for the battlefield management system (BMS) project worth over Rs.50,000 crore. The BMS project, categorized as a “Make” programme under the defence procurement procedure […]



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3D printing: Australian researchers create jet engine, breakthrough captures attention of Airbus and Boeing

SOURCE: ABC NEWS Australian researchers have created the world’s first 3D-printed jet engine in a manufacturing breakthrough that engineers expect will lead to cheaper, lighter and more fuel-efficient jets. The partnership between Monash University and spin-out company Amaero Engineering has captured the attention of Airbus, Boeing and defence contractor Raytheon. The breakthrough opens the door […]



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PLA H-6 bombers capable of striking all targets in Asia-Pacific : Chinese media

SOURCE : WANTCHINATIMES The H-6K strategic bomber of the People’s Liberation Army equipped with KD-20 cruise missiles is capable of attacking all US military facilities from Northeast Asia to Guam, according to an expert in Chinese military development as cited in the state-run Global Times. President Xi Jinping’s visit to a bomber unit which operates […]



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Argentina arms deal is China’s springboard to Latin America market

SOURCE : WANTCHINATIMES China’s cooperation with Argentina on military technology could open new doors to the Latin American market, according to the UK’s Jane’s Defence Weekly. The report comes following the visit to Beijing by President Cristina Kirchner of Argentina at the start of the month, when the two countries agreed to create a working […]



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Fake US aircraft carrier the target in latest Iranian drills

SOURCE: AP With rockets roaring and guns blazing, more than a dozen swarming Iranian speedboats assaulted a replica of a U.S. aircraft carrier Wednesday during large-scale naval drills near the strategically vital entrance of the Persian Gulf.The nationally televised show of force by the country’s elite Revolutionary Guard comes just weeks ahead of a deadline […]



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U.S, India Collaboration In Defence Exciting: Richard Verma

SOURCE: Siliconindia U.S. Ambassador to India Richard Verma has termed as “exciting” the joint research and development and co-production by the U.S. and India in the defence sector. Delivering a talk at the Indian School of Business (ISB), he said lot of smaller deals and collaborations were happening in the sector. On his first visit […]



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Major terror attack against India could trigger nuclear war: Experts

SOURCE: PTI Pakistan may use nuclear weapons against India if the latter goes for a large scale military assault against it in retaliation for a major terror attack emanating from across the border, two top American experts have warned US lawmakers. Given the presence of a strong government in New Delhi and the pressure on […]



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Indian defence to be around $620 billion over FY 2014-FY2022

SOURCE : DHNS Cumulative defence spend in India is likely to be around a whopping $620 billion (Rs 38,468 billion) over FY14-FY22, according to a report by Ficci and Centrum titled ‘India: Aerospace & Defence’. With the country looking to manufacture more and more defence equipment as part of the Narendra Modi government’s Make in […]



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India bans ISIS under UAPA

SOURCE: PTI Dreaded terror group ISIS and all its affiliate organisations, responsible for series of savage attacks and killings in Iraq and Syria, have been banned in India under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Recruitment of youths to the outfit from India and their radicalisation is a matter of serious concern for the country especially […]



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India to acquire Harpoons for HDW submarines

SOURCE : STRATPOST The Indian government has sent a Letter of Request (LoR) to the US government for the purchase of 22 Harpoon missiles for the Indian Navy’s Shishumar-class of submarines. India has already ordered 26 Harpoon missiles for the eight Indian Navy P-8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance (LRMR) aircraft for an estimated USD 200 […]



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India scouted for Israeli arms in South Africa: Spy Cables

SOURCE : EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE India was looking to buy Israeli weapons “covertly” through “a parallel procurement system” via South Africa from companies fronted by former Mossad agents, according to South African intelligence documents obtained by The Guardian and Al-Jazeera. “The initial investigation into Indian procurement identified a shopping list to procure inter alia nuclear, […]



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India Rafale fighter jet sale talks advance: French defence spokesman

SOURCE : REUTERS Talks on the sale of 126 Rafale fighter jets to India are advancing, a French Defence Ministry spokesman said during a visit to India by Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian to salvage a deal stalled on the issue of local assembly of the aircraft. Talks about the contract, worth a possible USD […]



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Wary of China, India and Japan set to forge aircraft deal

SOURCE: TNN India is getting set to acquire the massive ShinMaywa US-2i amphibious aircraft from Japan as part of their expanding bilateral strategic partnership, with both nations wary of China’s assertive behaviour in the Asia-Pacific region. The defence acquisitions council (DAC), chaired by Manohar Parrikar, on Saturday will take up the proposal to “empower” the […]



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Barack Obama endorses India’s bid for UNSC permanent membership

SOURCE: PTI US President Barack Obama endorses India’s candidature as a permanent member of the reformed UN Security Council, the White House has said. “As it relates to India’s membership in the security council, I know the President endorsed that…The Security Council in the context of a variety of other important reforms to the operations […]



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Hopes high for ‘Make in India’ push in defence

SOURCE : THE HINDU With the NDA government focusing on “Make in India” and pushing for defence modernisation, expectations of a boost to domestic manufacturing in the defence sector in the coming general budget are high. India has one of the largest defence budgets in the world, but it also has the dubious distinction of […]



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India, US defence officials to draw roadmap for collaboration

SOURCE: PTI Top Indian and US defence officials will meet in New Delhi this week to draw a roadmap to fast track the implementation of four projects identified for co-development and co-production and formation of a joint working group on aircraft carriers. US Under Secretary of Defence for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (AT&L), Frank Kendall, […]



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Why private shipyards make for good acquisitions

SOURCE : LIVEMINT Media reports in recent days have claimed that Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd, the first Indian company outside of state control to get a licence to build warships for the Indian Navy, and ABG Shipyard Ltd are in play. Mint learns that a deal involving Pipavav may be announced as […]



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Army’s stand on AFSPA unchanged, against its dilution

SOURCE : PTI The Army is apprehensive about any move to dilute controversial AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir, where BJP and PDP are set to form a coalition government, and this has been conveyed to the Centre. Army sources said that though infiltration had drastically reduced in the past few years, radicalisation has risen in […]



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India, UAE discuss possible cooperation in space technologies

SOURCE: PTI India and the UAE have discussed possible cooperation in the field of space and related areas to strengthen and diversify their existing strong bilateral relations. The UAE’s Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST)’s top executives led by Director General Yousuf Al Shaibani recently met Indian delegates headed by Anurag Bhushan, Consul […]



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MOD rubbishes TOI report on Purchase of 24 Rafale jet by India

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK (INN) Sitanshu Kar who is official spokesperson of Ministry of Defence (MOD) India in his latest tweet on social media platform twitter.com has rubbished Times of India (TOI) report which had said that India and France have signed a deal to purchase 24 off the shelf French-made Rafale Fighter jet . […]



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PIC : LCA Tejas Mk1 firing Gsh-23 cannon gun in ground firing trials

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK (INN) Seen above LCA Tejas Mk1 firing its Gsh-23 cannon gun in ground firing trials. Integration of Russian-made Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23 twin-barreled 23 mm autocannon is an important requirement which needs to be integrated and certified on Tejas MK-1 before Full Operational Capability or Final Operational Capability ( FOC) certification is completed […]



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TOI claims India and France signed Rafale deal for 24 aircrafts

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK (INN) Times of India in its latest report has claimed that according to the information provided by their sources in the Ministry of Defence, India has inked a deal for the supply of 24 Rafale aircrafts to the Indian Air Force (IAF). But did not clarify if India has dropped plans […]



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Afghanistan won’t allow anti-India elements on its soil:envoy

SOURCE: PTI Afghanistan will never allow its territory to be used for any anti-India activity, Afghan ambassador Shaida Mohammad Abdali said here and dismissed apprehensions that withdrawal of NATO forces may allow the Taliban to make a comeback. “We can assure that we would never allow Afghanistan to go back to the dark era of […]



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27 Indian satellites are currently operations, says government in Lok Sabha

SOURCE: PTI As many as 27 satellites, including 11 which facilitate the communication network in the country, are currently operational and one more is to be launched next month, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday. One more satellite would be launched next month while three more are in the pipeline, Minister of State in Prime […]



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BEA in talks to weaponise Indian Hawks

SOURCE : JANES The Indian Air Force (IAF) is in negotiations with BAE Systems to weaponise its fleet of Hawk Mk 132 advanced jet trainers (AJTs) so they could be deployed on strike co-ordinated armed reconnaissance and close air support missions. BAE Systems officials told IHS Jane’s at Aero India 2015 that the IAF is […]



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Delivery of First Scorpene Sub Delayed: Govt to Rajya Sabha

SOURCE: OUTLOOK INDIA Government has revised the delivery schedule of the first Scorpene submarine, which was originally to be inducted in December 2012, mainly due to the difficulties in procuring material from foreign vendors by Mazagon Docks Limited (MDL), Rajya Sabha was informed today. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, in his written reply to a question, […]



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Rafale Deal on Track, PM Modi to Take Final Call

SOURCE: NDTV French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drain and his Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar appear to have sorted out one of the key issues holding up the estimated $15 billion deal to buy 126 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force. A final decision is expected to be taken before Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]



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India, Russia planning to launch a research station towards the Moon in 2015

SOURCE: TASS India and Russia are planning to launch a research station towards the Moon in 2015 – the Chandrayaan-2. This was learned from the list of key projects for the current year, released on Tuesday by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The main task of the second Indian moon mission, the Chandrayaan-2, being […]



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21 Naval Ships had Accidents in last 3 years: Parrikar

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK (INN) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Shri H.K. Dua Rajya Sabha today informed that 21 accidents involving Indian Navy ships and submarines have taken place during January 2012 to January 2015. Lessons learnt from the reports of Board’s of Inquiry (BoI) are implemented appropriately. Corrective steps have […]



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New Moves Must Make Up for Lost Decades

SOURCE : EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE At the Aero India show in Bangalore, Narendra Modi made a statement that could well be a national motto. Said he, “I don’t want India to be No. 1 in the import of defence equipment… We should export.” This is an epiphany that took some six decades to come to […]



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U.K. mulls proposal to raise new Sikh regiment

SOURCE: PTI The British Army is examining proposals to re-establish a Sikh Regiment, along the lines of the erstwhile British Indian Army. Chief of the general staff, General Sir Nicholas Carter, is looking into the feasibility of a Sikh unit, including the possibility of a reserve company, and it “may well have merit,” U.K. armed […]



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Beijing keeping options open on conflict in Myanmar

SOURCE: WANTCHINA TIMES President Xi Jinping of China is yet to express a clear opinion on the conflict in Myanmar’s Kokang Special Region in response to an open letter from Pheung Kya-shin, the former chairman of the region in the country’s northern Shan state. The letter was addressed to the Chinese diaspora, urging their support […]



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Parrikar meets French DM over MMRCA, no sign of breakthrough yet

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK (INN) France’s defence minister Jean-Yves Le Drian who arrived late Monday evening had a 90 minutes closed-door talks with his Indian counterpart Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in New Delhi earlier today to bring in fresh lease of life to MMRCA deal and on possible sale of 126 Rafale fighter jets to […]



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Pakistan violated border ceasefire 685 times in eight months: Manohar Parrikar

SOURCE: PTI Pakistan violated border ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir 685 times during the last eight months, resulting in death of 24 people, including eight security forces personnel, government told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said 126 ceasefire violations took place along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border under […]



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Sale of Chinese missile system to Turkey divides NATO

SOURCE: WANT CHINA TIMES Turkey has been under immense pressure from its NATO allies since its intention to buy a Chinese missile defense system was made public, but this has done nothing to deter Turkey from the deal, reports Duowei News, a media outlet run by overseas Chinese. This is the first time that Chinese […]



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India Calls For Urgent Action to Reform UN Security Council

SOURCE: PTI India has called for an urgent action to reform the UN Security Council this year, arguing the most-powerful body of the United Nations itself embodies the undemocratic stranglehold of the privileges of a few, forged by a wartime alliance that no longer exists. “It is ironical that calls for democracy and the rule […]



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JV on 5th Gen fighter jet to India was offered 15 years ago: Sukhoi Design Bureau

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK (INN) Speaking to idrw.org on sidelines of Aero India 2015 official from Sukhoi Design Bureau revealed that Joint venture on development of 5th generation fighter aircraft which would eventually replace Su-30 and Mig-29 was offered to India for first time in year 2000, almost 15 years back when the Sukhoi Design […]



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German AIP Tech for Project-75-I not practical: Russian Expert

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK (INN) Russian Expert Konstantin Makienko Deputy director of Centre for Analysis of Strategies and Technology (CAST) Moscow has warned India that India must do the balancing act and factor in the cost and operational viability while deciding on purchase of air-independent propulsion (AIP)-equipped submarines under Project-75-I . Air-independent propulsion (AIP) technology […]



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MMRCA may get a push today

SOURCE : ASIAN AGE India and France are hoping for a major breakthrough on Tuesday on the proposed multi-billion dollar 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) deal when visiting French defence minister Jean Yves Le Drian will hold a 90-minute crucial meeting with defence minister Manohar Parrikar. Talks are stuck on contract-negotiation with French firm […]



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HAL hands over 75th Hawk aircraft to IAF

SOURCE: THE HINDU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which has absorbed the Hawk technology, is confident of supporting it for the next 40 years. The aircraft is currently being produced at HAL under licence from BAeS of the UK and the first aircraft was handed over to Indian Air Force (IAF) in 2008. Tech absorption The […]



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Rajya Sabha member Rajeev Chandrasekhar wants to gift DC3 Dakota to IAF’s vintage fleet

SOURCE: ET Aviation and defence experts know C47 or DC3 Dakota as a sturdy workhorse that flew extensively in the World War II and later during the Indo-Pak and Indo-China conflicts. It had a pride of place in the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal IAF , before that. Now, businessman and Rajya Sabha […]



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India, Bahrain to sign pact on internal security

SOURCE: PTI India and Bahrain will soon sign an agreement on internal security and launch talks on defence pact amid keenness of the two countries to enhance ties in various areas, including counter-terrorism. Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid Bin Mohamed Al Khalifa, who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here, conveyed his country’s commitment to deepen […]



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Indian Navy chief on visit to Bangladesh

SOURCE: PTI Indian Navy chief Admiral RK Dhowan on Monday reached Bangladesh on a four-day visit to further consolidate the bilateral defence ties and to explore new avenues for naval cooperation towards achieving comprehensive maritime security in the Bay of Bengal. During his stay at Bangladesh, the Chief of Naval Staff is scheduled to hold […]



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India ‘Concerned’ Over Arrest, Manhandling of Maldives former President

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICES After former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed was dragged and jostled into court by police, India said it was “concerned” at the “arrest and manhandling” of the Indian ocean island nation, which has been again pushed towards political volatility in recent weeks. A day after being arrested, Nasheed arrived at the criminal […]



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China’s FC-31 has yet to prove itself a match for the US F-35 it copied

SOURCE : WANTCHINATIMES German newspaper Der Spiegel cited claims from former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden earlier this month that China stole key design information on the US-built F-35 stealth fighter and used it to build their J-20 and FC-31 fighter jets. The United States’ airline industry also said that the FC-31 jet, displayed for […]



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Big deal at Aero India, Anil Ambani buys 2 Falcon jets

SOURCE : DC Even as medium, small and micro enterprises (MSMEs) and defence majors from across the world were involved in hectic parleys, Dassault Falcon Company from France might have struck one of the biggest deals this Aero India. Reliance ADAG Chairman Anil Ambani finalised a deal to buy two business Falcon jets during the […]



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Indian Defence Firms May Get Incentives in Budget: Protiviti

SOURCE : NDTV India is one of the largest importers of defence goods with the country importing nearly 70 per cent of its needs. To attract foreign companies to set up their plants in India, the government last year hiked foreign direct investment in the defence sector to 49 per cent from 26 per cent. […]



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China, India competing in South Asia: Pakistani daily

SOURCE: IANS The competition between India and China to gain diplomatic one-upmanship in South Asia, from Sri Lanka to Maldives, exposes a strategic necessity, a leading Pakistani daily said Monday. According to the article in Dawn by Zarrar Khuhro, the civil nuclear deal between India and Sri Lanka, signed during Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena’s […]



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ADE Confident of the first flight of Rustom-II mid this year

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK (INN) On sidelines of Aero India 2015, Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) said that it is confident that first flight test of indigenously developed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Rustom-2 will be carried out in next few months hinting on possible flight by April-May . Rustom-2 Weighing 1.8 tonne will have a capacity payload […]



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Russia offers Strike Optimised Sukhoi’s, OEM status for HAL

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK (INN) French defence minister is rushing to New Delhi today after vibes from Ministry of Defense officials at recently concluded Aero India 2015 was not found Positive on MMRCA deal under which India plans to but 126 French-made Rafale Fighter jets. Russians are hell bent on stalling any chance of French […]



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India now puts aircraft carrier plan on fast track

SOURCE: TNN India is trying to fast-track finalization of its long-pending ambitious plan to launch indigenous construction of its largest-ever aircraft carrier. Though the propulsion system for the proposed 65,000-tonne warship is yet to be decided, the plan is veering towards nuclear power for greater operational endurance. The ongoing “detailed” naval study for this indigenous […]



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Drones to meet their nemesis in Light Combat Helicopter

SOURCE : TNN Drones may be the biggest threats to national security, camouflaging themselves from radars and moving too fast for copters and too slow for a conventional fighter aircraft. But a drone hunter is round the corner, with the under-development Light Combat Helicopter Technology Demonstrator 3 (LCH TD-3) slated to be capable of hunting […]



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IAF’s Mi-35: A battle tank in the air

SOURCE: DC This is the only assault helicopter that the Indian Air Force possesses. Loaded with high-end tech features, this metal bird can operate during the night and day with equal ease. The formidable machine can carry a mixed load of armaments up to 12 tonnes, which is more than what a MiG 21 fighter […]



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Su-30 Pilots Take Speed, Flying Skills to a New High

SOURCE : EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE A loop-tumble-yaw, barrel roll, minimum-radius turn, high-speed run and a tail slide. These are just some of the breathtaking manoeuvres with which the formidable Sukhoi (Su-30) MKI fighter aircraft has wowed audiences at the ongoing Aero India 2015. The aircraft, one of the deadliest in the Indian Air Force fleet, […]



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Now, untrained personnel can land in forward areas

SOURCE: BANGALORE MIRRIOR Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) efforts to equip paratroopers at the Indian Armed Forces, in order to carry out tandem combat operations in forward areas and militant-infested territories, seem to have reached a crucial stage. The new free fall system designed to enhance the operational capabilities of soldiers will soon be […]



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Fishing vessel hits Indian Navy submarine INS Sindhughosh, damages periscope

SOURCE: FINANCIAL EXPRESS In yet another naval accident, the periscope of submarine INS Sindhughosh was damaged when a fishing vessel hit it while the Navy was doing its biggest naval exercise TROPEX off the west coast, it was revealed today. The incident took place on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. The ongoing TROPEX […]



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Tapping new tech in aerospace

SOURCE: FINANCIAL EXPRESS The field of military technology is advancing at breakneck speed. From drones that manoeuvre without a pilot to advanced radar systems that can detect a high-speed fighter aircraft at the click of a mouse, military technology, especially air-borne, abounds these days. The Aero India 2015 show, held in Bangalore last week, provided […]



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Defence Expansion Plan Gets Mamata’s Red Flag

SOURCE : EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE The country’s defence preparedness has hit a roadblock, thanks to the Trinamool Congress Government in West Bengal. To thwart China’s military plans near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and repeated incursions, the Army and the IAF have been planning to expand their operations in North Bengal and also set […]



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AeroIndia concludes, no mega deal signed

SOURCE : PTI Asia’s premier air show, “Aero India” came to a close on Sunday with the event turning into a carnival on the last two days as nearly three lakh people thronged the Air Force Station at Yelahanka here to witness the splendid aerial feast by the metal birds. The 10th edition of the […]



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BSF wants special pay for being first line of defence at borders

SOURCE: PTI Country’s largest border guarding force BSF has made a strong pitch for a special ‘border service’ pay for its men stating the troops are deployed well ahead of the Army along international borders and they face the “first brunt” of an enemy attack. The 2.5-lakh strong Border Security Force (BSF) has sought the […]



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Argentina and China agree fighter aircraft working group

SOURCE : JANES Argentina and China are to form a working group to look at the possible introduction into Argentine Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Argentina – FAA) service of a new Chinese fighter type, it was disclosed on 5 February. The working group, which was discussed during a visit by between Argentine president Cristina Fernández […]



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More India-Israel joint defence projects on anvil

SOURCE: PTI Reflecting rapid expansion in military ties, Israel has said it was ready to share cutting-edge defence technologies with India and both countries will go for co-development of a number of key weapon systems soon. Israeli defence minister Moshe Ya’alon said both countries have overcome hurdles in co-development of Barak 8 missile defence system […]



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Maldives a fertile ground for ISIS, India must act: Former president Nasheed

SOURCE : TNN About 30 Maldivian ISIS jihadists have returned home and are currently active in the archipelago, the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has alleged, ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the country. Former Maldives president and MDP leader Mohamed Nasheed told TOI that he suspected the role of Maldives government in facilitating […]



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India ready for own space mission: K Radhakrishnan, former Isro

SOURCE: TNN Human space flight is possible for India according to feasibility studies carried out by the Indian Space Research Organization (Isro), and the body is looking at preparing a crew of humans and robots for the mission, former ISRO chairman K Radhakrishnan said in Panaji on Saturday. Calling human space flight the next logical […]



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Participation in Aero India rises but sales yet to pick up

SOURCE : AJAY SHUKLA / Business-standard.com Driving on Saturday to Yelahanka along Bengaluru’s notoriously crowded roads, one has no doubt that Aero India 2015 has finished its ‘business phase’ and is open to the public. Instead of black Audis and Mercedes conveying sharply dressed foreigners in lightweight business suits, the highway is a melee of […]



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India, Russia sort out differences on fighter jet project

SOURCE: THE HINDU India and Russia have generally agreed upon the amount and division of work during the research and development (R&D) stage of the fifth generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) project. A contract for the R&D phase is being prepared and expected to be signed this year, said Yuli Slyusar, president and chairman of Russia’s […]



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Government concludes contract negotiations for Apache, Chinook choppers

SOURCE: IANS The Indian government has concluded contract negotiations with US aerospace major Boeing for procuring 22 Apache AH-64E combat and 15 Chinook CH-47F heavy-lift helicopters. Disclosing this, the IAF chief, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, told a defence magazine in an interview that the process for the final step, that is approval from the […]



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Aero India 2015: Sukhois are the best, say display pilots

SOURCE: ONE INDIA The ground crew was readying a mighty Sukhoi (Su-30 MKI) at the northern side of the runway at AFS Yelahanka when OneIndia was invited for an interaction with the display team. “We have an early slot during post-lunch display,” said Flight Lieutenant Navjot Singh. Along with him are Wing Commander A N […]



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IAF urgently needs force and punch for regional air superiority

SOURCE: TRIBUNE INDIA Getting 400 new fighter jets over the next 10 years is a critical security requirement for the Indian Air Force, but looks highly unlikely given the sluggish decision-making at the political levelA fighter pilot and a man who measures his words, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha hit the proverbial nail on its […]



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‘We Are In India For The Long Run’ : Rolls Royce

SOURCE: Businessworld.in The €16-billion Rolls-Royce is among world’s top 20 defence contractors and is the second largest manufacturer of airplane engines. It has been in India since 1932 and has had an illustrious growth. Since 1956, it has had technical tie-ups with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and entered into a JV with them in 2010. While […]



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IAF Interested in UTC’s DB-110 recce pod

SOURCE : FLIGHT GLOBAL UTC Aerospace Systems expects to conduct a greater scope of work in India following the approval of its new four-person life raft by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for domestic production and export. Primarily fitted on business and general aircraft, the life raft, which is also approved by the Indian […]



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HAL to support IAF’s Hawks for another 40 years

SOURCE : Business-standard.com Bengaluru-headquartered defence public sector unitHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) said it would support the Hawk project for the next 40 years. The company has absorbed the technology completely, which will enable it to support the jet trainer aircraft, a top company official said. “The aircraft is currently being produced at HAL under licence […]



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PM Modi’s visit to Arunachal: China summons Indian envoy to lodge protest

SOURCE : PTI China on Saturday summoned Indian Ambassador here and lodged a protest over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh, saying it “undermined China’s territorial sovereignty, right and interests”. In the second Chinese protest in as many days, Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin “called in” Indian envoy Ashok Kantha to lodge the […]



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When HAL aircraft seemed orphaned

SOURCE: DHNS Despite a number of aircraft being on display at the Aero India show from the stables of HAL, the public who visited the show on Saturday were left wanting for more so far as information was concerned. Unless one was an aviation expert or a knowledgeable enthusiast, one was not able to make […]



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Morarji Rubbished India’s Early Defence Efforts; New Moves Must Make Up For Lost Decades

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE At the Aero India show in Bangalore, Narendra Modi made a statement that could well be a national motto. Said he: “I don’t want India to be No. 1 in the import of defence equipment… We should export.” This is an epiphany that took some six decades to come to our […]



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Indo-Nepal combined military exercise to commence on Feb 23

SOURCE: TNN As part of the ongoing Indo-Nepal defence cooperation, combined military training exercise “Surya Kiran VIII” is being conducted in the foothills of Salajhandi, Nepal from February 23 to March 8. The combined Exercise Surya Kiran-VIII will simulate a scenario, where both nations will work together in a counter insurgency and counter terrorism environment […]



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India can’t dump radioactive waste in Lanka: Ranawaka

SOURCE : PTI The Indo-Lanka civil nuclear agreement would not permit India to dump its radioactive waste in Sri Lankan territory, a senior minister has said. “Management of radioactive waste does not authorise India to unload radioactive waste produced in Indian Nuclear Power Plants in Sri Lankan territory,” Minister of Power and Energy Champika Ranawaka […]



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Kiran trainer aircraft to be maintained 3-4 more years: HAL

SOURCE : PTI As it celebrated 50 years of flying home grown ‘Kiran’ trainer aircraft, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited says it will continue its maintenance for next three to four years. “HAL’s indigenously-built Kiran aircraft, that has been the mainstay of the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the past fifty years, would continue to be maintained […]



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HAL to roll out more Hawk trainers for IAF, navy

SOURCE : PTI State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will roll out 26 more advanced jet trainer (AJT) Hawks for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Navy by end of fiscal 2016-17. “Of the 26 Hawks to be manufactured over the next two years, 19 will be delivered to the air force and seven of […]



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AERO INDIA: Upgraded T-50 PAK-FA powerplant in rig tests

SOURCE : FLIGHTGLOBAL The Izdeliye 30 engine for Russia’s T-50 fighter is undergoing rig testing, and will enter flight trials in 2017. United Aircraft Corporation chief Yuri Slusar says the Saturn 117S (AL-41) is already a “very deep modernisation” of the AL-31 that powers the Su-27 and Su-30 fighters, and is “sufficient” for the current […]



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INS Vikramaditya’s operation crippled

SOURCE : THE HINDU Barely a week after Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar witnessed the ongoing theatre-level naval exercise TROPEX-15 on board the newly acquired INS Vikramaditya , reliable information suggests that the aircraft carrier’s operation is crippled, owing to issues with its integral fleet of MiG-29K fighter jets. Nearly 30 of the RD-33MK engines powering […]



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PM will visit Arunachal again, says India after China raises objection

SOURCE: ANI The Centre on Saturday dismissed China’s objection to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Friday visit to Arunachal Pradesh, saying that he will visit the hill state again. Reacting to Beijing’s concerns over the issue, MoS home, Kiren Rijiju was quoted as saying by the ANI, “Why should someone (China) have problem with PM visiting […]



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‘HAL will take full responsibility for Rafales’ : Hal Chief

SOURCE : EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) chairman T Suvarna Raju on Thursday said that HAL is willing to take full responsibility for the Rafales that it manufactures if the contract with French Defence major Dassault is signed. The comment assumes significance in the backdrop of a disagreement between India and Dassault over […]



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Rafael Unveils an Upgraded I-DERBY Missile at Aero-India 2015

SOURCE: DEFENSE-UPDATE RAFAEL is unveiling at Aero India 2015 a new version of the Derby missile. Designated I-Derby, the new missile is equipped with a new seeker, employing an advanced Software Defined Radar (SDR) based on combat proven technology derived from the Tamir interceptor, the interceptor used in RAFAEL’sIron Dome system. RAFAEL is unveiling at […]



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Sikorsky to Make Naval Helicopters in India

SOURCE: WSJ Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. will make India its only assembly location outside of the U.S. for one of its military helicopters if it wins contracts to build more than 120 helicopters from the South Asian nation, the company’s global defense business head said. The S-70B Seahawk helicopters may be built either with the Tata […]



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Hindustan Aeronautics embarks upon new initiatives to boost capability

SOURCE: Business-standard.com Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), one of the leading Indian manufacturers of aircraft manufacturing, has embarked upon a slew of new initiatives to take on current challenges in the rapidly proliferating aerospace sector. HAL is planning to set up a green field facility for manufacturing light utility helicopter (LUH) and naval multi-role helicopter (NMRH) […]



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Israel offers top-notch military technologies for ‘Make in India’ endeavour

SOURCE: TNN Israel has offered India all help with top-notch military technologies like the Iron Dome interceptor in tune with PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ policy, which includes indigenous defence production as a key thrust area. Visiting Israeli defence minister Moshe Ya’alon on Thursday said he had discussed with Modi the “best way” to […]



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China objects to Modi’s visit to ”disputed” Arunachal Pradesh

SOURCE: IANS As Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Arunachal Pradesh, China reiterated its stance on the northeastern Indian state, saying it has never recognised Arunchal Pradesh and is “opposed” to the prime minister`s activities in the “disputed area”. The Chinese position comes as both countries are preparing for Modi`s visit to Beijing in May this […]



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Obama’s Chopper to Have India-Made Cabin

SOURCE: PTI US President Barack Obama will soon fly in a new helicopter whose cabin has been made in India.US helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky had entered into an agreement with TATA Advanced Systems in 2009 for the manufacture of cabins for the company’s S-92 helicopters, which is used by a number of VVIPs in the world […]



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Garuds, the Unsung Heroes

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE As lakhs of visitors enjoy the thrilling aerobatic displays at the ongoing Aero India 2015, small teams of commandos ensure that the action remains mainly in the skies. Garuds, the battle-ready Special Forces Commando team of the Indian Air Force, perform the Houdini act of appearing and disappearing at regular intervals […]



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HAL Inks Two Major Pacts

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE Aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has signed a technology transfer agreement with Sagem (Safran) of France, for manufacture and maintenance of the latter’s SIGMA 95 laser gyro-navigation system in India.Developed by Sagem for fixed and rotary-wing combat aircraft, SIGMA 95 is an autonomous, hybrid laser gyro inertial/GPS-Glonass navigation system. It […]



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His chips are behind IAF’s air bombs

SOURCE: BANGALORE MIRRIOR Nestled amidst the busy industrial suburb of Yeshwantpur in Bengaluru, a medium-scale electronics company is powering the submarines of the Indian Navy and fighter jets and choppers of the Indian Air Force. Giving teeth to the armed forces in electronic warfare through state-of-the-art technology, the company was behind the effective SONAR system […]



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76% of PLA’s weapon imports from Russia

SOURCE : WANTCHINATIMES China still remains a huge market for Russian weapons systems since 76% of the People’s Liberation Army’s imported weapon systems are sourced from the country, Moscow-based Russian Business Network reported on Feb. 16. The Global market for weapons systems expanded last year due to the civil war in Ukraine and the rise […]



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Would Be a Shame if Avro Replacement Project is Delayed: Airbus

SOURCE : PTI With no decision in sight yet over the Airbus-Tata consortium’s bid to replace IAF’s ageing fleet of 56 Avro aircraft with C-295 transport carriers, the European aviation major today said it would be a “shame” if the project is delayed further. Terming the bid of C-295 as an “elegant opportunity” for the […]



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Greenpeace vs Govt : War of words Intensifies in HC hearing

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE Justifying the government’s decision to stop Greenpeace activist Priya Pillai from travelling to London last month for a meeting of the British all-party parliamentary group, Additional Solicitor General Sanjay Jain drew an analogy to “doodh mein makkhi (fly in the milk)” to argue that the situation had “potential for mischief” against […]



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Want to jointly make futuristic products with India: Russia

SOURCE : PTI Keen to continue its dominant position in the Indian defence market, Russia says it is willing to partner with India to jointly make products that will “find the markets of the future”. Promising a whole array of technological transfer and joint production under ‘Make in India’ initiative, the Russian manufacturers said they […]



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DTTI talks moving fast after Modi govt took over: US official

SOURCE : PTI A top US official on Thursday said the negotiations on Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) are taking place at a faster pace since Narendra Modi government came to power. “I’m one of Deputies to Frank Kendall (Under Secretary of Defense) who is spearheading Defence Technology and Trade Initiative. Since your (Lok […]



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Airbus sole bidder for India’s Indigenous “AWACS INDIA” project

SOURCE : FLIGHT GLOBAL Airbus Defence & Space appears to have emerged as the sole bidder for a global tender put out byNew Delhi’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for an “AWACS India” programme. The tender – for six airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system aircraft – was issued in March 2014. Airbus […]



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DRDO in talks with foreign cos for AMCA jet engine

SOURCE : PTI DRDO is pushing ahead with its plan to develop an Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft and is in talks with top international firms to zero in on an engine for the same, a senior official said today. The project, which is for a single-engine, twin-seater aircraft, is on track and the design configuration […]



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HAL defends ability to produce Rafale fighter

SOURCE : FLIGHTGLOBAL Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) chairman T Suvarnaraju has hit back at reports that an Indian deal to obtain 126 Dassault Rafale fighters is being held up by French concerns about the Indian manufacturer’s quality standards. Suvaranraju was addressing the media at the Aero India show in Bengaluru, where local journalists have shown great […]



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LCA NP-2 Spotted with Arrestor Hook at Aero India 2015

SOURCE : IDRW NEWS NETWORK (INN) / Aero India 2015 Report LCA-NP2, second prototype of the Naval version of the Light Combat Aircraft was today spotted with Arrestor Hook, raising curiosity among visitors if Integration of Arrestor Hook has been completed on Naval LCA and tests on NLCA will soon commence to test hook to […]



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Naval Dhruv to get new rotor blade folding mechanism

SOURCE : IDRW NEWS NETWORK (INN) / Aero India 2015 Report Indian Navy had virtually written off the naval variant of the advanced light helicopter (ALH), Dhruv, saying it has failed to meet basic operational requirements. Navy only operates 6 Naval Dhruv and have refused to place further since it was not satisfied with the […]



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BEL to soon start production of Akash Missile system for Army

SOURCE: Business-standard.com Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), the public sector defence undertaking based in Bengaluru, is set to commence mass production of Akash Missile System (AMS) for the Indian Army, a top company official said. “We are already supplying this missile system to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and recently completed trials for the Indian Army. […]



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Tejas simulator to help IAF pilots train in Sulur soon

SOURCE: TNN The Indian Air Force (IAF), which received the first light combat aircraft (LCA) from HAL recently is gearing up for training. And as is the practice on any new platform, they will first get used to the systems on a simulator, which is being developed by Team Tejas. IAF squadron pilots will also […]



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Air Chief Marshal Raha denies ‘human error’ claim on recent Sukhoi-30 crash

SOURCE : EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE Russians and the Indian Air Force (IAF) seem to disagree over what caused the Sukhoi- 30 aircraft crashes.Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha on Thursday said the crashes were neither results of system problems nor owing to human error. Raha’s version contradicted the Russian version which held “human factor” responsible for […]



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Stunt goes wrong, Czech pilots escape disaster at Aero India

SOURCE : PTI Two pilots of Red Bulls aerobatic teams on Thursday had a miraculous escape after the wings of the aircraft touched each other mid-air while doing stunts. The aircrafts landed safely but with their wings damaged. “Flying Bulls” from Czech Republic were in middle of their stunt when this accident took place. No […]



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HAL to make light utility choppers

SOURCE : IANS State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will make military and civil variants of light utility helicopters (LUH) for the Indian and global markets, a top official said Thursday. “We are setting up a greenfield facility near Tumakuru to manufacture LUHs in the three tonne class for which there is a huge potential demand […]



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BEL bags order from Elbit

SOURCE : THE HINDU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Defence Public Sector, has received an order at Aero India 2015 from Elbit Systems Electro-Optical Elop Ltd (Elop), of Israel, for the production of Elop’s Compact Multi-Purpose Advanced Stabilized Systems(CoMPASSTM). This is in addition to an earlier order for the supply of CoMPASS, received by BEL from […]



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Kalyani Group, Rafael form JV to make hi-tech systems for Defence

SOURCE : THE HINDU The Kalyani Group and Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd have announced the formation of a 51:49 joint venture company in India. The initiative will enable the development and production of high end technology systems within the country including a wide range of technologies and systems, like Missile Technology, Remote Weapon Systems […]



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India successfully testfires N-capable Prithvi-II missile

SOURCE : PTI India on Thursday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear capable Prithvi-II surface-to-surface missile with a strike range of 350 km as part of a user trial by the army from a test range at Chandipur in Odisha. The missile test was carried out from a mobile launcher from launch complex-3 of the […]



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Defence procurement procedure should be more friendly: Parrikar

SOURCE : PTI The Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has admitted that current defence acquisitions are complex and has assured companies in the defence sector that Defence Procurement Procedure can be friendly and intends to create an easy redressal mechanism. Addressing delegates at an interactive session organised by CII, Parrikar said that this redressal system will […]



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Ukraine issue: EU wants India to leverage ties with Russia

SOURCE : PTI The European Union on Wednesday pitched for India’s engagement to resolve the Ukraine crisis, saying it can use its privileged relations with Russia to persuade the country to abide by international laws as well as the ceasefire agreement. European Union Ambassador Joao Cravinho said India can play an important role in finding […]



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Russia not sour over India buying US defense products: Rostec

SOURCE : TNN Rostec, a Russian state corporation set up to promote development, production and export of hi-tech industrial products for civil and defense sectors, has strongly backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ pitch. A top corporation official noted that he does not feel sour over India’s tilt to buy American products and […]



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INS Arihant Sea-Acceptance trials on tracks, Navy happy with Progress : Report

SOURCE: The ‘Sea-Acceptance’ trials of India’s first indigenous nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant are on track and the naval authorities are satisfied with the progress. The 6,000-tonne submarine, which is capable of carrying nuclear missiles, is expected to be commissioned and inducted into the Indian Navy’s submarine fleet by the end of this year. Earlier, it […]



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LCA Navy Project Gets Boost

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE The Light Combat Aircraft (Navy) project has gathered momentum in the last few months even as its IAF variant is heading towards the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) and induction into service. The government has asked the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) to build more prototypes and the Navy has sent a Request […]



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HAL shows off 25-kN engine but doesn’t disclose its application

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK (INN) Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) showcased model of new 25kN jet engine at its pavilion at the latest edition of Aero India and its very first visitor was none other then Prime minister of India who was given detail explanation on development of the new engine . 458-crore 25-kN jet engine project […]



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MMRCA RFP to blame for delay?

SOURCE: ASIAN AGE Three years after the Indian government picked France’s Dassault Aviation to supply 126 of its Rafale fighters to the Indian Air Force and countless rounds of negotiations over the final contract, it’s still all tunnel and no light at the end of it. While Dassault has been tightlipped about what’s causing the […]



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India Spending $1 Billion on Israeli Weapons

SOURCE: SHALOMLIFE The Indian government is soon expected to approve an order of two “Phalcon” class interceptor aircraft from Israel Aerospace Industries (AIA) to the tune of $1.1 billion, according to a Tuesday report by the Times of India. The news came as Israel’s Defence Minister Moshe Ya’alon arrived in India on Wednesday to help […]



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PM Narendra Modi hints at raising foreign cap in defence

SOURCE: FINANCIAL EXPRESS Just six months after his government raised the foreign investment limit to 49% in defence production with the condition that only Indian companies will have the right to apply for such funds infusion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has now hinted at allowing foreign majority ownership in the sector. The move is seen […]



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India-Israel defence ties ‘out of closet’ now

SOURCE: TNN Israel on Wednesday strongly backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ pitch and said the maiden visit by its defence minister was a sign that the defence relationship was “out of closet” now. Asked whether his visit was an indication that India was willing to acknowledge the strong defence relations that the […]



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Design of Russia’s Multi-Role Transport Aircraft being assessed by IAF

SOURCE: TASS Russia and India are developing an advanced joint multi-role military and transport aircraft MTA, the head of the Russian delegation at 10th international aviation and space exhibition Aero India 2015 told journalists in Bangalore on Wednesday. “During the fulfillment of the project on the joint development of the multi-purpose transport aircraft, the Russian […]



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IAF to get SU-30 fitted with BrahMos

SOURCE: TNN The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to receive the first Sukhoi-30 MKI fitted with the homegrown BrahMos thermonuclear cruise missile, marking a shift towards an indigenous missile era.TOI had reported on January 29 that the first flight of the BrahMos-integrated Sukhoi is likely in March. HAL, which has completed the integration, will […]



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User Trial of Prithvi Missile Likely Today

SOURCE : EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE Indian Army is likely to test fire surface-to-surface ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a defence base off Odisha coast on Thursday. The test, a part of user training exercise will be conducted by the armed forces from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur. Prithvi is the first missile to be […]



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Reconfiguring the military

SOURCE : EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE India’s global ambitions not only imply sustained economic growth and a minimum quality of life for all its citizens, but also expeditionary military might. In the 15th year of this century, it may not be too early to ask a basic question: Is the Indian military optimally organised to face […]



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India Keeps $12 Billion Deal for Rafale Fighter-Jets on Hold

SOURCE : REUTERS India will decide on the fate of a long-delayed deal for 126 Dassault Rafale fighter jets only after March, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said today at the Aero India airshow in Bengaluru. He declined to say when a final decision was likely on the contract, which was initially worth $12 billion or […]



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Aero India 2015: ShinMaywa confident of progress on US-2 sale to India

SOURCE: JANES US-2 Displayed at Aero India 2015 ShinMaywa officials at Aero India 2015 believe that Japanese and Indian government support for the sale of 12 US-2 amphibian aircraft to the Indian Navy (IN) means it should overcome delays that could threaten the deal. The IN requirement for a long-range search-and-rescue platform, first mooted in […]



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First woman pilot joins daredevil Sarang team of IAF

SOURCE : UNI For the first time ever, a woman officer from the Indian Air Force will be displaying breathtaking manoeuvres during five-day Aero India 2015, which begins here tomorrow at Yelahanka Air Force station. ”Squadron Leader Deepika Mishra is the first woman of flying branch to join Sarang aerobatic team,” Defence spokesperson Sitanshu Kar […]



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PM Modi sets challenging target for India’s defence manufacturing sector

SOURCE: PTI Taking a strong pitch to end India’s dependence on defence imports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday promised a conducive environment for manufacturers, including a discrimination-free tax system, and asked foreign firms not to be just “sellers” but “strategic partners”. Inaugurating the 10th ‘Aero India’ show here, the Prime Minister said while thecountry […]



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Defence Ministry awaiting CNC report to finalise delayed Rafale deal: Parrikar

SOURCE: PTI Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said the Contract Negotiation Committee (CNC) is expected to give its final report on acquisition of French fighter plane Rafale either by end of February of early March. The decision is not being dragged by the NDA government, he assured. “I have asked for the report and not […]



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Tejas FOC won’t skip the December deadline: ADA Chief

SOURCE : Dr Anantha Krishnan M/ ONEINDIA The Final Operational Clearance (FOC) of India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is on track and it ‘won’t skip‘ the December deadline announced by Defence Minister Manohar Parrkiar. Speaking to OneIndia on the eve of 10th edition of Aero India, P S Subramaniam, ADA Director, said that all […]



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Modi stresses on “Make in India” in defence

SOURCE : THE HINDU Stressing on the need for India need for domestic manufacture of defence equipment to equip ourselves for the future Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon foreign defence manufacturers to become strategic partners as he inaugurated “Aero India 2015” in Bengaluru on Wednesday. “We will build an industry that will have room […]



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Modi wants more technology transfer from global defence firms

SOURCE : Reuters Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked global defence contractors to transfer more technology to India as part of the lucrative deals that they win to modernise its armed forces. The country’s offsets policy, which requires contractors to invest a percentage of the value of the deal in India, will be tweaked to […]



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With Russia breathing down neck, France still Adamant on MMRCA deal

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK (INN) French government is relieved after Rafale fighter jet got its first export order from Egypt. Egypt has decided to buy 24 Rafale fighter jets and many French military experts believe that India has lost its bargaining power now and India will have to blink first now on MMRCA deal standoff […]



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Govt approves construction of 7 stealth frigates, 6 nuclear-powered submarines

SOURCE: TNN In a major step towards building a formidable blue-water Navy for the future, the Modi government has cleared the indigenous construction of seven stealth frigates and six nuclear-powered attack submarines, which together will cost well upwards of Rs 1 lakh crore. The Cabinet committee on security (CCS) took these decisions in tune with […]



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DRDO in talks with Boeing, Lockheed Martin for UAV

SOURCE: THE HINDU US companies, Boeing and Lockheed Martin, are in talks with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for a possible collaboration for developing an indigenous rotary engine-powered UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) and an Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). Common platform Rotary UAV is a programme of the Indian Navy in which HAL, ADE […]



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India seeks its place in Indian Ocean ahead of Modi’s China visit

SOURCE: TNN Ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to China in May, the government’s Indian Ocean gambit is gathering momentum like it has never before. India has hardly merited consideration until now as a serious player in the maritime great game but that could all be changing with the government lining successive engagements with its […]



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GE ready to explore turboprop market in India

SOURCE: DHNS GE Aviation in India, part of the $24-billion global aviation division of GE which provides aircraft engines and systems to different civil and military aircraft applications, on Tuesday announced its game plan to focus on the $20-billion turboprop aviation market in India. In an interaction with Deccan Herald, GE Aviation and Transportation CEO […]



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USIBC Mission eyes India’s military modernisation needs

SOURCE: THE HINDU The US-India Business Council’s (USIBC) Executive Mission comprising 25 executives from American and Indian defence industry will take part at the 10th Aero India, which begins tomorrow. USIBC’s Executive Mission is led by Lt General-Retd Jeff Kohler, Vice-President, International Business Development, Boeing Defence Space and Security, and Jim Gribbon, Regional Vice-President for […]



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Firms from home, abroad to seek investment roadmap in defence sector

SOURCE : EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE The 10th biennial Aero India, set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bangalore Wednesday, will be more about business interests in the Indian defence market than air shows. The event will witness the presence of nine defence ministers from across the globe, including Israel’s Moshe Ya’alon. As […]



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RUAG Aerostructures enters India in partnership with Tata’s TAL Manufacturing Solutions

SOURCE: NETINDIAN NEWS NETWORK Aerostructure components supplier and integrator Ruag Aerostructures and TAL Manufacturing Solutions Ltd., a Tata enterprise and a leading company in commercial and defence aerospace manufacturing in India, have entered into partnership for manufacturing and supply of aero structural components and sub-assemblies. A press release from Ruag said the two companies had […]



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Musharraf admits that Pakistani proxies fought in Afghanistan — so what does that tell us about where Pakistan is today?

SOURCE: FOREIGN POLICY Former Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf made some news Friday with his public admission that Pakistan has supported insurgent “proxies” in Afghanistan. He also claimed that India had been supporting proxies as well and called for both sides to stop. “In President Karzai’s times, yes, indeed, he was damaging Pakistan and therefore we […]



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Aero India set to take off tomorrow, PM to inaugurate

SOURCE: PTI Asia’s premier air show, “Aero India”, will take off here tomorrow with global armament majors eyeing the multi-billion dollar Indian defence market, seeking to align with the “Make in India” campaign of the Narendra Modi government. With metal birds having already landed and prepped up, the Air Force Station at Yelahanka in the […]



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Balancing in the Middle East: India’s relations with Iran, Israel

SOURCE : Hindustan Times With reports speculating a likely visit to Israel by foreign minister Sushma Swaraj this year and home minister Rajnath Singh having visited the country earlier in November 2014, bilateral relations between India and Israel have seen a flurry of activity after the new Narendra Modi-led government took power at the Centre. […]



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India To Supply Nuclear Reactors To Sri Lanka

SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES With an eye on checking China’s growing ambitions in South Asia, India has signed a landmark civil nuclear pact with Sri Lanka – the first such agreement to supply nuclear power reactors to a foreign nation – and decided to expand defence and security cooperation to address Colombo’s requirements. This is the […]



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Prime Minister has no power to declassify Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose files, says PMO

SOURCE: DNA INDIA The Prime Minister has no power to declassify secret files relating to the mysterious disappearance of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the Prime Minister’s Office has clarified in an RTI reply. “There are no mentions in Manual of Office Procedure or Public Records Rules, 1997, regarding any discretionary power vested in PM to […]



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Defence, Aerospace Projects on Track : Rao Inderjit Singh

SOURCE : EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh said implementation of the country’s aerospace and defence projects were well on track and the end results had been rewarding. He was speaking after inaugurating the three-day international seminar sessions, organised by the DRDO and the Aeronautical Society of India, as a […]



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‘Handshake in the open’ may see $1.5 billion defence deals with Israel

SOURCE : TNN India is close to finalizing several major defence deals with Israel, including the ones for two additional Phalcon AWACS (airborne warning and control systems) and four aerostat radars, together worth well over $1.5 billion (Rs 9,330 crore). This comes even as Israeli defence minister Moshe Ya’alon is all set to touch down […]



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‘Handshake in the open’ may see $1.5 billion defence deals with Israel

SOURCE : TNN India is close to finalizing several major defence deals with Israel, including the ones for two additional Phalcon AWACS (airborne warning and control systems) and four aerostat radars, together worth well over $1.5 billion (Rs 9,330 crore). This comes even as Israeli defence minister Moshe Ya’alon is all set to touch down […]



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‘Effectively dead’: Media speculate on India’s purchase of $20bn French Rafale jets

SOURCE: RT Three years of negotiations between France’s Dassault and the contract negotiation committee of the India’s Defense Ministry on the purchase of 126 Rafale fighter jets may be about to collapse. Sources mostly blame the exorbitant price. According to Business Standard, citing an anonymous source at the CNC, Dassault’s proposal turned out to be […]



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Six new Akash squadrons to give IAF missile muscle

SOURCE: TNN Having seen it’s utility first hand, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is all geared up to raise six new squadrons of the Akash Air Defence System which is indigenously developed by the DRDO, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and private firms long before the nation launched on the Make-In-India campaign. Confirming this, top IAF […]



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How Rafale is killing the air force’s future

SOURCE: AJAY SHUKLA / Business-standard.com The priceless Indo-Russian project to co-develop the eponymous Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) is dying of neglect. With the Indian Air Force (IAF) brass focused single-mindedly on procuring 126 Rafale fighters, the air marshals fear that an FGFA on the horizon would undermine their argument that the Rafale is essential. […]



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LCA’s FOC Certification to be Slightly Delayed

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE The Final Operational Clearance (FOC) for Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is likely to be extended by a few months due to a delay in the arrival of two crucial components from the United Kingdom. Highly-placed sources in the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) told Express that they are waiting […]



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Dassault must ensure Rafales made here are of standard: Centre

SOURCE: Business-standard The Centre on Monday said French firm Dassault must ensure the quality of the Rafale aircraft it delivered to India matched those supplied by it to the French air force. Speaking on the multi-million dollar Rafale fighter jet contract with Dassault, Rao Inderjit Singh, minister of state for defence, said, “Of the 126 […]



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