Features
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September 18, 2019
EXCLUSIVE
Indian Navy seeks cancellation of $2.8 B amphibious warfare ship (LPD) tender
By Vishal ThaparL&T-Navantia, Reliance-Naval Group commercial bids left unopened; re-tendering with revised service requirements likely for building India's second-largest warships
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September 17, 2019
EXCLUSIVE
All 6 Indian Navy Scorpene submarines to be retrofitted with DRDO-developed AIP plugs for longer endurance
By Vishal ThaparFrench OEM Naval Group providing design support to integrate the system during scheduled refits
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September 13, 2019
Indian Army to get Made in India armour-piercing tank ammunition
By Vishal ThaparDefence Acquisition Council approves military procurements worth 2,000 Crore
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September 12, 2019
DRDO declares India self-reliant in anti-tank missiles after test-firing man portable version
By Vishal ThaparSuccess of the indigenous effort could shut out imports
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September 12, 2019
Bio-terrorism a real new threat, warns India's Defence Minister
By Vishal ThaparCasualties imposed by advancing battlefield technology the new challenge, says Singh at the first SCO military event hosted by India
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September 12, 2019
BREAKING
Adani makes surprise bid in $6.3 B Indian Navy programme to build 6 submarines under Project 75(I)
By Vishal ThaparState-owned MDL, HSL and private sector L&T, Reliance also in the fray; South Korean Daewoo among OEMs invited to compete as technology partner
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September 12, 2019
Indian, Chinese troops face-off in Ladakh ahead of Xi Jinping's visit
By Vishal ThaparTwo sides disengage after Brigadier-level talks to defuse tension
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September 11, 2019
India to test offensive warfare capability in the Himalayas for the first time
By Vishal ThaparNewly-raised Mountain Strike Corps to be fielded for its maiden high altitude war exercise Him Vijay in Arunachal; Integrated Battle Group concept, airlift capability to be on trial
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September 11, 2019
Amid tensions with Pak, India takes part in military exercises in the US and Russia
By Vishal ThaparWhile Yudh Abhyas reflects maturing ties with the US, Tsentr in Russia puts India on new ground along with archrival Pakistan and actors in Central Asia
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September 9, 2019
Lander location traced, communication still remains uncertain
By Ayushee ChaudharyOver 24 hours after the mission control center in Bengaluru lost communication with the Chandrayaan-2 Lander, Vikram, its location was detected by the Orbiter revolving around the moon.
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September 7, 2019
All is not lost even as Vikram loses communication
By Ayushee ChaudharyMinutes before Chandrayaan-2 was about to get completed and accomplish its final phase of soft landing on the moon, all communications were lost with the lander, Vikram of Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft.
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September 6, 2019
India carpet bombs a slew of multi-billion dollar defence deals
By Vishal Thapar$7 B order for 83 LCA fighters by year-end; $3 B deal for Airbus C295 transport aircraft, $768 M Akash missiles "in weeks"
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September 6, 2019
IAF completes 1st phase of process to select astronauts for India's manned space mission, Gaganyaan
By Vishal ThaparIndian space crew to be called 'Gagannauts', to be trained in Russia
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September 3, 2019
India inducts an American legend, beefs up airborne firepower support for ground operations
By Vishal ThaparThe gunship India missed having in the Kargil War, first lot of Apache attack helicopters to operate from Pathankot airbase
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September 3, 2019
India to hold 2+2 Dialogue with Japan to scale up security cooperation
By Vishal ThaparBilateral India-US naval and air force exercises being expanded to include Japan
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September 2, 2019
Looking East, India steps up military diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific with high profile visits
By Vishal ThaparDefence Minister in Japan, Navy Chief in Australia and warships in Thailand
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September 2, 2019
Air Chief says goodbye to fighter flying in last sortie with IAF's contemporary hero on iconic MiG-21
By Vishal ThaparF-16 Slayer Wing Commander Abhinandan flies in tandem cockpit behind Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa, who retires on Sept 30
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September 2, 2019
Lander Vikram separates successfully from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter
By Ayushee ChaudharyInching closer to maiden discoveries, Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft is scheduled to have a soft landing on Moon's South Polar Region through its lander Vikram on September 7.
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August 31, 2019
France strongly pitches 2nd lot of 36 Rafale fighters, seeks movement on stalled aircraft programmes
By Vishal ThaparStrategic Dialogue between NSAs in New Delhi a quick follow-up to Summit talks between Modi and Macron in Paris
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August 29, 2019
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Deconstructing Pak's Ballistic Missile test
Don't lose focus on LoC, cautions Lt General Saha
By Vishal ThaparAn isolated Pakistan is under pressure to attempt something spectacular
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August 28, 2019
Russia puts contract to build 6 more N-reactors in India on agenda for Modi visit
By Vishal ThaparS-400 missile defence deal on track, as two sides explore options in Rupee-Rouble trade to evade Western sanctions
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August 27, 2019
IAF gets its first female flight commander
By Vishal ThaparSignificant milestone for women in the Indian military opens up doors for higher command
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Exclusive
August 23, 2019
Russia to put $ 4.5B T-14 Armata tank deal on the table during upcoming Modi visit
By Vishal ThaparMoscow pushes Government-to-Government agreement to override Indian Army's global FRCV competition
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August 23, 2019
India appoints new Secretaries for Defence and Defence Production
By Vishal ThaparCreation of the apex military post of Chief of Defence Staff, review of the Defence Procurement Procedure and reform of Government-owned Military Industrial Complex tops agenda for new bosses.
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EXCLUSIVE
August 22, 2019
France set to offer nuclear submarines to India
By Vishal Thapar36 follow-on Rafale fighters at cheaper rates, F21 torpedoes for Scorpene submarines also on the table
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August 21, 2019
Indian Army HQ makes space for human rights
By Vishal ThaparFacing brutal, no-holds-barred perception wars, a dedicated cell under a 2-star General will monitor rights complaints
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August 21, 2019
India firm on corporatising Government-owned arms factories
By Vishal Thapar41 Ordnance Factories set to be recast as Defence PSUs amidst clarification that corporatisation need not mean privatisation
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August 21, 2019
One orbit closer: Chandrayaan-2 successfully inserted into lunar orbit
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe spacecraft will now be performing a series of orbit maneuvers before the soft landing on the lunar surface on September 7.
