Features
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December 7, 2019
India, China commence 8th edition of counter-terror Army exercise 'Hand-in-Hand' in Meghalaya
By Vishal ThaparPLA fields troops from the Tibet Military Command for drill under a UN mandated scenario
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December 7, 2019
Over 180 Defence contracts worth $27.5 B awarded to Indian companies since 2014
By Vishal ThaparModi Government contests impression that Make in India is a non-starter in Defence production
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December 3, 2019
Budget crunch forces Indian Navy to cut down on its plan for a 200-ship Navy by 2027
By Vishal ThaparForce levels to be downsized to 175 in 15-year Maritime Capability Perspective Plan; Navy Chief puts up a brave front
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EXCLUSIVE
November 29, 2019
MoD asks Indian Navy to reconsider HAL's exclusion from $3 B chopper programme
By Vishal ThaparPublic Sector giant's representation against omission from shortlist of Indian bidders backed by Retired Admiral's "independent opinion"
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November 29, 2019
Indian Navy inducting 12 new generation Dorniers to keep aerial vigil over waters close to Pakistan
By Vishal ThaparNew naval air squadron commissioned at Porbandar in Gujarat to increase India's surveillance footprint in North Arabian Sea
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November 29, 2019
India to hold 2+2 Dialogue with Japan to step up Defence cooperation
By Vishal ThaparA sign of deepening ties, Defence & Foreign Ministers from two sides to meet in inaugural meeting in New Delhi on Nov. 30
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November 28, 2019
Go-ahead to buy additional P8I naval snoop planes, long-range Coast Guard choppers, AEW&C platforms
By Vishal ThaparDAC chaired by Defence Minister approves procurements worth $ 3 B
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EXCLUSIVE
November 27, 2019
Approval for $910 M tender for 14 Coast Guard long-range choppers on the cards
By Vishal ThaparAirbus H225M and Sikorsky S-92 likely to slug it out for the second time for order
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November 27, 2019
Admiral Sushil Kumar, Navy Chief during the Kargil War, passes away
By Vishal ThaparIndia faced multiple military challenges during his eventful tenure from 1998 to 2001
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EXCLUSIVE
November 22, 2019
Indian Navy drops HAL, Reliance from its shortlist in the $3 B chopper programme
By Vishal ThaparForeign OEMs Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky, Airbus and Russian Helicopters receive go-ahead; matter to come up before DAC on Nov. 28
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November 16, 2019
Indian Navy loses a MiG-29KUB carrier-borne fighter to bird hit, pilots safe
By Vishal ThaparClose shave for pilots, including the commanding officer of INAS 303 Black Panthers Squadron
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November 14, 2019
Epic turnaround: IAF Chief flies HAL's HTT-40 in a big show of support
By Vishal ThaparAll major tests cleared, indigenous basic trainer meets preliminary requirements of the IAF, declares HAL
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November 1, 2019
Accomplished air warfare tactician is the new head of IAF's Western Command
By Vishal ThaparAir Marshal B Suresh led development of tactics for BVR warfare
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October 31, 2019
IAF's Kargil War hero retires as top operational commander
By Vishal ThaparAir Marshal Nambiar was instrumental in operationalising laser-guided precision bombing capability on Mirage-2000 fighters during the War
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October 24, 2019
India, US agree to work on 7 new Defence co-development projects on specified timelines
By Vishal ThaparDrone Swarms, Counter-Swarm programmes put on DTTI agenda, Joint Working Group on Jet Engine Technology wound up
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EXCLUSIVE
October 23, 2019
India seeks US help for drone swarm technology to prepare for warfare of the future
By Vishal ThaparPath-breaking proposal set to come up at DTTI meeting on October 24
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October 22, 2019
Rajnath asks for greater indigenisation of Naval weapons and sensors
By Vishal ThaparDefence Minister says strong Navy a guarantor of India's security and prosperity
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October 22, 2019
Karnataka HC orders HAL workers to end strike
By Vishal Thapar9-day stir over pay hike demand hits services to Indian armed forces
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October 19, 2019
Tri-services special forces division fielded for first time in large scale exercise
By Vishal ThaparDANX-19 staged to validate plans to defend the Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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October 18, 2019
India finally says Yes to admitting girls in India's military schools
By Vishal ThaparMove to make armed forces an equal opportunity domain for women; Sainik Schools to go co-educational in phases from 2021-22
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EXCLUSIVE
October 17, 2019
IAF operationalises air-launched BrahMos cruise missile in major capability milestone
By Vishal ThaparWith longer reach and greater destructive potential than any anti-surface air weapon wielded by India, the 450-km range missile increases India's options for stand-off, cross-border targetting
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October 16, 2019
HAL's “indefinite” strike paralyses India's sole aircraft manufacturer
By Vishal ThaparThe strike at India's biggest Defence PSU comes at a time when there's a renewed emphasis on indigenisation of Defence procurements.
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October 16, 2019
Milestone
Iconic C-130J Super Hercules fleet surpasses 2 Million flight hours globally
By Vishal ThaparIAF among 22 operators across 18 Countries of the air mobility workhorse
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October 15, 2019
Defence Minister lauds DRDO's outreach to Industry, wants R&D effort broad-based to include start-ups, MSMEs
By Vishal ThaparKalam status unveiled at DRDO Hq amidst a call to imbibe the famed Missile Man's working ethos for self-reliance
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October 11, 2019
Russia merges Mil and Kamov Helicopters in major consolidation move
By Vishal ThaparRespective brands to be kept alive but won't compete with one another
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October 11, 2019
MoD considering doing away with No Cost No Commitment Trials in procurements
By Vishal ThaparEarmarked fund to pay for trials proposed for new edition of DPP