Features
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October 8, 2020
India's Road to Self-Reliance in Defence begins with Strengthening Indigenous Manufacturing
By Louise Donaghey, Rolls-RoyceThe world is reeling under the effects of a continuing pandemic and economies are slowly rising from this crisis, finding more resilient and innovative ways to survive and succeed.
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October 6, 2020
Response to the stand-off along the LAC is indicative of our operational state
By Neetu DhuliaComing decade will see 114 MRFA fructify and a significant boost in AWACS, AEW&C capabilities, ISR, and aerial refueling capability.
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September 29, 2020
Defence Minister discloses the Defence Acquisition Procedure
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) was released on Monday at the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
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September 18, 2020
Rheinmetall to invest in UP Defence Corridor
By Staff CorrespondentGerman defence manufacturer, Rheinmetall is exploring options to enter the Indian defence market in collaboration with state-run engineering major BHEL.
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September 18, 2020
U.S. Air Force One gearing up for an unmatched speed
By Ayushee ChaudharyBoom Supersonic, Exosonic and Hermeus have been awarded separate contracts by the U.S. Air Force's Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate.
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September 11, 2020
New bird in the arsenal of the IAF
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe induction programme included ceremonial unveiling of the Rafale aircraft, a traditional sarva dharma puja, an air display by Rafale, Jaguar and Tejas aircraft as well as by the Sarang aerobatic team.
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September 5, 2020
Defence Minister in Moscow
Defence Minister conducts multiple bilateral meetings in Russia
By Ayushee ChaudharyAs Rajnath Singh completed his three-day visit to Russia, he met his counterparts from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.
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September 5, 2020
Defence Minister in Moscow
Defence Ministers presented with world's first registered COVID-19 vaccine
By Ayushee ChaudharyRajnath Singh congratulated the scientists of Russia for developing a vaccine against the deadly disease.
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September 5, 2020
Defence Minister in Moscow
Defence Ministers of India and China meet in Moscow
By Ayushee ChaudharyAlong the side-lines of the SCO meeting held in Russia, the Defence Ministers of India and China met amid escalated situations at the India-China border.
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September 5, 2020
Defence Minister in Moscow
Defence Minister attends the SCO meeting
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe heads of delegation of the SCO, CIS and CSTO countries attended the meeting held in the Moscow region under the leadership of the Russian Minister of Defence.
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September 5, 2020
Defence Minister in Moscow
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reached Russia for a three day visit
By Ayushee ChaudharyHe highlighted the privileged strategic partnership between the two nations before he left to meet his Russian counterpart.
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August 11, 2020
Navantia and SAFT to develop leading-edge Lithium-Ion batteries for conventional submarines
By SP's CorrespondentNavantia has awarded SAFT a contract to cooperate in a R&D project named "BALIT" for the development of latest-generation Lithium-ion batteries for submarines that are aimed to deliver 20% more energy density than last-decade Lithium-ion battery technologies.
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August 10, 2020
Team Tempest expands for the next generation combat aircraft
By Ayushee ChaudharyGeneral Electric UK, QinetiQ, Collins Aerospace, Thales, Martin-Baker, GKN and Bombardier come on board the Team Tempest, a future combat air system being developed for RAF & other European forces.
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July 30, 2020
The arrival of the beauty and the beast
By Ayushee ChaudharyFive Rafale - “Delight to Fight” as said by a senior from IAF, out of the 36 finalised in an inter-governmental deal with France by Prime Minister Modi, arrived on Wednesday at Ambala and are to be formally inducted in the IAF in August.
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July 29, 2020
Lockheed Martin Suppliers’ Conference and Exhibition starts online
By Ayushee ChaudharyBeing organised by SIDM and CII for Lockheed Martin, the exhibition also plans to have virtual tours of the manufacturing/factory facilities of exhibitors at the Conference.
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July 20, 2020
$74.2 M contract to equip Indian Army's T-90 tank fleet with mine ploughs for extended armoured reach
By Vishal ThaparBEML to provide 1,512 kits by 2027 with 50 per cent indigenous content in Buy and Make (Indian) programme
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July 17, 2020
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on a two day (July 17-18) visit to Ladakh and J&K
By Lt General Naresh Chand (Retd)Defence Minister Rajnath Singh started his trip by visiting Ladakh on July 17. He arrived early morning at Leh airport accompanied by the CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and Army Chief Gen M.M. Naravane.
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July 15, 2020
Amidst border tensions, armed forces get free hand for procurements up to $40 million
By Vishal ThaparA special meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on July 15, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, delegated powers for making urgent capital acquisitions up to 300 crore ($40 million) to the armed forces.
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July 13, 2020
Indian Army seeks repeat order for American assault rifles
By Vishal ThaparLack of progress on AK-203 JV forces case for importing 72,000 additional Sig Sauer rifles under fast track process
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July 7, 2020
India’s space sector opens up for private participation in a historic reform
By Ayushee ChaudharyThis is expected to let the country surge in space activities, make way for large-scale employment and become a global technology powerhouse.
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July 3, 2020
The valour of our Armed Forces displayed India's strength to the world: PM Modi
By Ayushee ChaudharyWhile accessing the situation at LAC, the Prime Minister imparted enthusiasm to the stationed soldiers and highlighted that India is widening its power and the expenditure on border infrastructure has been enhanced three times.
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July 3, 2020
PM Modi reaches Ladakh to review the situation
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe visit comes in light of recent clashes between the armies of India and China in Galwan Valley.
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July 2, 2020
Amidst border face-off with China, India moves to buy 21 MiG-29 & 12 Su-30MKI fighters for $2.4 B
By Vishal ThaparDAC approves military procurements worth $5.2 B, nod for 1,000 km cruise missile and Astra BVR marks major milestone in indigenous missile capability
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July 2, 2020
Welcome the Rafale Jets
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)What is also of significance is that the IAF will be acquiring an enhanced combat capability at a time when military confrontation between India and China along the Line of Actual Control has been escalating despite all political and diplomatic efforts.
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June 29, 2020
Indian Air Force in action along the LAC
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)As the focus now has to shift from the Western to the Northern border, the IAF has been conducting regular air exercises and combat air patrol missions along the LAC.
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June 26, 2020
Russia-India-China review the situation on the world arena
By Ayushee ChaudharyBefore the revelry of the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow, Foreign Ministers of the three countries convene to discuss cooperation in the corona situation and other multilateral forums.
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June 25, 2020
Defence Minister in Moscow
Indian Defence Minister and Myanmar Military Chief hold bilateral talks
By Ayushee ChaudharyThis is the second significant meet by the Indian Defence Minister in Moscow during his visit
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June 24, 2020
Defence Minister in Moscow
Defence Minister attends the 75th Victory Parade at Red Square in Moscow
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe Tri-Service contingent of the Indian Armed Forces comprising of 75 all ranks, marched along with contingents of Russian Armed Forces and 17 other countries during the Parade.
