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India, Egypt discuss defence cooperation

India, Egypt discuss defence cooperation

New Delhi, March 21  India and Egypt Wednesday agreed on the scope for boosting defence ties through increased interactions between armed forces and technology collaboration between industries of two countries. Egyptian Defence Minister Gen...
India to develop AWACS by 2020

India to develop AWACS by 2020

New Delhi, March 5  The government has approved a proposal for the indigenous development of Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft by DRDO and the project is slated to be completed by 2020, Defence Minister A.K. Antony told the Lok Sabha. “To...
The CMD, BEL, Anil Kumar presenting a interim dividend cheque to the Defence Minister, A. K. Antony

The CMD, BEL, Anil Kumar presenting a interim dividend cheque to the Defence Minister, A. K. Antony

The CMD, BEL, Anil Kumar presenting a interim dividend cheque to the Defence Minister, A. K. Antony, in New Delhi on February 27, 2013 Related Posts:Defence Minister, A. K. Antony receiving an interim-dividend cheque for the year 2011-12 from the Officiating...
VVIP chopper deal: India begins contract cancellation process

VVIP chopper deal: India begins contract cancellation process

New Delhi, Feb 16  As more high-profile names cropped up in connection with bribery allegations in the $750 million VVIP chopper deal, the Indian government Friday put the contract with Italian firm Finmeccanica on hold and began the process to cancel...
Defence, oil ministries told to sort out issues

Defence, oil ministries told to sort out issues

New Delhi, Jan 31  The Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) directed both the oil and defence ministries to sort out their differences within a month on the 39 oil blocks where exploration projects are stalled. “Certain problems (in the oil and...
Aero India-2013 to showcase civil, military aircraft

Aero India-2013 to showcase civil, military aircraft

New Delhi, Jan 23  The ninth edition of Aero India will be held Feb 6-10 at Bangalore with over 53 civil and military aircraft from leading manufacturers across the globe expected to participate in the event, an official said. The show, to be inaugurated...
Cut In 2013 Defence Budget: SO MUCH FOR MODERNISATION!..

Cut In 2013 Defence Budget: SO MUCH FOR MODERNISATION!..

Cut In 2013 Defence Budget SO MUCH FOR MODERNISATION! By Col (Dr) PK Vasudeva (Retd) New Delhi, Jan 11 :  As terror resonates in India’s neighbourhood, the Armed Forces received a major jolt in the New Year. Shockingly, instead of increasing the defence...
Indian defence exports valued at Rs.997 crore

Indian defence exports valued at Rs.997 crore

New Delhi, Dec 13  India’s military exports were valued at Rs.997 crore ($184 million) in the last three years, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said. He said the exports came from ordnance factories as well as defence public sector undertakings besides...
The Interceptor Missile Aad launched by the scientists of DRDO from Wheeler’s Island, Odisha successfully destroyed the incoming ballistic missile on November 23, 2012.

The Interceptor Missile Aad launched by the scientists of DRDO from Wheeler’s Island, Odisha successfully destroyed the incoming ballistic missile on November 23, 2012.

The Interceptor Missile Aad launched by the scientists of DRDO from Wheeler’s Island, Odisha successfully destroyed the incoming ballistic missile on November 23, 2012. Related Posts:India, Egypt discuss defence cooperationIndia to develop AWACS by...
3 minister of state portfolios changes

3 minister of state portfolios changes

New Delhi, Oct 31 In a late night communiqué portfolios of 3 minister of state have been changed. MINISTERS OF STATE Shri Milind Deora Communications & Information Technology and Shipping Shri Lalchand Kataria Rural Development earlier (DEFENCE) Smt....
India pays homage to 1962 war martyrs

India pays homage to 1962 war martyrs

New Delhi, Oct 20  India Saturday paid homage to Indian soldiers who died in the 1962 war with China. In the first such function to remember the martyrs of the 1962 war, which India lost to China, Defence Minister A.K Antony laid the wreath at the Amar...
The State Councillor and Minister of National Defence of China, General Liang Guanglie meeting the Defence Minister, A. K. Antony, in New Delhi on September 04, 2012.

The State Councillor and Minister of National Defence of China, General Liang Guanglie meeting the Defence Minister, A. K. Antony, in New Delhi on September 04, 2012.

The State Councillor and Minister of National Defence of China, General Liang Guanglie meeting the Defence Minister, A. K. Antony, in New Delhi on September 04, 2012. Related Posts:India to develop AWACS by 2020The CMD, BEL, Anil Kumar presenting a interim...
President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, paying floral tributes at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat

President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, paying floral tributes at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat

The President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, paying floral tributes at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat, in Delhi on September 03, 2012. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju is also seen. Related Posts:The Union...
India, Russia sign pact for Smerch rockets

India, Russia sign pact for Smerch rockets

New Delhi, Aug 29  India and Russia have tied up for a joint venture to manufacture Smerch rockets. A memorandum of understanding for starting the joint venture was signed between India’s Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) and Russia’s Rosoboronexport...
The Defence Minister, A. K. Antony inaugurating the Static Sensors Project of Coastal Surveillance Network (CSN),at Porbandar, Gujarat

The Defence Minister, A. K. Antony inaugurating the Static Sensors Project of Coastal Surveillance Network (CSN),at Porbandar, Gujarat

The Defence Minister, A. K. Antony inaugurating the Static Sensors Project of Coastal Surveillance Network (CSN),at Porbandar, Gujarat on August 25, 2012. Related Posts:India to develop AWACS by 2020The CMD, BEL, Anil Kumar presenting a interim dividend...
Defence Minister, A. K. Antony presenting the cash incentive of Rs.30 lakhs to the London Olympic Silver Medallist, Sub. Major Vijay Kumar, in New Delhi on August 17, 2012.

Defence Minister, A. K. Antony presenting the cash incentive of Rs.30 lakhs to the London Olympic Silver Medallist, Sub. Major Vijay Kumar, in New Delhi on August 17, 2012.

The Defence Minister, A. K. Antony presenting the cash incentive of Rs.30 lakhs to the London Olympic Silver Medallist, Sub. Major Vijay Kumar, in New Delhi on August 17, 2012. Related Posts:India to develop AWACS by 2020The CMD, BEL, Anil Kumar presenting...
Indian Navy to get new budget control system

Indian Navy to get new budget control system

New Delhi, Aug 11  In a revolutionary step to speed up its budgetary processes and macro-manage public funds, the Indian Navy will Saturday launch its force-wide automated Financial Information System (FIS) that is expected to simplify decision-making...
Antony sets two-month deadline for coastal radars

Antony sets two-month deadline for coastal radars

New Delhi, Aug 3  Defence Minister A.K. Antony set a two-month deadline for the maritime security agencies to get security radars along India’s 7,500-km coastline in place. At a meeting with the defence ministry top brass as well as the navy and...
Antony in Jammu and Kashmir to review security

Antony in Jammu and Kashmir to review security

New Delhi, July 28  Defence Minister A.K. Antony Saturday arrived in Jammu and Kashmir on a two-day visit to review the security situation in the border state. Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh and Defence Secretary Shashi Kant Sharma are accompanying...
Defence Want One-Rank-One-Pension: WILL PM SINGH BITE THE BULLET?…

Defence Want One-Rank-One-Pension: WILL PM SINGH BITE THE BULLET?…

New Delhi, July 27 : Will the Prime Minister bite the bullet and grant a long-standing and just demand of 21 lakh ex-servicemen to implement the principle of One-Rank-One-Pension (OROP)? According to the buzz in the corridors of power, Manmohan Singh...