Defence general
India issues $2 billion RFPs for heavy-lift, gunship helicopters
27 May 2009
India has issued a global tender for the supply of 37 heavy-lift and gunship helicopters for the Indian Air Force (IAF), estimated to be worth atleast $2 billion.
Anthony vows to clean up defence procurements
27 May 2009
Arjun main battle tank inducted in regiment strength
26 May 2009
With the handing over of the latest batch of Arjun main battle tanks to the Indian Army, the indigenously designed and developed tank has now been inducted as part of a fully functional combat unit.
First IAF AWACS lands at Jamnagar
25 May 2009
Pilots of the first AWACS squadron of the Indian Air Force flew in the first of three Israeli Phalcon AWACS at the air force station Jamnagar this afternoon. The arrival marks the induction of a potent force multiplier in the Indian sub-continent region.
IAF's first Phalcon AWACS arrive today
25 May 2009
Indian Air Force pilots will fly in the first of three Israeli Phalcon AWACS on Monday, marking the induction of a potent force multiplier in the Indian sub-continent region.
Indian Army tests nuclear-capable Agni II IRBM
19 May 2009
The Agni II missile is a part of India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme
Pakistan claims closing nuclear deal with France
18 May 2009
Sri Lanka: End of the Tiger hunt
18 May 2009
The battle for a Tamil homeland has come to a close in Sri Lanka’s north with the leadership of the Tamil Tigers meeting their death at the hands of the Sri Lankan army. By Rajiv Singh
Dassault back in contention for IAF’s $11bn MMRCA tender
15 May 2009
Dassault’s Rafale fighter may be back in contention for the IAF’s 126 medium range multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) tender with a high-level delegation from France due to meet MoD officials and affecting a patch-up.
Dassault back in contention for IAF’s $11bn MMRCA tender
15 May 2009
Dassault’s Rafale fighter may be back in contention for the IAF’s 126 medium range multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) tender with a high-level delegation from France due to meet MoD officials and affecting a patch-up.
Russia to resume tests on nuclear sub for Indian Navy
14 May 2009
The newly repaired Russian nuclear attack submarine, meant for lease to the Indian Navy, will resume sea trials in June.
Lockheed Martin keen to supply Aegis missile defence system to India
14 May 2009
Having failed to elicit a favourable response from India for its Patriot PAC-3 missile defence system so far, Lockheed is now actively pitching for the supply of its much touted Aegis missile defence system to the country.
Lockheed Martin keen to supply Aegis missile defence system to India
14 May 2009
Having failed to elicit a favourable response from India for its Patriot PAC-3 missile defence system so far, Lockheed is now actively pitching for the supply of its much touted Aegis missile defence system to the country.
Lockheed Martin keen to supply Aegis missile defence system to India
14 May 2009
Having failed to elicit a favourable response from India for its Patriot PAC-3 missile defence system so far, Lockheed is now actively pitching for the supply of its much touted Aegis missile defence system to the country.
Agni-II user trials slated for 19 May
13 May 2009
Agni-II test slated for this week
12 May 2009
Russia to deliver nuclear attack submarine to India by year-end
12 May 2009
The delivery of a much delayed Russian nuclear attack submarine to the Indian Navy is now expected to take place at the end of the year, according to a Russian shipyard tasked with its construction.