Defence general
Ambassador Roemer’s resignation: More than meets the eye?
By By Rajiv Singh | 29 Apr 2011
The resignation of Timothy Roemer, US ambassador to India, hard on the heels of the ejection of US companies from the IAF’s MMRCA tender, has raised a few eyebrows, primarily on account of its timing. By Rajiv Singh
Americans fly out, Europeans home in on IAF’s $11-bn fighter tender
28 Apr 2011
India has invited European consortium Eurofighter and French Dassault Aviation to extend the validity of their commercial bids for IAF’s $11-billion MMRCA contract in a clear indication that both are now the short-listed finalists.
US arms exports set for a record year with $46bn in sales
27 Apr 2011
The United States is all set for a record year exporting military hardware with 2011 arms sales expected to surpass $46 billion, the highest sales on record.
DRDO clinches deal with US firm for explosives detection technology
26 Apr 2011
In a significant move, India’s premier defence establishment, the Defence Research and Development Organisation clinched a commercial deal for technology transfer of an explosive detection kit with an American firm.
Russia upgrades air defence systems
23 Apr 2011
India needs investments of $200-300bn in aerospace, defence production: P. Raju
21 Apr 2011
Keeping future growth in mind, India may need investments of $200-300 billion in the military and aerospace sectors over the next two decades.
DRDO to integrate AEW&C systems on EMB-145I aircraft in July
18 Apr 2011
India will begin integrating indigenously-built airborne early warning and control systems and components onto a customised Brazilian Embraer -145 aircraft from July.
India fifth most powerful nation, says National Security Index
13 Apr 2011
The latest National Security Index ranks the country fifth most powerful in the world, keeping in mind economic, defence, technology and energy security.
Concerns about China selling outdated n-technology to Pakistan
25 Mar 2011
There is growing global concern about China shipping decades-old nuclear technology to Pakistan, even as it suspended approvals for new nuclear power plants at home pending review of safety standards.
FDI for Pipavav's defence projects among 14 cleared; Verizon loses out
24 Mar 2011
The FIPB has approved 14 proposals for foreign direct investment, worth Rs1,289 crore
Indian n-reactors have extra cushioning in case of emergency
21 Mar 2011
Govt of India officials say the country’s 20 commercial nuclear reactors, including the oldest two in Tarapur, are better equipped to tackle a Fukushima-type scenario.
Libya offers “direct oil block contracts” to India
19 Mar 2011
Libya has said it will award ‘direct oil block contracts’ to India, China and others, after these nations refused to vote for a UNSC resolution seeking to impose a no-fly zone over this North African nation.
Indian Army to induct Akash SAM
19 Mar 2011
Indian Army to induct Akash SAM
19 Mar 2011
Indian Army to induct Akash SAM
19 Mar 2011
Radiation levels down at Fukushima
18 Mar 2011
Efforts to bring safety systems of damaged nuclear reactors back into action continued at the Fukushima nuclear park and authorities said radiation readings have displayed a downward trajectory through Friday morning.
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