Defence general
Satheesh Reddy appointed chairman of DRDO
27 Aug 2018
Satheesh Reddy has made significant contributions to indigenous design, development, deployment of diversified missiles and strategic systems, guided weapons, avionics technologies and aerospace technologies in India
India, China to expand military ties, ensure border peace
24 Aug 2018
The two countries decided to expand engagement between the armed forces relating to training, joint exercises and other professional interactions, besides working towards a new bilateral MoU on defence exchanges and cooperation
India seeks China role in northeast connectivity plan
16 Aug 2018
After 20 rounds of border talks, India seems to have veered round to accepting part of China’s belt-and-road initiative that involves connecting the northeastern states with Bangladesh’s Chittagong port
China successfully tests Mach 5-capable hypersonic aircraft
08 Aug 2018
The Xingkong-2 or Starry Sky-2 achieved a speed of Mach 5.5 (7,344 kmph) by riding its own shock waves, and is capable of carrying nuclear warheads and penetrating any current anti-missile systems
US announces Indo-Pacific initiatives to counter China
31 Jul 2018
The new initiatives covering technology, energy and infrastructure aim at accelerating United States’ private sector involvement in the region and supporting more US export opportunities
India denies any change in status quo at Doklam
27 Jul 2018
China now wants Bhutan to join its Belt-And-Road initiative
24 Jul 2018
It now transpires that the stand-off in the Doklam plateau was a deliberate attempt by China to influence Bhutan and circumvent India’s defence pact with that country
India’s S-400 missile deal with Russia intact, says Sitaraman
14 Jul 2018
The S-400 Triumf missiles can travel at a rate of 4.8 kilometres per second (17,000 km/h or Mach 14) and the system is much more advanced than any western system currently in service
India may end $30-bn 5th generation fighter jet programme with Russia
10 Jul 2018
India looks set to pull out of a joint development programme for fifth-generation fighter aircraft with Russia citing the huge costs involved in the project
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