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AeroIndia 2009: DRDO has developed extreme technologies, says Dr Prahalad
09 Feb 2009
In a wide ranging,comprehensive interview on DRDO's capabilties and development programme, Dr Prahalad, chief controller R&D (SI), points out that the gap between users needs and DRDO's capabilities is reducing. The organisation is now fully capable of working out a road map with the army, navy and air force to develop weapon systems needed over the next 5-7 years. View video
Russia may get additional orders for Krivak-class frigates from India
04 Feb 2009
Russia and India are negotiating a contract for a new lot of Project 1135.6 Krivak IV-class frigates for the Indian Navy, the head of Russia's arms exporting agency, Rosoboronexport, said Wednesday.
Recession helps DRDO retain talent
04 Feb 2009
ADA to develop medium combat aircraft
04 Feb 2009
India not to scale down military modernisation in face of global meltdown: MoD official
02 Feb 2009
Ahead of the opening of the AeroIndia 2009 air show a top ministry of defence official has said that the global recessionary environment was not likely to impact India's five-year $30 billion military modernisation programme.
Russian MiG-35 to feature at AeroIndia 2009
02 Feb 2009
With the $11 billion 126-aircraft IAF MMRCA tender now entering the crucial stage of field testing, the Russians are taking no chances and are dispatching the super agile MiG-35 for the AeroIndia 2009 air show to maintain its profile against the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Russian MiG-35 to feature at AeroIndia 2009
02 Feb 2009
With the $11 billion 126-aircraft IAF MMRCA tender now entering the crucial stage of field testing, the Russians are taking no chances and are dispatching the super agile MiG-35 for the AeroIndia 2009 air show to maintain its profile against the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Russian MiG-35 to feature at AeroIndia 2009
02 Feb 2009
With the $11 billion 126-aircraft IAF MMRCA tender now entering the crucial stage of field testing, the Russians are taking no chances and are dispatching the super agile MiG-35 for the AeroIndia 2009 air show to maintain its profile against the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Russian MiG-35 to feature at AeroIndia 2009
02 Feb 2009
With the $11 billion 126-aircraft IAF MMRCA tender now entering the crucial stage of field testing, the Russians are taking no chances and are dispatching the super agile MiG-35 for the AeroIndia 2009 air show to maintain its profile against the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Russian MiG-35 to feature at AeroIndia 2009
02 Feb 2009
With the $11 billion 126-aircraft IAF MMRCA tender now entering the crucial stage of field testing, the Russians are taking no chances and are dispatching the super agile MiG-35 for the AeroIndia 2009 air show to maintain its profile against the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Boeing to source $600mn worth aerospace products, services from Indian cos
02 Feb 2009
US defence contractor Boeing Co may have placed orders for aerospace products and services with seven domestic firms as part of its offset obligations under a $2.1 billion contract for the supply of eight P-8I Poseidon maritime reconnaissance aircraft.
IDSA to host Asian security meet
30 Jan 2009
VT opts out of shipbuilding business
29 Jan 2009
UK defence services giant VT Group is selling its 45 per cent share in joint venture BVT Surface Fleet to partner BAE Systems.
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