Defence general
Joint Indo-US-Afghan forum in offing
14 Jun 2012
BEML chief suspended over Tatra deal
11 Jun 2012
India successfully test fires Air Force version of 'Akash' missile
06 Jun 2012
This is the fifth trial of the user-specific anti-aircraft system, and was conducted to re-validate the technology and operational efficacy of the missile
India successfully test fires Air Force version of 'Akash' missile
06 Jun 2012
This is the fifth trial of the user-specific anti-aircraft system, and was conducted to re-validate the technology and operational efficacy of the missile
IAF inks Rs2,900-crore deal to buy 75 Swiss Pilatus aircraft
25 May 2012
The Pilatus PC-7 is a turbo trainer, low-wing tandem seat aircraft capable of all basic training functions, including aerobatics, instrument, tactical and night flying
NCTC delay would increase risk: Chidambaram
12 May 2012
The home minister said the threat perception of terrorism in the country continued to be high and a strong institutional mechanism was needed to tackle it
A saint’s diary
03 May 2012
Excerpts from the personal diary of defence minister A K Antony, the only remaining Saint in the union cabinet, though his halo is no longer visible to the naked eye. Detailing his trials and tribulations over the last one year when he had to fight so hard to protect his Mr Clean status and the chances of becoming the next Rashtrapati. By Vivek Sharma
Augusta Westland deal: Italy to probe $51 million commission to Switzerland-based consultant
25 Apr 2012
Augusta Westland deal: Italy to probe $51 million commission to Switzerland-based consultant
25 Apr 2012
Pak test-launches ballistic missile to match India’s Agni-V
25 Apr 2012
Pakistan successfully launched an upgraded intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead today, the country’s military establishment stated
Top Bofors investigator clears Rajiv Gandhi; but says he abetted cover-up
25 Apr 2012
The former head of Swedish police who investigated the Bofors deal on Tuesday said there was no evidence that former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi directly took a bribe
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