Defence
BAE Systems and Mahindra Defence to discuss co-development of Indian Mine Protected Vehicle
12 Feb 2008
Auto major M&M's defence arm, Mahindra Defence and UK-based BAE Systems plan to co produce an Indian mine protected vehicle based on BAE Systems' highly successful RG-31 mine protected vehicle.
India, US sign billion-dollar deal for six C-130J Hercules transport aircraft
08 Feb 2008
India and the US have signed a billion-dollar deal for purchase of six Super Hercules C-130J military transport planes from Lockheed Martin.
Indo-US defence ties: Tasting the Lockheed blend
08 Feb 2008
It may be a moment to savour for American defence establishment as Lockheed breaks into the Indian defence market with a billion-dollar deal; but will the momentum carry into areas that may really matter for India, asks Rajiv Singh
US concerned over Norway’s $8bn fighter selection programme, Saab’s Gripen may be favoured
15 Jan 2008
Airbus ups ante on USAF tanker contract, to shift production of A330F freighters to the US
15 Jan 2008
India-China relations: Mending fences
14 Jan 2008
India and China have much to gain by resolving old differences quickly, particularly as events in the neighbourhood have the potential to threaten peace and stability in both countries, says Prem Shankar Jha
Apex committee recommends market listing for HAL
14 Jan 2008
EADS bags Saudi air tanker order
04 Jan 2008
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