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CBI initiates probe into 'supply of Chinese parts' for manufacture of Dhanush guns, books Delhi firm
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India set to secure largest ever FDI in defence from Dassault: Report
June 14, 2017 22:31 ISTThe report said that FDI worth Rs 200 crore (USD31.25 million) from Dassault is nearly six times the cumulative inflow of around Rs 38 crore (USD5.12 million) in the defence sector since 2001.
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Solar Industries eyes Rs 100 cr revenue from defence business in FY18
June 04, 2017 13:47 ISTIndustrial and military explosives manufacturer Solar Industries India (SIIL) is expecting Rs 100 crore revenue from its defence business this fiscal as it eyes 20 per cent increase in total income.
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Private firms to produce weaponry for Defence after PMO, Jaitley’s push: Report
India | May 08, 2017 8:39 ISTA firm push from the Prime Minister’s Office and Defence Minister Arun Jaitley has opened the gates for the private sector to play a key role in the production of weapon systems for the armed forces.
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Aiming to achieve USD 2 billion defence export target by 2019: Manohar Parrikar
Politics | January 03, 2017 22:13 ISTDefence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said that the Narendra Modi–led NDA government aims to achieve a $2 billion (Rs 13,600 crore) defence export target by the end of its term in May 2019.
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US rules out treaty alliance with India, says no need for such shackles
World | October 13, 2016 16:29 ISTAsserting that India continues to be a major defence partner for the US, the White House has said that there was no reason why the two countries should restrict themselves with treaty alliances, an era
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India, Russia to sign Rs 67,000 cr deal to produce Kamov choppers
India | October 12, 2016 19:32 ISTIn a move to replace the country's aging Cheetah and Chetak choppers, India is all set to sign a USD 1 billion (around Rs 67,000 crore) deal for producing 200 Kamov 226T helicopters domestically.
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India set to get access to almost 99 per cent of latest US defence technologies
World | June 26, 2016 16:44 ISTWashington: After being recognised as a ‘Major Defence Partner’, India is now on its way to get access to almost 99 per cent of America's latest defence technologies, a senior Obama administration official has said.
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M Venkaiah Naidu endorses 100% FDI in defence, says 'it is better than debt'
Politics | June 24, 2016 7:06 ISTJaipur: Facing criticism from opposition Congress on allowing 100% FDI in defence sector, Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday stick up for the Modi government's decision, saying "FDI is better than debt" and it
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Will oppose FDI in defence in Parliament: Congress
Politics | June 23, 2016 7:41 ISTShimla: Congress on Wednesday denounced the Modi government's decision to allow 100 per cent FDI in defence sector by easing norms and said that and his party would oppose the move in Parliament. Senior Congress
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US names India as 'major defence partner'
World | June 08, 2016 11:00 ISTWashington: The US has recognised India as a "major defence partner", a significant development which paves the way for the country to be treated at par with America's closest allies for defence related trade and
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'US committed to help India build its defence capabilities'
World | June 07, 2016 13:15 ISTWashington: The US is "committed" to help India build its defence capabilities until it can be the "net provider of security" in the Asia-Pacific region, a senior Obama administration official has said. "There is
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Defence security guard at Kochi Naval base found dead
India | May 23, 2016 11:34 ISTKochi: A 53-year-old defence security official was found dead with gunshot wounds at a naval base in Kochi, Navy officials said on Monday. Defence Security Corps (DSC) jawan Naik Sivadasan K was found dead with
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US lawmakers approve bill to accord NATO ally status to India
World | May 21, 2016 15:30 ISTWashington: The US House of Representatives on Thursday approved amendments to a defence bill that is set to elevate its defence ties with India. The bipartisan legislative move seeks to bring India at par with
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India Test Fires Nuclear Capable Prithvi-II Missile
India | May 18, 2016 16:54 ISTBalasore (Odisha): India on Wednesday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile as part of a user trial by the army from a test range at Chandipur in Odisha. The trial of the
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Target to raise India’s defence exports to $2 billion: Manohar Parrikar
May 14, 2016 16:18 ISTNew Delhi: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said the government will take into account the concerns while forging strategic partnership in the critical sector and set a target to raise India’s defence exports to $2
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'Indo-US defence ties growing at terrific rate'
World | May 03, 2016 14:33 ISTWASHINGTON: The Indo-US defence ties, growing at a "terrific" rate, has a "maritime dimension", a top American naval admiral has said amid reports that the two strategic partners are in talks to help each other
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Not possible to achieve 100% self-reliance in defence: Manohar Parrikar
Politics | April 30, 2016 12:06 ISTNew Delhi: It is not possible to achieve 100 per cent self-reliance in defence production as certain components required in limited numbers have to be purchased off-the-shelf to save money, the Lok Sabha was informed
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Make-in-India to reflect in US-India defence co-operation: Ashton Carter
April 10, 2016 22:58 ISTDescribing India as a "great partner", the US today said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet manufacturing project Make-in-India will be reflected in the defence activities between the two nations.
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‘Exciting new projects’ on India visit agenda: US defence secretary
World | April 09, 2016 11:46 ISTNew York:Declaring that the "United States-India relationship is destined to be one of the most significant partnerships of the 21st century," US Defence Secretary Ash Carter says that he will be discussing "exciting new projects"
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