Defence
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US sees Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba threat to it in Afghanistan: Pentagon report
World | May 24, 2019, 02:09 PM ISTThe US considers Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as one of the greatest threats to it and allied forces in war-torn Afghanistan, where at least 300 fighters from the terror group are active, a Pentagon report has said.
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'Innuendoes' against defence contractors can't be basis to blacklist them: HC
India | Sep 09, 2018, 07:14 PM ISTIt was hearing the pleas of two defence contractors -- Singapore-based S T Kinetics (STK) and Swiss armament manufacturer Rheinmetall Air Defence (RAD) -- against their blacklisting by the Centre in connection with a 2009 Ordnance Factory Board bribery scandal.
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India, China to implement confidence building measures for peace along border
India | Aug 23, 2018, 10:50 PM ISTThe decision was taken at talks between Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the visiting Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe.
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Govt approves implementation strategic partnership policy for arms production under 'Make in India'
India | Jul 30, 2018, 09:21 PM ISTThe decision to implement the policy was taken at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council.
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India expanding its warfare operatives with unmanned tanks, robotic weaponry for future wars
India | May 20, 2018, 02:26 PM ISTThe move is part of a broader policy initiative to prepare the Army, Navy and the Air Force for next-generation warfare and comes amid rising Chinese investments in developing critical applications of AI for its military.
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Improve after-sales support for Russian defence platforms: India to Russia
India | Apr 13, 2018, 09:40 PM ISTThe issue figured prominently during the third India-Russia military industrial conference held here on the sidelines of the Defence Expo, officials said.
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PM Modi at Defence Expo 2018: 'Committed to establishing two defence industrial corridors in TN, UP'
India | Apr 12, 2018, 11:56 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday formally inaugurated the Defence Expo 2018 in Thiruvidanthai near Chennai.
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Demands of Rafale deal details unrealistic, threaten national security: Defence Ministry
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CBI has 'inglorious history' of being politically motivated, claims Vijay Mallya's defence
Business | Dec 05, 2017, 10:59 PM ISTThe CBI and the ED were today the focus of severe attacks from liquor baron Vijay Mallya's defence team which accused the agencies of getting influenced by political pressure.
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Preparedness is India's best defence, says Arun Jaitley
National | Aug 27, 2017, 09:23 PM ISTDefence Minister Arun Jaitley said India has to always remain prepared and that preparedness is its best defence.
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Indian Army ammunition won’t even last 10 days in event of a war : CAG reports
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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
Jun 14, 2017, 10:31 PM 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
Jun 04, 2017, 01:47 PM 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, 08:39 AM 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
National | Jan 03, 2017, 10:13 PM 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 | Oct 13, 2016, 04:29 PM 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 | Oct 12, 2016, 07:32 PM 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 | Jun 26, 2016, 04:44 PM 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'
National | Jun 24, 2016, 07:06 AM 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