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  Aiming to achieve USD 2 billion defence export target by 2019: Manohar Parrikar

  Politics | January 03, 2017 22:13 IST

  Defence 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 IST

  Asserting 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 IST

  In 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 IST

  Washington: 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 IST

  Jaipur: 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 IST

  Shimla: 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 IST

  Washington: 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 IST

  Washington: 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 IST

  Kochi: 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 IST

  Washington: 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 IST

  Balasore (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 IST

  New 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 IST

  WASHINGTON: 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 IST

  New 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 IST

  Describing 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 IST

  New 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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  Defence Expo 2016 kicks off in Goa today

  India | March 28, 2016 9:54 IST

  Panaji: Over 1,000 companies and 47 countries are taking part in the largest Defexpo India 2016 that begins in Goa on Monday. The ninth edition of Defexpo India, a biennial exhibition on land, naval and

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  Congress questions omission of defence in budget speech

  Politics | March 03, 2016 8:09 IST

  New Delhi: Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday questioned the omission of the mention of the budgetary allocation for the defence ministry in Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's general budget speech."For the first time, there

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  Be cautious while dealing with India, says Pak's ex-defence secretaries

  World | January 29, 2016 21:37 IST

  Islamabad: Pakistan's ex-defence secretaries have warned the government to be careful in dealing with India because they do not see a radical shift in Delhi's policy towards Pakistan. Former defence secretary retired Lt Gen Asif Yasin

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  Republic Day special! Why enemies should beware of India's physical strength?

  India | January 26, 2016 21:28 IST

  New Delhi: India's defence system got a series of boosts during 2015 with a lot of emphasis being laid on modernisation of equipments under the new scheme 'Make in India' by the government.India saw many