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Import embargo on 101 defence items would encourage self-reliance: PM Modi

Modi underscored the opportunities the government has created for the private sector by bifurcating the capital procurement budget into separate domestic and foreign procurement routes

Army's financial powers enhanced to speed up weapons procurement

On November 8, 2018, the financial powers of the vice chiefs of the three services were enhanced five-fold for revenue procurement, with an enhanced ceiling of Rs 500 crore

'Misinformed, misleading': Ministry of Defence hits back at Rahul Gandhi

The MoD's five-point statement was issued just hours after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had "ceded" Indian territory in Ladakh to the Chinese

Reading the defence budget tea leaves

MoD has managed the defence budget well in a difficult year, but long-term fixes are needed

Aero India in the time of Covid: No usual roar of jets, fierce aerobatics

This time there will be just three countries participating in flying displays: India, Ukraine and the US

Defence allocation remains same, IAF gets highest capital boost in Budget

Budget allocations for 2021-22 are skewed, with the IAF allocated Rs 53,215 crore, the Navy Rs 35,904 crore, and the Army getting Rs 36,532 crore

Boeing gets US govt approval to offer F-15EX fighter jet to India

May join fray for IAF's acquisition of 114 medium fighters

Akash NG surface-to-air missile scores in maiden Republic Day eve test

The new generation surface-to-air missile, engineered to shoot down high-performing fighter aircraft, was test launched at Balasore

At $43 mn each, Hindustan Aeronautics' Tejas Mark 1A seeks export market

At Rs 315 crore ($43 million) per fighter, the Tejas Mark 1A would be a viable competitor in the international market for light fighters. It would be less so if taxes took up its cost to Rs 385 crore

Govt clears purchase of 83 indigenous Tejas light combat aircraft

India's largest indigenous defence procurement deal is worth Rs 45,696 cr

Will confront China till acceptable solution is found, says Army chief

Naravane claims his troops took the Chinese by surprise on Ladakh Range

Indian Army soft-pedals light tank of DRDO-L&T for China border

L&T is looking to complete delivery of its contract for 100 K-9 Vajra tracked guns by February, well ahead of schedule

Fewer flying displays as Covid-19 pandemic curbs Aero India 2021

The show website indicates that only 75 foreign firms are participating this year, compared to 165 companies that attended the previous edition of the biennial air show in 2019

Army's pivot to the north

An overhaul of an Indian strike corps' operational role constitutes a strategic signal that will resonate equally in Beijing and Rawalpindi

India defence ties stronger than ever, last four years stand out: US envoy

Juster underlined the unprecedented increase in the two militaries' ability to operate together

Offshore Patrol Vessels: L&T builds faster, cheaper than Goa Shipyard

Since PM Narendra Modi inaugurated GSL's indigenous shipbuilding project in November 2016, the shipyard has handed over two OPVs to the ICG and launched the other three

Rajnath Singh to inaugurate India's first hypersonic wind tunnel today

Defence Minister inaugurates sophisticated missile and aircraft testing facility today

Push for Make in India: Rs 27,000 cr plans get Ministry of Defence nod

This will involve withdrawing the airliners from Air India, sending them to France for fitment of airborne radars

'Time waste': Rahul Gandhi walks out of defence panel meet in protest

Panel on defence on Wednesday discussed soldiers' rank badges and uniforms for over an hour, over the objections of several members who demanded the committee focus on matters of strategic importance

Israeli firm Elbit Systems offers to build 70% of artillery guns in India

That is significantly higher indigenisation than the 50 per cent required for "Make in India" projects