Tag: Defence
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PM Modi to dedicate 7 new defence companies to nation today
The seven new Defence companies that have been incorporated are Munitions India Limited (MIL); Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVANI); Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWE India); Troop Comforts Limited (TCL); Yantra India Limited (YIL); India Optel Limited (IOL); and Gliders India Limited (GIL).
October 15, 2021 -
War as an end in itself
Today we see the full and frightening fruition of Eisenhower’s prophecy, where the military-industrial complex has drastically increased its size, strength and hold on the American body politic.
October 11, 2021 -
Three Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan air defence zone
Taipei, on the other hand, has countered the Chinese aggression by increasing strategic ties with democracies including the US, which has been repeatedly opposed by Beijing
October 11, 2021 -
Punjab hikes monthly allowance of defence awardees
The nine awardees decorated with the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal would now receive Rs 1116 instead of the earlier allowance of Rs 620.
September 14, 2021 -
India to institutionalise defence dialogue with Africa
The broad theme of this India Africa Defence Dialogue will be ‘India – Africa: Adopting Strategy for Synergising and Strengthening Defence and Security Cooperation.
September 13, 2021 -
India, Australian Defence Ministers discuss emerging regional issues
"Both sides agree to work jointly to realise full potential of India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership based on shared vision of a free, open, inclusive and rule-based Indo-Pacific region,"
September 10, 2021 -
Make in India: Defence ministry approved 2,15,690 crore worth projects
"Procurement of defence equipment is undertaken from various domestic as well as foreign vendors, based on threat perception, operational challenges and technological changes and to keep the Armed Forces in a state of readiness to face the security challenges"
July 19, 2021 -
PM Modi conducts high-level meet after Jammu drone attack
The meeting took place two days after a drone was used in a bid to attack an Indian Air Force base in Jammu
June 29, 2021 -
India, USA ink key defence accord
The USA stands with India in its efforts to defend its sovereignty: Pompeo
October 28, 2020 -
N.Korean media slams Seoul-US defence talks
Tongil Sinbo, the North Korean weekly, said: "It is a shameful pro-American act and a reckless scheme to crush its own race with its master.
October 20, 2020 -
Centre approves defence acquisitions worth Rs 2,300 cr
With the new Foreign Direct Investment policy announced, DAP 2020 has adequately included provisions to encourage FDI to establish manufacturing hubs both for import substitution and exports while protecting interests of the Indian domestic industry.
September 29, 2020 -
Draft defence policy aims to achieve Rs 1.75 lakh crore turnover by 2025
The policy proposes to develop a dynamic, robust and competitive defence industry, including aerospace and naval shipbuilding industry to cater to the needs of armed forces with quality products.
August 4, 2020 -
In defence of sedition laws
It is fallacious to hold that merely raising slogans does not constitute sedition, argues G.L.VERMA
July 30, 2020 -
Rafale fighter jets take off from France for induction into IAF on Wednesday
The five aircraft are the first tranche of the 36 planes bought by India from France in a Rs 59,000-crore inter-governmental deal in 2016.
July 27, 2020 -
China, Pakistan possess more nuclear weapons than India: Defence think-tank SIPRI
The findings come at a time when India and China are caught up in a standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
June 15, 2020 -
India’s Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar tests positive for coronavirus
PTI reports that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh did not attend office as part of a precautionary measure.
June 4, 2020 -
‘Defence manufacturing sector has been affected due to lockdown’: Rajnath Singh
He further told that the ministry has taken several steps for industries especially MSMEs to tackle the menace.
May 21, 2020