Tag: Defence
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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 -
Govt increases FDI limit in defence manufacturing in 4th tranche of the stimulus package
The decision is taken with an aim to give a boost to government’s ‘Make in India’ in the sector of defence production.
May 16, 2020 -
Defence forces salute corona warriors in Chennai
On Sunday morning at the Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital and Tamil Nadu Government Multi Speciality Hospital, doctors, nurses and conservancy staff stood on an orderly line, maintaining social distance looking up at the sky.
May 3, 2020 -
Defence exports in India have grown seven-fold in last two years: Government
In a written reply to MP Sambhaji Chhatrapati in Rajya Sabha, the Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said that various reforms and steps have been taken to enhance defence exports.
February 10, 2020 -
Defence of the Realm
This is the right time for the Chief of Defence Staff to intervene and fight for the modernisation of the armed forces lest we are again caught with our pants down as in 1962. The defence strategists have failed to analyse as to why the Modi government is not giving priority to defence modernisation when a severe threat from our adversaries is lurking. Pakistan's defence budget is about 3.5 per cent of GDP whereas China's is about 4 per cent of GDP. India's budget should at least be about 3 per cent of GDP if not more, notwithstanding the economic slowdown
February 7, 2020 -
PM Modi launches DRDO Young Scientists Laboratories in Bengaluru
There are five such institutes coming up in Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai.
January 2, 2020 -
As US looks forward to withdraw troops, it backs India’s role in Afghanistan
India's involvement in Afghanistan has been a cause of consternation for Pakistan, which has maintained ties to the Taliban in part citing fears of encirclement.
November 22, 2019 -
Malegaon blast accused Pragya Thakur nominated to Parliamentary panel on defence
Her remarks during the Lok Sabha election campaign where she described Nathuram Godse, Mahatma Gandhi's assassin, as a "patriot" sparked fury from the opposition.
November 21, 2019 -
India-US bilateral defence trade to reach $18 billion by year end: Pentagon
Undersecretary Of Defense For Acquisition And Sustainment Ellen M Lord said the US is committed to strengthen its partnership with India while furthering military-to-military relationships and cooperation.
October 19, 2019 -
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh signs two MoUs with South Korea
Singh, who is on a three-day visit to the far-east country, also attended the Seoul Defense Dialogue on Thursday where he spoke about 'the strong currents towards peace that are present in the Korean Peninsula.'
September 6, 2019 -
Rajnath Singh in South Korea to ‘enhance defence engagements’
The defence minister is also scheduled to have a bilateral dialogue with his Korean counterpart Jeong Kyeong-Doo, besides calling on South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-Yon.
September 4, 2019 -
India to get first Rafale fighter jet next month; Rajnath Singh to travel to Paris
The Indian Air Force has already completed preparations, including readying required infrastructure and training of pilots, to welcome the fighter aircraft.
August 22, 2019