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Reforms in armed forces should be continuous to maintain supremacy during wars: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the government's efforts to boost domestic defence production. She claimed that nearly 70 per cent of defence procurement was sourced from Indian manufacturers in the last year, and reforms resulting in India manufacturing over Rs one lakh crore of defence equipment. She emphasised upon modernisation of the armed forces, the importance of continuous reforms for military supremacy, and India's increasing defence exports, including the BrahMos missile deal with the Philippines.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh seeks third straight win from BJP's Bastion Lucknow
Lucknow Lok Sabha seat has remained a stronghold for the BJP for more than three decades, primarily due to the enduring popularity of its longest-serving MP, the late Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, vying for his third consecutive term here, expresses confidence in the continuity of this trend. He campaigns on the basis of his contributions to the network of roads and flyovers in the rapidly expanding and urbanizing Uttar Pradesh capital, alongside emphasizing the 'development plank' championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Year-ender: 2023 witnesses record defence exports, all-time high productions
The year 2023 was a landmark year for the Ministry of Defence as it witnessed defence exports reaching an all-time high--almost Rs 3,000 crore more than the previous financial year--and defence productions crossing the figure of Rs one lakh crore for the first time.
Defence companies to fly high as MoD okays emergency buys sans imports
Last month, MoD gave approvals that will help the three armed forces quickly procure weapons and equipment up to ₹300 crore per order, with deliveries to be ensured within a year.
India's arms export grows nearly 6x since 2014: Govt
The Defence Ministry on Friday said that the value of arms exports by India has grown approximately by six times since 2014, with the ongoing financial year registering Rs 11,607 crore till now.
Sanctions could hit deliveries of S-400, AK 203 and 11356 frigates from Russia
The trickiest, officials say, is the $950-million contract for delivery of four advanced Talwar class frigates for the Indian Navy that was inked in 2018. The warships are designed to operate with a Ukrainian power plant, with no alternative option available.
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At political centrestage in UP: Defence corridor has taken off but law & order key
Both are part of the ambitious Uttar Pradesh defence corridor that finds itself at the political centrestage with the BJP projecting it as an example of the state's turnaround from an industry hostile image and the Samajwadi Party questioning its very existence.
It is a 'no surprise, no shock' Budget: Nilesh Shah
“India can adopt mobile handset makers’ template to develop manufacturing base.”
India-Russia strategic partnership: Constant factor in volatile world
The year 2020 celebrates the 20th anniversary of the formal signing of Declaration of Strategic Partnership. On 3rd October, 2000, then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and President Vladimir Putin signed the Declaration on Strategic Partnership between the Russian Federation and India.
Centre to encourage government-to-government deals to meet $5 billion military export target
Spelling out its export promotion strategy, the defence ministry has marked out a target for Defence PSUs and the Ordnance Factory Board achieve 25% of their revenues from exports within the next five years in a draft policy.
India can set up base on moon in 10 years, says DRDO scientist who headed Brahmos Missiles project
Speaking to the "War and Peace" programme on DD News, Pillai said, "In space programme, we are one of the four countries that has complete mastery over technology."
India-Russia must focus on high-tech sector to push trade volume to $ 30 bn by 2025: Study
The volume of trade between Russia and India exceeded $9 billion last year.
Coming soon: Kalashnikovs made in Amethi
Sources said an inter-governmental agreement to manufacture the 7.62x39 mm caliber AK-203 guns, which are a derivative of the famous AK-47 rifle, is likely to be inked on February 15.
6 new BrahMos missile systems for Navy likely
Defence sources said the issue of the $2.5 billion Avro replacement programme is also likely to be discussed.
ET Exclusive: No reason for major action against Major Leetul Gogoi, says Army Chief Bipin Rawat
In an exclusive interview to ET, Army chief also backed Major Gogoi saying no action will be taken against him even if he is found guilty of some lapses.
India will not become party to appeal in AgustaWestland case: Manohar Parrikar
We have delisted certain products from the defence list and if these are also seen, exports have actually gone up three times, says Parrikar.
Tejas, Brahmos, Arjun and other defence showpieces powered by imported parts
The Tejas light combat aircraft, 30 yrs in the making, is just 60% indigenous as of now. The story of the Arjun main battle tank is even worse.
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