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From Galwan to 2024: How India's defence budget reflects strategic changes Defence Budget Expectations: India's defence budget from 2020 to 2024 reflects strategic recalibrations, geopolitical shifts, and economic challenges. With increasing spending patterns driven by modernization imperatives and border tensions, the bud...
16 Jul, 2024, 12.22 PM ISTRafale M Deal: India negotiating lower price after Rs 56,000-cr offer by France The defence ministry is in the process of negotiating a lower acquisition price for Rafale M fighter jets. These jets have been selected to fulfill the Indian Navy's requirement for aircraft carrier-borne combat aircraft.
09 Jul, 2024, 12.58 AM ISTRafale’s India operations get a strategic push; Dassault establishes maintenance facility near Jewar Airport Dassault Aviation is advancing plans to establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility near Jewar International Airport for India’s Mirage 2000 and Rafale fighters. This move supports India's aspiration to locally manufacture the lates...
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China deploys aircraft carrier off Philippine coast amid tensions over South China Sea China's second aircraft carrier 'Shandong' has been deployed to patrol waters off the Philippine coast amidst growing tensions over territorial claims in the South China Sea, serving as a deterrent against perceived provocations. The carrier's prese...
01 Jul, 2024, 10.49 PM ISTMoving beyond Airbus & Boeing: What will it take for India to make its own commercial airliner? India is already a growing sourcing hub for the global defence and aerospace industry. With government help, this ecosystem can, in time, be developed to support the development of a commercial plane. That is how we made our space programme, experts...
10 Jun, 2024, 09.53 AM ISTThe China challenge: The nuts and bolts of Rs 50,000 cr fighter jet deal India is enhancing its naval capabilities in response to China's PLA Navy in the Indo-Pacific region. The Indian Navy is set to acquire 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets from France to bolster its aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The deal, valued at nearly...
30 May, 2024, 08.05 PM ISTIndia, France to begin contract talks for marine Rafale fighters The jets will be manufactured to India-specific standards and will have several indigenous systems as well, including weapons and communication. The acquisition is being seen as a stop-gap solution till the development of an indigenous carrier-borne...
30 May, 2024, 03.07 PM ISTIndia to start talks for 26 Rafale Marine jets: Here's all about the 'omnirole' naval fighter plane India and France will begin negotiations this week for a Rs 50,000 crore deal to purchase 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets for the INS Vikrant. The Rafale M was chosen for its compatibility with India's existing Rafale fleet, reducing maintenance costs...
28 May, 2024, 04.50 PM ISTHere's how China's Fujian aircraft carrier poses new challenges for Indian Navy China's first domestically designed aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has completed its sea trials, showcasing advanced features like an integrated propulsion system and electromagnetic catapults. This development marks a significant stride in China's n...
10 May, 2024, 01.52 PM ISTET has the lowdown on five of the most exciting startups at ARTPARK Strider Robotics develops agile legged robots for rough terrains. Hones quadruped robot platform. Emphasizes motor drivers, robotic joint actuator, and actuator testing. Includes pneumatic soft gripper, VayDyn, and autonomous drone platforms.
07 May, 2024, 09.59 AM ISTWhat does China's third aircraft carrier's sea trials mean for India China's third aircraft carrier, Fujian, has embarked on its maiden trials, signaling the country's naval expansion to challenge the US. With a focus on testing propulsion and electrical systems, the trials are expected to last two years before the c...
06 May, 2024, 02.24 PM ISTNavy performed 'miracle': Rajnath Singh on its operations to assist merchant ships in strategic sea lanes Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has praised the Indian Navy's operations in foreign waters, highlighting its ability to assist merchant ships threatened by pirates. He also mentioned the government's readiness to consider the Navy's proposal for a se...
05 May, 2024, 12.23 PM ISTChina's advanced 3rd aircraft carrier begins sea trials amid South China Sea tensions China's cutting-edge third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, begins sea trials amid heightened tensions with the US in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. Equipped with advanced systems, it reflects Beijing's naval power expansion. China plans for mo...
01 May, 2024, 09.55 AM ISTBharat Shakti Exercise: LCA Tejas, ALH Mk-IV, LCH Prachand on display at Pokhran Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the Bharat Shakti exercise at the Pokhran firing range in Rajasthan. The exercise demonstrated the prowess of indigenously manufactured defence equipment of the three services. The integrated tri-service firepowe...
12 Mar, 2024, 04.34 PM ISTTri-service exercise 'Bharat Shakti' to demonstrate prowess of indigenously manufactured equipment The integrated tri-service exercise 'Bharat Shakti' at Pokhran on March 12 will showcase the shock and awe, manoeuvre and fighting capabilities of the armed forces. It will demonstrate offensive operations using indigenous equipment, synergised join...
09 Mar, 2024, 08.51 PM ISTRajnath Singh to address naval commanders on Tuesday, witness twin-aircraft carrier operation Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and top Indian Navy commanders will review maritime security challenges during a conference onboard one of the Navy's aircraft carriers in the Arabian Sea. Discussions will include China's military presence in the Indi...
04 Mar, 2024, 08.31 PM ISTDefence Procurement Board clears Indian Navy's proposal on second indigenous aircraft carrier The mega procurement proposal will shortly be placed before the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the defence ministry's top body on procurement.
28 Nov, 2023, 05.17 PM ISTMajor defence production boost: India about to kick-start three mega indigenous projects These projects, vital for strengthening India's military preparedness in response to China's expanding capabilities, include the procurement of 97 Tejas Mark-1A fighters, the construction of a second indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC-2), and the acqu...
24 Nov, 2023, 01.12 PM ISTIndian Navy moves mega deal to buy second indigenous aircraft carrier In a bid to become self-reliant in Defence, Indian Navy has moved a mega proposal to build 2nd Aircraft Carrier. Made in India second Aircraft Carrier will be constructed by the Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kerala. The Defence Ministry will be shortly...
21 Sep, 2023, 11.39 PM ISTIndian Navy moves mega deal to buy second indigenous aircraft carrier The Defence Ministry would be shortly discussing the proposal moved by the Indian Navy as one of the biggest programmes under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Aatmanirbharta (self reliance) programme in defence sector, they said. The programme will cr...
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