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China's artificial islands Spratly raise global concerns
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
China's construction of artificial islands in the Spratlys, initially promised to be non-militarized, soon revealed a different truth. These islands now boast airstrips, harbours, radar stations, anti-aircraft guns, anti-ship cruise missiles, and long-range surface-to-air missiles.
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Chinese warplane intercepts US Navy plane over South China Sea
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A Chinese J-11 fighter jet armed with air-to-air missiles intercepted the US Navy reconnaissance jet over the South China Sea, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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BrahMos, Astra missiles give Indian Su-30s edge over Flankers operated by
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Around 15 countries operate the different variants of the Sukhoi-30 combat aircraft including China, its original manufacturer Russia, Armenia, Indonesia and Algeria along with others. With 272 aircraft, Indian Air Force has the largest fleet of these planes.
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Defence Ministry seals deal to procure ASTRA Mk-I missile system
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): The Defence Ministry on Tuesday signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the supply of ASTRA MK-I Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air to Air Missile (AAM) and associated equipment for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy at a cost of Rs 2,971 crore
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Surface-to-air missiles gain interest of various nations: DRDO Chairman
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 29 (ANI): Department of Defence Research and Development Secretary and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman, Dr. G Satheesh Reddy has said that the surface-to-air missiles have gained the interest of various nations, adding that more syste
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Modi govt scraps missile, chopper tenders to push 'Make in India', more de
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): In line with the Narendra Modi government's push for promoting 'Make in India', the Defence Ministry on Friday decided to withdraw tenders for deals related to buying short-range surface-to-air missiles and 14 helicopters.
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Final production batch of LRSAM missiles flagged off in Hyderabad
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 14 (ANI): Final production batch of Long Range Surface to Air Missiles (LRSAM), designed and developed by DRDO in collaboration with various industry partners and integrated by BDL, was flagged off on Sunday at DRDL, APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in
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Air Force to get 33 new fighter jets, 248 indigenous Astra missiles
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): In a major boost for the Indian Air Force, the Defence Ministry on Thursday approved the acquisition of 33 new Russian fighter planes including 12 Su-30 MKIs and 21 MiG-29s along with 200 Astra Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missiles.
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Amid China row, India likely to get six 'fully-loaded' Rafales by July-end
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): Amid the ongoing dispute with China over its aggression along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), India is likely to get around six fully-loaded Rafale fighter aircraft by July-end fitted with the long-range Meteor air to air missiles.
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Akash weapon system, TTS displayed during R-day parade
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Akash weapon system, the first indigenously developed air defence system capable of firing short-range surface to air missiles, against enemy platform was showcased here during the 71st Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath on Sunday.
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Iran asks Canada to share information regarding airliner crash
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], Jan 10 (ANI): Iran has asked Canada to share any information it has regarding the Ukrainian airliner crash after Candian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that his country has intelligence from several sources to prove that Tehran has shot down the aeroplane with 176 peopl
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India, Russia sign Rs 1,500 crore deal for air-to-air missiles for Su-30 f
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), July 29 (ANI): Boosting its capabilities in beyond visual range warfare, India has signed a deal worth around Rs 1,500 crore to acquire R-27 air-to-air missiles from Russia to be equipped on the Su-30MKI combat aircraft.
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