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Army progressing Rs 6800 cr desi shoulder-fired missile projects for China
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Amid shortages in the inventory of shoulder-fired missiles to tackle aerial threats on borders with China and Pakistan, the Indian Army is progressing two cases worth over Rs 6,800 crore for developing Very Short Range Air Defence Systems indigenously.
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US, UK impose sanctions on Iran in response to its strike on Israel
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The sanctions target leaders and entities connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran's Defence Ministry and many of the Iranian government's missile and drone program.
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CDS asks military, DRDO to work with startups to get cutting-edge space te
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In an effort to boost collaboration between the Indian space and defence sectors, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan today asked the three defence forces and DRDO to engage with the Space industry and startups to develop cutting-edge technology to reduce the gap with the adversaries
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DRDO conducts successful flight test of Indigenous Technology Cruise Missi
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight test of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, on Thursday.
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"Day not far when India will become provider of services to other nations"
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
"I call upon DRDO to deeply engage with the ideas startup community in partnership with the Indian space industry to develop cutting-edge solutions to help reduce our technology gap. We also need to ensure interoperability with current and future equipment capacity building in terms of bo
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US to impose new sanctions against Iran after attack on Israel
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In a statement, Sullivan said, "Following Iran's unprecedented air attack against Israel, President Biden is coordinating with allies and partners, including the G7, and with bipartisan leaders in Congress, on a comprehensive response."
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Defence Ministry issues Rs 65,000 cr tender to HAL for buying 97 LCA Mark
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Defence Ministry has issued a tender to the public sector firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for buying made in India 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets expected to be worth over Rs 65,000 crore.
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No role for Turkish firms in Indian Navy's mega Fleet Support Ship project
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Defence Ministry's Hindustan Shipyard Limited is carrying out the design and development of the five fleet support ships indigenously and has terminated all arrangements with Turkish firms for the programme.
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South Korea successfully launches its second military spy satellite
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
South Korea has successfully launched its second indigenous spy satellite on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, US, on Monday, Yonhap News Agency reported citing their defence ministry.
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Indian Air Force activates pan-India Emergency Landing Facility
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
As part of the ongoing exercise Gagan Shakti-24, Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft recently operated from the Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in the northern sector in Kashmir valley, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday.
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Taiwan detects 30 Chinese military aircraft, 9 navy vessels around nation
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
"30 PLA aircraft and 9 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 20 of the aircraft entered Taiwan's northern, middle line, and SW ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and employed appropriate force to respond," Taiwan Ministry of Nati
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Defence sector poised to experience CAGR of 13 per cent from FY23 to FY30:
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a report by Jefferies, with an estimated domestic defense opportunity ranging between USD 100-120 billion over the next 5-6 years, the sector anticipates a visible 13 per cent industry Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from FY23 to FY30.
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