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Army to get major bridge boost for operations along western borders
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): In a major boost for 'Make in India' in defence sector, the Indian Army would be getting the first 12 indigenously developed 10 metre Short Span Bridging systems on Friday, which will help the force come over geographical obstacles like small rivers and canal
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At high-level meet, PM Modi holds discussions on futuristic challenges in
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Tuesday, sources said.
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Defence Ministry clears over Rs 6,000 cr Arjun Mark 1A tank for Army
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 23 (ANI): In a major boost for the indigenisation in the defence sector, the Defence Ministry on Tuesday cleared the acquisition of 118 Arjun Mark1A tanks for the Indian Army at a cost of more than Rs 6,000 crores, said Defence officials.
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Working to become one of world's major exporters in Defence, says PM Modi
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): Noting the country's growing capabilities in the Defence sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India is exporting defence equipment to more than 40 countries and working towards becoming one of the major exporters in the world.
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Govt to complete defence acquisitions within 2 years, promote private part
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that the Centre will make efforts to complete the pending defence acquisitions within two years and to promote private participation in the defence sector.
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Aero India 21 has truly gone digital, global, says Defence Minister
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 3 (ANI): Speaking at the Aero India 2021 here in Bengaluru, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the event, which is being conducted in a hybrid format with a concurrent virtual exhibition, has truly gone digital and global.
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Crown Group takes leap towards 'Atmanirbhar' in Defence Sector
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], February 1 (ANI/NewsVoir): The Crown Group, the numero uno technology provider, component manufacturer and a strategic partner in India's defence sector, is participating in the forthcoming AERO INDIA 2021 to showcase indigenously developed technology innovatio
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Self-reliance in defence is 'strategic necessity', says Army chief Naravan
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 21 (ANI): Observing that India has "lagged behind slightly" in terms of the quick pace modernisation undertaken by our adversaries, and dependence of Indian armed forces on equipment of foreign origin needs to be addressed, Army chief General Manoj Mukund Narava
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India is working rapidly to increase its defence capability, make it Atman
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) [India], November 14 (ANI): India is working rapidly to increase its defence capability and make its defence sector Atmanirbhar, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday while addressing the soldiers at Longewala in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
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Final trial of Nag Missile successful, ready for induction in Army
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): In a major boost for the indigenisation in defence sector, India today successfully carried out the final trial of the Nag anti-tank guided missile after which the weapon system is now ready for induction into the Indian Army.
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Centre increases FDI limit in defence sector from 49 to 74 pc under automa
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): The Central government has increased the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the defense sector from 49 to 74 per cent under automatic route and beyond 74 per cent through the government route.
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Amending FDI in Defence sector to enhance Ease of doing Business: Goyal
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday said that he "welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to amend the Foreign Direct Investment Policy in the Defence Sector.
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