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Ultimate objective is to win future conflicts with home-made weapons: CDS
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): After the government on Wednesday approved a deal to procure 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said that it is a boost for the Centre's Make in India initiative and th
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Centre grants 3-month extension to defence forces for emergency weapon acq
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): With the conflict with China still continuing, the Centre has granted an extension of three months to defence forces to buy weapon systems under the emergency requirements to enhance war preparedness of the three services.
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China threatens action after US approves USD 1.8 billion in arms sales to
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Beijing [China], October 23 (ANI): China has threatened to make "make legitimate and necessary" action after the United States approved the potential sale of three weapon systems to Taiwan, including missiles and artillery, that could have a total value of USD 1.8 billion.
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US approves USD 1.8 billion in arms sales to Taiwan amid tensions with Chi
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 22 (ANI): In a move that will irk China, the United States on Tuesday approved the potential sale of three weapon systems to Taiwan, including missiles and artillery, that could have a total value of USD 1.8 billion.
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L&T bags significant contract by Ministry of Defence
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 4 (ANI): The defence arm of Larsen & Toubro has been awarded a significant contract by the Ministry of Defence for the supply of four regiments of Pinaka weapon systems.
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Amid COVID-19 situation, Defence forces asked to put on hold their acquisi
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): At a time when a budget cut is in sight for the armed forces, the three services have been told to put on hold their acquisition processes to buy new weapon systems till the COVID-19 situation continues in the country.
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DRDO must make indigenous fifth generation fighter project happen: IAF Chi
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 15 (ANI): Lauding DRDO for successfully delivering indigenous weapon systems, IAF chief RKS Bhadauria on Tuesday said that the defence research agency should make the indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft happen and it must succeed.
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IAF wants new Russian MiG-29s to be equipped with indigenous weapons
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 13 (ANI): At a time when the Indian Air Force (IAF) is batting for indigenisation, the Force is planning to acquire the new 21 MiG-29 fighters from Russia and equip them with indigenous weapon systems such as the Astra air to air missile.
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India to deploy latest American weapon systems for Ex-HimVijay along China
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 13 (ANI): Indian Armed Forces are planning to deploy their latest American weapons systems including M777 ultra-light howitzers and Chinook heavy-lift helicopters in the war games to be carried out in Arunachal Pradesh, close to borders with China.
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Defence Ministry to decide on buying two BrahMos missile coastal batteries
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Aug 7 (ANI): In his first Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will decide on acquisition of weapon systems worth around Rs 12,000 crore including the procurement of two Brahmos supersonic cruise missile batteries for the Indian Navy.
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Rajnath Singh to decide on Rs 10,000 crore worth defence deals in August
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jul 24 (ANI): In his maiden Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to decide on acquisition of weapon systems worth around Rs 10,000 crore including choppers and electronic warfare systems.
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In first 50 days, Modi govt spent Rs 8,500 crore on defence deals
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): In the first 50 days of its second term in office, the Narendra Modi government has spent around Rs 8,500 crore on the acquisition of weapon systems including missiles and spares for the Indian Army and the Air Force.
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