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PM Modi's France Trip To Give India 3 More Scorpene Class, 'Hunter-Killer' Subs?
An India-France statement released Wednesday confirms progress has been made towards the manufacturing of three more French-designed Scorpene-class 'hunter-killer' submarines in Mumbai.
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Torpedo Deal With French Firm, DRDO's New Tech To Boost India's Submarines
India's Ministry of Defence signed two significant deals to greatly enhance its submarine fleet. While one of the deals was signed with France's Naval Group, the larger of the two contracts was signed with Mumbai's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders.
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India Tests Latest Pinaka System As France, Armenia Line-Up To Buy Rockets
Amid a rise in global demand for it, India today successfully completed the flight-test of its advanced guided weapon system Pinaka. During the test, the Pinaka system's range, accuracy, consistency and rate of fire were assessed.
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France Bars Israeli Exhibition At Defense Show Amid Dispute Over Gaza, Lebanon
Israeli delegations taking part in the major Euronaval defence show in France next month will not be permitted to set up any stand or exhibit hardware following a decision by the French government, organisers said on Wednesday.
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Carlos Alcaraz Dodges Bullet To Beat Frances Tiafoe In Wimbledon Five-Set Thriller
Carlos Alcaraz survived a brutal encounter with close friend Frances Tiafoe at Wimbledon to keep his title defence on track with a 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 win.
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PM Modi, French President Macron Discuss Ways To Strengthen Strategic Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he had an excellent meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, their fourth meeting in one year, and discussed ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership in defence, nuclear and space.
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British Paratroopers Passports Checked Moments After D-Day Drop In France
British paratroopers recreating an airdrop behind German defences to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day were met by French customs officials at a makeshift border checkpost.
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Blog | The Majestic 'Merlin': How An Engine Helped Britain Win World War 2
Like all Rolls-Royce aero engines, the 'Merlin' was named after a bird of prey. But it also evoked the spirit of King Arthur's famous wizard. To the pilots who relied on it, the Merlin seemed magical.
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Opinion | India's Growing Defence Needs Can Force It To Make A Tough Choice Soon
India needs more sophisticated technology than what Russia can offer today. There is now a complex choice that it has avoided making for years: rely on Western states led by the US or on an increasingly inconsistent Russia.
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France Busts Fake Ukraine War Recruitment Website
French authorities have uncovered a website containing a fake recruitment drive for French volunteers to join the war in Ukraine, the defence ministry said on Thursday.
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India, France Agree To Adopt Defence Industrial Roadmap
India and France agreed to adopt the Defence Industrial Roadmap and explore opportunities for partnership in the defence industrial sector and prioritise co-designing, co-development and co-production
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France To Provide Armoured Vehicles To Lebanese Army
France will send dozens of armoured vehicles to the Lebanese army so it can properly carry out patrol missions in the country, France's defence minister said in remarks published on Monday.
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After France And US, Canada Says Israel Did Not Strike Gaza Hospital
Canada's National Department of Defence said on Saturday that Israel was not behind the Al-Ahli hospital strike in Gaza on October 17.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh On 4-Day Visit To Italy, France From Monday
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will pay a four-day visit to Italy and France beginning Monday to expand bilateral strategic engagement and explore industrial cooperation for joint development of military hardware.
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Niger Military Junta Leaders Urged To Restore Order Before Deadline
West African defence chiefs were set to wrap up discussions about possible intervention in Niger on Friday, as mediators from the regional bloc push coup leaders in Niamey to restore constitutional order before an approaching deadline.
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PM Modi's France Trip To Give India 3 More Scorpene Class, 'Hunter-Killer' Subs?
An India-France statement released Wednesday confirms progress has been made towards the manufacturing of three more French-designed Scorpene-class 'hunter-killer' submarines in Mumbai.
-
Torpedo Deal With French Firm, DRDO's New Tech To Boost India's Submarines
India's Ministry of Defence signed two significant deals to greatly enhance its submarine fleet. While one of the deals was signed with France's Naval Group, the larger of the two contracts was signed with Mumbai's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders.
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India Tests Latest Pinaka System As France, Armenia Line-Up To Buy Rockets
Amid a rise in global demand for it, India today successfully completed the flight-test of its advanced guided weapon system Pinaka. During the test, the Pinaka system's range, accuracy, consistency and rate of fire were assessed.
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France Bars Israeli Exhibition At Defense Show Amid Dispute Over Gaza, Lebanon
Israeli delegations taking part in the major Euronaval defence show in France next month will not be permitted to set up any stand or exhibit hardware following a decision by the French government, organisers said on Wednesday.
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Carlos Alcaraz Dodges Bullet To Beat Frances Tiafoe In Wimbledon Five-Set Thriller
Carlos Alcaraz survived a brutal encounter with close friend Frances Tiafoe at Wimbledon to keep his title defence on track with a 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 win.
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PM Modi, French President Macron Discuss Ways To Strengthen Strategic Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he had an excellent meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, their fourth meeting in one year, and discussed ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership in defence, nuclear and space.
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British Paratroopers Passports Checked Moments After D-Day Drop In France
British paratroopers recreating an airdrop behind German defences to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day were met by French customs officials at a makeshift border checkpost.
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Blog | The Majestic 'Merlin': How An Engine Helped Britain Win World War 2
Like all Rolls-Royce aero engines, the 'Merlin' was named after a bird of prey. But it also evoked the spirit of King Arthur's famous wizard. To the pilots who relied on it, the Merlin seemed magical.
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Opinion | India's Growing Defence Needs Can Force It To Make A Tough Choice Soon
India needs more sophisticated technology than what Russia can offer today. There is now a complex choice that it has avoided making for years: rely on Western states led by the US or on an increasingly inconsistent Russia.
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France Busts Fake Ukraine War Recruitment Website
French authorities have uncovered a website containing a fake recruitment drive for French volunteers to join the war in Ukraine, the defence ministry said on Thursday.
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India, France Agree To Adopt Defence Industrial Roadmap
India and France agreed to adopt the Defence Industrial Roadmap and explore opportunities for partnership in the defence industrial sector and prioritise co-designing, co-development and co-production
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France To Provide Armoured Vehicles To Lebanese Army
France will send dozens of armoured vehicles to the Lebanese army so it can properly carry out patrol missions in the country, France's defence minister said in remarks published on Monday.
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After France And US, Canada Says Israel Did Not Strike Gaza Hospital
Canada's National Department of Defence said on Saturday that Israel was not behind the Al-Ahli hospital strike in Gaza on October 17.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh On 4-Day Visit To Italy, France From Monday
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will pay a four-day visit to Italy and France beginning Monday to expand bilateral strategic engagement and explore industrial cooperation for joint development of military hardware.
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Niger Military Junta Leaders Urged To Restore Order Before Deadline
West African defence chiefs were set to wrap up discussions about possible intervention in Niger on Friday, as mediators from the regional bloc push coup leaders in Niamey to restore constitutional order before an approaching deadline.
