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Opinion | India-China Is Why 'Military Diplomacy' Works
One often hears the complaint that we work in silos, even within the Ministry of Defence. A whole-of-government approach and bridging the divide between defence forces, bureaucracy and diplomats is the need of the hour.
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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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Defence Ministry Signs Rs 7,628-Crore Contract With L&T For Vajra Artillery Guns
The defence ministry on Friday sealed a contract with Larsen & Toubro Ltd for procurement of K9 Vajra artillery guns for the Indian Army at a total cost of Rs 7,628 crore that is expected to significantly bolster the force's strike capability.
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A 7,000 Km-Long Car Rally To Mark Air Force's 92nd Anniversary
A 7,000 km-long car rally from Ladakh's Thoise, one of the world's highest altitude air force stations, to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh will soon be held to mark the 92nd anniversary of the IAF, the defence ministry said on Saturday.
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Security Agencies Detect Fake Defence Ministry Links Targeting Sensitive Info
Indian cyber-security agencies have detected a phishing fraud that "mimics" the official website of the Ministry of Defence to "harvest" the log-in credentials of officials to "steal" sensitive government documents.
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Centre Approves Acquisitions Worth Rs 1.45 Lakh Crore Including Futuristic Tank
In a huge boost to local defence manufacturing, the Centre on Tuesday approved 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 1,44,716 crore, including for the modernisation of the Indian Army's tank fleet with a futuristic Main Battle Tank.
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Cabinet Committee Gives Nod To Procure 240 Aero-Engines For Su-30MKI Fighter Jet
The Cabinet Committee on Security approved on Monday a proposal for procurement of 240 aero-engines for Su-30MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited at a cost of over Rs 26,000 crore, the Defence Ministry said.
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Air Marshal Tejinder Singh Takes Over As Deputy Chief Of Air Staff
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh on Sunday took over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, the Defence Ministry said.
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Watch: Air Force, Army's Daring Paradrop Of World's First Portable Hospital At 15,000 Feet
The Indian Air Force and the Indian Army successfully paradropped a homegrown portable hospital from 15,000 feet, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said today.
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4 Arrested For Trafficking Indians To Russia-Ukraine War Zone
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday said it has arrested four people, including a contractual translator in the Russian Defence Ministry, for trafficking Indian nationals to the Russia-Ukraine war zone.
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CBI Arrests 4 For Pushing Indians Into Russia-Ukraine War
The CBI has arrested four people including a contractual translator in the Russian Defence Ministry for their alleged involvement in the human trafficking network that pushed Indians into the Russia-Ukraine war zone, officials said Tuesday.
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Fishing Boat Seized Off Mumbai Coast With Lakhs In Cash
The Indian Coast Guard has apprehended an Indian fishing boat with "unauthorised cash" off the Maharashtra coast, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.
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Defence Ministry Issues Tender To Procure 97 More Tejas Mk-1A Fighter Jets
The defence ministry has issued a tender to state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for procurement of 97 light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A) Tejas for the Indian Air Force, officials said today.
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Air Force Aircraft Operate From Emergency Landing Facility In J&K
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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Centre Signs Contract With Hindustan Aeronautics To Acquire Light Choppers
The defence ministry on Wednesday signed two contracts with a combined value of Rs 8073 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for the acquisition of 34 advanced light helicopters and associated equipment for the Indian Army and the Coast Guard.
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Opinion | India-China Is Why 'Military Diplomacy' Works
One often hears the complaint that we work in silos, even within the Ministry of Defence. A whole-of-government approach and bridging the divide between defence forces, bureaucracy and diplomats is the need of the hour.
-
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.
-
Defence Ministry Signs Rs 7,628-Crore Contract With L&T For Vajra Artillery Guns
The defence ministry on Friday sealed a contract with Larsen & Toubro Ltd for procurement of K9 Vajra artillery guns for the Indian Army at a total cost of Rs 7,628 crore that is expected to significantly bolster the force's strike capability.
-
A 7,000 Km-Long Car Rally To Mark Air Force's 92nd Anniversary
A 7,000 km-long car rally from Ladakh's Thoise, one of the world's highest altitude air force stations, to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh will soon be held to mark the 92nd anniversary of the IAF, the defence ministry said on Saturday.
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Security Agencies Detect Fake Defence Ministry Links Targeting Sensitive Info
Indian cyber-security agencies have detected a phishing fraud that "mimics" the official website of the Ministry of Defence to "harvest" the log-in credentials of officials to "steal" sensitive government documents.
-
Centre Approves Acquisitions Worth Rs 1.45 Lakh Crore Including Futuristic Tank
In a huge boost to local defence manufacturing, the Centre on Tuesday approved 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 1,44,716 crore, including for the modernisation of the Indian Army's tank fleet with a futuristic Main Battle Tank.
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Cabinet Committee Gives Nod To Procure 240 Aero-Engines For Su-30MKI Fighter Jet
The Cabinet Committee on Security approved on Monday a proposal for procurement of 240 aero-engines for Su-30MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited at a cost of over Rs 26,000 crore, the Defence Ministry said.
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Air Marshal Tejinder Singh Takes Over As Deputy Chief Of Air Staff
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh on Sunday took over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, the Defence Ministry said.
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Watch: Air Force, Army's Daring Paradrop Of World's First Portable Hospital At 15,000 Feet
The Indian Air Force and the Indian Army successfully paradropped a homegrown portable hospital from 15,000 feet, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said today.
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4 Arrested For Trafficking Indians To Russia-Ukraine War Zone
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday said it has arrested four people, including a contractual translator in the Russian Defence Ministry, for trafficking Indian nationals to the Russia-Ukraine war zone.
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CBI Arrests 4 For Pushing Indians Into Russia-Ukraine War
The CBI has arrested four people including a contractual translator in the Russian Defence Ministry for their alleged involvement in the human trafficking network that pushed Indians into the Russia-Ukraine war zone, officials said Tuesday.
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Fishing Boat Seized Off Mumbai Coast With Lakhs In Cash
The Indian Coast Guard has apprehended an Indian fishing boat with "unauthorised cash" off the Maharashtra coast, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.
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Defence Ministry Issues Tender To Procure 97 More Tejas Mk-1A Fighter Jets
The defence ministry has issued a tender to state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for procurement of 97 light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A) Tejas for the Indian Air Force, officials said today.
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Air Force Aircraft Operate From Emergency Landing Facility In J&K
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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Centre Signs Contract With Hindustan Aeronautics To Acquire Light Choppers
The defence ministry on Wednesday signed two contracts with a combined value of Rs 8073 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for the acquisition of 34 advanced light helicopters and associated equipment for the Indian Army and the Coast Guard.
