New Delhi: In an effort to blunt China‘s huge influence and forays into the African continent, India has decided to engage with defence ministers of African nation in an institutionalised biennial dialogue during the DefExpo event. The first-ever India-Africa Defence Ministers Conclave (IADMC) was held in Lucknow, Uttar […]
New Delhi: The upcoming Defence Corridor in India’s largest state, Uttar Pradesh, will not only host bigger companies manufacturing drones and missiles, but also firms that make cartridges for small arms used by the security forces such as assault rifles, sniper rifles, and carbines, frames for polymer frame […]
New Delhi: India today said it has successfully tested a 5.56x30mm protective carbine designed by its defence research agency, clearing its way for induction into the armed forces. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) had designed the Joint Venture Protective Carbine (JVPC) and the latest tests were […]
By N. C. Bipindra New Delhi: India’s signature defence exhibition, DefExpo 2020, came to a close today in Lucknow, where the last five days witnessed a slew of agreements and Memorandum of Understanding being signed. India’s Defence Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar had informed at the event that over […]
New Delhi: India and Brazil today agreed to work jointly on cyber-defence and defence systems, among others, and on an action plan to strengthen their strategic partnership that could shape the way the United Nations’ Security Council (UNSC) could be reformed. After a bilateral meeting between the visiting […]
New Delhi: Israeli CONTROP Precision Technologies Limited, a company specialising in electro-optics and infrared (EO/IR) for defence and homeland security solutions, has won a tender from India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the supply of its iSky-50HD systems, for use on unmanned air platforms. The iSky-50HD […]
New Delhi: American arms major Lockheed Martin will explore ‘Make in India‘ opportunities and partnerships with Indian industry and suppliers in a bid to strengthen defence ties between the two nations, while at DefExpo-2020 in Lucknow between Feb. 5 and 8. The company said it has currently integrated […]
New Delhi: India and Finland today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their defence cooperation, on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue event here. India’s Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar and Finland Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Jukka Juusti signed the agreement to further defence cooperation […]
New Delhi: A record number of over 880 exhibitors, both domestic and foreign companies, have registered to participate in the DefExpo 2020 to be held in Lucknow in the first week of February, making it the largest ever so far. This information was given by India’s defence ministry […]
Bangkok: India is committed to achieving $26-billion defence industry by 2025, Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh today said at an industry event here, exhorting global arms manufacturers to join the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Narendra Modi government. Speaking at the ‘India Rising’ event, organised by the […]
Moscow: India’s Rajnath Singh and Russia’s General Sergei Shoigu met here today when the protocol was signed, an Indian government statement said. However, the details of the protocol were not made public. Here are the top eight takeaways from the bilateral meeting of the 19th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission […]
Moscow: India’s Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh today asked the the Russian industry to jointly manufacture defence platforms and equipment with India that will give a massive boost to the two nations’ exports to third countries. At the ‘India-Russia Defence Industry Cooperation Conference’ here in the presence of […]
Snap Shot* Minister assures further reduction in tax for defence sector* Invitation extended to French arms industry to help in aeroengines Paris: India’s Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh today said India and France intend to explore ways to strengthen their defence industrial partnership. Addressing the Chief Executive Officers […]
Tokyo: India’s Rajnath Singh co-chaired the Japan-India Defence Ministerial Meeting with his Japanese counterpart Takeshi lwaya here today. During the dialogue, the two ministers discussed various issues of mutual concern, including ways to further strengthen the existing bilateral co-operative arrangements and adopt new initiatives towards achieving peace and […]
New Delhi: The 11th biennial edition of DefExpo India- 2020 is scheduled to be held for the first time in Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow, the government announced today. The media release reads: “It offers an excellent opportunity for the Indian defence industry to showcase its capabilities and promote […]
