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INDUS-X defence initiative between U.S., India marks first anniversary

June 22, 2024 admin

INDUS-X, which stands for enhanced strategic and defence partnership between India and the U.S., was launched on June 21 last year. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement “The India-U.S. Defence Acceleration Ecosystem has advanced the commitment of the two strategic partners to building a defence innovation bridge under the Critical and Emerging Technology Initiative,” the U.S….

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Israel defence exports hit record $13.1 billion in 2023

June 17, 2024 admin

Israeli Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant | Photo Credit: AFP Israeli defence exports rose to a record $13.1 billion in 2023, a government report said on June 17, citing hundreds of contracts signed at various defence firms. Some 36% of exports came from missile, rocket and air defence systems, followed by radar and electronic warfare,…

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Agni-Prime Missile: New generation ballistic missile Agni-Prime successfully flight-tested

April 4, 2024 admin

New generation ballistic missile Agni-Prime was successfully flight-tested by Strategic Forces Command & DRDO off the Odisha coast on April 3, 2024. Photo: X/@DRDO_India India successfully flight tested the new generation ballistic missile Agni-Prime from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The Defence Ministry said the test-flight was carried out on…

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Centre Dismisses Report Claiming New Sainik Schools Allocated To BJP, RSS

April 4, 2024 admin

The ministry said over 500 applications have been received and scrutinised. New Delhi: The defence ministry on Wednesday trashed reports which claimed that the new Sainik Schools were allocated to institutions based on their political or ideological affiliations. Online media platform ‘The Reporters’ Collective’ in a report claimed that the government handed over 62 per…

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Centre Signs Contract With Hindustan Aeronautics To Acquire Light Choppers

March 13, 2024 admin

The ALH Dhruv Mk III UT (Utility) — the Indian Army version — is designed for search and rescue. New Delhi: 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…

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India Working On Joint Military Doctrines To Enhance Synergy Among Forces

September 25, 2023 admin

The theatre commands are being planned to integrate the capabilities of the three services. New Delhi: India is in the process of formulating joint military doctrines in sync with its efforts to enhance synergy among the three services and other key wings of the defence establishment to effectively deal with future security challenges, officials said…

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Defence Ministry Clears Acquisition Of Military Hardware Worth Rs 45,000 Crore

September 15, 2023 admin

New Delhi: The Defence Ministry on Friday cleared procurement of various weapons systems and platforms including Dhruvastra short range air-to-surface missile and 12 Su-30 MKI fighter jets at a cost of around Rs 45,000 crore. A total of nine procurement proposals were approved by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh,…

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Budget 2023 | Defence budget rises 13%; revised estimate for pension rises

February 1, 2023 admin

The Union Budget presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday allocated ₹5.94 lakh crore for the Defence Ministry, a 13% increase year-on-year from last year’s budget estimates. The non-salary revenue outlay has gone up by 44% from ₹62,431 crore the previous year to ₹90,000 crore in the Budget Estimates of 2023-24. The hike is particularly significant given the huge increase in operational…

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