Manohar Parrikar
Manohar Parrikar in Rajya Sabha: 8 points he made to tear into Congress defence on AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam
Manohar Parrikar quoted an 'Akbar-Birbal' story while replying to the debate in Rajya Sabha on the AgustaWestland chopper controversy.
Rajnath Singh, Manohar Parrikar review country’s security situation
Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar along with the top security brass today reviewed the country's security situation, including in Jammu and Kashmir.
AgustaWestland scam: Invisible hand guided action or inaction in the probe, says Manohar Parrikar
Govt says ‘proof of malafide intent’, Cong disrupts speech, walks out of RS
AgustaWestland debate in RS: Manohar Parrikar targets Congress, says ‘invisible hand’ was guiding CBI, ED probes
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday took on Congress in Parliament in a fierce debate on the AgustaWestland chopper deal controversy.
Negotiations on Rafale deal far from over, Manohar Parrikar tells Rajya Sabha
Negotiations on the terms and conditions of the supply of 36 `Rafale’ fighter aircraft, including those related to total cost, actual delivery timelines and guarantee period, have not been concluded.
Parrikar may lead BJP’s campaign for Goa 2017 polls: Vinay Tendulkar
Rubbishing media reports that Manohar Parrikar would return as Goa's Chief Minister, state BJP chief Vinay Tendulkar today said the Defence Minister may lead the party's campaign for state Assembly polls next year.
AgustaWestland chopper deal: Manohar Parrikar to place facts in Parliament on May 4
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said he will place all facts along with the detailed chronology about the controversial AgustaWestland chopper deal before Parliament on May 4.
UPA must answer who received kickbacks in AgustaWestland deal: Manohar Parrikar
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said the previous UPA dispensation will have to answer who received the alleged kickbacks in the AgustaWestland chopper deal.
Not possible to achieve 100% self-reliance in defence: Manohar Parrikar
It is not possible to achieve 100 per cent self-reliance in defence production as certain components required in limited numbers have to be purchased off-the-shelf to save money, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
Indian private defence industry divided over strategic partnership
The Indian private defence industry is divided over the issue of the government's proposed "strategic partnership" agreement with entities in critical projects
Manohar Parrikar to meet industry bodies on strategic partnership
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will tomorrow meet industry associations to take their views on the controversial "strategic partnership" agreement that the government plans to enter into with private firms in critical defe
Rafale deal far from over? Dassault not interested in hard bargaining with India
The $8.8-billion Rafale deal has not yet been finalised, but is at an ‘advanced stage’, defence minister Manohar Parrikar said on Thursday, adding that “the intention was to close it quite soon”.
Rafale deal not complete as yet: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar clarifies after BJP tweet
Manohar Parrikar said that the deal is not complete as yet, but is at an "advanced stage" and the intention is to "close it quite soon".
Manohar Parrikar on a 5-day visit to China amid strains over Masood Azhar ban
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will hold talks with top Chinese political and defence leaders during his five-day visit to that country beginning today which comes amid strains in bilateral relations...
Countering China: Why the India-US logistics exchange agreement for militaries is important
While a formal logistics agreement is yet to be signed, progress was made during US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter's India visit, when the two countries agreed "in principle" on the pact. Carter said the two sides would fina
India, US forge closer arms ties, with riders
India has had concerns that a logistics agreement would commit it to hosting US troops at its bases, or draw it into a military alliance with the US.
Make in India push & deeper defence ties: Key takeaways from US Defence Secy Ashton Carter’s India visit
Defence Minister Manohar Parikkar and US Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter on Tuesday discussed priorities for the coming year in defence ties, as well as specific steps both sides will take to pursue those priorities.
To cement ‘defining relationship of 21st century’, Ashton Carter offers India aircraft carrier know-how
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter today said his country was willing to share the technology for the next generation aircraft carrier of Indian Navy.
Deepening Indo-US defence ties: Ashton Carter gets a taste of India’s INS Vikramaditya
US Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter on Monday got a taste of India's aircraft carrier, the INS Vikramaditya.
Make-in-India to reflect in US-India defence ties: Ash Carter
Describing India as a "great partner", the US today said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet manufacturing project Make-in-India will be reflected in the defence activities between the two nations.
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter in India on mission to draw militaries closer
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter began a three-day visit to India on Sunday, seeking to advance a relatively new defense relationship with a country Washington sees as a counterweight to the growing power of China.
Manohar Parrikar woos global investors with new Defence Procurement Procedure
After the thumbs up from India Inc to the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP), Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today sought to woo global investors, saying the newly unveiled policy provides a level-playing field for all st
Pace of Rafale deal ‘not enough’: Manohar Parrikar
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today admitted the pace of negotiation with France for 36 Rafale jets was "not enough" but hoped it will be concluded "very soon"...
Defence Expo 2016 to kicks off in Goa
India's biggest ever land, naval and homeland security exhibition, that will see participation of at least 1,000 companies from across the world, will begin in Goa tomorrow, the first time it is being held outside the nationa
Over 1,000 firms from 47 countries set to attend Defence Expo
With only two days left for the opening of Defence Expo in Goa, participation of 1,054 companies from 47 countries have been confirmed...
DAC clears new Defence Procurement Procedure, lays emphasis on ‘Made in India’ products
After a delay of several months, the new Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP), focusing on 'Made in India' products and fast-tracked acquisition process, was cleared by the top committee of the Defence Ministry on Monday.
Operational readiness always top priority: Manohar Parrikar
There have been calls for stepping up the country's defence preparedness after the terror attack on the Pathankot Air base and in Gudsaspur.
