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Make in India gets a boost! UAE expresses interest in the Akash surface-to-air missile system
A high level defence delegation led by UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Mohammed Ahmed Al Bowardi Al Falacy has shown interest in buying `Made in India’ Akash surface-to-air missile system.
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Make in India: Indian Navy to induct home made drones to guard against pirates
Almost like a Black Cat ‘hit’ team member in the sky for the commandos in the field, this weaponized drone with self-destruct capability (christened Kamikaze) is a game changer in Counter Intelligence (CI) operations.
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US-2i amphibious aircraft for Indian Navy to be pushed during 13th India-Japan annual meet
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Japan for the 13th India-Japan Annual Summit, later this month, the purchase of 12 ShinMaywa US-2i Amphibious and Rescue (SAR) aircraft for $1.65 billion will be on the table for discussions.
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India-Russia $2.2 b stealth frigates deal soon? Will be more powerful, equipped with BrahMos Missiles and advanced sensors
New Delhi and Moscow could soon sign agreement to procure $2.2-billion stealth frigates deal — Admiral Grigorovich-class (Project 11356) or advanced Talwar-class frigates.
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Equal opportunity for private sector key to Make In India success: Samtel Avionics CEO Puneet Kaura
To ensure that ‘Make in India’ becomes a real success, the government must offer equal opportunity to the private sector and ensure an environment of open competition.
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Mexico gets a taste of Indian Unity in Diversity: Bollywood, puppets and music enthrall the audience
For the first time ever, India participated as Guest of Honour at 46th Cervantino International Festival in 2018 in Mexico City from October 10- 28.
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This is not the first time that air frame and spares are being cannibalized: Earlier it was Canberra, and now Jaguar
The process of the up gradation of the Jaguar fighter aircraft which is already six years delayed by the state owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd will now be expedited.
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Renewing ties in defence, space and artificial technology to be the focus of Italian PM later this month
With a focus on trade investments and attracting Indian industry and tourists to Italy, accompanied by a high level delegation, the Prime Minister of Italy Prof Giuseppe Conte is arriving month end.
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Protecting the Indian Ocean Region: Navies of India and Indonesia exercise to keep critical trade lanes secure
As strategic partners, and Indian Ocean littoral neighbours, India and Indonesia have been looking at strengthening their defence ties as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s `Act East policy’.
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S-400 Triumf: India will soon find out, says Trump on its acquisition; American national interest not our concern, say Indian experts
The fear of sanctions that could be imposed on India over its defence deal of the S-400 Triumf air defence system by the US under Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) will be counterproductive, opine experts.
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Japan-India Act East Forum plans major projects for north eastern region
Ahead of the annual summit between India and Japan next month, both countries have agreed for deeper cooperation in various sectors including building infrastructure in north eastern region, forest management projects of Tripura and Meghalaya, at the 2nd meeting of “Japan-India Act East Forum” earlier this week in New Delhi.
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India’s Act East Policy: Navy Destroyer INS Rana reaches South Korea, to participate in International Fleet Review
In pursuance of India’s `Act East’ Policy, growing economic engagements and military to military interactions, a Kahin class Destroyer INS Rana of the Indian Navy has entered Jeju Naval Base, South Korea to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR).
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Pakistan could carry out surveillance India with Chinese Drones
The sale of 48 drones to Pakistan, which according to media reports is the largest defence sale by China to India’s neighbor comes soon after India and Russia inked a $ 5.5 bn deal for the S-400 missile defence system last week when President Vladmir Putin was in New Delhi for the annual summit.
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Cutting India’s dependence on middle-east oil: 60% more oil lifted from Colombia, Ecuador to increase supply too
With the India-Colombia bilateral trade $1.5 bn, India lifted oil close to $ 400 million from January to July this year– an increase of 60% in the same period of the previous year.
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ISRO & ROSCOSMOS to work together for first Indian manned mission
The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will be working together on the first manned space mission.
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NATO’s Growler is India’s Triumf: India to gets S-400 advanced air defence missile system
Indian Air Force will now get the much awaited S-400 Triumf advanced air defence missile system from Russia. The deal of $ 5.5 mn was signed in New Delhi when the leaders of both countries Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Russian President Vladmir Putin met for the annual summit today.
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Futuristic Infantry combat vehicle project gets delayed again; Indian Army to rework the project
The Indian Army is reworking the $8-billion Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) project.
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Submarines, indigenized aircraft carrier & heavy weight torpedoes are Naval Group’s future plans in India: CMD
Naval group of France has completed its 10 years of business in India this year.
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India just rolled out the red carpet for Uzbekistan. But, experts say New Delhi relations with Central Asia could be better considering their keeness
New Delhi is not doing enough to strengthen relations with Central Asian countries, even as they are keen to enhance ties with India, experts tell FE Online.
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India to be the third country in the world to have the S-400 Triumf missile
The deal is expected to be inked at the end of delegation level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Russian President Vladmir Putin on Friday in New Delhi.
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India-Latin America-Carribean trade & investment: From $2b in 2000 to $35b now! Here’s how the partnership can grow further
Trade, commerce and investment are the most important drivers of India-Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) relationship, says the government. From $ 2 bn in 2000, trade grew to $ 35 bn 2017-18.
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‘Vaishnava Jan To’ Bhajan goes global: A musical treat for all from MEA
Singers from over 40 plus countries on Oct 2 countries sang the favourite bhajan of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi `Vaishnav Jan to Tene Kahiye’.
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‘Vaishnava Jan To’ Bhajan goes global: A musical treat for all from MEA
As part of the 150th Birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi, artists from over 124 countries have contributed musically in paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi through his favourite bhajan ‘Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye’.
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Act East’ gets further boost: Coast Guards of India and Vietnam to have joint exercise later this week
With India and Vietnam elevating their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to respond to emerging regional challenges, the Coast Guards of the two countries are scheduled to have a joint exercise Oct 4.
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MPATGM: Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile production facility opened at Bharat Dynamics Ltd
After successfully flight testing for the second time the indigenously developed Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM), production facility for manufacturing these missiles has been inaugurated at Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) unit at Bhanur last weekend.
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After S Korea, French company sends protest note to MoD over CQBs for the Indian Army
The stage is set for the recall of Request for Proposal (RfP) and a new one to be issued for the procurement of 93,895 close-quarter-battle carbines (CQB) for Indian Army, a deal worth $553.33 mn.
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Sixth, Make in India warship meant for multi-role amphibious missions delivered to Indian Navy
In record 16 months, Kolkata based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), formally hands over the 6th warship “L-55” a “Mark IV LCU Vessel, to the Indian Navy.
