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Boeing-built X-37B Launches in Second Mission for US Space Force

Admin - May 18, 2020

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. The Boeing-built X-37B autonomous spaceplane on May 17 launched on top of a uniquely configured United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. Boeing is the prime contractor for the X-37B...

Government Mulls Separate Budgetary Provisions for Indigenous Defence Items

Admin - May 16, 2020

New Delhi: In a move to encourage domestic industry in the defence equipment sector, the government will make separate budgetary provisions for procuring only India made defence items and will generate a negative list...

Control on Material and Manufacturing Capability to be Self-reliant: DRDO Chief

Admin - May 16, 2020

New Delhi: The response from the defence scientists to the COVID-19 pandemic has been “tremendous” and that “this is the right moment to promote indigenous technology and indigenous products and we all have to...

US President Trump Threatens Apple, Derails Modi’s Plan

Admin - May 16, 2020

New Delhi: In what can be a major setback for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious plan to woo multinational companies away from China to Make in India, US President Donald Trump has threatened companies...

INS Jalashwa Departs Male with Indian Nationals

Admin - May 16, 2020

New Delhi: Indian Naval Ship (INS) Jalashwa completed embarkation of 588 Indian citizens at the port of Male, Maldives on May 15 as part of Operation Samudra Setu - the Indian Navy's contribution to...

Armed Forces functioning Unaffected by COVID-19, Says Defence Secretary

Admin - May 16, 2020

New Delhi: The functioning of the defence forces has remained unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic and as Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar said that it was “heartening to note that the Armed Forces have...

Sikorsky Signs US$905 Million Deal for 24 MH-60R Anti-submarine Helicopters for Indian Navy

Admin - May 15, 2020

New Delhi: Sikorsky has officially inked a contract with the US Navy to provide 24 MH-60R helicopter to the Indian Navy for anti-submarine warfare. The US$905 million deal with New Delhi was anticipated, as it...

Defence Minister Approves Rs 400 Crore Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme

Admin - May 15, 2020

New Delhi: In order to give a boost to domestic defence and aerospace manufacturing, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the launch of Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS) with an outlay of Rs 400...

Indian Army Plans to Reprioritise Expenditure and Defer Activities, says Army Chief

Admin - May 15, 2020

New Delhi: With a cut in defence expenditure expected in the wake of the ongoing pandemic COVID-19, Indian Army plans to reprioritise its expenditure and defer some activities, says Army Chief General MM Naravane. He...

Indigenously Built Ships Symbolise Self-reliance and Enhance Maritime Security: Rajnath Singh

Admin - May 15, 2020

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sachet and two interceptor boats (IBs) C-450 and C-451 in Goa via video conference from New Delhi on May 15. The ICGS...

Indian Navy Commissions Seventh Ship of MK-IV Class Landing Craft Utility INLCU L57

Admin - May 15, 2020

New Delhi: Lieutenant General PS Rajeshwar, Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command, commissioned INLCU L57 into the Indian Navy at Port Blair on May 15. INLCU L57 is the seventh Landing Craft Utility (LCU) MK-IV class...

Boeing Delivers 100th P-8A Poseidon Built for the US Navy

Admin - May 15, 2020

SEATTLE. The US Navy received its 100th P-8A aircraft from Boeing on May 14 as the global fleet, which also includes the Indian Navy and the Australian and UK air forces, approaches 300,000 flight...

No Production Activity But Emergency Services at GRSE

Admin - May 14, 2020

Kolkata. No production activity is happening since the beginning of the lockdown on March 23 at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) except for emergency services including security, safety, medical, water, electricity etc...