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Pulgaon ammunition depot blast: Despite CAG alert, stored mines leaking TNTSubscriber Only
June 04,2016 03:50:56 AM
CAG in a report last year warned that 102,805 anti-tank mines, worth Rs 47.29 crore and rejected due to manufacturing defects, were stored in the 16 ammunition depots across the country.
Sat, Jun 04, 2016
Pulgaon ammo depot fire: Two Army officers among 16 dead, probe onSubscriber Only
June 01,2016 04:35:23 AM
CAD, Pulgaon is located at about 115 Km from Nagpur, in Maharashtra. The depot is spread over an area of more than 7000 acres and is an important ammunition depot of the Indian Army.
Wed, Jun 01, 2016
AgustaWestland chopper deal fallout: Finmeccanica out, cloud over defence pactsSubscriber Only
May 30,2016 02:31:36 AM
On Sunday, PTI quoted the Defence Minister as saying, “Wherever there is capital procurement of Finmeccanica and their subsidiaries, all Requests for Proposal (RFP) will be closed. I am very clear.”
Mon, May 30, 2016
How is release of Italian marine linked to India’s quest for armed drones?Subscriber Only
May 27,2016 09:58:13 AM
While the official reason proffered is "on humanitarian grounds”, the underlying reason has more to do with Italy’s blocking of India’s entry into the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR).
Fri, May 27, 2016
Defence ministry makes private players head of sub-groups to choose strategic partnersSubscriber Only
May 26,2016 02:47:28 AM
In a consultative meeting with industry associations on April 25, Parrikar had discussed the issue of choosing strategic partners, including their selection criteria, before formulating the final policy.
Thu, May 26, 2016
Beyond The News: Big plans in the air, not much on ground yetSubscriber Only
May 26,2016 00:24:32 AM
The IAF’s squadron strength has dwindled to dangerously low levels, many jets are near the end of their operational lives, and the future looks uncertain.
Thu, May 26, 2016
Rafale deal: France rejects bank guarantee, awaits India’s replySubscriber Only
May 25,2016 04:15:11 AM
The initial French offer for the 36 fighters made by Dassault Aviation was for around Euro 10.5 billion, following which the Indian side asked for a 30 per cent cut.
Wed, May 25, 2016
Border Roads Organisation: Tight funds, uphill goals in a tough terrainSubscriber Only
May 18,2016 02:25:50 AM
The BRO, mandated with the task of building and maintaining roads in border areas is regularly falling short of its targets,experts say, primarily on account of lower budgetary allocations along with shortage of manpower and equipment.
Wed, May 18, 2016
Expert panel for restructuring acquisition wing of defence ministrySubscriber Only
May 17,2016 02:52:14 AM
Earlier this year, defence minister Manohar Parrikar had said that India will finalise orders for defence procurement of Rs 2.8 trillion by 2016.
Tue, May 17, 2016
Parrikar’s UAE visit to focus on widening defence relationship, supply of military equipmentSubscriber Only
May 16,2016 08:57:12 AM
Following his visit to the UAE, Parrikar will be travelling to Oman from June 20 to 22.
Mon, May 16, 2016
GOC 15 corps warns infiltration attempts may rise: Internet, social media campaigns fuelling separatismSubscriber Only
May 16,2016 05:37:07 AM
'We are aware that the separatists’ design is also drawing mileage from the ongoing global Internet and social media based radicalisation campaign which is impacting adolescent minds,' Lt Gen Dua told The Indian Express.
Mon, May 16, 2016Defence Logistics agreement won’t be signed during Modi’s US trip, little progress on other agreementsSubscriber Only
May 12,2016 13:52:30 PM
The LEMOA agreement is based on the Logistics Support Agreement (LSA) signed by the US with its closest allies.
Thu, May 12, 2016
House panel raps Centre over funds for border roadsSubscriber Only
May 06,2016 03:24:07 AM
The defence ministry also told the panel that Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar personally took up the matter with the finance minister for an additional grant of Rs 1,096 crore for the BRO in FY 2015-16.
Fri, May 06, 2016
Four Navy ships to join trilateral Malabar exerciseSubscriber Only
May 04,2016 06:07:05 AM
The Indian fleet will include two stealth frigate, one tanker and one Kirch-class corvette with integral helicopters for Malabar 2016, a set of exercises that began 24 years ago.
Wed, May 04, 2016
‘Withdrawal of member’: Rule 255 explainedSubscriber Only
May 04,2016 01:08:21 AM
‘Please leave the chamber. Rule 255 has been invoked against you,’ Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari told Trinamool MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy on Monday. What is this Rule?
Wed, May 04, 2016
Govt defers Agusta-Tata joint venture; FIPB took decision on April 8, day after Milan verdictSubscriber Only
May 03,2016 04:52:44 AM
Last week, The Indian Express reported that AgustaWestland had FIPB approval to start a joint venture facility with Tata Sons, called Indian Rotorcraft Ltd (IRL), for assembly of AW-199Kx helicopters in Hyderabad Aviation SEZ.
Tue, May 03, 2016
Armed Forces: New selection process for officers soonSubscriber Only
May 02,2016 03:06:56 AM
The existing Services Selection Board (SSB), in vogue since 1948, is a five-day long process for officer selection which includes an interview, group testing and psychological testing of the aspirants.
Mon, May 02, 2016
A War For the Empire, a Battle Against the Raj
April 30,2016 00:37:09 AM
Srinath Raghavan’s landmark history argues that the Second World War, which saw Indian soldiers fight many battles for the British, destroyed the myth of the invincibility of the empire.
Fri, Nov 24, 2017Defence Ministry says all Agusta shops shut but Tata JV got its OKSubscriber Only
April 29,2016 05:53:44 AM
The IRL, however, says that the proposal approved in September 2011 was for AW-119Ke helicopters, but the model was upgraded to AW-199Kx and fresh approval was granted by FIPB on September 19, 2013.
Sat, Jul 23, 2016
Explaining the VVIP chopper row that has rocked ParliamentSubscriber Only
April 28,2016 01:29:30 AM
Italy’s investigation into Finmeccanica’s alleged graft has raised enormous political dust in Parliament. Sushant Singh recaps.
Fri, Dec 09, 2016
As US pushes defence intelligence sharing pact, India says ‘not ready yet’Subscriber Only
April 27,2016 03:57:41 AM
Two senior American officials from the US Defence Intelligence Agency are scheduled to visit Delhi next month to deliberate over the agreement.
Wed, Apr 27, 2016
Wake up call for India as Xi Jinping assumes full commandSubscriber Only
April 22,2016 12:45:06 PM
President Xi is now the commander-in-chief of the joint battle command centre of the Central Military Commission.
Fri, Apr 22, 2016
What can we expect from US Defence Secretary’s India visit?Subscriber Only
April 08,2016 12:45:58 PM
American officials say that this visit is at the personal invitation of Defence Minister, Manohar Parrikar during his visit to the United States last December.
Fri, Apr 08, 2016
Omar Abdullah on NIT Srinagar row: Will Centre intervene when Kashmiri students are harassed elsewhere?Subscriber Only
April 07,2016 04:12:47 AM
Former chief minister Omar Abdullah says wrong precedent set by making these happenings at NIT a massive story, and having central forces and special teams from HRD ministry brought in.
Thu, Apr 07, 2016
1944 plane crash on Indian soil: US soldiers’ remains to be handed overSubscriber Only
April 06,2016 02:41:14 AM
The remains being repatriated are of B-24 ‘Hot As Hell' (tail number 42-73308, MACR 2140), which was flying from Kunming in China to Chabua in Assam on January 25, 1944.
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