Trump said Raytheon was ‘least responsive’ to needs of US military. Raytheon makes Excalibur ammunition for M777 guns & Javelin anti-tank missile—both in use with Indian Army.
The Kremlin has raised the issue on at least two occasions, including during a July meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Indian counterpart.
SSS Defence not only bags contract to supply .338 Lapua Magnum calibre sniper rifle, but also deals to deliver nearly USD 50 million worth of ammunition to multiple friendly countries.
NSA Ajit Doval met with US counterpart Jake Sullivan at 2nd meeting of initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology. Other areas of collaboration include space, biotechnology, AI.
Russian artillery have been pounding the last routes out of the city but Wagner mercenary force leading the assault have said troops are being deprived of ammunition by Moscow.
NATO planned to increase its targets for munitions stockpiles, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said, adding that the alliance had completed a survey of remaining stocks.
The entry of PSUs into mega tender ‘reserved’ for private industry is a symptom of continued protectionism. It’s a challenge the government has to tackle.
Govt release credits minister Sitharaman for promoting Make in India in defence sector; ministry sources say this could be because ‘final version’ has now been approved.
In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.
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