New Delhi: Projects worth Rs 1.05 lakh crore for a wide array of military systems, including quick-reaction surface-to-air missiles (QRSAM), mine countermeasure vessels (MCMVs),...
EOI was marked a historic shift in defence procurement & industrial participation policy since this meant that HAL will have to bid along with private firms to bag the contract.
HAL has so far been the only entity in India to manufacture fighter planes. It will now have to compete against private companies, like TATA, Adani, L&T and other interested players.
Citing incidents like Kargil war & 26/11 attacks, the ministry has advised individuals and organsiations to be responsible and mindful of national security.
Hacking group claimed that the breach compromised 20TB of sensitive military data, including a ‘secret’ document related to a strategic defence project.
On Thursday, the Defence Acquisition Council also approved guidelines to reduce the timeline of various stages of the Capital Acquisition Process, to make it faster & efficient.
IAF plans to induct 6 more Netra systems, besides possible replacement for two it operates. Also, there are plans to induct six Netra MK2 mounted on Airbus A321 aircraft.
Govt was against Navy’s view that it needs 3 aircraft carriers; the force believed 2 aircraft carriers should be available at all times even if one was undergoing refits.
Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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