Technical parameters are being finalised & plan is to have first prototype in four years, it is learnt. FRCV is expected to weigh not more than 60 tonnes as against 45-tonne T-72 tank.
Since, at 13,700 ft, it will be world's highest airfield, fighter engines are being tweaked to enable operation at such heights. Defence Minister likely to inspect work next month.
Govt had sanctioned Rs 180 crore for project in 1999. Improper engine selection had a cascading effect on design and development process of aircraft, says auditor.
MoD is considering making 'short service entry more attractive' to mitigate shortage, clarified that available strength is adequate to meet current operational requirements.
US State Department approved potential sale of ammunition and logistics support to Taiwan in two separate deals valued at up to $440 million, the Pentagon said last week.
While the deal is yet to be inked formally, it was part of the joint statement released following a meeting between PM Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden this week.
Military area within cantonments will now be converted into a military station, while civilian areas will merge with municipality. There are 62 cantonments in India.
India now exports to 'more than 80 countries'. Narendra Modi govt had in 2020 set target of Rs 35,000 cr export in aerospace and defence goods & services for next 5 years.
Defence ministry gives nod for capital acquisition under new category of Buy Indian-IDDM. HAL emerges big winner as Navy proposals constitute more than Rs 56,000 cr.
Peter Manuel's ‘Cassette Culture’ showed the booming Bhakti music during the '80s and '90s when Anoop Jalota, Gulshan Kumar achieved success by singing the sanitised Bhajans.
Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.
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