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Topic: Defence

Watch CutTheClutter: Rajnath Singh’s Russia trip & India’s armament challenge

In Episode 1570, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, Snehesh Alex Philip & Swasti Rao discuss India’s defence strategy, ties with Russia & need for reforms in the domestic defence industry.

15th Aero India show to be held in Bengaluru from 10-14 February

The five-day event will combine a major trade exhibition of the aerospace and defence sector as well as aerial displays by IAF.

UK, Romania strengthen defence ties with New Treaty

Enhanced cooperation includes joint defence committee and information sharing.

China carries out first patrol in Depsang after disengagement, goes up to ‘traditional points’

On 4 November, India carried out its first patrol in the Depsang plains, nearly two weeks after it signed a disengagement agreement with China on 22 October.

As Army looks for tracked air defence system, Russian Pantsir comes knocking

Pantsir had earlier lost out to South Korea’s Biho system in Indian Army’s previous bid to acquire new air defence guns in 2013. Russia had strongly objected to it being left out.

GE to deliver Tejas engines by April 2025, MoD says ‘no proposal under consideration to impose penalty’

GE was supposed to start the delivery of Tejas engines in 2023. PM Narendra Modi & Defence Minister Rajnath Singh raised the issue of delay during their recent US visits.

India plans to undertake first patrol in Depsang by month-end, buffer zones to remain

The Corps Commander signed the final agreement on Depsang and Demchok Monday after several days of tactical negotiations with the Chinese, it is learnt.

‘Broad consensus’ achieved along LAC through dialogue, Rajnath Singh says day after Modi-Xi meet

Speaking at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue in New Delhi, the defence minister says that consensus has been achieved on patrolling and grazing in traditional areas.

Rs 1,194 cr contracts signed during first 2 editions of Swavlamban summit, says vice chief of Navy

Vice Chief of Naval Staff Krishna Swaminathan was speaking at curtain-raiser of summit's 3rd edition, to be held on 28 & 29 October. Summit aims to boost self-reliance in different sectors.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.