Army to Shift Its Training Command Headquarters to Meerut
NEW DELHI: In a bid to save funds and ensure better connectivity with the Army
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We Have Met Defence Export Target Of ₹ 10,000 Cr: Defence Secretary
Massive policy changes have been effected to give a fillip to defence production in India. Spearheading these changes is Defence Secretary (Production) Ajay Kumar. In a freewheeling chat with Manish Kumar Jha , he talks of an emerging defence production hub in India, among other things.
US Banding Together with India, Like-Minded Nations to Protect Sovereignty of Indo-Pacific: Mike Pompeo
Pompeo, in his address to the Claremont Institute’s 40th Anniversary Gala in Beverly Hills, California, said: “We are banding together with the like-minded nations like Australia, India, Japan and South Korea to make sure that each Indo-Pacific nation can protect its sovereignty from coercion”.
How will Apache Attack Helicopter Augment Capabilities of IAF !
The introduction of Apache will lead to the modernisation of the IAF’s attack helicopter fleet which at present is equipped with Russian origin MI-35 helicopters. The Russian attack helicopters, stationed in Pathankot in Punjab and Suratgarh in Rajasthan, are now on the verge of retirement and, thus, IAF needed an urgent augmentation of capabilities.
India to Provide Counter-Terrorism, Warfare Assistance, Says Sri Lankan Army Chief
Speaking to India Today TV on Saturday, army chief of Sri Lanka Lt Gen Mahesh Senanayake said, “We have requested India for intelligence cooperation, bomb disposal assistance, cyber warfare assistance and assistance of training and equipment.”
India Gets Its First Apache Guardian Attack Helicopter in US
Analysts say the addition of the Apache to the Indian Air Force adds a lethal punch to its capabilities given that the Apache is a stealthy, versatile machine, designed for all kinds of missions. It comes equipped with laser and infrared systems for day-night operations and armed with air to surface Hellfire missiles, 70 mm rockets and an automatic cannon.
Indian Army May Acquire 104 Hanwha K-30 Biho Mobile Air Defense System for $2.6-Billion
The weapon was developed to meet the operational requirements of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces for a highly mobile short-range air defense system suited to the operational and terrain conditions of the Korean peninsula. It combines an electro-optically guided 30 mm gun system with a surveillance radar system on a K200 chassis. It supplements the K263A1 Chungung, a self-propelled 20 mm Vulcan system. The K30 is primarily built by Hanwha Defense Systems.
Defence Clothing: Ministry of Defence Goes for ‘Make in India’
The products under the current policy implementations include high altitude inner clothing, three-layered gloves, multi-purpose boots, snow boots, crampons and sleeping bags and other such products made of technical textile.
Russia ‘Won’t Sell War Equipment to Pakistan’, Ties Limited to Fighting Terror
The source explained that Russia values its historical relationship with India and pointed out that the country has been the backbone of India’s defence establishment and will continue to back New Delhi.
Australian warship makes port call in Chennai
The ship will participate in Exercise La Perouse in the Bay of Bengal. The exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability, building partner capacity and strengthening the professional relationships with regional nations. The ship will be here till May 15, as part of Australia’s commitment to engage with Indo-Pacific nations and to promote regional maritime security and cooperation.