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Raj Basu · 2024-10-18T00:42:38+0530

The ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Canada have cast a shadow over the Indian Army's proposed acquisition of Stryker armored vehicles, manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-C). While initial talks between India and the US suggested a potential deal for the...

Raghav Patel · 2024-10-17T23:50:07+0530

Former Vice Chief of Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Marshal Anil Khosla, has recommended a phased approach to procuring Rafale fighter jets, rather than a bulk purchase under the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender. This advice, given during a recent podcast...

Raghav Patel · 2024-10-17T23:24:01+0530

Former Vice Chief of Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Marshal Anil Khosla, has voiced significant concerns regarding the suitability of the F-35 fighter jet for India's defence needs. In a recent interview on The Gaurav Arya Podcast, Khosla cited the aircraft's complex...

Raghav Patel · 2024-10-17T23:01:01+0530

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to receive a much-needed boost to its Tejas Mark-1A fighter jet production with the resumption of GE-F404 engine deliveries from General Electric. Starting in November, GE has committed to delivering at least two engines per month, addressing a delay...

Manav Rastogi · 2024-10-17T22:46:36+0530

New Delhi - The Indian Ministry of Defence is considering a proposal to establish a National Aerospace Testing Establishment (NATE) to centralize and streamline the testing and evaluation of military aircraft, helicopters, drones, and airborne weapons. This move aims to enhance efficiency...

Reuters · 2024-10-17T22:40:00+0530

China urged India on Thursday to handle Taiwan issues with caution and avoid interference in the improvement of Sino-India relations following the opening of another Taiwan de facto consulate in Mumbai. China opposes moves by any countries it has ties with to engage in official contacts with...

Raghav Patel · 2024-10-17T19:05:19+0530

India has solidified its position as a significant purchaser of US military equipment, having acquired nearly $15 billion worth of arms in the past seven years, according to data compiled by Forum Arms Trade from Foreign Military Sales (FMS) notifications. This surge in arms purchases...

Manav Rastogi · 2024-10-17T18:31:00+0530

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will receive six LM2500 marine gas turbine engine kits from GE Aerospace to power the Indian Navy's Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV), currently under construction at Cochin Shipyard Limited. The LM2500 gas turbine engine kits, renowned for their...

PTI · 2024-10-17T18:15:45+0530

The Indian Coast Guard in co-ordination with other agencies has undertaken an exercise along the coast of Goa and Maharashtra to protect the country's maritime interests and to test the agencies' collective response to security threats, officials said on Thursday. The two-day 'Sagar Kavach'...

PTI · 2024-10-17T18:11:22+0530

As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified before a Commission of Inquiry, the MEA on Thursday said what it has heard only “confirms” New Delhi’s consistent stand that Canada has “presented us no evidence” in support of the serious allegations Ottawa chose to level against India and...

ANI · 2024-10-17T18:02:43+0530

The United States on Thursday said that the meeting with the Indian Inquiry Committee regarding the alleged foiled assassination plot of the US-based Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun was “productive” and America was “satisfied” with the cooperation. US State Department Spokesperson...

Raghav Patel · 2024-10-17T10:01:51+0530

India's recent agreement with the United States to acquire 31 MQ-9B Predator drones signifies a major advancement in the country's defence capabilities. Beyond the immediate military benefits, this deal carries significant implications for India's burgeoning domestic defence industry. As part...

IANS · 2024-10-17T09:30:43+0530

In a massive embarrassment for Canada, the country’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday admitted that Ottawa only provided some intelligence inputs and no hard proof before accusing India of killing Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Testifying before the country’s foreign...

Reuters · 2024-10-17T09:25:55+0530

India’s government on Tuesday said it will allot spectrum for satellite broadband administratively and not via auction, hours after Elon Musk criticized the auction route being sought by rival billionaire Mukesh Ambani as “unprecedented”. In what is seen as a battle between billionaires, the...

Reuters · 2024-10-17T09:17:38+0530

India’s crude oil imports from Russia rose by 11.7% to about 1.9 million barrels per day (bpd) in September, accounting for about two-fifths of the South Asian nation’s overall crude imports in the month, tanker data obtained from industry sources showed. Overall, refiners in India imported a...

IANS · 2024-10-17T09:11:35+0530

As he wrapped up his flying visit to Pakistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting in Islamabad, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday afternoon thanked Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Ishaq...

UNI · 2024-10-17T09:10:02+0530

The Indian Navy’s stitched ship will embark on its maiden ocean voyage from Mandvi in Gujarat to Muscat in Oman in December 2025. This was disclosed by Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the Prime Minister’s economic advisory council at an event held at the International Centre Goa (ICG) on Tuesday. The...

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Indian Army May Ditch Stryker Armored Vehicle Deal for Domestic WhAP Amidst India-Canada Diplomatic Row

India Should Procure Rafale Jets in Phases, Not in Bulk under MRFA due Rapid Change in Fighter Jet Tech: Former Air Marshal

F-35 Not a Viable 5th Gen Jet Option for India Due to Complex Supply Chain and Order Backlog, Says Former Air Marshal

GE to Begin Delivering Two F-404 Engines Per Month to HAL from November, Reviving Tejas Mark-1A Production

India Explores Creation of National Aerospace Testing Establishment (NATE) to Streamline Military Aviation Development

China urges India to handle Taiwan issue cautiously after Mumbai office opening

India Emerges as Major US Arms Buyer with $15 Billion Spent in Last 7 Years

HAL to Receive 6 LM2500 Marine Gas Turbine Engine Kits from GE to Power Indian Navy's Next Generation Missile Vessels

Coast Guard conducts 'Sagar Kavach' exercise along Maharashtra, Goa coast

Responsibility for damage caused to India-Canada ties lies with PM Trudeau alone: MEA

Accused no longer Indian govt employee, satisfied with cooperation: US on Pannun assasination probe

Indian Engineers to Gain Crucial Drone Tech Experience with Partial Assembly of 21 MQ-9B Predators Domestically

Trudeau Admits Canada Had No Hard Proof Of India’s Involvement In Nijjar’s Killing

India Opts for Administrative Allocation of Satellite Spectrum, Rejecting Auction Demands After Elon Musk's Criticism

Russian Oil Now Dominates India's Imports, Reaching Nearly 40%

EAM Jaishankar Wraps Up Pak Visit, Thanks SCO Meet Hosts For ‘Hospitality And Courtesies’

Ancient Mariner: Indian Navy's Stitched Ship to Sail to Oman in 2025

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