Defence
Defence stocks Bharat Electronics, BEML, Astra Microwave and Bharat Dynamics in limelight; zoom up to 10 pct
Mon, May 18, 2020
Shares of companies related to the defence sector zoomed up to 10 per cent in early trade on Monday after the government said it will relax foreign direct investment norms in defence manufacturing by allowing 74 per cent FDI under the automatic route
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Portuguese delegation signs MoUs in defence, education sectors
Sun, Feb 16, 2020
A visiting Portuguese delegation led by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on Saturday signed a series of MoUs with state and central government agencies at a formal ceremony in the fields of defence, industry, water and sewage management, education, knowledge sharing, science and technology, heri
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DefExpo to focus on showcasing India's potential to become manufacturing hub
Wed, Feb 05, 2020
With the aim to showcase India's potential as a global defence manufacturing hub, the biennial DefExpo will kickstart in Lucknow on Wednesday. The 11th edition of DefExpo promises to bring new technologies and solutions on a single platform for defence manufacturing firms from India and abroad.
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Yogi Adityanath: Uttar Pradesh to procure Dornier aircraft to ferry passengers
Wed, Feb 05, 2020
For the first time, Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL) manufactured Dornier aircraft will be used to ferry passengers. The Uttar Pradesh government will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with HAL for two 19 seater Dornier aircraft for non-military purpose
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Israel completes tests of upgraded Iron Dome air defence system
Mon, Jan 13, 2020
Israel has "successfully" concluded a series of tests of an upgraded Iron Dome air defence system.The Defence Ministry said that it has completed "a complex test campaign" of an advanced version of the Iron Dome system. The tests were conducted by the Israel Missile Defense Organization, a department of the Defence Ministry, and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
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Boost for MSMEs for defence supplies! Check big plans of Modi government - Rs 400 cr already allocated
Sat, Nov 23, 2019
In order to give a major shot in the arm of MSMEs, the Ministry of Defence plans to set up 6-8 product testing facilities to enable the micro, small and medium enterprises to test their products for defence supplies, as per a report in IANS.
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India Rising! How Modi government's Make in India will make $26 bn defence industry dream come true
Tue, Nov 19, 2019
PM Narendra Modi has given a push to the country's Make in India initiative as his government aims to ensure many big achievements come to pass by means of this ambitious project.
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BIG BOOST for defence exports! Modi government takes this important decision - Know why it's a shot in Indian economy's arm
Fri, Oct 25, 2019
In a major decision, Modi government has approved the issuance of two open general export licences (OGELs) for export of certain parts and components as well as intra-company transfer of technology to select countries.
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7th Pay Commission latest news today on allowance: JOY for these officers! In a first, you can now make this CHANGE, but only once!
Fri, Aug 23, 2019
7th Pay Commission latest news today on allowance: Central government provides Leave Travel Concession (LTC) allowance to its employees, officers and others.
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Esha Gupta hails security forces during 'One Day: Justice Delivered' promotions
Tue, Jul 02, 2019
Actress Esha Gupta who is portraying a role of a cop in the movie 'One Day' hailed security forces and said India's defence is strong and even all the cops works irrespective of weather conditions. Esha Gupta and Anupam Kher are in lead roles in the movie.
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Ready for operational induction! HAL's light combat helicopter completes weapon trials - What defence behemoth confirmed
Thu, Jan 17, 2019
The weapon trials were recently conducted at the integrated test range in Chandipur on Odisha coast, by test pilot Wing Commander (retired) Subash P. John, HAL's flight test engineer Col. Ranjit Chitale (retired) and test pilot from Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Rajeev Dubey.
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