Defence
Government allows 74 pct FDI in defence sector under automatic route
Fri, Sep 18, 2020
The government on Thursday allowed foreign direct investment (FDI) of up to 74 per cent under automatic route in the defence sector, according to a note issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said in the note on Thursday.
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India, China agree on 5-point roadmap at Jaishankar-Wang talks to resolve border standoff in eastern Ladakh
Fri, Sep 11, 2020
"The two foreign ministers agreed that the current situation in the border areas is not in the interest of either side. They agreed, therefore, that the border troops of both sides should continue their dialogue, quickly disengage, maintain proper distance and ease tensions," it said.
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Rafale Jets inducted in IAF, Rajnath Singh says induction important considering border situation
Thu, Sep 10, 2020
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday formally inducted the Rafale Jets during a simple ceremony at Ambala air base on Thursday. A traditional ‘sarva dharma puja’ was followed by an aerial display by Rafale fleet to mark its induction.
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China gets aggressive on LAC again, tries to change status quo, Indian Army jawans thwart PLA soldiers
Mon, Aug 31, 2020
China’s People’s Liberation Army soldiers made ‘provocative military movements’ on the southern bank of Pangong Tso on the night intervening 29 and 30 August, the Indian army said in a statement on Monday, accusing soldiers across the Line of Actual Control of trying to alter the status quo.
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Big shot in defence arm for strengthening armed forces! Proposals worth Rs 38,900 crore approved
Thu, Jul 02, 2020
With an aim to strengthen the Armed Forces for the defence of our borders and in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clarion call for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in its meeting on Thursday held under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accorded appr
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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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