Defence general
Russia upgrades air defence systems
23 Apr 2011
India needs investments of $200-300bn in aerospace, defence production: P. Raju
21 Apr 2011
Keeping future growth in mind, India may need investments of $200-300 billion in the military and aerospace sectors over the next two decades.
DRDO to integrate AEW&C systems on EMB-145I aircraft in July
18 Apr 2011
India will begin integrating indigenously-built airborne early warning and control systems and components onto a customised Brazilian Embraer -145 aircraft from July.
India fifth most powerful nation, says National Security Index
13 Apr 2011
The latest National Security Index ranks the country fifth most powerful in the world, keeping in mind economic, defence, technology and energy security.
Concerns about China selling outdated n-technology to Pakistan
25 Mar 2011
There is growing global concern about China shipping decades-old nuclear technology to Pakistan, even as it suspended approvals for new nuclear power plants at home pending review of safety standards.
FDI for Pipavav's defence projects among 14 cleared; Verizon loses out
24 Mar 2011
The FIPB has approved 14 proposals for foreign direct investment, worth Rs1,289 crore
Indian n-reactors have extra cushioning in case of emergency
21 Mar 2011
Govt of India officials say the country’s 20 commercial nuclear reactors, including the oldest two in Tarapur, are better equipped to tackle a Fukushima-type scenario.
Libya offers “direct oil block contracts” to India
19 Mar 2011
Libya has said it will award ‘direct oil block contracts’ to India, China and others, after these nations refused to vote for a UNSC resolution seeking to impose a no-fly zone over this North African nation.
Indian Army to induct Akash SAM
19 Mar 2011
Indian Army to induct Akash SAM
19 Mar 2011
Indian Army to induct Akash SAM
19 Mar 2011
Radiation levels down at Fukushima
18 Mar 2011
Efforts to bring safety systems of damaged nuclear reactors back into action continued at the Fukushima nuclear park and authorities said radiation readings have displayed a downward trajectory through Friday morning.
UNSC imposes no-fly zone on Libya, India abstains
18 Mar 2011
The United Nations Security Council authorized a no-fly zone against the embattled regime of Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi, with India and five other nations abstaining from the vote.
New initiatives to contain damage at Fukushima
17 Mar 2011
A series of new initiatives are being launched to avert full-scale meltdowns at the Fukushima nuclear park, including helicopters to drop water on heated reactors, water cannons from Tokyo and UAV flights to assess reactor damage.
Japan’s perfect storm of troubles continues
16 Mar 2011
Japan’s perfect storm of troubles mounted with a earthquake jolting the Kanto region Wednesday afternoon and workers abandoning a stricken nuclear plant to escape rising radiation levels.
Fukushima: Lack of transparency worries experts
15 Mar 2011
With the nuclear crisis gaining momentum by the hour questions are now being asked as to how transparent the Japanese authorities are in disseminating information?
Fukushima: Burning spent fuel rods spiked radiation levels
15 Mar 2011
Burning spent fuel rods, which are radioactive and still lying in a pool adjoining a nuclear reactor, may have been responsible for a spike in radiation levels at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear park.