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N-weapons free world: India lashes out at NPT zealots
16 Oct 2010
In a blistering attack, launched at the United Nations General Assembly, India criticised the failure of nuclear powers to even come close towards the goal of eliminating nuclear weapons by the year 2010.
India’s rise good for US global strategy: Obama aide
16 Oct 2010
The rise of India's civilian power on the global stage will complement US efforts at rationalising foreign policy says US Assistant secretary of state Robert Blake
Obama’s NSA resigns
09 Oct 2010
In a further shake-up of his administration mid-way through his first term, US president Barack Obama announced the resignation of his national security advisor General James Jones who will now be replaced by his deputy Tom Donilon.
India, Russia closer to fighter, transport aircraft deal
07 Oct 2010
The two countries also reviewed the status of ongoing and proposed projects, including licensed production of T-90 tanks and repair and overhaul facilities for Russian origin defence equipment.
India, Russia to ink $25bn contract for 250 5th-gen stealth fighters
05 Oct 2010
India and Russia will sign a preliminary agreement for a $25 billion co-development and manufacturing programme for a fifth generation fighter aircraft that will become this country's biggest-ever defence project.
GE Aviation wins bid to power Tejas LCA
01 Oct 2010
GE Aviation wins bid to power Tejas LCA
01 Oct 2010
GE Aviation wins bid to power Tejas LCA
01 Oct 2010
Pak closes Afghan links to NATO after chopper attack
30 Sep 2010
Supplies cannot reach troops in Afghanistan through the Peshawar border as Pakistan today closed a vital transit link to supplies from the Western military alliance
Pentagon, Clinton host Indian defence minister
29 Sep 2010
US defence secretary Robert Gates and Indian defence minister AK Antony met Tuesday for talks amid talks of a strategic alliance, expanding military ties and also the prospects of lucrative defence deals.
Iran says Bushehr nuclear plant unaffected by Stuxnet virus
27 Sep 2010
The world is experiencing the first organised act of inter-state cyber warfare, in which the industrial facilities of a number of countries, including Iran, India and Indonesia, have been targeted.
Defence minister AK Antony arrives in US for talks
27 Sep 2010
Defence minister AK Antony has arrived in Washington to hold wide-ranging bilateral talks that will include military-to-military ties, regional security and purchase of defence equipment.
India, South Korea to strengthen defence ties
04 Sep 2010
As China ring-fences India with hostile allies, Delhi has decided to take on the dragon in its own backyard and expand strategic relationship with East Asian powers, South Korea and Japan.
RIM buckles down, to set up proxy server in India
30 Aug 2010
RIM has agreed to set up a proxy server in India, as it has reportedly done the US, China, Russia, the UK and of late, Saudi Arabia
India ready to test-fire 5,000-km ICBM Agni-V
28 Aug 2010
India is ready to test-fire its 5,000km, intercontinental ballistic missile, Agni-V, though a date for this is yet to be set. The missile will bring Beijing within the ambit of India’s strategic missile armoury.
Japan, India to negotiate civil nuclear deal
23 Aug 2010
Despite domestic misgivings Japan has committed itself to talks with India on the issue of civil nuclear cooperation.