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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

Security experts want more resources to counter cyber attacks

14 Oct 2010

India, Vietnam to expand defence cooperation in all 3 services

13 Oct 2010

UK security expert warns of hostile cyber attacks against critical infrastructure and services

13 Oct 2010

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. 

US defence supplier Microsemi to buy Actel Corp for $430 million

04 Oct 2010

Mumbai's Enkay ties up with Safran's security products subsidiary Morpho

04 Oct 2010

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

US security department apologises to Praful Patel quizzing him at airport

29 Sep 2010

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.

Ladakh airstrip to become fully operational fighter base

21 Sep 2010

Sandia Labs’ device helps US troops in Afghanistan disable improvised explosive devices

20 Sep 2010

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

Chavan moves nuclear liability bill in Rajya Sabha

30 Aug 2010

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.