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AeroIndia 2009: Suriname to buy three Dhruvs
13 Feb 2009
HAL has secured export orders for its ALH Dhruv from the South American nation of Suriname, markimnh another sucess for the order represents another feather in Indian aerospace and defence manufacturer, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd's cap as it strives hard to secure orders in the fiercely competitive international export market.
AeroIndia 2009: Lockheed Martin deploys four F-16s at Air Show
10 Feb 2009
US aviation and aerospace major Lockheed Martin has flown in four F-16 Fighting Falcon multi-role fighters for the AeroIndia 2009 Air Show being held here at the Yelahanka Air base.
Pak can't get away with murder: Obama
10 Feb 2009
President Obama said in his first White House news conference that his administration will not allow "safe havens" for militants in Pakistan's tribal region
AeroIndia 2009: Israel’s IAI to invest $50 million in JV with Tatas
10 Feb 2009
Israel’s IAI has approved an $50-million investment in Nova Integrated Systems Ltd (Nova), in a joint venture with Tata Advanced Systems
Embraer to unveil full range at Aero India 2009
10 Feb 2009
AeroIndia 2009: No block on funds for armed forces says defence minister
10 Feb 2009
The current economic slowdown would not affect the defence acquisition programme of the Indian armed forces, defence minister A K Antony said in a lead-up seminar to Aero India 2009
Book claims Mossad could target AQ Khan
09 Feb 2009
Disgraced Pakistani nuclear scientist AQ Khan could be on the hit list of Mossad the Israeli espionage agency according to a book on the Israeli secret service, authored by Gordon Thomas.
AeroIndia 2009: BAE chooses Aero India to launch Mantis UAV
09 Feb 2009
A full size Mantis as well as a Herti (another UAV) will be displayed outside the BAE Systems pavilion
AeroIndia 2009: DRDO has developed extreme technologies, says Dr Prahalad
09 Feb 2009
In a wide ranging,comprehensive interview on DRDO's capabilties and development programme, Dr Prahalad, chief controller R&D (SI), points out that the gap between users needs and DRDO's capabilities is reducing. The organisation is now fully capable of working out a road map with the army, navy and air force to develop weapon systems needed over the next 5-7 years. View video
Russia may get additional orders for Krivak-class frigates from India
04 Feb 2009
Russia and India are negotiating a contract for a new lot of Project 1135.6 Krivak IV-class frigates for the Indian Navy, the head of Russia's arms exporting agency, Rosoboronexport, said Wednesday.