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Indian Navy fends off pirate attack on Great Eastern ship
11 Nov 2008
The Indian Navy successfully repulsed an attempt by pirates to hijack a Great Eastern bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden.
IAF set to take delivery of first AWACS, may opt for another four: report
11 Nov 2008
India is set to take delivery of the first of three AWACS aircraft from Israel over the coming weeks and may also be negotiating for another four.
Another setback for Indian Navy as accident on new Russian n-sub kills 20
10 Nov 2008
In another setback for the Indian Navy, a newly launched Russian nuclear submarine returned to base after suffering 20 casualties.
Dassault ups the ante with full technology transfer for Rafale
05 Nov 2008
The French government's decision to allow full technology transfer for the Rafale fighter ups the ante for other contenders in the IAF's MMRCA competition.
Indian Navy crews move to Vladivostok to commence training on INS Chakra: report
03 Nov 2008
Reports suggest that Indian Navy personnel may be moving on board the freshly launched Akula-2 class sub for sea trials.
Speculation mounts about Indian lease of new Russian nuclear attack sub
30 Oct 2008
As reports emerge about a newly constructed Akula class submarine taking to the water, speculation has begun to mount if its is meant for lease to the Indian Navy.
Air-launched BrahMos supersonic cruise missile induction not earlier than 2012: Dr Pillai
27 Oct 2008
Pentagon to double Special Forces
25 Oct 2008
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