Defence production
Lockheed Martin, Tata in pact to make F-16 fighter jets in India
19 Jun 2017
For Tata Advanced Systems, a deal with Lokheed Martin to produce the F16s would be a game changer as it elevates the company from an aircraft parts supplier to a full-fledged manufacturer
Second India-built conventional submarine ready for sea trials
01 Jun 2017
INS Kalveri, the first new conventional submarine, built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, will be commissioned in July-August, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said on Wednesday
DRDO chosen for Rs18,000-cr short-range missile contract
29 May 2017
The Defence Acquisition Council preferred state-run DRDO over foreign vendors for supply of the Akash surface-to-air missile system
India boosts private sector role in defence production
20 May 2017
The policy is initially expected to be implemented in the production of a few select segments such as fighter aircraft, submarines and armoured vehicles, while additional segments may be added in the future
India, Russia to move ahead with 5th generation fighter jet deal
08 May 2017
The issue of technology access has now been resolved as the agreement for joint development of technology obviates the need for technology transfer
Thales to buy US-based real-time big data analytics company Guavus
28 Apr 2017
Founded by Anukool Lakhina, Guavus analyses more than 5 petabytes (5,000 terabytes) of data for its customers every day with 250 employees, including 50 in Canada and 140 in Gurgaon, India
President Putin clears Kamov helicopter deal with India
06 Apr 2017
Of the 200 Kamov-226T helicopters to be supplied to India under the deal, 60 will be supplied to India in fly-away condition, while the remaining 140 will be manufactured in India
Pak gets Chinese nod to produce weapons on large scale
17 Mar 2017
China is expected to authorise Pakistan to produce ballistic, cruise, anti-aircraft and anti-ship missiles and battle tanks, China's state-run media reported late yesterday
Airbus completes sale of its Defence Electronics unit to KKR
01 Mar 2017
Airbus Group SE yesterday said that it had finalised the sale of its Germany-based Defense Electronics business to US private equity firm KKR
Now, Saab offers to make fighter jets in India
10 Feb 2017
Top Saab officials said the company has already finalised a blueprint for setting up the hub which will manufacture Gripen E for India and the global market
Schoolkid inks Rs5-cr MoU for landmine-destroying drone
16 Jan 2017
Wired to locate and destroy, the drone has been equipped with infrared, RGB sensor and thermal meter along with a 21-megapixel camera with a mechanical shutter that can take high resolution picturesl
Mazagon Docks launches Navy’s second Scorpene class submarine 'Khanderi'
12 Jan 2017
This is the second of the six Scorpene class stealth submarines being built at the Mazagon Dock Shipyard Limited, under Project 75 with technology collaboration from DCNS, France
Govt to take BEML private with 26% equity sale
07 Jan 2017
India’s defence exports to touch $2 bn by 2019: Parrikar
04 Jan 2017
This is a more than five-fold increase from India’s 2016 defence equipment exports worth around Rs2,060 crore
HAL may invest up to Rs2,000 cr in Sukhoi 30 spares hub: report
30 Aug 2016
The spares hub for Sukhoi 30 fighters in India will rectify the technical difficulties facing the aircraft and help end the prolonged grounding of the Russia-made fighter aircraft
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