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Finmeccanica Group Will Not Face Ban From Indian MoD: Reports
August 26, 2014 @ 09:42 AMFinmeccanica and its subsidiaries will be allowed to continue doing business in India and will not face blacklisting, according to a report published by India Today magazine. The Indian government has placed conditions, which will disallow the company from getting any new order where there is another vendor option, the report said
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Harris' Tactical Manpack Radio Gets NSA Certification
August 21, 2014 @ 01:02 PMAccording to an UPI report, Harris Falcon III RF-340M multi-channel manpack radio receives Type-1 certification from the U.S
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Indian Howitzer Procurement Programs Could Gain Momentum
August 20, 2014 @ 01:38 PMIndias removal of Denel from its blacklist and the cancellation of a deal to buy 145 M777 ultra-light howitzers from BAE Systems has thrown open its howitzer procurement programs. The Indian Army has been petitioning the government for over a decade for rapid procurement of artillery guns
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India’s Decision To Halt Finmeccanica Projects Came Into Effect In July
August 6, 2014 @ 09:24 AMThe Indian Ministry of Defense yesterday confirmed that it would indefinitely put on hold all projects with Finmeccanica and its subsidiaries, although the order has already been in place nearly a month. Defenseworld
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Indian Naval Multi-Role Helicopter Deal Kept on Hold
July 30, 2014 @ 09:09 AMThe procurement of 16 multi-role helicopters for Indian Navy is deferred by Indian government until the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) completes its probe in the AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter deal, reported the pioneer. Finmeccanica, parent company of AgustaWestland is one of the two companies in the fray
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Indian Army Finishes Self-Propelled Howtizer Trials
July 23, 2014 @ 12:21 PMThe Indian Army has completed trials for two 155 mm/52 calibre howitzer systems and is preparing a report for the Ministry of Defense. Official sources said two competing 155 mm/52 caliber towed gun systems and two 155 mm/52 caliber self-propelled tracked howitzers recently completed maintainability acceptance trials and secured Directorate General of Quality Assurance clearance
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India, China Aim To Speed Up Nuclear Retaliatory Capability
July 23, 2014 @ 11:30 AMIndia and China are on the urgency of developing naval arsenals preparing for the battle for energy resources in South China Sea and Indian Ocean, The Hindu reported. The report said, India is validating its nuclear deterrent based on technological advancements of Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO)
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India Shifts Defense Procurement Focus From Foreign to Local
July 22, 2014 @ 12:00 PMIn his first Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting earlier this week, Defense Minister Arun Jaitley cleared proposals for the replacement of Indian Air Forces Avro transport aircraft fleet, supply of Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv for the Coast Guard and Navy at US $1.2 billion and the US $1
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US, Qatar Sign $11 Billion Arms Deal
July 15, 2014 @ 12:35 PMQatar plans to buy US Patriot missile batteries, Apache attack helicopters and Javelin air-defense systems in an arms deal worth $11 billion, Pentagon reported Monday. The sale will provide Qatar with roughly 10 batteries for Patriot, 24 Apache helicopters and 500 Javelin anti-tank missiles
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David Cameron Assures £1.1 Billion To Boost Military Surveillance
July 14, 2014 @ 03:10 PMDavid Cameron, the British Prime Minister will announce an investment of £1.1 billion in capabilities for the armed forces, UK Ministry of Defense reported on 14th July
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