India has test-fired its locally developed supersonic interceptor missile capable of destroying any incoming enemy ballistic missile at low altitude. "Today's test launch was conducted in order to validate various parameters of the interceptor in flight mode," a defence official said
A maintenance repair and overhaul facility will be setup at Indian Naval Station INS Hansa in Goa over next few years to maintain the MiG 29K fighter aircraft based on the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya. “The intermediate repair facility for the RD33 MK engines powering the MiG 29K aircraft will be built at a cost of Rs 200-300 crore ( US$30 million to US$45 million),” the ministry of defence officials were quoted as saying by
Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Russian defence firms have finalised the Joint Venture agreement to produce light weight multi-role 'Kamov 226T' helicopters in India. The document is awaiting formal registration with relevant bodies in the respective countries which is likely to take another "month or two", a top Russian defence executive was quoted as saying by
Recent US sanctions on Iran has exposed link between Chinese entities, individuals involvement in supporting with technology and materials for Tehrans ballistic missile program. The US Department of the Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control (
India has held many discussions to sell its indigenously developed surface-to-air Akash missile and supersonic Bramhos missile to Vietnam. India and Vietnam share a strategic partnership
India has unveiled an Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System (IUHDSS) that will enhance the security of valuable assets against asymmetric threats. The system was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding- in-Chief, Western Naval Command here today
French aero engine manufacturer Safran on Thursday has launched a $9 billion agreed bid for seats manufacturer Zodiac Aerospace to create the world's third-largest aerospace supplier as the industry bulks up to tackle record high output plans. The deal comes three months after Zodiac's competitor B/E Aerospace agreed to be acquired by Rockwell Collins and six years following Zodiac's family shareholders publicly snubbing a botched approach from Safran, branding it "opportunistic"
A white paper released today by China on Asia-Pacific security cooperation has warned ‘small and medium size countries not to take sides in disputes between big countries, without naming the countries in question. The white paper, "China's Policies on Asia-Pacific Security Cooperation" was released by the State Council Information Office Wednesday on policies related to Asia-Pacific security cooperation, which also clarified the nation's stance on issues of regional concern
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced Tuesday a program that aims sharing battlefield information at multiple levels of security classification through a single handheld device. Dubbed ‘Secure Handhelds on Assured Resilient networks at the tactical Edge (SHARE), this program uses a resilient secure network that links devices without needing to route traffic through secure data centers, the official release dated January 10 said
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) will deliver 100 warships to the Indian Navy in February-March 2017. "Next year in February-March, we will deliver our 100 warships