Latest Defence Updates & Latest IT news: February 2016

Monday 29 February 2016

Why Tail Numbers of India’s Sukhoi-30s are misleading March 01, 2016 at 08:10AM

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK Plane spotters in India are having difficult times when it comes to following tail numbers on HAL manufactured Sukhoi-30 MKI lately. Tail numbers are grossly misleading due to production phases which have been mixed up leading to leapfrogging from Phase to Phases. The original order for 140 Sukhoi-30MKI’s to be built […]

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Here’s How INS Arihant Could Change Regional Security Equation For Forever March 01, 2016 at 08:04AM

SOURCE: GIZMODO As the Indian Navy stands poised to complete the country’s nuclear triad by deploying its first nuclear-armed submarine INS Arihant, the sub-continent would become the sixth country across the globe to possess a vessel capable of providing a credible survivable deterrent from underwater. According to an Economic Times report, INS Arihant has passed […]

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Is nuclear Armageddon more likely than ever? March 01, 2016 at 08:01AM

SOURCE: The Week magazine New weapons, unstable nations, and terrorism are raising the nuclear stakes. Is a doomsday attack more likely? Here’s everything you need to know about the new nuclear arms race: How many nuclear weapons are there? About 16,000. Russia and the U.S. have 93 percent of them, with more than 7,000 each; the […]

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China to conduct over 20 satellite launches in 2016 March 01, 2016 at 08:00AM

SOURCE: TNN China plans to conduct more than 20 satellite launch missions in 2016, which positions China to exceed launches by the US, an official from the country’s Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation said on Monday. Among them, a total of 15 launches are significant projects or first flights, People’s Daily quoted the official as […]

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Indian government aims to cut defence imports, hold spending steady March 01, 2016 at 07:56AM

SOURCE: REUTERS India plans to focus defence spending more on the domestic market instead of importing combat planes, ships and submarines, after saying on Monday it will leave military spending for 2016/17 largely unchanged following years of increases. Major global defence companies have been circling over the Indian market, buoyed by the military’s modernisation plans […]

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Toward India-US Military Alliance? March 01, 2016 at 07:50AM

SOURCE: Mainstream Weekly The BJP leaders from Prime Minister down-wards are unsparing in their criticism of the Congress. But paradoxically the NDA Govern-ment is following almost all the major policies of the UPA Government, including its economic policy of liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation and its foreign policy of widening and deepening India’s ‘strategic partnership` with the […]

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Choppers, Aircraft To Pick Up Air Crash Victims In 1 Hour: Indian Air Force March 01, 2016 at 07:47AM

SOURCE: PTI The Indian Air Force today said it is making provisions for helicopters and aircraft to ensure that air crash victims can be picked up within one hour of the mishap. “We are making provisions in terms of practices, procedures and training to ensure that henceforth, if something goes down, we will be able […]

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Bihar: For this Army exam, honesty is stripping down to underwear March 01, 2016 at 07:45AM

SOURCE: Express News Service After that defining freezeframe from Vaishali last year of people perched on the window shades of a multi-storey building, passing on answer chits to students appearing for exams inside, comes another image from Bihar showing the other side of the coin. This one, from Sunday, shows over 1,150 candidates, dressed only […]

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Punjab bans sale of army uniform March 01, 2016 at 07:44AM

SOURCE: Express News Service Punjab government on Sunday imposed a ban on the sale of army uniforms across the state. “The state government has banned the sale of army uniforms without valid identification in all areas,” an official spokesman said in Chandigarh. Punjab had witnessed terror attacks in Pathankot and Gurdaspur in the recent past […]

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ISRO Units over the Moon March 01, 2016 at 07:42AM

SOURCE: Express News Service The units of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the capital city have reasons to cheer as they have received ample allocation in the Union Budget which was presented on Monday.Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thumba, the nodal agency for launch vehicles, has been allocated Rs 1,835.42 crore. Rs […]

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PC owns up, says Pillai too liable for Ishrat affidavit March 01, 2016 at 07:41AM

SOURCE: TNN The home ministry will examine the files relating to Ishrat Jahan case in the wake of former home secretary G K Pillai’s disclosure that then home minister P Chidambaram had suo motu revised an affidavit filed in the SC in 2009 to omit any reference to Ishrat or her aides’ links to Lashkar-e-Taiba. […]

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Pakistan Expects Modi to Visit in November March 01, 2016 at 07:40AM

SOURCE: PTI Pakistan Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs Tariq Fatemi has said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Islamabad in November this year. Dates for the upcoming SAARC summit in Islamabad are being worked out in consultation with member states said Fatemi.The summit will probably be held in November, […]

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Security Stabilised After Pathankot But Needs to Improve Further: IAF March 01, 2016 at 07:38AM

SOURCE: PTI The security scenario in the country has stabilised after the Pathankot attack, though it is yet to improve, Air Officer Commanding in Chief of the Eastern Air Command C Harikumar today said. “Though stabilised, we have not been able to improve (our security),” Harikumar told reporters here today. “Our country has been fighting […]

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Pak SIT on Pathankot attack likely to visit India soon: Sartaj Aziz March 01, 2016 at 07:37AM

SOURCE: PTI A Pakistani team probing the Pathankot terror attack may visit India in the next few days, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Sartaj Aziz said on Monday and expressed hope that the Foreign Secretary-level talks will be scheduled very soon after that. “It is unfortunate that the agreement on resuming the dialogue […]

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Defence spending cut in real terms; it is down to 1.65 per cent of GDP, lowest since 1962

By Ajai Shukla Business Standard, 1st March 2016 Defence allocations: 2016-17 (In rupees crore; one crore = ten million) 2014-15 (Actual) 2015-16 (BE) 2015-16 (RE) 2016-17 (BE) Revenue budget Salaries (a) Army * 67576 73068

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Defence spending cut in real terms; it is down to 1.65 per cent of GDP, lowest since 1962

Military could defy Donald Trump’s orders if he becomes US President: Former CIA chief February 29, 2016 at 09:29PM

SOURCE : DNA INDIA Former chief of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and National Security Agency, Michael Hayden said that the United States military will probably refuse to follow Donald Trump’s orders if he becomes the US President and follows on his promises made during the campaign. Hayden during an interview said, “I would be incredibly […]

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Lockheed Martin CEO to meet Modi next Week to push for F-16 Sale February 29, 2016 at 07:56PM

SOURCE: THE HINDU US-based fighter jet maker Lockheed Martin’s CEO Marillyn Hewson is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi next week to discuss her company’s future plans, including the proposed manufacture of F-16 aircrafts as part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Hewson and her team of top officials will […]

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Japan signs pact to supply defense equipment to Philippines February 29, 2016 at 07:39PM

SOURCE: DNA INDIA Japan signed an agreement on Monday to supply defense equipment to the Philippines, the first such Japanese defense pact in a region where the US allies have been alarmed by China’s aggressive advances in disputed territories. Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said the agreement he signed with Japanese ambassador to Manila, Kazuhide Ishikawa, provides […]

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Russian submarines to launch two Bulava intercontinental missiles in 2016 February 29, 2016 at 07:18PM

SOURCE: TASS The Russian Northern Fleet’s Project 955 Borei-class nuclear-powered submarines are planned to perform a multiple launch of two Bulava intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in 2016, a source in the defense and industrial sector told TASS on Friday. The Bulava intercontinental ballistic missiles will be launched towards the Kura training range in Kamchatka in […]

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Russia remains biggest arms supplier to India February 29, 2016 at 07:17PM

SOURCE: TASS Russia continues to be the largest arms supplier to India with a total value of agreements exceeding 340 billion rupees (more than $5 billion) over the past three years, the Indian Defence Ministry said in a statement on Monday. According to it, the United States ranks second, with 300 billion rupees (about $4.4 […]

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JNU may display battle tank to instil patriotism in students February 29, 2016 at 07:14PM

SOURCE: HINDUSTAN TIMES First the Tricolour. Now a battle tank. The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) may display a battle tank on its campus to instil nationalism among students of the institution, at the centre of a controversy over an event that allegedly glorified a terrorist hanged for the 2001 Parliament attack. A JNU official said on […]

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Budget 2016: Disappointing 4.8% hike in defence allocation, for first time pension bill added February 29, 2016 at 07:12PM

SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES In a disappointment for the defence forces, a very modest hike of 4.8 percent has been allocated to the ministry of defence, one of the lowest increases in years as the military pensions bill has zoomed to Rs 82,000 crore. As first reported by ET, the ministry has also not been able to […]

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Electronic Warfare: An Indispensable Aspect Of Modern War February 29, 2016 at 02:43PM

SOURCE: Debojyoti Kumar / FOR MY TAKE / IDRW.ORG Introduction: Electronic Warfare (EW) has become one of the most talked about topics in the defense industry. With the exception of Russia nearly all major military powers for the last 20 years or so had put EW on the back burner. But now with the impending […]

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First aircraft on trial run lands at Kannur airport February 29, 2016 at 02:43PM

SOURCE: Mathrubhumi.com The first flight on its trial run landed at the Kannur airport on Monday morning. The AirForce Code 2 B aircraft from Bangalore landed at the newly built runway at sharp 9.02 am.There was a strict directive not to have any VIPs in the aircraft. The chief minister and other important dignitaries arrived […]

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Five Russian Weapons Which Made Their Deadly Debut in Syria February 29, 2016 at 02:43PM

SOURCE: SPUTNIK Russia’s ongoing airborne campaign in Syria wouldn’t have been such a game changer without the help of some of the country’s most sophisticated weapons. Su-35 super maneuverable multirole fighter The Sukhoi Su-34 strike fighter, adopted by the Russian Aerospace Forces in 2015, has been deployed against the radical Islamists in Syria from the beginning of Russia’s anti-Daesh campaign there. […]

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Saudi ‘Raad al-Shamal’ exercise looks smaller than billed February 29, 2016 at 02:42PM

SOURCE: Jeremy Binnie, London – IHS Jane’s Defence Weekly Exercise ‘Raad al-Shamal’ (North Thunder), which began in northern Saudi Arabia on 14 February, has been billed as the largest exercise ever held in the Middle East. Some press reports have claimed that 350,000 soldiers have gathered in the north of the kingdom, prompting speculation the […]

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Rafael unveils High Mobility SPYDER concept February 29, 2016 at 02:42PM

SOURCE: Robin Hughes, Singapore – IHS Jane’s Missiles & Rockets Rafael Advanced Defence Systems at the Singapore Air Show unveiled a compact high-mobility quick-reaction air defence concept designed to deliver protection for deployed and manoeuvring forces in challenging terrain. Based on Rafael’s SPYDER (Surface-to-air PYthon and DERby) mobile low- to medium-level ground-based air defence (GBAD) […]

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Revealed: Umar Khalid’s connection with Kashmir February 29, 2016 at 02:42PM

SOURCE: DNA INDIA Some 10 years ago, Umar Khalid’s little less known passion had led him to Kashmir. It was in Srinagar where he had dreamed to represent the state’s under-19 cricket team, even though he wasn’t a native of Jammu and Kashmir. His father, Syed Qasim Illyas Rasool, had many friends working as government officials […]

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Space Act will be in place soon, says ISRO Chairman February 29, 2016 at 02:42PM

SOURCE: THE HINDU The government’s new endeavour is to inject satellite-based technology into governance and numerous common uses. In this interview given to Madhumathi D.S. in mid-February, A.S. Kiran Kumar, who has completed a year as Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation, talks about new shifts in India’s space activities […]

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Saving Siachen’s Soldiers February 29, 2016 at 02:42PM

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE The country mourned when braveheart Lance Naik Hanumanthappa breathed his last. He not only left us devastated but also obligated us to think about the working conditions of Siachen soldiers. It’s time to introspect whether we should do something so that no other soldier meets Hanumanthappa’s fate. It has become urgent […]

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Sunday 28 February 2016

India will require 1200 Helicopters in next 15 years for its Military: Defence Analyst February 29, 2016 at 07:46AM

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK (INN) According to Analyst, Combined requirement of Helicopters for Indian Armed forces will hover around 1200 helicopters for different types of needs which Armed forces will need in next 10-15 years to replace ageing and retiring fleet of helicopters. Tri-Service requires 484 Light utility helicopters to replace Cheetah/Chetak fleet of helicopters […]

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India, U.S. closer to pact to share military logistics: officials February 29, 2016 at 07:44AM

SOURCE: REUTERS India and the United States are closing in on an agreement to share military logistics after 12 years of talks, officials said, a sign of strengthening defense ties between the countries as China becomes increasingly assertive. The United States has emerged as India’s top arms source after years of dominance by Russia, and […]

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Parrikar’s statement in LS inspires Team Tejas February 29, 2016 at 07:43AM

SOURCE: Mathrubhumi.com Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar’s recent statement in Lok Sabha that the Indian Air Force (IAF) would form a total of eight Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Squadrons, in eight years, has inspired Team Tejas at Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL). During a recent visit to Tejas Division in Bengaluru, Mathrubhumi witnessed a number of […]

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A no-war deal February 29, 2016 at 07:41AM

SOURCE: DAWN THERE is a time for any international treaty to be concluded. Judging by some recent comments, the time has come for Pakistan and India to conclude a no-war pact. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif advocated it on the floor of the United Nations General Assembly as far back as in 1997. Addressing the same forum […]

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ISRO chief signals India’s readiness for Chandrayaan II mission February 29, 2016 at 07:39AM

SOURCE: TNN Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman A S Kiran Kumar on Sunday signaled country’s readiness for Chandrayaan II mission, which will be India’s second mission to the moon. Chandrayaan II is an advanced version of the previous Chandrayaan-1 mission. It consists of an Orbiter, Lander and Rover configuration. It is planned to be launched […]

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Ambition more than threat driving India’s defence strategy, fancy projects, says Pakistani daily February 29, 2016 at 07:37AM

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA India’s rapid economic growth has helped the country to persue “fanciful defence projects” and it also suggests that “ambition more than pure threat perception is driving the country’s defence strategy”, a Pakistani Daily said in an editorial piece. “An economy that is still growing at more than seven percent per annum has created […]

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First Indian space law being vetted by military February 29, 2016 at 07:36AM

SOURCE: DHNS The draft of first Indian space law that seeks to encourage private participation in the space business is being scrutinised by the armed forces because of which Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) may require more time to make it public. Once the military completes its vetting, the Isro would incorporate those comments and […]

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Budget 2016: Depleting squadrons tell you why IAF needs an empathetic finance minister in Jaitley February 29, 2016 at 07:33AM

SOURCE: FIRST POST Compared to its two sister services (Indian Army and Indian Navy), the Indian Air Force(IAF), the world’s fifth largest, is not only the most capital intensive but also the most dependent on foreign supplies. Whether it is fighter planes or transport fleets or mid-air refuellers or trainers or helicopters, the IAF buys […]

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US tacitly supporting Chinese investments in PoK, Gwadar port: Sources February 29, 2016 at 07:29AM

SOURCE: CNN-IBN The United States is tacitly supporting Chinese investments in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and even those at Gwadar port, say sources. The revelation comes at a time when the Barack Obama administration has decided on selling eight F-16s to Pakistan ignoring India’s displeasure. US envoy to India Richard Varma said that the Chinese investment in […]

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Asean Plus nations to take part in military exercise in India February 29, 2016 at 07:28AM

SOURCE: YAHOO For the first time ever, multinational exercise will be conducted by ground forces on Indian soil, during which 18 Asean Plus nations including China, the US, Russia, Japan, South Korea will be participating. The largest ‘Multinational Field Training Exercise (FTX)’, Exercise FORCE 18, is being conducted by the Indian Army from March 2 […]

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Put Nepal on top in ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy February 29, 2016 at 07:24AM

SOURCE: Maj Gen Ashok Mehta (Retd) / TRIBUNE INDIA Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s self-congratulatory declaration during his visit to New Delhi last week was that his main mission was to remove misunderstandings (presumably over the Constitution). “No misunderstanding exists” he asserted at the end of the visit. For India though the glass is still half […]

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LeT Handler’s Intercepted Call on Operative’s Ahmedabad Plan Implicates UPA Top Brass February 29, 2016 at 07:21AM

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE Intellience agencies say their agents were listening to Ishrat Jahan and three other Lashkar-e-Toiba operatives chatter with their handlers in Pakistan. On the purported tapes is a conversation between an LeT handler in Pakistan and his India operative, discussing the arrival of a terror operative in Ahmedabad. Sample this: LeT handler: He […]

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Two Panels Set up to Promote Industry Participation in Space Programmes February 29, 2016 at 07:19AM

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE To increase industry participation in the Indian space programme, the Centre has set up two high-power steering committees to step up production capacity with industries. The committees in the areas of launch vehicle and satellite production have been constituted by the Department of Space in order to evolve a comprehensive strategy to […]

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Swamy urges govt to file contempt petition against Chidambaram February 29, 2016 at 07:18AM

SOURCE: PTI BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Sunday suggested the Centre to file acontempt petition against former Home Minister P Chidambaram for allegedly filing a wrong affidavit in the Ishrat Jahan case. “I will request the Centre to file a contempt petition against Chidambaram. If it does not file it, I will do so,” Swamy […]

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India, China discuss terrorism, connectivity February 29, 2016 at 07:16AM

SOURCE: PTI India and China have held extensive discussions on terrorism and connectivity in Asia during exchange of views and perspectives on foreign policy priorities of their respective countries here, External Affairs Ministry said on Sunday. “A Chinese delegation led by Wang Yajun, Director General in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, travelled to Delhi for […]

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Japan non-committal on supply of strategic US-2 amphibious aircraft to India February 28, 2016 at 08:47PM

SOURCE : THE HINDU India’s plans to acquire amphibious aircraft from Japan, in the first big military deal between the two countries, is facing serious challenges, senior diplomatic sources told The Hindu on Saturday. Indicating at a longer waiting period for India’s plans to acquire the amphibious aircraft, US-2, in a deal involving 12-18 aircraft, […]

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New sensor payload capability available for Global Hawk February 28, 2016 at 08:44PM

SOURCE :UPI A Northrop Grumman solution to enable the use of legacy and future sensor systems on its RQ-4 Global Hawk drone has been successfully demonstrated.The test involved the use of a legacy SYERS-2 intelligence gathering sensor attached to the high-altitude, long-endurance drone through the use of the company’s innovative Universal Payload Adapter, a bracket […]

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Has Russia’s T-90 Tank Really Made TOW Missiles Obsolete in Syria? February 28, 2016 at 08:42PM

SOURCE : SPUTNIK New Russian tanks sent to Syria have been able to survive hits from US-made TOW missiles, although their anti-missile counter-measures have yet to be seen in combat.In a report on the new weapons deployed to the Syrian conflict, Robert Fisk drew attention to tank-based anti-missile systems, as well as night vision and reconnaissance […]

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Social Applicability, Economic Viability Marks Indian N-Programme: Modi Govt February 28, 2016 at 06:18PM

SOURCE : ASIAN TRIBUNE India’s nuclear programme has both social applicability and economic viability, the Modi government asserted here with the minister in-charge of atomic energy and space department Jitendra Singh, admitting that lack of awareness about the benefits of nuclear technology in the country is “a major challenge”. Indian nuclear programme started in the […]

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Pakistan, US to hold strategic dialogue on Monday amid F-16 row February 28, 2016 at 05:27PM

SOURCE : PTI Pakistan and the US will hold a ministerial-level strategic dialogue on key areas, including economy, security and counterterrorism, amid strong opposition by India as well as the US lawmakers on the proposed F-16 deal to Islamabad. Advisor on foreign affairs Sartaj Aziz will lead the Pakistani delegation while secretary of state John […]

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India To Establish Lab To Study Gravitational Waves: PM Modi February 28, 2016 at 05:23PM

SOURCE : IANS India has decided to establish a Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) where gravitational waves can be studied, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday. In his monthly radio programme Mann ki Baat, Prime Minister Modi said Indian scientists were also in the research team that studied gravitational waves. The laboratory will be […]

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JeM is nothing but trouble: Pakistani daily February 28, 2016 at 02:47PM

SOURCE : IANS Banned group Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) is nothing but trouble, said a Pakistani daily which noted that these men are a constant source of embarrassment and worry for Pakistan. An editorial “Mutually assured destruction” in The Nation on Saturday said that it took yet another militant attack across the border and increasing pressure from […]

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3 Pathankot Attack Suspects Arrested in Pakistan: Local Media February 28, 2016 at 02:42PM

SOURCE : NDTV Pakistani authorities have arrested three suspects of the terror attack on the Pathankot Air Force Base last month, media reports from Gujranwala in Pakistan’s Punjab province said today. “Anti-Terrorism Court No 2 Judge Bushra Zaman on Saturday granted six-day physical remand of three suspects said to be involved in the Pathankot airbase attack […]

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NASA Invites India to Jointly Explore Mars, Send Astronauts February 28, 2016 at 02:42PM

SOURCE : PTI In future, India and the US could jointly explore Mars and who knows an Indian astronaut could also head to the Red planet on a joint mission.India’s maiden mission to the Red Planet, Mangalyaan, has opened the eyes of the world on ISRO’s capabilities at undertaking low cost, high value inter-planetary mission. […]

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Pillai is Right, Chatter Nails Sinister Ploy February 28, 2016 at 02:42PM

SOURCE :Sunday Standard Months before Ishrat Jahan and three other Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives were killed in an alleged fake encounter in Gujarat on June 15, 2004, Indian intellience agents were listening to their chatter with their handlers in Pakistan. This fine example of spy craft was overshadowed by the UPA’s political witchhunt. This was followed […]

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Maritime wing of museum reopened February 28, 2016 at 02:42PM

SOURCE : THE HINDU The maritime wing of Visakha Museum was rededicated to people of Visakhapatnam by Vice Admiral Satish Soni, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, on Saturday.Speaking on the occasion, he recalled the importance of India’s rich maritime history and underlined the need for propagating maritime heritage among youngsters. Vice Admiral Soni said […]

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Saturday 27 February 2016

‘Destroyer of All Enemies’ Top secret nuclear sub set to spark new WW3 arms race February 28, 2016 at 07:45AM

SOURCE: DAILYSTAR UK India is ready to launch its first nuclear-armed submarine – becoming only the sixth country capable of firing nukes from underwater.The 6,000-tonne, 110-metre INS Arihant – meaning “Conqueror” or “Destroyer of All Enemies” in Sanskrit – has been developed under a top secret government program over three decades. It means India has […]

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Seeker To Revolutionise Indian Defence February 28, 2016 at 07:44AM

SOURCE: DAILY PIONEER India and Israel are expected to ink a significant Defence deal worth over Rs50,000 crore for Seeker technology ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tel Aviv later this year. The cutting-edge technology will help India take a giant leap forward in manufacturing smart weapons within the country and rapidly modernise […]

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INS Arihant: What India’s new nuclear submarine could mean for the world February 28, 2016 at 07:42AM

SOURCE: TNN India is conducting the final trials of its first nuclear-armed submarine, which would make it the sixth country in the world to possess a vessel capable of launching nuclear warheads from underwater.When deployed, the submarine will complete India’s nuclear triad — allowing it to launch atomic weapons from land, sea and air. What is […]

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Indian Army grapples with arms, gear shortage February 28, 2016 at 07:40AM

SOURCE: TNN Long-winded procedures and bureaucratic bottlenecks continue to stymie the already long-delayed modernisation of the Army, which is grappling with shortages in several areas ranging from modern assault rifles, bullet-proof jackets and night-fighting capabilities to howitzers, missiles and helicopters. The Navy and IAF, however, have done much better. Defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday told […]

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Now, Indian Army Faces Cross-border Cyber Attack Threats February 28, 2016 at 07:39AM

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE Despite continued tension, the Indian Army is facing cross-border cyber attack threats. Sources in the army claimed that efforts were being made to sneak into its internal sensitive data. Alarmed over an email, which was circulated in the name of Army headquarters seeking details for updating central database, an alert was […]

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‘Make in India’ a powerful and hugely positive idea and one we fully support: Alistair Castle, BAE Systems February 28, 2016 at 07:38AM

SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES The Modi government’s “Make in India” campaign and thrust on nurturing defense sector in India is holding out new hopes for the companies like BAE Systems. Alistair Castle, VP & GM, India of BAE Systems shares his perspective with ET: Q. What is your take on ‘Make in India’ campaign? ‘Make in India’ […]

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Budget 2016: One thing finance minister should keep in mind — Indian Navy deserves more February 28, 2016 at 07:35AM

SOURCE: FIRSTPOST With 75,000 personnel, including 6,000 officers, the Indian Navy may be smallest among our three services, but it has perhaps the biggest responsibility in protecting and furthering India’s national interests.A multi-dimensional, multi-spectrum and networked force, the Navy has a full range of operations, ranging from high intensity war fighting at one end to […]

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Indian Navy Legendary Aircraft Carrier INS Viraat Set To Become A Luxury Adventure Centre February 28, 2016 at 07:34AM

SOURCE: INDIATIMES After almost 60 years of service, India’s aircraft carrier INS Viraat will be developed into an adventure tourism centre. It has set sail on its farewell journey. The world’s oldest operational aircraft carrier on Friday reached Paradip port in Odisha for the very first time. Here, it hosted the NCC cadets on board. […]

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US, China to join Indian Army in major exercises February 28, 2016 at 07:33AM

SOURCE: DailyExcelsior Eighteen nations from ‘Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’ Plus including United States, China and Russia will participate in the largest `Multinational Field Training Exercise’ being conducted at Pune from March 2. Sources here told the Excelsior that the week-long exercises will last till March 8 and will be held at Aundh Military […]

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As China seeks further influence, India reaches out, again, to Nepal February 28, 2016 at 07:31AM

SOURCE: THE NATIONAL Nepalese prime minister K P Sharma Oli has just returned from six days in India – his first foreign trip since assuming office in October last year. The visit underscores the importance that Kathmandu is placing in restoring normality to its ties with its southern neighbour. It was the first visit by a […]

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Echoes of a Past Thunder February 28, 2016 at 07:29AM

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE At a time when the debate over the release of the classified Henderson Brooks report into India’s humiliating military debacle against China in 1962 still continues, Shiv Kunal Verma’s 1962-The War That Wasn’t has exposed the ill-preparedness of the Indian armed forces and decisions taken by the then political leadership. Verma’s […]

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Balloon from Pakistan lands in Rajasthan village February 28, 2016 at 07:27AM

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE A hot air balloon, which purportedly flew in from across the international border, caused a stir in a remote village in Jalore district, about 400 km from here.The balloon, with the words “Inter University Sports Gala at Pakistan Marine Academy closing ceremony” landed at a farmer’s field in Sarwana village near […]

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Pakistan, China not invited to participate in Defence Expo in Goa February 28, 2016 at 07:26AM

SOURCE: PTI Pakistan and China do not feature in the list of 117 countries invited to participate in the Defence Expo which would be held in Goa next month, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said. “We have not invited Pakistan and China to exhibit their technology at the event. The delegation from China would be arriving, but […]

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Punjab Police train with Indian Army in counter-terrorism ops. February 28, 2016 at 07:24AM

SOURCE: Mathrubhumi A select team from the Punjab Police completed a joint training session with the Indian Army today.An Indian Army Spokesperson based out of Jammu said that the 25-member Punjab Police team from Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Taran Tarn and Batala districts has undergone advanced training in ‘counter insurgency’ and ‘counter terrorism’ operations. The 13-day-long […]

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India approaches UN to include JeM and Masood Azhar in Security Council’s 1267 sanctions list February 28, 2016 at 07:22AM

SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES India has approached the UN to include Jaish-e-Mohammad chief and Pathankot terror attack mastermindMasood Azhar in the Security Council’s 1267 sanctions list and emphasised the urgency to take action against him. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin Friday wrote to New Zealand Ambassador Gerard Jacoubus van Bohemen, the Chair […]

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Japan to supply Philippines with military equipment February 27, 2016 at 09:34PM

SOURCE: AP Japan will sign an accord with the Philippines to allow Tokyo to supply military equipment to Manila, the first such Japanese defence pact in a region where both have expressed alarm over China’s island—building and other aggressive acts in disputed waters. Defence Secretary Voltaire Gazmin told The Associated Press on Saturday that the agreement […]

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U.S. will ‘destroy’ ISIS: Barack Obama February 27, 2016 at 09:33PM

SOURCE: PTI Conceding that the fight against Islamic State remains “difficult”, President Barack Obama on Saturday said the U.S. will “destroy” the barbaric terror group and asserted that ending the Syrian conflict would be the key in this endeavour. “This fight against ISIL will remain difficult. But we’ll continue to draw on all elements of our […]

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Nirbhay missile tests soon: DRDO February 27, 2016 at 06:15PM

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK India’s troubled Sub-sonic long range cruise missile Nirbhay has been prepped for another round of weapons trials in next couple of months said recent media reports . The fourth test of Nirbhay cruise missile likely will be carried out in late March or in mid of April this year and DRDO […]

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Gandhi’s idea was of a non-armed India: Japanese author February 27, 2016 at 06:02PM

SOURCE: IANS Mahatma Gandhi saw a future in which India was not an armed nation, a Japanese author has said. “Gandhi said that India should be non-armed and should be dependent on the goodwill of other nations,” Yamaguchi Hiroichi said at the launch of his book “How Relevant is Gandhi Today? A Japanese Perspective” organised […]

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India is one of the most important strategic growth markets for Rolls-Royce: Kishore Jayaraman, Rolls-Royce India February 27, 2016 at 05:50PM

SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES The Modi government’s Make in India campaign and thrust on local manufacturing in the defense sector is giving new hopes to the players like Rolls Royce. Kishore Jayaraman, president,Rolls-Royce India & South Asia, shares his perspective with ET on a range of issues: What are Rolls-Royce plans in India across range of sectors […]

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We are in unique position to deliver across a wide range of needs of the Indian Armed Forces: SP Shukla, M&M February 27, 2016 at 05:49PM

SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES As a nation, India’s defense budget is among the top 10 in the world. The NDA government is laying thrust under its Make in India campaign to incentivize and build a domestic ecosystem of manufacturers.Mahindra Group is one of them. Mahindra Aerospace and Defence Sector currently comprises of 9 operating companies engaged in […]

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VK Aatre panel proposes audit wing for strategic partners for defence manufacturing February 27, 2016 at 05:47PM

SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES A key government appointed panel has suggested an independent regulator, a special auditing wing and a new ministerial department to deal with private sector players that would be chosen as strategic partners for major defence manufacturing projects. The VK Aatre led task force on selection of strategic partners has also suggested that for […]

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If Pakistan opens fire, then we should never count bullets fired from our side: Rajnath Singh February 27, 2016 at 05:45PM

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that when bullets are fired towards Pakistan from India, it should not be counted how many bullets were fired.However, before saying that, the minister did state that the first bullet will never be fired by India. “Pehli goli apni taraf se nahi chalni chahiye, lekin […]

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BJP backs Goa govt’s decision to hold Defence Expo February 27, 2016 at 05:44PM

SOURCE: PTI Amid allegations of land acquisition by the Opposition, the BJP in Goa on Saturday said that it stands by the state government’s decision to hold Defence Expo in the state.”There is no opposition for (holding) Defence Expo in the state. Only few people are trying to create problems. But majority of the people […]

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‘Don’t Discuss Afzal Guru Publically’: Farooq Abdullah to JNU Students February 27, 2016 at 05:43PM

SOURCE: ANI Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday slammed the students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) for holding open meeting to discuss Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru in the varsity premises and advised them to discuss such sensitive issues among themselves and not make it a public affair. He also said that […]

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Kolkata girl has created world’s first underwater smart drone February 27, 2016 at 05:42PM

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA Kolkata girl Sampriti Bhattacharya has invented an underwater drone that can map ocean floors and explore the deep sea. The 28-year-old’s invention — the Hydroswarm — has been patented. Sampriti Bhattacharya is a PhD scholar from MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). Know more about the invention here:

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PLAN ships continue to prowl around Andamans February 27, 2016 at 02:27PM

SOURCE : TNN On Tuesday, alarm bells went off in Delhi after a blip on a coastal radar screen. It was an unidentified vessel close to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. An alert was sent to the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) immediately but by then the ship was already under surveillance. It was a […]

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It’s time that China seriously engaged with India February 27, 2016 at 02:23PM

SOURCE : EASTASIAFORUM The topic of China dominates almost every economic and foreign policy discussion in India. Yet the concept of a rising India is still a foreign concept in the circles of Chinese elites. Many Chinese are often surprised or amused by the enthusiasm of analysts in comparing China and India. In the eyes […]

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Ghazi: Rana Daggubati begins underwater training for India’s first submarine warfare film February 27, 2016 at 02:10PM

SOURCE : INDIATODAY Ghazi, a Hindi-Telugu bilingual, is touted to be India’s first submarine-based war film. The period drama revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Pakistan’s premiere sub, PNS Ghazi, near the eastern coast of India, during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. The period drama revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Pakistan’s premiere sub, PNS Ghazi, […]

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China Hits Out at Hong Kong Stars Over Buddhist Event in India February 27, 2016 at 02:01PM

SOURCE : RFA State media controlled by the ruling Chinese Communist Party has warned two Hong Kong superstars that they could be at the receiving end of a boycott in mainland China after they sat close to two key figures in the entourage of exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama at a recent religious […]

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Friday 26 February 2016

F-35 – A Mirage Towards America’s Pursuit For Making A Air Superiority Fighter Aircraft February 27, 2016 at 07:55AM

SOURCE: Debojyoti Kumar / FOR MY TAKE / IDRW.ORG This is an analysis focused on F-35’s ability to perform against advanced foreign militaries that are its likely competitors. The very purpose of the F-35 program was to produce an aerial weapons platform which would enable USA to sustain her advantage of air dominance by performing […]

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Case for ‘Unified Dedicated Air Wing’ for the India’s Paramilitary Forces February 27, 2016 at 07:50AM

SOURCE: Aakar Patel / FOR MY TAKE / IDRW.ORG India takes the honor of commanding world’s largest paramilitary and Reserve Force which have over the years have proved their mettle in various operations inside India. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Security Guard (NSG), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Assam Rifles, Border Security Force (BSF), CRPF […]

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The B-21 Is The Next Generation American Stealth Bomber February 27, 2016 at 07:50AM

SOURCE: FOXTROTAL This is the B-21, formerly known as the Long Range Strike Bomber, or LRS-Bfor short. It’s the first all-new American heavy bomber in decades, and it’s supposed to fly alongside and could eventually replace the B-52, which has been a mainstay of every major American conflict since the 1950s. Announced by Air Force […]

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IAF to induct 8 squadrons ‘Tejas’ in 8 years: Manohar Parrikar February 27, 2016 at 07:46AM

SOURCE: PTI Indian Air Force will induct three to four indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft ‘Tejas’ this year and a total of eight squadrons in eight years, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said today. He told the Lok Sabha that a Letter of Intent for procuring 120 Tejas was issued and the first aircraft was inducted […]

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Russia and France in running for new Indian carrier February 27, 2016 at 07:45AM

SOURCE: Lenta.ru. India intends to announce a tender for purchase of a new aircraft carrier with 54 aircraft aboard, the French military newsletter TTU stated. According to the publication, the Indian Navy is seeking to purchase an aircraft carrier with a total displacement of 65,000 tons, length of 300 metres, width of 70 metres, and equipped […]

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DRDO claims Nishant programme still alive after crash February 27, 2016 at 07:44AM

SOURCE: FLIGHT GLOBAL India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) insists its indigenous Nishant unmanned air vehicle programme is alive and well, despite reports it had been shelved after a crash in November. In fact, DRDO says it is now developing a new variant of the 20-year-old design – a wheeled model called the Panchi.“A […]

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Budget 2016: Why India’s great power ambition cannot do without focus on R&D February 27, 2016 at 07:42AM

SOURCE: FIRST POST Indian defence budget has never received the attention it deserves. Once the Union Budget is presented, a few defence correspondents and strategic analysts swing into action and cite all available data. They try to interpret these through budgetary lenses. This is either usual reportage or ad-hoc analytics. Rarely do they go deeper and […]

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India’s space power status delayed due to international conspiracy: ex-ISRO official February 27, 2016 at 07:41AM

SOURCE: IANS The third and final successful ground test of the indigenous cryogenic engine by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) last Friday has raised hopes of launching the country’s first heavy-lift version of the geostationary satellite launch vehicle (GSLV) in December. The GSLV-Mark-III can carry a payload of four tons, about twice the capacity […]

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‘Asia will be divided if India joins US patrols’ : Chinese Media February 27, 2016 at 07:39AM

SOURCE: Asian age Any move by India to join the US Navy to jointly patrol the disputed South China Sea will be against its national interest, would divide Asian countries and further escalate regional tensions, a state-run Chinese daily said on Friday. The Chinese media’s reaction came after it was reported in January that the […]

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Will Ensure Soldiers in Difficult Terrain are Properly Compensated: Parrikar February 27, 2016 at 07:38AM

SOURCE: ANI Citing the strategic significance of Siachen, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday said that the glacier was an important area to secure, adding that the government would ensure proper compensation to all the soldiers who work in difficult terrain. “From strategic point of view, it is very important for us to secure the […]

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Russian firm Rosoboronexport submits proposal for Mi-17V5 chopper procurement by army February 27, 2016 at 07:36AM

SOURCE:ECONOMIC TIMES Russian arms supplier Rosoboronexport has submitted a commercial proposal to the Defence Ministry for the army’s plan to procure 48 additional Mi-17V-5 helicopters and a formal contract is expected to be signed by this year end. Rostec State Corporation, parent company of Rosoboronexport, said it expects to close a new contract for 48 […]

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Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar admits cyber attacks on internet connections of defence personnel February 27, 2016 at 07:33AM

SOURCE:ECONOMIC TIMES As the defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday admitted to cyber attacks on Internet connections of Defence Personnel, cyber security experts feel the current measures in place to combat cyber threats are wanting. “There have been cyber-attacks on some isolated Internet connections of Defence Personnel. However, all computers employed for official work by the […]

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162 defence contracts signed between 2012-13 and 2014-15 February 27, 2016 at 07:30AM

SOURCE: PTI Government has signed 162 contracts, valued over Rs 1.33 lakh crore with Indian and foreign vendors between 2012-13 to 2014-15 for procurement of defence equipment like ships, missiles and tanks among others. In a written reply in Lok Sabha, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said that during financial years 2012-13 to 2014-15, a total 67 […]

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Can’t Trust Pakistan, Will Not Leave Siachen: Parrikar February 27, 2016 at 07:29AM

SOURCE: Express News Service If India vacated its position in Siachen, Pakistan might occupy the strategic location, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Friday. “If we vacate the position, the enemy can occupy the position and they would have the strategic advantage. Then we would have to lose many more lives. We know the experience […]

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Pakistan forms new team to probe Pathankot terror attack February 27, 2016 at 07:27AM

SOURCE: PTI Pakistan has set up a five-member Joint Investigation Team to probe the terror attack on the Pathankot airbase, a week after it lodged an FIR over the assault without naming JeM chief Masood Azhar who India has accused of having masterminded the strike. The Joint Investigation Team (JIT), which was formed by the […]

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India To Attempt Local Overhaul of Troubled An-32 Fleet February 26, 2016 at 08:30PM

SOURCE: AINONLINE The Indian Air Force (IAF) will issue a request for proposal (RFP) next month for the overhaul of 20 Antonov An-32 airlifters to independent Indian maintenance repair and overhaul providers. The move follows problems with an upgrade by the OEM in Ukraine, on the heels of deteriorating relations between that country and Russia. […]

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Japan’s stealth fighter promises more than military defense February 26, 2016 at 08:20PM

SOURCE: Nikkei Inc The X-2 fighter demonstrator, Japan’s first domestically built stealth fighter jet, will soon take to the skies for its maiden flight, marking a major milestone in a project that dates back seven years.The X-2 is a testbed aircraft for a host of advanced technologies and design concepts Japan is investigating as part […]

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Pakistan says India defence buildup to disturb regional stability February 26, 2016 at 08:18PM

SOURCE: Samaa TV Pakistan’s Foreign Office Thursday said the defense buildup pursued by India would disturb strategic stability in the region.Addressing a weekly news briefing here, the FO Spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said Pakistan seeks peace in this region and is therefore against any arms race. He also voiced concerns over exceptional treatment being meted out […]

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Second meeting on Aircraft carrier technology cooperation ends successfully February 26, 2016 at 06:19PM

SOURCE: ANI Members of the US side’s Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation (JWGACTC), headed by Rear Admiral Thomas Moore, Program Executive Officer, Aircraft Carriers (United States Navy) visited India for the second meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) from February 15 to 18, 2016. The delegation, accompanied by the representatives of […]

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US Strategy Behind Technology Denials February 26, 2016 at 05:37PM

SOURCE: Debojyoti Kumar / FOR MY TAKE / IDRW.ORG Strategy of US behind technology denials is a strategy to keep defence capabilities of countries in check while dominating its rivals and allies. This is also aimed towards maintaining a vibrant defence industrial back in US. This can be sited with a few incidents. During the […]

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Venkaiah Naidu hits back at US envoy: Will they allow Osama anniversary on campus? February 26, 2016 at 03:00PM

SOURCE : EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE Alluding to US Ambassador Richard Verma’s remark on “free speech” being “the hallmark of democracy both in India and the US”, Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu, without taking names, hit back Thursday when he asked Lok Sabha if the US would “tolerate” any campus meeting on its soil to mark […]

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Tejas ready to spit fire during Iron Fist February 26, 2016 at 02:39PM

SOURCE : ONE INDIA NEWS Within a month after scripting history in Bahrain with its maiden flying display outside Indian skies, the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is ready for the next mission. Sources confirm to OneIndia on Thursday that two Tejas variants are likely to be part of the upcoming Iron Fist, set to […]

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India’s Kudankulam Nuclear Plant: The White Elephant – OpEd February 26, 2016 at 02:35PM

SOURCE: EURASIA REVIEW The recent resumption of power generation at Kudunkulam nuclear power plant is a cause more for concern than it is for celebration, which has been an issue of fierce contention since 2011. Interestingly the story has again taken a twist where after two days of its restarting the plant stopped generation owing that […]

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LeT Listed Ishrat’s Name in its Martyr’s List: G.K. Pillai February 26, 2016 at 02:35PM

SOURCE: ANI Former Home Secretary G.K. Pillai on Thursday said it was a matter of investigation whether Ishrat Jahan was a terrorist or not, but added that her name was mentioned in the martyr’s list of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Speaking exclusively to ANI, Pillai said it was a matter of investigation whether Ishrat was involved or […]

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Russia Claims to Build an Aircraft Carrier for Indian Navy February 26, 2016 at 02:35PM

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Women in combat roles only in phased manner: Parrikar February 26, 2016 at 02:35PM

SOURCE: THE HINDU Women would be allowed in all combat roles of the three services only in a phased manner as infrastructure has to be created, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Thursday, two days after President Pranab Mukherjee said women would be allowed into all streams of the armed forces. Speaking on the sidelines […]

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Resolution introduced in US House to block sale of F16s to Pakistan February 26, 2016 at 02:35PM

SOURCE: DNA INDIA A top US lawmaker has introduced a ‘joint resolution’ in the House of Representatives to express Congress’s disapproval over an arms deal with Pakistan which includes the sale of eight nuclear-capable F 16 fighter jets to the latter. “The government of Pakistan has been using weapons from the US to repress its own […]

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Defence official apologises, presentation on DefExpo in Betul on 28 Feb February 26, 2016 at 02:35PM

SOURCE: GOA NEWS Tendering apology for not taking locals into confidence for the Defence Expo, India’s defence ministry would now go to Betul on 28 February to make a presentation to explain what the mega exhibition is all about. Protesting villagers of Naqueri-Betul, along with politicians, Church and the NGOs, today did not allow the presentation […]

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Pampore attack: Salahuddin’s son was among those rescued February 26, 2016 at 02:35PM

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE Soon after militants entered the Pampore-based EDI complex Saturday after killing two CRPF personnel on the Srinagar-Jammu highway, police evacuated 105 employees and trainees from the building. Among them was Syed Mueed Yusuf, son of United Jihad Council chairman and separatist leader Syed Salahuddin, police have said. Mueed works in a […]

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Thursday 25 February 2016

Why INS Aridhaman and not INS Arihant is real deal February 26, 2016 at 07:46AM

SOURCE: VISHAL KARPE / FOR MY TAKE / IDRW.ORG India’s super secretive indigenously developed first Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN) INS Arihant has reportedly cleared all deep sea trials along with all major weapons trials and now is ready to assume operational duties in service of the nation. INS Arihant will provide India with much-needed […]

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Tejas LSP-3 flies with new Cobham quartz radome February 26, 2016 at 07:43AM

SOURCE: Mathrubhumi India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas achieved yet anothermilestone ahead of the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) on Wednesday.Sources confirmed to ‘Mathrubhumi’ on Thursday that the Limited Series Production (LSP-3) variant of Tejas had its first flight fitted with the new quartz radome from Cobham. The flight was piloted by Group Capt Rangachari, a […]

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Components made by Indian firms used in IS explosives, finds study February 26, 2016 at 07:41AM

SOURCE: THE HINDU Products from at least seven Indian companies figure in a large supply of components that have ended up in explosives used by Islamic State terrorists, according to a study released on Thursday. The European Union-funded 20-month-long study by the Conflict Armament Research (CAR) states that the seven Indian companies “manufactured most of the […]

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F-16 sale to Pakistan badly timed, ‘complicates’ India-US ties, says US senator John McCain February 26, 2016 at 07:40AM

SOURCE: TNN Top Republican senator John McCain on Thursday acknowledged the “timing” of the announcement on the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan was “really bad” and that the Obama administration needs to explain the reason behind its decision which “complicates” India-US relations. At a time, when the US is pushing hard to improve its […]

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Pak gives candid support to Jaish, Lashkar: Army chief February 26, 2016 at 07:38AM

SOURCE: TNN Army chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag on Thursday slammed Pakistan for giving “candid support” to terror groups like Jaish-eMohammed and Lashkar-eTaiba, and urged the international community to “isolate” nations who harbour and train terrorists as a matter of state policy. At a seminar organised by Army think-tank CLAWS on ‘Sub-conventional Conflicts: Emerging Threats and […]

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India, US should consider joint South China Sea patrols: John McCain February 26, 2016 at 07:36AM

SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES Days after criticising China for acting like a bully in its neighbourhood, top Republican Senator John McCain today said “it is a very good time” for India and the US to announce that they are “considering” joint maritime patrols in the disputed South China Sea. However, McCain felt that the time is not […]

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VK Aatre panel proposes audit wing for strategic partners for defence manufacturing February 26, 2016 at 07:33AM

Chief Secretary Calls for Report on Development of INS Viraat as Tourist Getaway February 26, 2016 at 07:30AM

SOURCE: Express News Service Chief secretary SP Tucker directed Visakhapatnam collector N Yuvaraj to prepare a report to set up the INS Viraat, one of the warships of the Indian Navy, as a tourist destination on the beachfront. The state government accepted Defence minister Manohar Parrikar’s offer to develop the INS Viraat as a museum after […]

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All states should avoid unilateral action in South China Sea: India February 26, 2016 at 07:29AM

SOURCE: PTI India on Thursday asserted that all states should avoid “unilateral action” in South China Sea that will lead to tensions in the region while reacting to China’s military buildup to assert dominance in the international waters. “India has repeatedly stressed for respect for freedom of navigation in international waters, the right of passage and overflight, […]

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Pathankot airbase attackers gorged on Pakistani-made chicken nehari, lahori chole before assault? February 26, 2016 at 07:27AM

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA Investigators have stumbled upon empty food packets with Pakistan label at the international border, as per a media report.The packets were found near a BSF outpost in Simbal and was later handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), as per India Today. Made-in-Karachi food packets include dishes like shahi paneer, chicken nehari, dal fryand lahori chole, as per […]

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Why did it take P Chidambaram 15 long years to have a sudden epiphany on Afzal Guru? February 26, 2016 at 07:25AM

SOURCE: FIRSTPOST Isn’t that just peachy? P C Chidambaram now wakes up to the possibility that Afzal Guru may not have been that involved in the attack on Parliament. Just a bit, not that much, oops, 32% less, let’s make a clean breast of it. Hello? It took 15 years and a bunch of students creating […]

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Top honour for Dr Avinash Chander, former DRDO Chief February 26, 2016 at 07:24AM

SOURCE: PTI Dr Avinash Chander, Former Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister and ex-DRDO chief, today received the prestigious Astronautical Society of India’s Aryabhata Award. He received the award from Dr R Chidambaram, Principal Scientific Adviser to Government of India, and Dr A S Kiran Kumar, Chairman ISRO, at ASI-ISRO Awards function held at Space Applications Centre […]

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LeT word from Ishrat Jahan affidavit was erased at political level: Ex-home secretary G K Pillai February 26, 2016 at 07:22AM

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA What could be a major blow to the Congress party over its handling of the sensational Ishrat Jahan encounter case, ex-home secretary G K Pillai in a startling revelation claimed that the decision to erase the word LeT from her affidavit was taken at a political level and it did not come […]

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Anti-Army slogans on Delhi Secretariat wall February 26, 2016 at 07:21AM

SOURCE: ASIAN AGE The police is reportedly looking into a complaint of sedition that has been made against some unknown persons who allegedly wrote anti-Army slogans and drew anti-Army pictures on the wall of the Delhi Secretariat. One of the drawings shows an Army boot stepping on a man with the slogan “Coffin Army” while […]

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Indian Air Force inspired Royal Enfield’s new Squadron Blue-coloured Classic 500 introduced February 26, 2016 at 07:20AM

SOURCE: AUTOCARPRO Royal Enfield, the world’s oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, has introduced a new colour – Squadron Blue – for its Classic 500 range of motorcycles. The bikemaker says the inspiration for the new colour variant has comes from the Indian Air Force and is a tribute by Royal Enfield for its longstanding […]

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Govt ‘actively considering’ separate set up for defence acquisition: Manohar Parrikar February 25, 2016 at 09:07PM

SOURCE: PTI In what would be a key move if implemented, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said the government is “actively considering” a separate set up for defence acquisition. Many countries like France have exclusive organisations which deal with defence acquisition. This was also one of the recommendations of the Dhirendra Singh Committee, that was set up the Defence Ministry to […]

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US close to signing deals with India in defence: US Admiral Harry Harris February 25, 2016 at 07:35PM

SOURCE: PTI The US is close to signing three foundational agreements with India in fields of defence and communications to take bilateral military ties “to the next level”, a top American military commander has said ahead of his visit to the country next week. “We were moving out aggressively in technical field with DTTI (Defence […]

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IAF seeks ITBP canines to secure vital air bases February 25, 2016 at 07:16PM

SOURCE: PTI In a step to secure its bases after the Pathankot attack, the IAF has sought the services of trained canines from paramilitary ITBP for security duties. ITBP officials said today the Air Headquarters has sought help from the Union Home Ministry to allow it “procure” a contingent of trained dogs for anti-sabotage and […]

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ISIS makes life threats to Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter’s Jack Dorsey February 25, 2016 at 06:40PM

SOURCE: PTI The dreaded Islamic State miltant group has made life threats to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in a new video which shows their photos riddled with digitally added bullet holes, mocking the social media websites’ attempts to block terrorist content from their platforms. In the 25-minute video, the IS claim they are […]

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Grave doubts about Afzal’s involvement in Parl attack: Chidambaram February 25, 2016 at 03:28PM

SOURCE: HINDUSTAN TIMES Former Union minister P Chidambaram has said there were “grave doubts” about the involvement of Afzal Guru in the 2001 Parliament attack and that the case was “perhaps not correctly decided”.Chidambaram was Union home minister when Guru’s mercy plea was rejected by the previous UPA government in 2011. Guru was hanged two […]

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Russia wants India to order 40 more Sukhoi 30 MKI, But Indian Air Force says ” No can do “ February 25, 2016 at 03:28PM

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK Reports are emerging in media that India may place orders for 40 more Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets with Russia, but well-informed sources close to idrw.org informed that it is actually Russia which is pursuing India for additional orders while Indian Air force Chief has made it clear that IAF is not […]

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Pune: Indian Army to train foreign military trainers February 25, 2016 at 03:28PM

SOURCE: Express News Service From Wednesday, the Indian Army has begun a week-long training of military trainers from ASEAN Plus countries in Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) and Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) in the backdrop of the upcoming multinational Field Training Exercise (FTX) to be held from March 2. Exercise FORCE 18, the largest multinational FTX, is […]

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India can’t keep J&K if Muslims viewed with suspicion: Farooq Abdullah? February 25, 2016 at 03:28PM

SOURCE: PTI Former Union Minister Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said India will not be able to keep Kashmir if the forces who see Muslims of the country with suspicion and pit the minority community against the majority are not reined in. “A storm is brewing in India which is ringing alarm bells and, if we do […]

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JNU to have a wall of fame for martyr alumni? February 25, 2016 at 03:28PM

SOURCE: PTI Jawharlal Nehru University is likely to come up with a wall of fame for its alumni from the three armed forces who die while serving the nation and also have some Army tanks on display to instill feelings of nationalism and patriotism among students. These suggestions have been made by a group of ex-servicemen […]

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Russia gives a gift of 10,000 automatic rifles to Afghanistan February 25, 2016 at 03:28PM

SOURCE: REUTERS Afghan officials took delivery of 10,000 automatic rifles and millions of rounds of ammunition as a gift from Russia on Wednesday, another sign of deepening involvement by Moscow in the war-torn country. Dependent almost entirely on foreign aid, Afghan security forces are struggling to secure the country amid a rising insurgency.As the NATO-led […]

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Wednesday 24 February 2016

lCH flew at Siachen with decent payload: HAL Chief February 25, 2016 at 08:12AM

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK HAL’s Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) which took off and landed at forward landing base in the Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield last year flew with decent payload at such high altitude (4.8km altitude ) said HAL’s chief T Suvarna Raju. Raju confirmed that LCH which is first attack helicopter to […]

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IAF has lowest combat power in decade February 25, 2016 at 08:09AM

SOURCE: Tribune News Service In a damning reality, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is now at its lowest combat strength in more than a decade. The IAF has informed the government about the gravity of the situation that the force is now in the middle of the shortage. Three squadrons of the vintage single-engine Soviet […]

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India’s home grown basic trainer aircraft HTT 40 set for first flight by end of March February 25, 2016 at 08:06AM

SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES India’s home grown basic trainer aircraft, the HTT 40 is set for a first flight by the end of March as work on the project has accelerated after a firm push by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. The aircraft, the prototype of which was rolled out in January, is to be used for the […]

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India’s Deadliest Sub Is Ready for Operations February 25, 2016 at 08:04AM

SOURCE: THE DIPLOMAT The Indian Navy’s first indigenously developed ballistic missile nuclear submarine (SSBN), the INS Arihant, could be commissioned as early as next month, according to local media reports.“It has passed all tests and in many things has surpassed our expectations. Technically the submarine can now be commissioned at any time,” a senior defense official […]

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Nuclear deterrence a ‘factor of stability’ in South Asia: Pakistan February 25, 2016 at 08:03AM

SOURCE: TNN Describing its nuclear arsenal as a “factor of stability in South Asia”, Pakistan said on Wednesday that it will maintain a full-spectrum deterrence and take steps to effectively respond to the threats to its national security. During the 22nd meeting of the National Command Authority under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the […]

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As India’s presence as an economic power grows, so does its diplomatic and military roles February 25, 2016 at 08:00AM

SOURCE: DNA INDIA The Indian Navy underlined its growing prowess at the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2016 recently. Though it was largely a ceremonial inspection of naval warships by the head of the Indian State, it provided an opportunity to the Indian Navy to showcase its might and rapidly expanding capabilities. It was in 2001 that […]

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India’s first multinational army drill to be in March February 25, 2016 at 07:58AM

SOURCE: TNN India will next month conduct its first-ever major multinational exercise “Force18” at Pune with 18 ASEAN Plus members, including China, the US, Russia, Japan and South Korea, in tune with the country’s “Act East” policy. Officers said the aim behind the maiden multi-lateral ground forces exercise on Indian soil would be “to learn […]

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New defence industry body to promote R&D February 25, 2016 at 07:56AM

SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES In a first, over two dozen defence companies have come together to form a new industry association that focuses on indigenous design and development, taking a cue from the new procurement policy of the government that promotes domestic R&D with special incentives. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, who is currently finalizing the new […]

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India Wants to Seal Kudankulam NPP New Unit Construction Deal With Russia February 25, 2016 at 07:54AM

SOURCE: SPUTNIK New Delhi wants to sign as quickly as possible a general framework agreement with Moscow on the construction of the fifth and sixth units at the Kudankulam nuclear power plant, Indian ambassador to Russia Pankaj Saran said Wednesday.”We already have commissioned Unit 1 at Kudankulam and Kudankulam 2 is likely to be commissioned […]

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JK Destiny With India, PoK’s With Pakistan, Says Farooq February 25, 2016 at 07:52AM

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE Former J&K Chief Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said the destiny of Jammu and Kashmir was with India while that of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit Baltistan lies with Pakistan. “The destiny of Kashmir, Ladakh and Jammu is with India while Azad Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit […]

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Rajendra Singh first non-navy officer to head Coast Guard February 25, 2016 at 07:51AM

SOURCE: IANS Rajendra Singh, an officer from the Coast Guard cadre, has been named to head the force, the first time an officer who is not from the Indian Navy has been elevated to the position.The director general’s post has so far only been held by officers who were commissioned in the Indian Navy. Before this, […]

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Pathankot attack: India awaits Pak SIT visit, says VK Singh February 25, 2016 at 07:49AM

SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES India is waiting for the visit of a Pakistan Special Investigation Team(SIT) as well as details from the neighbour on its probes in connection with the Pathankot terror attack, the government told Parliament on Wednesday. There are expectations that the SIT could visit India in the next two weeks and the foreign secretary […]

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Slain Captain Tushar’s Elder Brother Gets Stuck in US, Sushma Swaraj Comes to the Rescue February 25, 2016 at 07:47AM

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE Sushma Swaraj who is known for her responsive action on Twitter stepped in to help Nikhil Mahajan, elder brother of slain Captain Tushar Mahajan. While trying to return to India, Nikhil (29) was stuck in US due to some paperwork. When his family and friends reached out to the External Affairs […]

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India gives new list of terrorists from Pak-based groups to UN February 25, 2016 at 07:45AM

SOURCE: PTI India has submitted to the UN’s Sanction Committee a fresh list of 11 terrorists from Pakistan-based terror groups affiliated to al Qaeda, Taliban and other outfits responsible for terrorism in the country. External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, while replying to a query in the Lok Sabha, said the government was making continued efforts to […]

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Navy moves ahead in a bid to salvage TRV February 25, 2016 at 07:43AM

SOURCE:DECCAN CHRONICLE. The Indian Navy is evaluating the technical aspects of the bids it received from private firms to salvage the sunken Torpedo Recovery Vessel (TRV) -72. The Indian Navy has decided to, spend around Rs 30 crore for the job and hire a private agency since the Navy doesn’t have expertise to salvage such […]

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Activities of ISIS Being Closely Monitored, Potential Recruits Under Surveillance: Centre February 24, 2016 at 07:59PM

SOURCE : PTI A close watch is being kept on terror group ISIS by security agencies which have been also directed to identify potential recruits and keep them under surveillance, Rajya Sabha was told today. Minister of State for Home Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary said the ISIS or ISIL or Daesh uses both positive and negative […]

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Saudis Want to Buy Five Corvettes in Never-Ending Middle East Arms Race February 24, 2016 at 06:08PM

SOURCE : SPUTNIK Already the leading arms importer in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia plans to purchase five new corvette warships to aid in its ongoing military campaigns. A report, released by the military think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), earlier this week shows that Saudi Arabia has become the largest importer of arms […]

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US Senate committee chairman questions Pakistan F-16 deal February 24, 2016 at 06:03PM

SOURCE : REUTERS The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday sharply questioned US plans to sell F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, questioning Pakistani actions he described as threatening US troops as they try to stabilize Afghanistan. “They continue to support the Taliban, the Haqqani network and give safe haven to al Qaeda,” […]

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Vietnam invites India to explore resources in disputed South China Sea region February 24, 2016 at 06:01PM

SOURCE : ECONOMIC TIMES Vietnam on Wednesday invited strategic partner India to explore and exploit natural resources within the Southeast Asian countries 200-nautical-mile Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea (SCS) region where China has deployed fighter jets besides surface-to-air missiles ratcheting up tensions. “Vietnam has sovereign rights and jurisdiction within 200 nautical […]

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Duplicity by Pakistan in war on terror: US senators February 24, 2016 at 05:58PM

SOURCE : PTI Two top Republican lawmakers have accused Pakistan of “duplicity” when it comes to fighting terrorism as they criticised the Obama administration for giving away US taxpayers’ money to Islamabad. “Do you agree with my position that should not occur until they stop the duplicity that has continued for 14 years while we […]

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No meeting of India-Pakistan NSAs after Pathankot attack: Government February 24, 2016 at 05:56PM

SOURCE : PTI Government today said there has not been any meeting between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and his Pakistani counterpart Lt Gen (retd) Naseer Khan Janjua in Paris after the Pathankot attack in January. “We denied it then and we deny it now,” External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted. He was replying […]

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Team HAL upbeat over Tejas’ stupendous success in Bahrain February 24, 2016 at 02:14PM

SOURCE : MATHRUBHUMI One month after creating history at the Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS-2016), an excited team from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) seems to be all set for more challenging missions ahead. India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas grabbed international headlines after its maiden performance outside Indian skies during the BIAS-2016 held at the […]

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Russia Wants To Fly More Spy Planes Over The US, And The Pentagon Can’t Stop It February 24, 2016 at 01:47PM

SOURCE: The Washington Post Russia filed a request Monday to fly a spy plane carrying advanced digital cameras over the United States. The move presents the United States with a dilemma: How does Washington respond at a time when Moscow and Washington are at odds over Syria and Ukraine and senior U.S. defense officials have identified […]

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NASA working on laser technology that could send humans to Mars in 3 days! February 24, 2016 at 01:47PM

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA Space exploration has come a long way, but one thing that is still holding humans back from interstellar travel is the speed of the spacecraft.With the current available technology, it will approximately take humans five months to touch down on the Martian surface. But, NASA scientists are currently working on a new […]

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Khaleda Zia issues rare rebuke of killing of Hindu priest February 24, 2016 at 01:47PM

SOURCE: REUTERS The leader of Bangladesh’s biggest opposition party on Tuesday issued a rare condemnation of a recent Islamist killing, a sign the party may be trying to avoid accusations that it is sympathetic to the Islamists as violence increases. Begum Khaleda Zia, chief of Bangladesh Nationalist Party, said this Sunday’s killing of a Hindu […]

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US Prepared to Cooperate With India ‘as never before’ February 24, 2016 at 01:47PM

SOURCE: AUSTRALIAN NEWS NETWORK Indian leadership is greatly needed in the Asia Pacific region and US is all set to cooperate with India “as never before”, a top US diplomat said. Richard Verma, the US ambassador to India, reported that US is going to fully cooperate with India. He also added that US Defense Secretary […]

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‘Reasonably good efforts in indigenising e-warfare systems’ February 24, 2016 at 01:47PM

SOURCE: DHNS The Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) research and development heads and various production agencies are doing reasonably well in their efforts to indigenise electronic warfare systems leading to self-reliance, Scientific Advisor to the defence minister, Dr G Satheesh Reddy, has said. He was speaking after inaugurating a conference on Electronic Warfare (EW) systems […]

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Pakistan Navy’s distinctive plans to protect Gwadar seaport and Chinese there February 24, 2016 at 01:47PM

SOURCE: MERINEWS Gwadar port city in Baluchistan was purchased by Pakistan from Oman in 1958 for Rs 5.5 billion Pak Rupees. At the present times, it is predominantly synonymous with China’s presence there. There is general perception that it was China which due to its strategic interests pursued Pakistan to develop Gwadar seaport. Contrary to […]

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Tuesday 23 February 2016

India to use GE’s Engine for possible co-development of 110kN thrust engine for AMCA February 24, 2016 at 08:25AM

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar during his visit to the United States last year held a crucial meeting with Us officials on possible co-development of a jet engine which can power India’s indigenously developed 5th generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). Proposed AMCA fighter jet will be twin-engined Stealth fighter jet, and […]

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Brazil looks to sell its basic trainers to IAF February 24, 2016 at 08:22AM

SOURCE: THE FINANCIAL EXPRESS Brazil’s Embraer company will be showcasing its basic trainer A-29 ‘Super Tucano’ at the forthcoming DefExpo in Goa for the first time. Keeping in mind that the Super Tucano’s role will not be limited to training alone, the company has equipped the A-29 (the Super Tucano version for the Brazilian Air Force) […]

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Mountain Warfare Against China: US Plans to Sell 145 Guns to India February 24, 2016 at 08:19AM

SOURCE: THE DIPLOMAT On February 15, the United States submitted a letter of acceptance to India’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) approving the procurement of 145 M777 Ultra Lightweight Howitzers for the Indian Army, The Times of Indiareports. According to sources within India’s MOD, the Pentagon’s letter of acceptance, submitted under the U.S. foreign military sales […]

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Hyderabad to Get Electronic Warfare Test Facility February 24, 2016 at 08:17AM

SOURCE: Express News Service Defence Electronic Research Laboratory (DLRL), a DRDO facility in Hyderabad will soon have the country’s first Electronic Warfare (EW) testing facility, including a test range. DRDO was considering Chitradurga in Karnataka for a such range, but the plan was shelved. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an international conference on […]

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Greater scrutiny of RAW & IB will risk own existence: Supreme Court to PIL Dalals February 24, 2016 at 08:16AM

SOURCE: TNN The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to admit a plea for greater scrutiny of the actions and funds of the country’s key intelligence agencies including Intelligence Bureau, Research and Analysis Wing, and National Technical Research Organisation, saying any such move will endanger “national security” and “our very own existence”. A bench comprising justices […]

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Parrikar: Get 314 deals cleared in 3-4 months February 24, 2016 at 08:13AM

SOURCE: TNN The defence ministry on Tuesday took stock of the various modernisation projects for the armed forces, holding that arms acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore were cleared by the NDA government since it assumed office in May 2014. “Of them, 81schemes have fully matured. Moreover, another 66 schemes worth around Rs 2 lakh […]

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Manohar Parrikar reviews defence proposals cleared by government February 24, 2016 at 08:11AM

SOURCE: IANS Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday reviewed the proposals cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council since the NDA government came to power.”A total of 81 capital acquisition schemes have matured since June 2014,” a defence ministry official said. Maturing of an order means the contract has been signed or supply order has been given. […]

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4.5 tonne military camouflage vehicle deployed for Parliament security as budget session begins February 24, 2016 at 08:09AM

SOURCE: DNA INDIA An armoured 360-degrees revolving Anti-Terrorist Vehicle’ (ATV) has been deployed in the Parliament complex for securing it against terrorist attack- like incidents. Brought out on special anti-ballistic configuration approved by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the two commandos-seater vehicle has been put on ‘trial’ at the seat of power in central […]

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UN Security Council Expansion Should Be Based On Contemporary Realities: India February 24, 2016 at 08:08AM

SOURCE: NDTV Asserting that efficiency of the Security Council does not depend on “numbers”, India has said the UN top body’s expansion should be based on “contemporary realities” and the need for ensuring due place to under-represented and unrepresented regions. “I fail to understand that if since 1945 the total population of the UN’s membership has […]

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DRDO tech staff wear black ribbons at work to press their demands February 24, 2016 at 08:07AM

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE The scientists—technical officers Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ cadres— from the various laboratories of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), termed as ‘the backbone’ of the organisation, are up in arms against the management over pending demands. Pune has three important laboratories of the DRDO — Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), […]

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India will open all combat roles in military to women: Pranab Mukherjee February 24, 2016 at 08:05AM

SOURCE: PTI Women will finally be allowed to serve in fighter streams of all armed forces in the country. Four months after the government approved the induction of women into the combat stream of the Indian Air Force (IAF), President Pranab Mukherjee said, “In the future, my government will induct women in all fighter streams of […]

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Indian Muslims well off, felt top jihadi February 24, 2016 at 08:04AM

SOURCE: TNN Abdul Aziz alias Giddah, accused of conspiring to organise blasts in Andhra Pradesh a decade ago, was deported from Saudi Arabia earlier this month after serving 10 years in a prison there for planning to blow up oil installations in the country’s eastern region and other acts of terror. TOI has learnt that […]

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Pathankot attack: Several arrested in raids in Pakistan’s Punjab February 24, 2016 at 08:02AM

SOURCE: PTI Pakistani authorities have conducted raids in some cities of Punjab province and arrested several suspects in connection with the attack on an Indian air base in Pathankot last month, a media report said. “The raids were conducted in Sialkot,Gujranwala, Jhelum and Dina cities in Punjab province during the last two days, and some […]

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Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina praises IAF’s role during war with Pakistan February 24, 2016 at 08:00AM

SOURCE: PTI Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today praised the role of Indian Air Force during the 1971 Liberation War that accelerated the surrender of Pakistani troops. Hasina recalled the IAF’s intervention on the skylines of Dhaka when Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha called on her at her office here. During the meeting with Raha, […]

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Jat protests a lesson for China about dangers of social inequality, says Beijing paper February 24, 2016 at 07:27AM

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA A Communist Party-run paper ‘Global Times’ has said that ?if a similar unrest like Jat quota stir in Haryana ?happened in China, it would be earth-shattering. The paper under the official ‘People’s Daily’, in an editorial titled ‘A lesson from caste-triggered India unrest’, while noting that though China was ahead of India in terms […]

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Defence Procurement Procedure aims at making India self-reliant in defence equipment: Official February 23, 2016 at 06:58PM

SOURCE: PTI The Defence Procurement Procedure 2016, which is expected to be promulgated soon, aims at making India self-reliant in defence equipment, a senior defence official said here today. “The Make in India initiative by government of India is envisaged to develop skills and reduce dependency on foreign OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) in various areas of […]

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Defence ministry to review carbine procurement, missile system project with France February 23, 2016 at 06:56PM

SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES A high powered meeting to be steered by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is set to take a fresh look at the stuck close quarter carbine procurement plans of the Indian Army and take stock of the long pending short range surface to air missile system (SRSAM) that is to be jointly developed with […]

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Pathankot attack: phone number traced to Jaish office, says Aziz February 23, 2016 at 06:55PM

SOURCE: DAWN Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz has revealed that one of the mobile phone numbers linked to those who attacked the Pathankot airbase had been traced to the Jaish-e-Mohammed group’s headquarters in Bahawalpur. Mr Aziz called the lodging of the FIR in connection with the Pathankot assault a “logical and positive […]

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Chinese arms exports surge, Doubles Arms Sales Around the World February 23, 2016 at 06:54PM

SOURCE: DAWN A SIPRI report on global arms transfers shows China has almost doubled its weapons exports in the past five years as the world’s third-largest weapons exporter poured capital into developing an advanced arms manufacturing industry. Chinese exports of major arms, which excludes most light weaponry, grew by 88pc in 2011-2015 compared to the earlier […]

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Pakistan at tenth place in list of world’s largest arms importers for 2015 February 23, 2016 at 06:52PM

SOURCE: DAWN Pakistan was the tenth largest arms importer in the world in 2015, down one spot from number nine the previous year, a military think tank database reveals, while Saudi Arabia was the leading arms importer in the world, followed closely by India. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) database shows India was the […]

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China May Be Installing Radar On Disputed South China Sea Outposts February 23, 2016 at 04:01PM

SOURCE : REUTERS Satellite images show China may be installing a high-frequency radar system in the Spratly Islands that could significantly boost its ability control the disputed South China Sea, a US think tank reported on Monday. The Asian Maritime Transparency Initiative at Washington’s Center for Strategic and International Studies said the images showed that […]

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ISIS Claims Murder Of Top Hindu Priest In Bangladesh February 23, 2016 at 03:44PM

SOURCE : PTI The ISIS has claimed the gruesome killing of a Hindu head priest in Bangladesh using guns and cleavers at a temple in an area bordering India, the first attack by the dreaded terror group against a Hindu in a series of similar assaults on religious minorities. US-based private SITE Intelligence Group published […]

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Top Pakistani army officer admitted ISI’s role in 26/11 Mumbai attack: Ex-CIA chief Michael Hayden February 23, 2016 at 03:40PM

SOURCE : ECONOMIC TIMES Soon after the 2008 Mumbai terror attack the then chief of Pakistan’s ISI conceded that some of the powerful spy agency’s retired members were engaged in training those involved in the heinous crime but refused to take action, a former CIA chief has said in a new book. In his latest […]

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Get over with diplomacy, take war to Pak or else Last Posts will play on after Pampore February 23, 2016 at 03:33PM

SOURCE : FIRSTPOST As this article goes to the media, the encounter in Pampore has been on for 42 hours. India has lost five security personnel including two officers, one being Captain Pawan Kumar the only child of his parents. Captain Tushar Mahajan too was a young officer. Last rites of the bravehearts are shown […]

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Army battling rise in number of casualties in Kashmir February 23, 2016 at 03:26PM

SOURCE: THE HINDU The Army lost three of its finest soldiers, two young officers and a jawan from the Para Special Forces in the deadliest fidayeen attack in the Srinagar area in many years. It was not an isolated incident, but part of a disturbing trend of the Army losing some of its finest soldiers […]

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China signals no South China Sea backdown as foreign minister goes to US February 23, 2016 at 03:26PM

SOURCE: DNA INDIA China’s South China Sea military deployments are no different from US deployments on Hawaii, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday, striking a combative tone ahead of a visit by Foreign Minister Wang Yi to the United States this week. The United States last week accused China of raising tensions in the South […]

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Declining Scientific Temper a Cause for Serious Concern: DRDO’s RCI Director February 23, 2016 at 03:26PM

SOURCE: Express News Service Regretting that there has been a decline in scientific temper in the country in the last three decades, India’s one of the foremost scientists in navigational and avionics technology relating to missile development, Dr G Satheesh Reddy, however, is confident that the situation will reverse in the coming years. The 52-year-old […]

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Donald Trump vows to bring back jobs from countries like China, India February 23, 2016 at 03:26PM

SOURCE: INDIA TODAY Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has vowed to bring back jobs for Americans. He has alleged that countries like India and China are taking away jobs from the US. These remarks were made by him while predicting that he will earn a “tremendous amount” of support from African-Americans. “You are seeing the […]

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Last whatsapp status of martyred captain Tushar Mahajan February 23, 2016 at 03:26PM

SOURCE: ONE INDIA The army on Monday bid adieu to Captain Tushar Mahajan who was killed while fighting terrorists in Pampore of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Like Martyred Captain Pawan Kumar, Captain Tushar Mahajan was also a Para Commando and he passed out from NDA’s 116th batch and Indian Military Academy’s (IMA) 126th batch. Friends […]

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Stunning Cockpit GoPro Video Of Tejas Over Bahrain

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Indian Air Force pilots will be allowed to test PAK-FA: UAC Chief February 23, 2016 at 07:53AM

SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK The longstanding demand of Indian Air Force to allow its Test pilots to flight-test one of Russia’s 5th generation T-50 fighter jet will be met soon after a formal Joint development agreement for the development of FGFA based on T-50/PAk-Fa is signed between India and Russia said UAC President Yuri Slyusar. […]

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Rail Gun-The Future Weapon Of War February 23, 2016 at 07:47AM

SOURCE: Debojyoti Kumar / FOR MY TAKE / IDRW.ORG Rail gun is a weapon capable of launching projectile without the usage of explosives or propellants, but, are launched at extremely high velocities, mach 7 (at sea level) or more. Capability of launching projectiles at velocities higher than guns and cannons makes rail gun hit targets […]

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India’s first nuclear submarine INS Arihant ready for operations, passes deep sea tests February 23, 2016 at 07:42AM

SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES India’s first nuclear armed submarine is now ready for full fledged operations, having passed several deep sea diving drills as well as weapons launch tests over the past five months and a formal induction into the naval fleet is only a political call away. Multiple officials closely associated with the project to operationalize […]

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Jaish chief Masood Azhar under detention since January 14, claims Sartaj Aziz February 23, 2016 at 07:41AM

SOURCE: INDIA TODAY Last week, Pakistan registered an FIR in connection with the Pathankot terror attack. The FIR, however, had no mention of Jaish-e-Mohammad boss Masood Azhar, who masterminded the January 2 strike. Despite ample evidence provided by New Delhi, Islamabad has failed to act against the perpetrators of the pre-dawn attack on the Indian Air […]

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Pic : With pride and humility: Made in India @MakeInIndia February 23, 2016 at 07:40AM

SOURCE: REDIFF Pride is all ours and of those who made a beeline to Halls 3 and 5 that showcased indigenous defence technologies at the Make In India Week event.Humility came from the scientists and technicians who explained India’s prowess to all who cared to ask about the products on display. Uday Kuckian/Rediff.com captures how the […]

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In Kashmir, army caught between enemy bullets and ‘friendly’ brickbats February 23, 2016 at 07:35AM

SOURCE: HINDUSTAN TIMES Bullets whizzed from the front while stones and invectives flew from behind when soldiers battled 50 hours to flush out terrorists from the 15-acre campus of a government training institute in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pampore.Tales of secessionist rebels regaining public support in Kashmir found credibility on Sunday and Monday as hundreds of residents […]

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Pakistani SIT won’t get access to Pathankot airbase for Probe: Officials February 23, 2016 at 07:33AM

SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES India has ruled out the possibility of allowing a Pakistani special investigation team access to the Pathankot airbase, which was targeted by terrorists belonging to the Jaishe-Mohammed. Officials of the external affairs ministry and NIA while making this clear to ET added they expected Pak investigators to probe the role of suspects in […]

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US envoy Richard Verma for greater role for India in Asia Pacific February 23, 2016 at 07:32AM

SOURCE: PTI Pitching for a greater role for India in Asia Pacific, US Ambassador to New Delhi Richard Verma today hoped navy vessels of the two countries “steaming together” will become a common and welcome sight in Indo-Pacific waters in “not too” distant future. Noting that Indo-US security relationship is of a “fundamentally different” nature, Verma […]

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Record 843 companies register for Goa Defence Expo February 23, 2016 at 07:29AM

SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES With the defence sector emerging as a cornerstone for the Make in India initiative the showcase industry event of the ministry of defence – Defence Expo – is set for record participation this year. The four day event, taking place outside the capital for the first time, already has registrations from 843 […]

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Isro’s space tech to find groundwater February 23, 2016 at 07:26AM

SOURCE: IANS The state government has decided to take the scientific assistance of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to trace water sources in the state. Addressing mediapersons here on Monday, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj minister H.K. Patil said that he will meet ISRO Chairman Dr Kiran Kumar in a day or two to take […]

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India, Brazil, South Africa joint naval exercise off Goa coast February 23, 2016 at 07:22AM

SOURCE: IANS The fifth edition of the 11-day IBSAMAR naval exercise between Brazil, India and South Africa is currently underway off the coast of Goa, the Indian Navy said on Monday. This is the first time that IBSAMAR, which started on February 19, is being conducted in Indian waters, with all its previous editions being […]

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26/11 Mumbai attacks: Pakistan govt challenges rejection of plea to examine boat used by LeT February 23, 2016 at 07:20AM

SOURCE: PTI Pakistan government on Monday challenged in the Islamabad High Court the rejection of the 2008 Mumbai attack case prosecution’s plea by the trial court to form a commission to examine the boat used by LeT terrorists to reach the Indian coast. “We have challenged the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Islamabad’s decision to reject our […]

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‘My Father Lived With Pride, Died With Honour’, Says Pampore Braveheart’s Daughter February 23, 2016 at 07:19AM

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE Harshita, the daughter of Pampore braveheart martyr Havaldar Raj Kumar Rana, today said that she was extremely proud of her father, who led his life with pride and died with honour. “My father gave his life for the country. He led his life with pride and died with honour. I am […]

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Not Big Brother, India is Elder Brother of Nepal,Says Sushma February 23, 2016 at 07:18AM

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Monday that India was an “elder brother” rather than a “big brother” to Nepal, even as Nepali Prime Minister K P Oli strenuously denied playing any ‘India or China’ card. In her introductory speech to the lecture by Oli at the Indian Council of […]

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Probe Agencies Claim They Have Enough Evidence to Convict Kanhaiya for Sedition February 23, 2016 at 07:17AM

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE Investigating agencies on Monday claimed they had enough evidence against arrested JNU students’ union president Kanhaiya Kumar to ‘nail’ him on sedition charges and carrying out ‘anti-national’ activities on campus. They also claimed they had a prima facie report of the high-power inquiry committee formed by JNU vice-chancellor Jagdeesh Kumar, which […]

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Air force, DRDO, pleased with Tejas performance at Bahrain February 22, 2016 at 09:32PM

SOURCE: Ajai Shukla | Business-standard.com In a milestone for India’s Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA), two Tejas fighters travelled from India to perform aerobatics at the Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS-2016) from January 21-23. Business Standard has obtained the first official account of this first international outing, where the Tejas impressed global aerospace experts, taking an […]

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Ready to work with Shipping Ministry: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar February 22, 2016 at 09:28PM

SOURCE: PTI Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said his ministry is ready to work with the Shipping Ministry to ensure more business for shipyards in the country. He said he had a discussion with Union Shipping minister Nitin Gadkari regarding the lack of opportunities for shipyards. “We have to realise the ground realities.Ship-building industry does […]

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Not So Stealthy: China Can Reportedly Track Pentagon’s ‘Undetectable’ F-22s February 22, 2016 at 07:26PM

SOURCE: SPUTNIK The Chinese military is said to have developed capabilities which allow Beijing to detect and track some of the best aircraft in Washington’s arsenal, including the fifth-generation Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptors, which some have called virtually undetectable. An upgraded version of the Chinese Phased Array Radar, as well as the KJ-2000 and KJ-500 […]

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Pampore Encounter: Gunbattle Ends, 3 Terrorists Killed February 22, 2016 at 07:24PM

SOURCE: PTI The 48-hour fierce gunbattle on the outskirts of Srinagar ended this evening with the killing of three heavily-armed terrorists holed up in a government building situated along the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. “The encounter has ended and three militants who had taken refuge inside the building have been killed,” a police official said about […]

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Nepal PM Oli Dismisses Favouring India or China; Says It’s Not a Good Policy Option February 22, 2016 at 07:22PM

SOURCE: PTI Nepalese Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli today said his country does not play India or China “card” and there is “no question” of favouring one over the other as it is not a viable “policy option”. “Misunderstandings” between India and Nepal “do not” persist anymore, Oli said, terming it as the “most […]

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Congress Hoists National Flag Atop RSS Office in Indore; Workers Welcome Them With Snacks February 22, 2016 at 07:21PM

SOURCE: PTI Amid the raging JNU row, Congress today hoisted the tricolour at the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh office here even as it accused the organisation of merely doing a “lip service” to the cause of patriotism. Though police beefed up security anticipating trouble, the RSS workers present in their office welcomed the Congress leaders, saying […]

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Abandoned Pakistani Fishing Boat Found in Kutch Creek Area February 22, 2016 at 07:20PM

SOURCE: PTI An abandoned Pakistani fishing boat was today seized by the Border Security Force in the Indian territory in Koteshwar Creek area of Kutch district on the Indo-Pak border. The Pakistani fishing boat was found today morning during patrolling in the creek area, according to an official statement by Gujarat BSF. Since the boat […]

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87 bomb shells believed to be of World War II era found in Manipur February 22, 2016 at 07:19PM

SOURCE: PTI Eighty-seven bomb-shells, believed to be of World War II period, have been found at the border town of Moreh during excavation work for construction of a power sub-station. A senior police officer said the bombs were dug out by labourers yesterday at Chanou locality of Moreh, bordering Myanmar, and is believed to be dating […]

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Sedition law needed to stop anti-Indian rants: Santosh Hegde February 22, 2016 at 06:20PM

SOURCE: THE HINDU Former Solicitor General of India N. Santosh Hegde said on Monday that he was in “favour” of the sedition law as some “restrictions” were needed to stop people from abusing and talking against the country. The retired Supreme Court judge argued that the act of some Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students, who […]

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Official video of the Tejas performing at the Bahrain International Air Show in January 2016

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Official video of the Tejas performing at the Bahrain International Air Show in January 2016

Air force, DRDO, pleased with Tejas performance at Bahrain

The Tejas performs aerobatics right over the Bahrain Formula One track By Ajai Shukla Business Standard, 22nd Feb 16 In a milestone for India’s Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA), two Tejas fighters travelled from India to performed aerobatics at the Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS-2016) from January 21-23. Business Standard has obtained the first official account of this first

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Parrikar’s Quest for Affordable Air power February 22, 2016 at 03:04PM

SOURCE: VISHAL KARPE / FOR MY TAKE / IDRW.ORG India’s Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar Quest for Affordable Air power has led to two major developments for Indian Air Force lately. Sukhoi has agreed to cap joint development cost of FGFA 5th generation fighter jet at $ 4 Billion each which means the Earlier price of […]

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Twitter suspensions helping curb ISIS’ reach: Report February 22, 2016 at 02:56PM

SOURCE: TNN The reach of ISIS on Twitter has dwindled due to suspensions by the microblogging site that have resulted in drastic reduction of followers for recruitment purposes or disseminating information, according to a new report. The report titled ‘The Islamic State’s Diminishing Returns on Twitter’, by the Programme on Extremism at the George Washington […]

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26/11 plotter Abu Jundal’s lawyer seeks four days to cross-examine David Headley February 22, 2016 at 02:54PM

SOURCE: DNA INDIA Key 26/11 plotter Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal’s lawyer on Monday informed a court that he wanted to cross-examine Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley for four days.Also, Judge G A Sanap directed Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam to contact US authorities, check their availability for Headley’s second round of deposition and […]

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India emerges as world’s largest arms importer, yet again February 22, 2016 at 02:02PM

SOURCE: Tribune News Service India has yet again emerged as the world’s largest buyer of weapons and military equipment, accounting for some 14 per cent of all such international imports, while Russia continues to hold a dominant position, accounting for some 70 per cent of all military equipment supplies to New Delhi. Saudi Arabia, China, […]

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Iran to Test Domestically Manufactured Missiles Within Month February 22, 2016 at 02:01PM

SOURCE: SPUTNIK Iran intends to conduct test-fire of indigenuously manufactured missiles within a month, the chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said Sunday.”The purpose of the training exercises is to test missiles and equipment that every two months should be subject to inspection,” Hassan Firouzabadi said, as quoted by the local IRINN broadcaster. […]

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