Suspense continues over France and India’s Rafale fighter plane deal January 23, 2016 at 08:16AM

SOURCE: PTI Suspense over the multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter plane deal continued today as French Ambassador here Francois Richier said a “complex negotiation” is going on, just two days ahead of the visit of his President Francois Hollande to India. “The discussions are taking place at present. So I cannot say what will be the […]

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India suspects nuclear security index a ploy to reveal country’s stockpile January 23, 2016 at 08:15AM

SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES Even though India moved up two places in a somewhat controversial international ranking on nuclear security, the 2016 Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) security index was greeted here with derision. This biennial exercise, a joint effort between Washington-based Nuclear Threat Initiative and Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) comes weeks before the nuclear security summit, this […]

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India is about to seriously upgrade its air force January 23, 2016 at 08:13AM

SOURCE: BUSINESS INSIDER Indian and French negotiators haggled Friday over the price of 36 combat aircraft for the aging Indian air force, officials of the two nations said, just days before President Francois Hollande visits New Delhi to cement commercial ties, according to Reuters. The deal could be worth some $9 billion, and is part of India’s larger$150-billion military […]

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Watch: Proud moments for India as LCA Tejas zooms across Bahrain skies January 23, 2016 at 08:11AM

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA It was a proud moment for India as the indigenously built Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas flew at Bahrain International Air Show 2016 on Thursday.In a brief flight, the Tejas displayed its maneuverability and supersonic capability. “Two Tejas fighters are participating in the three-day Bahrain air show to display its air prowess […]

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Oman to display its Navy might at review, exercise January 23, 2016 at 08:09AM

SOURCE: DECCAN CHRONICLE  Royal Oman Navy ships, a Corvette, RNOV Al-Shamikh and a Fast Attack Craft, RNOV Al-Seeb anchored at the port of Goa on Friday Two ships of Royal Oman Navy, that will take part in International Fleet Review (IFR), at Vizag, reached Indian shores on Friday.  A Corvette, RNOV Al-Shamikh, and a Fast […]

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In Pics: India’s light combat aircraft Tejas fighter at Bahrain International Airshow January 23, 2016 at 08:08AM

SOURCE: CNN-IBN Indigenously developed India’s light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighter participated in its first air show on foreign soil in Bahrain. Tejas is a single engine, light weight aircraft with supersonic capability at all altitudes. Here’s a look at how the aircraft enthralled the audience at the Bahrain International Airshow, being held from January […]

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Russia to conduct joint exercises with China, India and Egypt in 2016 January 23, 2016 at 08:03AM

SOURCE: NAVAL TECHNOLOGY Russia plans to conduct joint tactical naval exercises with China, Egypt, India, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan this year.Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan will be partnering with Russia for the first time.The 2016 exercise will include live-firing from coastal missile systems in the Arctic by navy coastal troops. Russian navy deputy commander-in-chief was quoted by the […]

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Pakistan trashed over bogus claims of Indian terrorism January 23, 2016 at 08:01AM

SOURCE: TNN A concerted chorus in Pakistan orchestrated by its jihadi-military establishment that India is behind its homegrown terrorist attacks is being trashed in the western media, with reputed commentators instead calling out Islamabad for its own record of nurturing terrorist groups. The Pakistani allegations reached a crescendo this week following the attack on Bacha […]

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Army for new bottom’s up approach in bid to modernise itself January 23, 2016 at 07:57AM

SOURCE: DNA INDIA At a time when the Indian Army faces a pressing requirement of weapon modernisation, it has decided to go off the beaten path to reach out to manufacturers within the country. Sources said that the Army is planning to hold day-long workshops at regional industrial hubs like Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and others […]

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Kashmiri militants join hands with savages of Islamic State to expand caliphate in Valley January 23, 2016 at 07:56AM

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA In what can keep the Indian security forces on toes, militants causing disturbance in Kashmir for ages have now extended their support to savages of Islamic State.According to a Hindustan Times report, Hafiz Saeed Khan – the IS chief for Khurasan, the historic name for the area encompassing Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts […]

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The road from Pathankot January 23, 2016 at 07:53AM

SOURCE: THE HINDU Weeks after a fidayeen attack on the Pathankot airbase, several key questions are yet to be answered. Among these are: if indeed there was good intelligence, why was the airbase so poorly guarded, and the intelligence not acted upon? How does one explain the gaping holes in the security architecture of a military […]

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The Highest Decorated Regiment Of The Indian Army That Makes Enemies Tremble With Fear January 23, 2016 at 07:53AM

SOURCE: MENSXP When war calls, Sikhs answer. With 72 Battle Honours, 15 Theatre Honours, 2 Param Vir Chakras, 14 Maha Vir Chakras, 5 Kirti Chakras, 67 Vir Chakras and 1596 other gallantry awards, the Sikh Regiment is one of the most feared units of the Indian army. The history of the regiment spans over 154 years […]

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A Sharif dance to the tune of the Saudis: India needs to be wary of the Nawaz-Raheel tango January 23, 2016 at 07:53AM

SOURCE: FIRSTPOST Did you notice Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Raheel Sharif’s first tango in Riyadh? Well, if you missed them, they were there dancing to the tunes of the Saudi rulers. The Indian government will have welcomed it, and it would have cockled the hearts of peace-niks in India to […]

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Pathankot attack not linked to India-Pak dialogue: Hizb Chief Salahuddin January 23, 2016 at 07:53AM

SOURCE: ABP Hizb-ul Mujahideen and United Jehad Council (UJC) chief Syed Salahuddin has said that Pathankot airbase attack was “a continuation of their activity, targeting Indian military installations”, a media report said today. In an interview to a Pakistan-based Urdu news portal, Wajood, Salahuddin rejected the reports that the attack was a conspiracy to stall […]

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‘ISIS may target Narendra Modi, Francois Hollande on Republic Day’ January 22, 2016 at 03:58PM

SOURCE: ZEE MEDIA Delhi has been put on high alert after Intelligence Bureau warned of a possible terror attack by dreaded terror outfit Islamic State (ISIS) on the occasion of Republic Day, a report said on Thursday.According to ‘CNN-IBN’ report, the Islamic State may try to target the national capital on January 26, when nation […]

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27 aircraft of IAF to fly over Rajpath on Republic Day January 22, 2016 at 03:58PM

SOURCE: CNNIBN Twenty seven aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be part of the flypast over Rajpath during this year’s Republic Day parade. Leading the parade would be the traditional ‘Ensign’ formation comprising four Mi-17 V5 helicopters in an inverted ‘Y’ formation.The second and the main phase will be led by ‘Chakra’ formation […]

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Govt tweaks policy: Defence forces can’t use jammers January 22, 2016 at 03:58PM

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE THE GOVERNMENT has tweaked its policy to bar Defence forces from buying electronic jammers as per the new “jammer policy” issued by the Cabinet secretariat on Thursday.The policy, revised after the last one was issued in July 2015, leaves out Defence forces from the list of institutions allowed to procure or use […]

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DPP 2016: A Game Changer For Indian Defence Industry January 22, 2016 at 03:58PM

SOURCE: BUSINESSWORLD This is a game changing policy which will push India towards rapid indigenisation and on the path to self-reliance and global leadership in defence. While the key provisions of the policy were announced after repeated delays, the final outcome is indicative of the enormous efforts that more than justify the delays. Buy Indian […]

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LeT, Afghan Taliban follow ISI’s dictates: Militant commander January 22, 2016 at 03:58PM

SOURCE: PTI Lashkar-e-Taiba and the Afghan Taliban follow the dictates of Pakistan’s notorious spy agency ISI which exploits the various ‘Islamic’ organisations on the issue of Kashmir for its “despicable personal interests”, a top militant commander has said. Hafez Saeed Khan, the chief of the ISIS-Khorasan which is the branch of dreaded Middle Eastern group […]

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Badal Bats for Arming BSF, Police With Modern Weaponry January 22, 2016 at 03:58PM

SOURCE: EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE In the wake of the recent terrorist attack on Pathankot IAF base, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today advocated equipping the Border Security Force (BSF) and the state police with advanced weapons and gadgets. Punjab is a border state and hence more prone to cross-border attacks. The recent Pathankot and Dinanagar attacks […]

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