Russia will continue to back NATO mission: Putin
August 2nd, 2012 - 7:31 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Wednesday that Russia will continue to support the NATO military operation in Afghanistan."NATO maintains a permanent presence in Afghanistan ... Read more...
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No choppers on board ships to Syria: Russia
July 14th, 2012 - 10:25 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's state-run arms company has denied that any of its warships presently heading for Syria were carrying Mil Mi-25 helicopter gunships.Rosoboronexport said it had tried ... Read more...
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Iran holds air defence drills
July 12th, 2012 - 8:32 am ICT by IANS
Tehran, July 12 (IANS) The Iranian Army has successfully completed three days of air defence exercises, where military units downed several mock pilotless aircraft, state-run Press TV reported.Brigadier General Shahrokh ... Read more...
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Syrian air force conducts military drills
July 12th, 2012 - 6:01 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Syrian Air Force has conducted military exercises involving fighter and attack aircraft, state-run Sana news agency reported.The drills were conducted Tuesday. Sana said they ... Read more...
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Push for army’s combat chopper demand
July 2nd, 2012 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The Indian Army's demand for a separate attack helicopter fleet to support its ground troops during battle has got a boost with Defence Minister ... Read more...
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US hails Russia’s contribution to Afghan mission
June 19th, 2012 - 5:07 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US recognises Russia's contribution to building a better future for the Afghan people and hopes for further cooperation in providing security in the ... Read more...
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US buys 10 Russian choppers for Afghanistan
June 14th, 2012 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, June 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Pentagon is buying ten Mi-17 helicopters from Russia's state-run weapons broker Rosoboronexport for the Afghan military, the company said Thursday."I can confirm to you ... Read more...
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Clinton warns Russia over Syria policy
June 14th, 2012 - 9:12 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has warned Russia that its support for the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will have negative consequences."The situation ... Read more...
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Russia giving Syria with combat helicopters: Clinton
June 13th, 2012 - 12:14 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US suspects Russia of supplying Syria with combat helicopters that will be used against peaceful protestors, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said."We ... Read more...
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Indian Army testing its readiness in Punjab war game
May 4th, 2012 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The Indian Army has launched a massive summer war game in the plains of Punjab to test its operational readiness, a defence ministry official said ... Read more...
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Iran making progress on indigenous missile
April 18th, 2012 - 4:39 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, April 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Iranian Defence Minister Ahmad Vahidi has said the country was making progress in the development and manufacture of an indigenous version of the Russian S-300 ... Read more...
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Indian Army empowered to fast-track special equipment for commandos
April 17th, 2012 - 11:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Stung by Indian Army chief Gen. V.K. Singh's letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over gaps in defence preparedness, the government Tuesday decided to ... Read more...
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Defence modernisation in 2011: What’s done & what’s not (With Defence modernisation: Critical deals materialised, others faced time overruns)
December 27th, 2011 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Here's the lowdown on what India accomplished in its defence modernisation and procurement plans in 2011 and what it could not complete.What Was Done:* Deal ... Read more...
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President witnesses war game, urges modernisation
December 5th, 2011 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
Barmer (Rajasthan), Dec 5 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Monday flew in a military transport helicopter and then rode in a battle tank to witness the Indian Army's war games ... Read more...
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Russia may sell helicopters to Saudi Arabia
November 14th, 2011 - 10:40 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Nov 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia may soon sign new contracts with Saudi Arabia on the export of helicopters and air defence missile systems, the state-run arms exporter said Monday.Rosoboronexport ... Read more...
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Russia to showcase its best combat aircraft in Dubai
November 12th, 2011 - 11:01 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Nov 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia will showcase its most advanced combat aircraft and air defence systems at a major airshow in Dubai that starts Sunday, state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport ... Read more...
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US man jailed over Iran arms export
October 27th, 2011 - 3:31 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 27 (IANS) A US man was Wednesday sentenced to nearly four years in prison for illegally exporting components for fighter jets and attack helicopters to Iran.A federal court ... Read more...
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Citing domestic duties, India withdraws choppers from UN Congo mission
October 14th, 2011 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) India has withdrawn all its attack and transport helicopters from the United Nations mission in Congo this month, citing their requirement in domestic security roles."The ... Read more...
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India’s massive winter war game begins this week
October 2nd, 2011 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Buoyed by its successful summer war games in Rajasthan and Punjab, the Indian Army will hold another such massive exercise beginning this week featuring a ... Read more...
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Clinton pitches for more military sales to India
July 19th, 2011 - 9:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) With their strategic proximity growing, the US Tuesday pitched for more military sales to India, a call soon after Washington decided to cut $800 ... Read more...
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Antony warns defence firms against corruption
July 12th, 2011 - 9:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) With India expected spend nearly $100 billion over the next decade on modern equipment for its armed forces, Defence Minister A.K. Antony Tuesday cautioned against ... Read more...
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India to hold massive war game this winter
June 10th, 2011 - 6:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) After its successful summer war games in Rajasthan and Punjab, the Indian Army is to hold another such massive exercise in winter featuring one of ... Read more...
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Attack choppers to add teeth to Indian Army’s strike corps (With Images)
May 18th, 2011 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) With the rapid evolution of battlefield concepts, the Indian Army is preparing to shore up its aviation wing with attack and tactical-lift capabilities to increase ... Read more...
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Antony warns defence top brass against graft in deals
April 25th, 2011 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) With major deals including the $10.4-billion tender for 126 combat planes tender in its final stages, Defence Minister A.K. Antony Monday warned the armed ... Read more...
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Boeing says it has hands full with Indian defence deals
April 21st, 2011 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) US aerospace major Boeing is anticipating Indian defence orders worth $14 billion, with a company official saying its hands are "pretty full" with ... Read more...
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UN, French helicopters attack Gbagbo’s residence
April 11th, 2011 - 4:09 am ICT by IANS
Abidjan, April 11 (IANS) UN and French helicopters opened fire at the presidential residence in Abidjan, the largest city of Cote d'Ivoire, Xinhua quoted local residents as saying.The UN peacekeeping ... Read more...
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Ivory Coast President negotiating exit with UN
April 6th, 2011 - 2:12 pm ICT by ANI
Abidjan, Apr 6 (ANI): The United Nations has said the Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo's departure from power is being negotiated following a fierce assault by forces loyal to his rival Alassane ... Read more...
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Indian defence deals worth $42 billion up for grabs
February 27th, 2011 - 10:48 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) India is in the process of signing defence deals worth nearly $42 billion, including a $10.4-billion deal for 126 multi-role combat aircraft, making it one of ... Read more...
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IAF combat planes set capital’s skies ablaze
January 26th, 2011 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Indian Air Force (IAF) front line fighter jets, including Russian-origin Sukhois and MiG-29s and Anglo-French Jaguars, Wednesday set the capital's skies ablaze with their flying display during ... Read more...
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28-aircraft flypast at Republic Day parade
January 21st, 2011 - 10:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army will stage a 28-aircraft flypast, including a special manoeuvre by a frontline Sukhoi SU-30 fighter jet, during the ... Read more...
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IAF to showcase network centric operations on Republic Day
January 21st, 2011 - 7:18 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) Tableau for this year's Republic Day Parade will showcase the endeavor to uphold age-old military values, while transforming into a modern, competent ... Read more...
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Turkey offers to dramatically increase sale of military hardware to Pak
December 8th, 2010 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
Ankara (Turkey), Dec 8(ANI): Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to strengthen their bilateral ties to "greater heights" through enhanced cooperation in a range of areas, including defence, with Turkey offering military hardware ... Read more...
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Worrying increase in Afghan civilian deaths caused by US-allied forces in 2010
November 2nd, 2010 - 4:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 2 (ANI): Internal U.S. military statistics have shown that American and allied forces have failed to reduce the number of civilian fatalities, and the figures rose to 160 in 2010, ... Read more...
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At 78, half of IAF’s equipment obsolete: Air chief (Lead)
October 4th, 2010 - 9:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF), the world's fourth largest that turns 78 Friday, is grappling with a shortage of officers and 50 percent of its equipment is ... Read more...
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Indian Air Force conducting trials for attack helicopters
July 22nd, 2010 - 9:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Trials are underway for an Indian Air Force (IAF) order for 22 attack helicopters with two contenders in the fray - the US' Boeing AH-64D Apache and ... Read more...
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