Exclude Russia from arms show: Human Rights Watch to France
June 10th, 2012 - 2:31 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, June 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) International rights organisation Human Rights Watch (HRW) has asked France to reconsider allowing Russia's state-owned arms exporter Rosoboronexport to take part in an upcoming arms ... Read more...
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Indian defence research agency eyes robotic soldier, mule
December 11th, 2011 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Dec 11 (IANS) India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is in the process of building robotic soldiers and mules as a part of its unmanned fighting systems of ... Read more...
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Ukraine sold $1 bn worth of weapons in 2010
July 19th, 2011 - 9:28 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ukraine's arms exports in 2010 reached almost $1 billion with the bulk of weapons sold to African countries, a newspaper said."The portfolio of contracts signed ... Read more...
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Trials begin of upgraded Indian main battle tank
June 9th, 2011 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The trials began Thursday of an upgraded version of the indigenous Arjun main battle tank (MBT) that is expected to form the backbone of the ... Read more...
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Production of upgraded indigenous tanks by 2014
February 14th, 2011 - 6:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) India will begin production of an upgraded version of the indigenous Arjun main battle tank (MBT) by early 2014, an official said here Monday. The Defence Research ... Read more...
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Indian culture, military might unfold at R’Day (Second Lead)
January 26th, 2011 - 2:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) India Wednesday celebrated its 62nd Republic Day, displaying its military might and vibrant cultural diversity, a spectacle witnessed by the country's who's who and tens of ... Read more...
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India showcases military might at 62nd R’Day parade (Lead)
January 26th, 2011 - 12:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The 62nd Republic Day celebrations saw a spectacular showcase of India's military might here, witnessed by millions on a cold but sunny Wednesday morning, to mark ... Read more...
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Summer trials this year of upgraded indigenous battle tank
January 17th, 2011 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Within a year of the government approving a project for an upgraded indigenous main battle tank (MBT), India's defence research agency has readied a Mark II version ... Read more...
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DRDO to participate in “Pride of India - Science Expo - 2011″ in Chennai
January 2nd, 2011 - 8:56 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, Jan.2 (ANI): The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) will participate in the "Pride of India - Science Expo - 2011" organized during January 3 to 7 as part of ... Read more...
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Antony for speedy indigenisation of defence systems
November 16th, 2010 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Tuesday his ministry is all set to create an environment for speedy indigenisation of defence systems and platforms."We are making all efforts ... Read more...
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Army to buy additional 124 Arjun tanks
May 17th, 2010 - 5:34 pm ICT by ANI
By Praful Kumar SinghNew Delhi, May 17 (ANI): To boost the strike capability of the armed forces, the Indian Army will buy 124 additional indigenous Arjun main battle tank (MBT), after the ... Read more...
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Government gives nod to next generation Arjun tanks
May 13th, 2010 - 10:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Indian government Thursday decided to go for the second generation of main battle tank Arjun and Akash surface-to-air missile to be developed by the premier Defence ... Read more...
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India committed to modernisation of armed forces: President
February 22nd, 2010 - 1:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) India has accorded the highest priority to modernising the armed forces to defend its borders, President Pratibha Patil said Monday.
"The nation is proud of our armed ... Read more...
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Commonwealth mascot Shera, MBT Arjun dominate 61st Republic Day attractions
January 26th, 2010 - 3:37 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): Among the major attractions that dominated the 61st Republic Day celebrations here today, were the Main Battle Tank Arjun, the Smerch Multiple Launch Rocket System, the Armoured ... Read more...
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Military might, colours of India unfold at R-Day parade
January 26th, 2010 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) A cold and foggy morning failed to dampen the enthusiasm of thousands of spectators who turned out Tuesday to witness India proudly displaying its military might ... Read more...
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Commonwealth mascot Shera, MBT Arjun to be 61st Republic Day attractions
January 26th, 2010 - 9:51 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan.26 (ANI): Among the major attractions of the 61st Republic Day to be held today will be the Main Battle Tank Arjun, the Smerch Multiple Launch Rocket System, the ... Read more...
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Indigenous Tejas combat jet to feature at R-Day parade
January 25th, 2010 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Jan 25 (IANS) A decade after it first took to the skies, the indigenously designed and built Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) will feature for the first time at the Republic ... Read more...
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In final test, Arjun tank to take on Russian T-90
January 16th, 2010 - 7:22 pm ICT by IANS
By Ritu Sharma
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Arjun main battle tank will take on the Russian built T-90 tanks March 1, when the core strength of the indigenously-built tank will be ... Read more...
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Indian Army inducts first indigenous T-90 tanks
August 24th, 2009 - 8:43 pm ICT by IANS
Indo-Asian News Service
Avadi (Tamil Nadu), Aug 24 (IANS) The first batch T-90 tanks manufactured in India under license from Russia were Monday handed over to the Indian Army.After a delay of one ... Read more...
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First T-90 tank to roll out of Indian factory Aug 24
August 8th, 2009 - 6:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) After a delay of one year, the first T-90 tank manufactured in India under licence will roll out Aug 24.
"The first T-90 tank will roll out Aug ... Read more...
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DRDO to continue indigenous Arjun tanks production for Army
July 13th, 2009 - 6:21 pm ICT by ANI
By Praful Kumar SinghNew Delhi, July 13 (ANI): Allaying fears of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists that the production of the Arjun main battle tank will be stopped, the government ... Read more...
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Production of indigenous Arjun tanks to continue: official
July 13th, 2009 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The production of the indigenously built main battle tank (MBT) Arjun will continue, with an additional 77 tanks to be supplied to the Indian Army by March ... Read more...
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Trials of Arjun battle tank to be delayed: Army chief
June 12th, 2009 - 3:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Indian Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor Friday said the comparative trials of the indigenously built Arjun main battle tank (MBT) with the Russian T-90 equivalent have been ... Read more...
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First 50 T-90 tanks to roll out of Indian factory
June 4th, 2009 - 9:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) After a hiatus of one year, 50 T-90 tanks will roll out of an Indian factory under licensed production following the resolution of the stalemate with Russia ... Read more...
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Arjun tanks ready for comparative trials with Russian T-90
May 25th, 2009 - 8:27 pm ICT by ANI
By Praful Kumar SinghNew Delhi, May 25 (ANI): With the delivery of 16 indigenously built Arjun main battle tank (MBT) to the Indian Army today, the combat vehicle is now ready for ... Read more...
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Indigenous battle tank heads for comparative trials with Russian T-90
May 25th, 2009 - 5:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) With one regiment of the indigenously built Arjun main battle tank (MBT) delivered to the Indian Army, the combat vehicle is now headed for comparative trials with ... Read more...
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Indian Army to celebrate 71st Armour Day
April 30th, 2009 - 9:12 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr 30 (ANI): The Indian Army would celebrate 71st Armour Day tomorrow to honour the arrival of armoured vehicles in place of horses in the Indian cavalry regiments.Armour Day is ... Read more...
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DRDO to make indigenous Arjun tank hi-tech
February 25th, 2009 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Feb 25 (IANS) The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) will be developing around 12 futuristic systems in five years for incorporation into India's first indigenously built Arjun main battle tank ... Read more...
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With Russia hiking Gorshkov price, India goes for indigenous carrier
February 23rd, 2009 - 7:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) As Russia continues escalating the price for the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov much to the chagrin of the defence establishment here, India is all set for the ... Read more...
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Arjun tank gets vote of support from Indian Army chief
February 19th, 2009 - 12:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) In a reversal of the Indian Army's stand on the indigenous main battle tank (MBT) Arjun, which has been 37 years in the making, army chief General ... Read more...
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Government committed to modernising armed forces: President
February 12th, 2009 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Saluting India's armed forces for "their sense of commitment, sacrifice and professionalism", President Pratibha Patil Thursday said the government "stands committed" to provide financial support for their ... Read more...
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Defence minister hails indigenous combat jet
February 11th, 2009 - 6:49 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 11 (IANS) The star attraction at the inauguration of the Aero India international air show here Wednesday was a breathtaking series of aerial manoeuvres by the indigenous Tejas light combat ... Read more...
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A last bid to save the Arjun main battle tank project
January 14th, 2009 - 3:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The Indian Army will conduct head-to-head "comparative trials" of the indigenous Arjun main battle tank (MBT), under development for over three decades, and the Russian-built T-90 tanks ... Read more...
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Defence Minister denies tampering of equipment of MBT Arjun during trial
December 11th, 2008 - 8:16 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Defence Minister AK Antony today informed Rajya Sabha that the Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun was not tampered during any trials.The army with successful results ... Read more...
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Antony says light combat aircraft Tejas will be part of IAF by 2011
October 25th, 2008 - 8:09 pm ICT by ANI
Bangalore, Oct 25 (ANI): Defence Minister A K Antony today said that the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) project is very much on track and there was no question of abandoning ... Read more...
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