India, Russia sign pact for Smerch rockets
August 28th, 2012 - 2:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) India and Russia have tied up for a joint venture to manufacture Smerch rockets.A memorandum of understanding for starting the joint venture was signed between ... Read more...
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Pakistan tests nuclear capable missile
June 5th, 2012 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) Pakistan Tuesday successfully tested the indigenously developed Hatf-VII (Babur) cruise missile that has a 700 km range and is capable of carrying both nuclear ... Read more...
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FAQs on Bofors guns and graft row
April 25th, 2012 - 9:53 pm ICT by IANS
* What is the Bofors scandal?In the late 1980s, there were media reports of Swedish arms producer AB Bofors having paid Rs.65 crore (approximately $12 million) as kickbacks to top Indian ... Read more...
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Agni-V test likely in a month
February 28th, 2012 - 5:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) India will enter an exclusive league of nations with a nuclear-capable weapon system with a range of over 5,000-km in its arsenal with first test ... Read more...
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Indian air chief for Malaysia to promote military ties (Lead)
January 30th, 2012 - 8:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne, Monday left for Malaysia on a four-day visit for talks with military leaders ... Read more...
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Indian air chief on Malaysia visit to promote military ties
January 30th, 2012 - 7:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne, Monday left for Malaysia on a four-day visit for talks with military leaders ... Read more...
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British navy can now intercept supersonic missiles
January 30th, 2012 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 30 (IANS) Britain's Royal Navy is building a new defence system that would be able to intercept enemy missiles travelling at supersonic speeds.The Sea Ceptor missiles fired from ... Read more...
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Agni-IV production by 2014
November 16th, 2011 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) India, which successfully tested the new generation Agni-IV medium-range ballistic missile Tuesday, will carry out further tests of the weapon system till 2013 to ensure ... Read more...
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China-wary India developing space security systems
November 16th, 2011 - 9:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Wary of China's demonstrated anti-satellite capabilities, India is developing technologies and systems that will enable it to protect its space assets.China had carried out its ... Read more...
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CAG raps Indian Navy for buying combat planes sans weapons
September 8th, 2011 - 10:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The Indian Navy came in for a hard rap from the government auditor Thursday for buying Russian MiG-29K combat planes without their weapons systems, rendering ... Read more...
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NATO admits its air strike killed civilians in Tripoli
June 20th, 2011 - 1:32 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, June 20 (IANS) A number of civilians have been killed in one of its air strikes in Tripoli, Libya, Saturday night, NATO has admitted, Xinhua reported Monday.The North Atlantic ... Read more...
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India to test 5,000-km intercontinental ballistic missile by year-end
June 3rd, 2011 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) India will by year-end test its 5,000-km intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), often termed the "China killer" for its ability to reach the northernmost areas of ... Read more...
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India to buy air defence missiles to secure vital installations
April 13th, 2011 - 3:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) To plug gaps and build up a robust air defence system, India will soon buy a large number of missiles to defend the country's vital ... Read more...
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‘US warned China of military action over space missiles’
February 3rd, 2011 - 6:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 3 (IANS) The US threatened to take military action against China over its space missile tests, according to secret diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks.
The two nuclear superpowers shot down ... Read more...
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WikiLeaks reveals US threatened to take military action against China over space missiles
February 3rd, 2011 - 2:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb.3 (ANI): The United States threatened to take military action against China during a secret "star wars" arms race within the past few years, according to documents leaked by the whistle-blowing ... Read more...
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India’s new defence production policy to end dependence on foreign arms suppliers
January 13th, 2011 - 7:34 pm ICT by ANI
By Praful Kumar SinghNew Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): To become self reliant in the production of defence equipment, weapon systems and platforms, and to reduce its dependence on foreign arms manufacturers, India ... Read more...
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Pak successfully test fires ‘Ghauri Hataf-V’ ballistic missile
December 21st, 2010 - 4:12 pm ICT by ANI
Rawalpindi, Dec 21 (ANI): Pakistan has successfully test-fired its ballistic missile- Ghauri Hataf-V.A spokesman for the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that the missile is capable of carrying all kinds of ... Read more...
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Smart bullets to pinpoint and kill Afghan terrorists
November 30th, 2010 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 30 (IANS) A futuristic rifle using 'smart' bullets to pinpoint and kill enemy fighters, is most likely to be deployed in Afghanistan by December.The XM25 rifle uses ... Read more...
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US army’s” revolutionary” XM25 rifles that allow Taliban to only run, not hide
November 29th, 2010 - 3:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 29 (ANI): After nine years of war in Afghanistan, the American army in the country have been reportedly provided with the latest game-changing "revolutionary" rifles called the XM25, which ... Read more...
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Bioshock Infinite Game Trailer Now Out
August 13th, 2010 - 7:01 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Aug 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The avid fans of the Bioshock game franchise are happy after the release of the official trailer of the game in the web. The earlier Bioshock ... Read more...
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US Navy tests laser to shoot down drones
July 20th, 2010 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 20 (IANS) Laser beams have been used for the first time in naval warfare to shoot down aircraft.
The weapon, mounted on a warship's missile, shot down four unmanned aerial ... Read more...
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BAE Systems M777 howitzer sales exceed 1 bn pounds
July 19th, 2010 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) BAE Systems has received an order for 93 additional M777 howitzers, which the Indian Army is considering for its artillery upgrade, taking the order book to 955 ... Read more...
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Engineers suggest nuking Gulf oil spill, but US Govt. says `No Way’
June 3rd, 2010 - 2:55 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 3 (ANI): Engineering experts have suggested that one way the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico could be stopped by nuking the well.The idea has gained fans with each ... Read more...
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India successfully tests supersonic cruise missile (Lead)
March 21st, 2010 - 9:57 pm ICT by IANS
Bhubaneswar, March 21 (IANS) India Sunday successfully test fired BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a vertical launcher fitted on board moving warship INS Ranvir off the east coast, defence sources said.
The missile ... Read more...
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Brahmos supersonic cruise missile successfully test fired
March 21st, 2010 - 4:55 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): India on Sunday successfully test fired Brahmos supersonic cruise missile from a vertical launcher fitted in a moving warship INS Ranvir off the Orissa coast.The missile ... Read more...
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God Of War 3 Woos Gamers With Visual Bounty And Plot
March 19th, 2010 - 7:35 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Mar 19, (THAINDIAN NEWS) North America has witnessed the much anticipated release of God of War III, the last part of the highly popular God of War Franchise. It has ... Read more...
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Pak Navy test fires ‘foreign’ weapons in Arabian Sea
March 12th, 2010 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar.12 (ANI): Pakistan on Friday reportedly test-fired a number of missiles and torpedoes, acquired from other countries, from ships and submarines in the Arabian Sea.A statement issued by the Pakistan Navy ... Read more...
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Indian Army seeks Corner Shot weapons
December 30th, 2009 - 3:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Seeking to equip itself for close-quarter urban warfare, the Indian Army has sought information about Corner Shot weapons that enable the user to observe and engage a ... Read more...
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India roles out indigenous T-90 Bhishma tanks
August 24th, 2009 - 6:28 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, Aug 24 (ANI): The first batch of indigenously built T-90 tanks "Bhishma" was flagged off by Minister of State for Defence M.M. Pallam Raju here on Monday.The rolling out ceremony was ... Read more...
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Keel laying of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier
February 26th, 2009 - 7:31 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): The Keel laying of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC), one of the major milestones IN Indian shipbuilding, is scheduled for February 28 by Defence Minister A K Anthony. ... Read more...
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Experts call on US to follow dual track nuke weapons policy
December 11th, 2008 - 12:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec.11 (ANI): A joint working group of scientists and policy experts has said that the United States must re-establish its global leadership in nuclear arms control while continuing to update ... Read more...
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Air Force Chief to leave for Malaysia today
August 18th, 2008 - 9:05 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 18 (ANI): Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal F.H. Major will leave for a three-day official visit to Malaysia today.During his visit, he will meet the ... Read more...
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Chief of Air Staff to visit Malaysia from August 18
August 17th, 2008 - 7:09 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi , August 17 (ANI): Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal F.H. Major will leave for a three-day official visit to Malaysia on Monday.He is scheduled to ... Read more...
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Toy rocket inspires variable-speed bullets
July 23rd, 2008 - 11:04 am ICT by IANS
Chicago, July 23 (IANS) A US company is developing a gun that can fire bullets with variable speed and can be set to kill, wound or just cause a bruise. Lund and ... Read more...
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Toy rocket inspires gun that can send bullets at variable speeds
July 22nd, 2008 - 6:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 22 (ANI): The US army has commissioned a Chicago-based toy-making company to make a gun that can fire bullets at variable speeds, and serve the dual purpose of killing ... Read more...
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