Aggressive China triggers Asia arms race: How Indian Navy measures up to the challenge“The growth of China's national power, including its military modernization, means China's policies and actions will have a major impact on...
13 Jul, 2018, 11.48 AM IST
India among world's top five defence spenders: ReportThe report said that India is set to overtake Britain with the third-largest defence budget by 2018 as a result of its modernisation drive.
11 Jul, 2018, 03.08 PM IST
Saudi Arabia permits China to set up 1st drone factory in Middle EastSaudi's KACST had signed a partnership agreement on March 16 with China's CASC, which makes China's CH-4 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
26 Mar, 2017, 07.29 PM IST
Defence sector likely to see up to 10% hike in Budget allocation: Stocks to watch outThe defence capex has been under pressure due to varied reasons, but the govt has stepped up local manufacturing under the ‘Make in India’ ...
30 Jan, 2017, 12.05 PM IST
China removed missiles from South China Sea islands ahead of UN verdictThe report said the missiles, which have been on Woody Island were probably shipped back to the mainland.
23 Jul, 2016, 06.26 PM IST
ISIS has lost almost a quarter of its territory in 15 months: StudyAirstrikes by the US-led campaign and an ongoing Russian mission in Syria have pinned the Islamic State back, it said.
17 Mar, 2016, 04.18 PM IST
Chinese navy commissions 3 ships first time on same dayChinese navy has commissioned three new stealth landing ships on a single day for the first time amid escalating tensions with the US in So...
10 Mar, 2016, 12.43 PM IST
America says China’s fifth-generation jet fighter J-31 stolen from its F-35The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is trying to sell FC-31 as an alternative to Lockheed Martin’s F-35 joint strike fighter.
13 Nov, 2015, 10.42 AM IST
Pakistan eying Sukhoi-35 fighter planes from Russia: ReportThe Mi-35M chopper deal was signed during the visit of army chief General Raheel Sharif to Russia in June when he met top defence officials.
20 Sep, 2015, 06.29 PM IST
Pakistan to buy eight submarines from China: ReportIt was reported then that the contract could be worth $4 billion to $5 billion, the biggest arms export deal for Communist China.
24 Jul, 2015, 03.36 PM IST
Russia thinks its monstrous new super-tank can resist all of NATO's anti-tank weaponsIn addition to the ERA, the Armata will feature an Afganit active protection complex, a system that uses Doppler radar to detect incoming p...
25 Jun, 2015, 01.58 PM IST
China building runway in disputed South China Sea: ReportsChina is stealthily and rapidly building its first airstrip on an artificial island in disputed South China Sea (SCS) waters capable of lan...
17 Apr, 2015, 06.23 PM IST
Pakistan set to buy eight submarines from ChinaOften described as Pakistan's "all weather friend", China is likely to extend a long-term loan, possibly at a low interest rate, to cover t...
02 Apr, 2015, 08.12 PM IST
China to increase military spending to $148 billion: ReportIn 2011, a Chinese-made aircraft with stealth radar- evading capabilities flew on a test flight as the then US defence secretary Robert Gat...
04 Feb, 2014, 12.41 PM IST
India set to overtake UK's defence spend by 2017: ReportIndia looks set to spend more on its defence budget than cash-strapped Britain within four years' time, according to a new report published...
11 Jul, 2013, 12.21 AM IST
Finmeccanica's unit AugustaWestland says India did not cancel helicopter order"The Ministry of Defence has not cancelled the contract but has given notice requesting information within seven days," AugustaWestland sta...
16 Feb, 2013, 08.39 PM IST
- US woos India for big-ticket defence deals
India's rejection of Boeing and Lockheed Martin's F-16 and F-18 fighters in April was an expensive setback for US arms sales.
07 Nov, 2011, 03.58 AM IST