View: India’s security apparatus needs to dismantle silos to usher in jointnessIn view of the security challenges, India should optimise its huge defence expenditure by improving the teeth-to-tail ratio.
21 Jun, 2019, 08.15 AM IST
Forces seek Rs 27 lakh crore over next 5 years for defence projectsWith an eye firmly on China, there is also a separate plan for the strategically-located tri-Service Andaman and Nicobar Command.
12 Jul, 2018, 10.37 AM IST
Much-awaited Defence Procurement Procedure with 'Make in India' focus to be out soonParrikar said that the current DPP is under amendment and is under the consideration of his ministry after a committee of experts headed by...
11 Jul, 2018, 01.39 PM IST
India has signed 182 defence deals over last 3 years and current yearThe government has also accorded approval for acquiring new artillery guns through five procurement cases.
11 Jul, 2018, 01.36 PM IST
Decision on defence equipment based on security review: GovtCapital procurement for defence were currently being progressed as per the current LTIPP (2012-27) and AAP (2014-16), he said.
27 Feb, 2015, 04.22 PM IST
India paid over Rs one lakh crore for defence acquisition: Government"The total expenditure on direct payments to foreign vendors for capital acquisitions for the army, navy and air force during the last five...
25 Nov, 2014, 08.47 PM IST
Arun Jaitley reviews Scorpene submarine projectJaitley reviewed in Mumbai progress of long-delayed Scorpene submarines which are planned to be deployed on the western sea-board in Karwar.
27 Aug, 2014, 07.41 PM IST
CCS 'in-principle' approval for indigenous AWACS projectFor the indigenous AWACS, the DRDO will look for an alternative aircraft of the size of the IL-76 and deploy its AWACS system on it, they s...
06 Feb, 2013, 01.03 PM IST
- Army chief General Bikram Singh’s demand for attack choppers triggers fresh turf war with Indian Air Force
Army chief General Bikram Singh has launched an aggressive campaign demanding that the Army be allowed to have its own attack helicopters.
14 Jul, 2012, 06.39 AM IST
India largest importer of arms surpassing China: A K AntonyIndia has become the largest importer of arms, surpassing the Chinese share of five per cent of global arms imports during 2007-11.
16 May, 2012, 04.39 PM IST
- Defence expenditure: India spent Rs 15,433.01 cr in 2010-11
India spent Rs 15,443.01 crore during 2010-11 to import arms and ammunition marking an increase of Rs 5,266.93 crore.
30 Apr, 2012, 05.18 PM IST
- Government fast tracks acquisition process of armed forces
Putting the acquisition process of the armed forces on fast track, government has cleared a 15-year Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan (...
26 Apr, 2012, 04.24 PM IST
- Govt clears plan for development of defence capabilities, revises offset policy
The defence ministry approved a plan for development of defence capabilities and effected a major change in offset policy by including tran...
03 Apr, 2012, 04.03 AM IST
- Army Chief Gen V K Singh to meet Defence Minister AK Antony, discuss procurement issues
Army Chief Gen V K Singh will have a meeting with Defence Minister A K Antony to discuss procurement projects for the Army.
02 Apr, 2012, 01.04 PM IST
- Should India rethink its defence spending plans?
India desperately needs to formulate long-term strategic plans to dovetail military capabilities with geopolitical objectives.Recession: Si...
12 Apr, 2009, 12.33 AM IST
- India ready for war? Forces grapple with delays, red tape
India continues to fumble in formulating strategic plans.
20 Jan, 2009, 10.47 AM IST