Maiden seaplane service to take off on Oct 31 from Sabarmati riverfront: MandaviyaNo-frills carrier SpiceJet is in the process of procuring a seaplane for the venture from the Maldives which is expected to arrive on Octob...
26 Oct, 2020, 07.32 PM IST
India, Japan resolve to deepen maritime cooperationThe two sides also firmed up a project in the area of Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) and robotics, marking the start of first such bilateral...
20 Aug, 2018, 09.29 PM IST
India to make naval ships that can launch attack in enemy zoneLPDs are warfare ship that helps armed forces to transport troops defence equipment, helicopters and amphibious vehicle into a war zone by ...
15 Jul, 2018, 01.48 PM IST
India revives project to acquire Japanese US-2i amphibious aircrafts, worth Rs 10,000 croreThe proposed US-2i deal is intended to send a strong signal to an increasingly belligerent China in the Asia-Pacific region.
14 Jul, 2018, 08.25 PM IST
'Make in India' boost: Japan offers to set up plant in India for US-2 amphibious aircraftThe project has been in the works since 2011 but got a renewed push following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Japan in 2014.
14 Jul, 2018, 04.32 PM IST
Nuclear submarine INS Arihant trials going 'very well', says Admiral RK DhowanSea trials of the first indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arihant, are going "very well", Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan said.
14 Jul, 2018, 03.27 PM IST
Indian Navy keeping a close eye on Chinese ships in IOR: Navy ChiefThe Navy also termed as "bogus" the claims made by Pakistan that an Indian submarine had entered into territorial waters.
12 Jul, 2018, 09.26 PM IST
Government gives green signal to build worth over Rs 20,000 croreThe amphibious assault ships, also called the Landing Platform Docks, are used to transport troops and equipment into a war zone by sea.
11 Jul, 2018, 04.50 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
High-end defence technology cooperation possible with Japan: Narendra ModiModi today said India sees possibility of a new era of cooperation with Japan in high-end defence technology and equipment.
29 Aug, 2014, 10.35 PM IST
Decision on four key defence deals put offDefence ministry deferred decisions on four crucial acquisition projects, including the one for procuring 145 M-777 ultra-light howitzers w...
25 Feb, 2014, 10.36 AM IST
Defence Ministry defers decision on 4 major purchasesDefence Ministry deferred decisions on four major deals expected to be worth over Rs 40,000 crore even as it approved another set of propos...
24 Feb, 2014, 08.24 PM IST
- Contacts with Russia, France, Ukraine to upgrade IAF fleet
Contracts have been signed with Russia, France and Ukraine for upgradation of the flying fleet of Indian Air Force.
23 Nov, 2011, 03.29 PM IST
- Coast Guard to procure six maritime aircraft
The Indian Coast Guard is planning to procure six Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft for enhancing surveillance in coastal areas and country's...
19 Jun, 2011, 10.46 AM IST
- Navy to procure nine amphibious aircraft
Amid heightened focus on aerial maritime surveillance, the Navy is planning to induct nine amphibious aircraft to keep a vigil over the And...
06 Feb, 2011, 10.44 AM IST
- 20,000-crore boost for Navy’s snooping power
In a strong booster dose to India’s maritime reconnaissance and “strategic sea-lift ” capabilities, the defence ministry has cleared the ac...
06 Oct, 2010, 06.17 AM IST
- IAF on look out for amphibious aircraft
To keep an eye on uninhabited islands and carrying out search and rescue missions over the country's maritime zone, the Indian Air Force is...
29 Mar, 2010, 01.03 PM IST