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India and Israel Focus on Boosting Defence Industrial Cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meeting with Defence Minister of Israel Mr Benjamin Gantz before their bilateral talks in New Delhi on June 2.

Launch of 'Nirdeshak', second Vessel of Survey Vessel (Large) Project

This model of Public Private Partnership shall be harbinger of future successful collaboration for Warship construction in India.

Artillery Modernisation Hits Roadblocks

ARTILLERY MODERNISATION

Elbit Systems of America Awarded $49 Million Contract to Supply Night Vision Systems for the US Marine Corps

We are honored that Marines are equipped with our night vision solutions and we are committed to continuing to provide our warfighters with the very best technology we have to offer.

Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines Power Inaugural A321neo Flight by Delta Air Lines

In 2019, Delta TechOps joined the Pratt & Whitney GTF MRO network, which supports GTF operators of Airbus A220 and A320neo family aircraft around the world

Akasa Air takes delivery of the first of its seventy-two aircraft from Boeing

Akasa Air will operate India's greenest fleet with 72 Boeing 737MAX aircraft, to be delivered over five years

American Airlines and IndiGo Launch Codeshare Agreement

This week American Airlines launched its codeshare N agreement with India's leading airline, IndiGo, adding new options for customers traveling to India.

Defence Minister launches two indigenous frontline warships - Surat (Guided Missile Destroyer) Udaygiri (Stealth Frigate) in Mumbai

MUMBAI. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched two frontline warships of the Indian Navy 'Surat’ and Udaygiri’ at Mazagon Docks Limited MDL), Mumbai on May 17.

In transformative Reform, 'Agnipath' Scheme for Recruitment in Armed Forces introduced

Forty-six thousand Agniveers will be recruited this year.

INAS 325 Commissioned at Port Blair

He also commended efforts of the air station and added that it was truly an honour and privilege to witness the significant military milestone.

Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Kord team-up to defeat multiple mortars and large drones with Stryker-mounted high-energy laser

A 50 kilowatt-class laser mounted on a US Army Stryker vehicle, shown during a live-fire exercise at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The combat-capable weapon system is on track for operational fielding in 2022.

MoD signs Rs 2,900 cr contract with BDL for ASTRA Mk I BVR Air-to-Air Missile System for IAF and Indian Navy

Signing of contract between Ministry of Defence and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for procurement of ASTRA Mk I Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile System & Associated Equipment for Indian Air Force & Indian Navy in New Delhi on May 31. Contract being signed between Joint Secretary & Acquisition Manager (Air) Mr. Sanjai Singh and Director (Production) Mr. P. Radhakrishna.

International Airlines Group Finalizes Agreement for Up to 150 737 Jets

Boeing and International Airlines Group (IAG) announced recently, an order for a combined total of 50 737-8-200s and 737-10s, plus 100 options.

Ajeet Mini makes a Sterling Debut @ Bharat Drone Mahotsav 2022

Ajeet Mini addresses the countries demand for the largest types of drones imported into India over the past 4-5 years albit illegally.

Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar Takes Charge of Naval War College at Goa

He has done instructional tenures at Project 15 Training Team, Mumbai, Mids Wing Officer Cadet School, Singapore and at Navigation & Direction School, Kochi. H

Boeing Business Jets Names Pearson to Lead VIP Jet Sales

Erika is perfectly suited to lead the BBJ team, providing world-class support to our global customer base," said Mounir.

India, Israel Trust Jointly Developed Air Defence Solutions

THE ABILITY OF A nation to defend its territorial airspace is a cornerstone upon which its sovereignty rests.

BARAK-8 - Advanced Air & Missile Defence System

Barak-8 is an Indo-Israeli jointly developed surface to air missile (SAM) system, designed to defend against any type of airborne threat including aircraft, helicopters, anti-ship missiles, UAVs, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and combat jets

Shipbuilder's Perspective on P75(1) Project

The key for success for P75(I) is based mainly on two main pillars: superior engineering capabilities and flexibility towards complex contractual structure for industrial collaboration

Indian Navy Submarine Force - Way Ahead

We have been exposed to German, French and Russian submarine design and build philosophy, therefore the need of the hour is to have an Indian design and build philosophy to take forward indigenous submarine building programme

The Re-Birth of Vikrant A Triumph of Indigenisation

Apart from being a catalyst in creating industrial and technological capability in India, the figure of 76 per cent indigenisation achieved during the ship's construction implies that more than two-thirds of the cost of the ship's construction has been invested back in India's economy and its people. Such investments also support the development of industries and the eco-system required for indigenisation.

NO MUDDYING THE WATERS

Batting for federalism, the Court said that the Council can only make recommendations. This was after the Gujarat High Court pronounced that the levy of IGST on ocean freight was unconstitutional

YET ANOTHER FILTER

After CUET UG, the UGC has come up with CUET PG. Are these common entrance tests a way to filter out some types of students from central varsities and target the cosmopolitan mix there?

UNPRECEDENTED MOVE

Using powers conferred on it under Article 142, the Supreme Court ordered existing members of the Central Administrative Tribunal to continue even after their tenures end. The Article can be used to do 'complete justice' in any case pending before the Court

PRISTINE & PRICELESS

Two key hydel power projects in the state have not compensated for their high environmental impact. The environment ministry has sought a report in this regard after the NGT took "suo motu notice"

MY MASTER'S WISH...

In a disturbing trend, the police are seen as working at the behest of political masters, leading to the arrest of innocent people and muscle-flexing. There is a need for operational independence to ensure an efficient police force

MISUSE OF SEDITION LAW

The sedition law is in the process of being judicially reviewed by the Supreme Court. The India Legal show on APN channel, hosted by the channel's Editor-in-Chief Rajshri Rai, assessed the concerns raised by the flagrant misuse of the infamous Section 124A

FIGHT OVER FOOD

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's doorstep food delivery system is now being contested in court, with pleas claiming that it clashes with similar central government schemes

DEJA VIEW

A plea asking for the removal of the mosque has been upheld in a Mathura court. The plea says the mosque was built adjacent to Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura. It has laid claim to 13.37 acres of land on the ground that it is the birthplace of Lord Krishna

A DOCTRINAL BREACH

The established doctrine of res judicata might need to be overlooked, vis-a-vis the issue of the Mullaperiyar dam in Kerala. Man-made structures change considerably over time, and ground realities do, too. Public safety becomes the primary and only concern