You Searched For "defence minister Manohar Parrikar" and got 20 results
Sort By:
1 min read
Tata just partnered with Bell Helicopter in a bid to bag $2 bn chopper deal
The contract for 100 utility helicopters will be awarded under 'Make in India'. The Indian companie…
1 min read
France has made a latest offer for 36 Rafale fighter jets and this might be the last one
France has asked India to pay 7.25 billion Euros for 36 new jets, a deal which has been stuck for m…
2 mins read
Foreign cos can own up to 74% in Indian defence soon, on a case-to-case basis
India’s Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has already stated that he was open to considering highe…
5 mins read
Parrikar: Real impact of Make in India in defence sector will be seen in 2017
In a latest interview, Parrikar spoke about his future plans and the key security issues facing the…
1 min read
Indian Air Force does not have enough squadrons and the numbers are worrisome
The IAF needs at least 42 squadrons of fighters to safeguard western and northern borders of India …
1 min read
India, US are warming up military ties, to increase bilateral exercises
India’s Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and his US counterpart Ashton Carter took this decision a…
3 mins read
EXCLUSIVE: Manohar Parrikar speaks about the Raffle deal and what it means for India
It is noteworthy to point here that the 7.878 billion Euros deal has been clinched at a price that …
1 min read
US could say yes to India’s request for Guardian drones
Recently, India was designated a 'major defence partner' of the US, and this could have played a ro…
1 min read
How US-made Chinook and Apache helicopters will add more firepower to Indian Armed Forces
The order is valued at over US $2.5 billion. Alongside, the private sector in India will benefit as…
3 mins read
Who is 'ARJUN' -- the overweight battle tank on display in Parliament, aiming at?
On display at the lawns of the Parliament's Library Building-- as part of the three-day long exclus…
1 min read
If women can’t lead men in wars, let there be all-women combat units, says Parrikar
This is the strongest endorsement yet from the political setup when it comes to a more active invol…
1 min read
'Made in India' light combat aircraft ‘Tejas’ inducted in Air Force
The induction ceremony started early morning at the Aircraft System Testing Establishment in the pr…
2 mins read
Purchase of M777 ULHs and Naval Vessels to be discussed in the DAC Meeting on June 25
The June 25 meeting comes after a gap of several weeks. Asked why the delays in the meetings of DAC…
2 mins read
Defence minister is considering purchases worth Rs 1 lakh crore
Another plan for IAF acquisition involves $6.1-billion purchase of S 400 air defence system from Ru…
2 mins read
India’s defence manufacturing deals will take place under these 5 categories
As India is looking towards a long term, s…
1 min read
Women will outnumber men as fighter pilots in the future, believes Manohar Parrikar
Parrikar added that three women candidates have been selected for 'Stage-II' training as fighter pi…
2 mins read
Procurement of M-777 Howitzers is likely to get delayed as ‘Make in India’ prototype ups competition
BAE Systems has already announced a tie up with Mahindra as its business partner for its proposed …
1 min read
Defence ministry wants the private industry to take active part in defence equipment manufacturing
The projects that have been listed out include 125mm smooth bore gun barrel for battle tanks, targe…
1 min read
Manohar Parrikar hints at media restrain, says running commentary on terror attacks put security forces in danger
Parrikar hinted at media restrain, saying security forces have to ensure that enemies don’t escape.…
2 mins read
We want good relations between India and Pakistan but the neighbour should show some forward movement: Parrikar
Talking about India’s stand on Pakistan, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said that the government…