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Defence PSUs exported products worth Rs 1,815 cr

Since 2009-10, Indian Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) have exported products worth nearly Rs 1,815 crore to over 50 countries.

Howitzers will soon be ready for trials

Two types of indigenously manufactured Howitzers for the Indian Army will be ready for trials by December this year and by June 2013.

'India largest importer of arms surpassing China'

India has become the largest importer of arms, surpassing the Chinese share of five per cent of global arms imports during 2007-11, government has told the Rajya Sabha.

Russia looking for buyers for 18 'Indian' Su-30 fighter jets

Russia is seeking potential buyers for a batch of 18 Sukhoi Su-30 multi-role fighter aircraft, rejected by India on concerns about their engines and returned in 2003, a Russian defence official has said.

India signs defence offset contracts worth $4.27 bn

India has signed defence offset contracts worth USD 4.27 billion in the last five-and-a-half years and Rs 1,17,319 crore has been spent on acquisition of military products from various indigenous sources, says government.

Tech demonstration of Kaveri engine with LCA in 3 yrs: Govt

Premier defence research agency DRDO plans to commence flight trials for technology demonstration of Kaveri Engine with the Light Combat Aircraft in about three years time, government has told the Lok Sabha.

Special bullet proof jacket 'Kirkee' developed

Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE) has developed a special bullet proof jacket which can absorb the impact of "Kirkee" - the most powerful bullet fired from an AK-47 rifle.

India clears procurement projects of over 7000 cr

Speeding up the military modernisation process, the Defence Ministry has cleared procurement projects worth over Rs 7,000 crore including the long-pending acquisition of 145 Ultra Light Howitzers from the US under a Rs 3,000-crore deal.

ISRO successfully tests indigenous cryogenic engine

In a major step, ISRO has successfully tested the indigenous cryogenic engine to be used to propel the country's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle.

'Plans to equip Agni-V with multiple warheads'

Agni-V, India's most powerful missile with a strike range of over 5,000 kms, is set to get substantially higher destruction capabilities with plans to equip it with multiple warheads.

India clears Rs 2,800 crore trainer aircraft deal

Fulfiling Air Force's long-pending requirement, government has cleared a proposal worth over Rs 2,800 crore for procuring 75 Pilatus aircraft from Switzerland to train its rookie pilots.

IAF procures four simulators for AJT aircraft

Aiming to enhance the training curriculum of its pilots, Indian Air Force has procured four simulators for Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer aircraft and more such machines have been contracted by it for simulated training.

India to get nuke sub, Admiral Gorshkov next year

India will get aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov and nuclear submarine INS Arihant next year providing a much needed boost to country's naval capabilities.