Russian President witnesses Vostok 2010 naval drill

The country has mobilised 20,000 troops and state-of-the-art weapons as part of the massive naval drill Vostok-2010 which has entered its second phase.

Boeing, Augusta team up for US Presidential Copter Programme

The US defence major will get license from the European helicopter manufacturer to design and produce the medium-lift AW101 helicopters in the US.

India to initiate moon mission Chandrayaan-II: President

Government is ready to initiate activities for Chandrayaan-II, which will help in analysis of mineral composition and undertake terrain mapping of the moon.

Government committed to modernise armed forces: President

"Government is fully committed to the modernisation of the armed forces. We will accord the highest priority for modernisation programmes to equip our armed forces with the required weaponry...," says Indian President Pratibha Patil.

President Patil confers General title on Nepal Army Chief

President Pratibha Patil conferred the rank to Gen Gurung at a ceremony here on Monday by presenting a sword and a peak cap along with a conferment order.

President Patil to sail on INS Viraat

After she took to the skies in IAF Sukhoi fighter jet, President Pratibha Patil may have an underwater odyssey amid plans to set sail this month-end on INS Viraat.

Naval history book released by President of India

President Pratibha Patil releases a book on naval history during an 'at Home' event to mark Navy Day.

Indian President flies in Sukhoi, creates history

Patil also set a world record by becoming the oldest woman to be airborne in a combat jet for a 30-minute sortie at a speed close to the supersonic level.

India to send manned mission to moon soon: President

"We have sent an unmanned spacecraft, Chandrayaan-I, to the moon and we hope to send a manned spacecraft to the moon in the near future," Patil said.

China for peaceful use of outer space, says President

“China will support the peaceful development of outer space and actively participate in cooperation on global space security,” says President Hu Jintao.

Madhavan Nair takes over as President of IAA

ISRO Chairman G Madhavan Nair is appointed as the new President of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA).

IAF's Black Archers to get President's Standards

IAF's 47 Squadron will get the standard of highest recognition for distinguished services.

PM, President to receive high-class helicopters

The Indian PM and President are all set to acquire 12 high-class and secure EH/AW-101 helicopters for VVIP travels