Aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya inducted into Indian Navy

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 08:30

After a five-year-long wait, much awaited USD 2.3 billion aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya will be inducted into the Indian Navy on Saturday.

NATO, Russia make no progress on missile defence row

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 18:27

NATO and Russia said they had made no progress in settling sharp differences over a planned missile defence system for Europe but pledged to continue efforts to resolve the row.

`US focused on defending itself, allies in Asia-Pacific`

Last Updated: Friday, March 1, 2013, 09:49

The US is deploying missile defence systems in Asia Pacific region to defend itself and allies against threat from North Korea, a top Pentagon official has said.

Israel, US test new missile defence system

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 11:21

Israel and the US have carried out the first successful test of the Arrow 3 missile defence interceptor, the Israeli defence ministry said.

IAF Chief to visit Israel, upgradation of UAVs high on agenda

Last Updated: Sunday, January 20, 2013, 18:05

Upgrade of country`s fleet of UAVs and joint venture air defence system are high on agenda of IAF Chief Air Chief marshal NAK Browne who is on a four-day visit to Israel to strengthen defence ties.

Russian defence system downs Cruise missile in test

Last Updated: Saturday, October 20, 2012, 15:15

Two missiles fired from a Pantsir-S short-range air defence system shot down a cruise missile during tests at a practice range in northern Russia.

India’s missile defence system ready: DRDO chief

Last Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 10:19

VK Saraswat, the chief of DRDO, has disclosed that the country’s missile defence system is ready for induction.

Indian businesses unveil multi-crore plans for defence sector

Last Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012, 21:49

Home-grown corporates Thursday unveiled ambitious plans for the defence business, with Tata Motors announcing Rs 600-crore investment for developing infantry combat vehicles, and Bharat Forge saying it will invest Rs 100 crore to develop an artillery gun.