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September 20, 2023
Indo-Pacific Armies Chief Conference 2023: A Pivotal Gathering for Regional Stability
By Neetu DhuliaThe conference will convene military leaders and delegates from approximately 30 nations, with 20 Army Chiefs already confirming their participation.
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September 12, 2023
G20 Summit 2023: India's Diplomatic Triumph
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe recently concluded G20 Summit in New Delhi established India as a strong and decisive multilateral stakeholder.
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June 26, 2023
PM Modi's State visit to US — a strong boost for Indo-US ties
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe visit witnessed a lot of key developments, deliberations, and meetings in the fields of defence, education, environment, technology, and other global affairs.
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June 8, 2023
Germany and India: Shared concerns
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystBoth countries revive theirdefence partnership, rekindling technological co-operation and strengthening Indo-Pacific security
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June 8, 2023
India-US relations on a higher pedestal
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystVisit of US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin to India will elevate the India-US Defence Partnership to unprecedented heights, forging a new future
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June 1, 2023
The best bet is to bet on yourself
By SP's News NetworkGrow from 'Make in India' to 'Innovate in India' to boost India's defence ecosystem and transform Indigenous manufacturing
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March 26, 2023
India and Japan - need for Defence Industries to join hands
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystDuring his official talks with the Japanese Prime Minister the Indian Prime Minister talked of the mantra of co-innovation, co-design and co-creation for a deeper and mutually beneficial defence cooperation
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March 15, 2023
EXCLUSIVE TO SP'S LAND FORCES
Saab's AT4 gives muscle to Indian Armed Forces MOBUA capability
By Bo Thorn, President, FFV Ordnance ABWhile Saab's Carl-Gustaf has been the mainstay of the Indian Armed forces in specific roles since the mid-1970s, the recent acquisition of the single-shot AT4 takes the capability a notch higher.
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March 14, 2023
India-Australia: In Top Gear
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystRelationship between the two countries has evolved to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership in June 2020, from strategic partnership agreement in 2009
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March 3, 2023
India and Italy Prime Ministers meet to scale up Strategic Partnership
By Ayushee ChaudharyPrime Minister Narenda Modi met with the Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni and discussed scaling up India-Italy bilateral relationship and deepening ties in StartUps and defence too.
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February 13, 2023
Foreign Ministers of 32 countries to attend Aero India 2023
By Ayushee ChaudharyAir Chiefs of 29 friendly foreign countries, 98 foreign countries and a total number of 809 exhibitors are a part of the show this year.
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January 27, 2023
Colours of India at the Kartavya Path
By Ayushee ChaudharyIndia's indigenous military prowess, cultural diversity & Nari Shakti paints the Kartavya Path, formerly Raj Path, on the 74th Republic Day
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January 14, 2023
“The situation along the Northern borders is stable and under control, but unpredictable” —General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff
By Neetu DhuliaArmy Chief General Manoj Pande addressed a press conference ahead of the Army Day on January 15, summarising the year and the current scenario
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October 19, 2022
Prime Minister Inaugurates DefExpo 2022, Reiterates New India's Resolve
By Ayushee ChaudharyDuring the inaugural ceremony, Prime Minister Modi launched Mission DefSpace, laid foundation stone for Deesa Airfield & released the 4th Positive Indigenisation List
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September 29, 2022
Carl-Gustaf M4 to be 'Made in India'
By Neetu DhuliaSaab to bring the latest in manufacturing techniques for Carl-Gustaf's production in India
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September 19, 2022
India, France to meet China challenge together
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystIn view of the continuously evolving geo-politics particularly in the Indo-Pacific, Catherine Colonna and Jaishankar reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepen the India-France strategic partnership
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August 16, 2022
DefExpo-2022 dates announcement sends a wave of relief
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe biennial global exhibition, DefExpo- India's flagship Land, Naval, and Homeland Security systems exhibition - will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat between October 18 and 22, 2022.
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August 1, 2022
Defence Minister inaugurates the second edition of Ammo India
By Ayushee ChaudharyHealthy mix of local endeavours & foreign collaboration is the bedrock of India's journey of self-reliance: Defence Minister
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August 1, 2022
Self-sufficiency is a strategic imperative for India now: COAS
By Ayushee ChaudharyChief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Pande visited Ammo India 2022 for a special session.
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July 18, 2022
CAATSA – Relief India Deserved
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystUS administration had till now deliberately allowed to hang CAATSA sword over India's head since 2017 but Indian government continued to be defiant. The legislation was intended to punish Russia but India was becoming a collateral target by the US.
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July 11, 2022
First ever AI in Defence symposium held
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe Defence Minister launched 75 Artificial Intelligence products/technologies during ‘AI in Defence’ symposium in New Delhi.
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June 17, 2022
India, Israel – New Vision
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystAs both nations marked 30 years of excellent ties, visit of the Israeli Defence Minister gave an opportunity to review the full range of India-Israel relations and reiterate their commitment to expanding cooperation for the security & prosperity of both nations
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May 7, 2022
Indian Air Force should become an 'Aerospace Force' —Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister
By Neetu DhuliaThe Defence Minister added that to protect our assets from space-guided attacks, IAF should operate on technology, developing expertise and human resource management
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May 7, 2022
India and France – next phase of strategic partnership
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystBoth sides agreed to find creative ways for France's deeper involvement in the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' efforts in advanced defence technology, manufacturing and exports, through increased industry to industry partnerships
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May 7, 2022
Reviving Indo-German defence cooperation
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystBoth India and Germany are actively seeking to enhance research, co-development and co-production activities bilaterally, under European Union and with other partners, for enhancing high-technology trade, including defence goods
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May 7, 2022
India-NORDIC summit - Major Diplomatic gain
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystThe five Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and Denmark) as a group have a special place in Europe and bringing them together on a single platform with India displays India's diplomatic clout in the region
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May 2, 2022
Synergy, indigenisation, operational preparedness: COAS General Manoj Pande
By Ayushee ChaudharyOn assuming the appointment of the Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Pande was presented with a Guard of Honour at South Block on May 1, 2022.
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April 28, 2022
Indian defence upgrading with Israeli ATGMs
By Staff CorrespondentThe Indian Army and IAF are inducting advanced Israeli anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) with longer range and greater armour-penetration capabilities.
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April 18, 2022
India-US partnership to challenge China
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystPrime Minister Modi held a virtual Summit with President Biden on April 11, 2022. With Indo-Pacific in mind and to effectively meet the China challenge, the US administration needs to keep India in good humour. A strong US-Indian partnership is a critical building block in a more resilient regional security architecture.
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April 15, 2022
India-US reaffirm defence partnership
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystThe visit of Rajnath Singh to USA for the 2+2 dialogue provided an opportunity to both sides to extensively review the entire gamut of bilateral defence cooperation
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April 8, 2022
Forging the future with a Wearable Robot
By Neetu DhuliaBringing the iron man closer to home, Gavin Barnes, the lead engineer for Lockheed Martin's exoskeleton technologies program, who was in Delhi recently demonstrated its strength to go the distance.
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January 27, 2022
The grandeur of Republic Day 2022
By Ayushee ChaudharyOver seven decades of being a Republic; India showcases its defence, cultural, and developmental highlights around the theme of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'
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January 24, 2022
Republic Day Parade - 2022: A journey through Indian Army's uniform & weaponry evolution
By Ayushee Chaudhary16 marching contingents, 17 military bands and 25 tableaux to mark the nation's 75th year of independence at this Republic Day.
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January 14, 2022
“We are resolved to show “Zero Tolerance’ to terror”
By Neetu DhuliaIndia will “come out victorious” in case of war with China, war stays only as an “instrument of last resort” —General M.M. Naravane said during press conference ahead of Army Day celebrations on a January 15th.
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December 21, 2021
Florence Parly in India: Eyes on Rafales and Scorpenes
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic Affairs AnalystFrance has emerged as a major supplier of critical weapon platforms like Fighter planes and Submarines along with powerful short range missiles and has been India's fellow in taking care of India's concerns in international forum
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December 9, 2021
India-Russia: Defence to get boost
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic affairs AnalystThe Putin-Modi hug in New Delhi, displayed the bonhomie that continue to exist between Indian and Russian leadership despite vastly changed geo-political equations.
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December 3, 2021
MoD Revises its Import Ban Decision
By Ranjit Kumar, Strategic affairs AnalystIn case the domestic industry is unable to supply equipment urgently needed by the armed forces, in the stipulated time frame, or quantity or where there are any other technical issues, specific cases of imports could be taken up to meet immediate requirement
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November 2, 2021
India scraps programme to buy 13 BAE Mk-45 naval guns, commits itself to HAL's Light Utility Helicopters
By Vishal ThaparDecisions aimed to boost Make in India agenda as part of approvals for acquisitions worth $1.1 Billion
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October 28, 2021
India test fires Agni-5 ICBM to signal growing maturity of nukes
By Vishal ThaparWork on credible minimum deterrence on track with operationalisation of most potent missile
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August 2, 2021
General Richard D. Clark in India - Not a routine visit
By Ranjit KumarThe visit of US Chief of Special Operations Command to India in end-July, has raised speculations of further deepening cooperation between the Special Forces of two countries in which the Florida based US headquarter of the Command would be extending training facilities to Indian commando soldiers of Special Forces Division.
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August 2, 2021
India-US: Partnership of the century
By Ranjit KumarConsidering the deepening strategic relationship between India and US and the realisation in Foggy Bottom that India must be on US side to counter the threatening rise and challenge of China to US predominance in the world, the visit of the seven months old Biden administration's Secretary of State was long overdue.
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June 7, 2021
Finally, Six more Submarines
By Ranjit KumarFinally, the long overdue decision has been taken for acquisition of six new attack submarines for the Indian Navy. The Ministry of Defence has cleared the decks for last leg of the acquisition process.
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May 11, 2021
DRDO's anti-COVID drug, a silver lining
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe Drug Controller General of India has granted permission for emergency use of the drug as adjunct therapy in moderate to severe COVID-19 patients.
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March 30, 2021
India-Korea: Success stories
By Ranjit KumarBoth the countries are deepening their bilateral defence cooperation, with Defence and Security engagements having grown exponentially over the last few years
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March 22, 2021
US-India inching closer
By Ranjit KumarWith major foundational agreements already in place and no major issues to be sorted out, the U.S. Defence Secretary visit focussed on broader aspects of India US strategic partnership and its role in ensuring peace and security in Indo-pacific region and ways and means to counter the aggressive designs of China
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March 22, 2021
US Defence Secretary’s first visit to India to uplift defence cooperation
By Ayushee ChaudharyAustin’s stop in India is a continuation to the Biden-Harris administration's outreach to revitalise ties with partners and allies.
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March 15, 2021
QUAD: for the stable health of people, nations and the world ahead
By Ayushee ChaudharyAustralia, India, Japan and the United States' leaders come together, amongst the current major challenges of climate change, COVID-19 & security concerns.
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February 23, 2021
Defence Budget 2021-22 is a healthy mix of promise, potential, and progress: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
By Rohit GoelDefence Minister said that “The Ministry has set a target to achieve a turnover of 1,75,000 crore ($25billion) including export of 35,000 crore ($5billion) in Aerospace and Defence goods and services by 2024”.
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January 21, 2021
Biden bids adieu to divisions, calls for democracy and unity
By Ayushee ChaudharyWith Joe Biden sworn in as the 46th President of the USA, anticipations and hope hold high for the world as well as India.
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September 29, 2020
Defence Minister discloses the Defence Acquisition Procedure
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) was released on Monday at the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
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September 18, 2020
Rheinmetall to invest in UP Defence Corridor
By Staff CorrespondentGerman defence manufacturer, Rheinmetall is exploring options to enter the Indian defence market in collaboration with state-run engineering major BHEL.
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July 20, 2020
$74.2 M contract to equip Indian Army's T-90 tank fleet with mine ploughs for extended armoured reach
By Vishal ThaparBEML to provide 1,512 kits by 2027 with 50 per cent indigenous content in Buy and Make (Indian) programme
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July 17, 2020
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on a two day (July 17-18) visit to Ladakh and J&K
By Lt General Naresh Chand (Retd)Defence Minister Rajnath Singh started his trip by visiting Ladakh on July 17. He arrived early morning at Leh airport accompanied by the CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and Army Chief Gen M.M. Naravane.
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July 15, 2020
Amidst border tensions, armed forces get free hand for procurements up to $40 million
By Vishal ThaparA special meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on July 15, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, delegated powers for making urgent capital acquisitions up to 300 crore ($40 million) to the armed forces.
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July 13, 2020
Indian Army seeks repeat order for American assault rifles
By Vishal ThaparLack of progress on AK-203 JV forces case for importing 72,000 additional Sig Sauer rifles under fast track process
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July 3, 2020
The valour of our Armed Forces displayed India's strength to the world: PM Modi
By Ayushee ChaudharyWhile accessing the situation at LAC, the Prime Minister imparted enthusiasm to the stationed soldiers and highlighted that India is widening its power and the expenditure on border infrastructure has been enhanced three times.
