India’s Missile Development Programmes
Sep 12, 2010
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Status of missile development programmes, currently ongoing in India as indicated by the Ministry of Defence to the Parliament are as follows;- |
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Defence Procurement: Transparency versus Urgency of Acquisitions
Sep 12, 2010
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Procurement of various kinds of defence equipment/platforms including arms is made by the Government from various indigenous as foreign sources to meet the requirements of Armed Forces. This is a continuous process based on the technological changes, threat perception and available resources and is undertaken in accordance with the defence procurement procedures. The import option is exercised when it is necessary to procure the items within a definite timeframe on operational grounds to bridge the capability gaps and normally when such equipment cannot be sourced indigenously within a specified timeframe. |
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‘Tarkash’ Stealth Frigate Launched
Jul 4, 2010
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The second of the three follow on Talwar class stealth frigates being built by Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia was ceremoniously launched on 23 Jun 10. The frigate, christened ‘Tarkash’ during the ceremony, belongs to the elite Talwar Class of ships, three of which namely Talwar, Trishul and Tabar are already in service with the Indian Navy. The first follow on ship, christened ‘Teg’ was launched on 27 Nov 09. Their mission in Navy spans the entire spectrum of Naval warfare, viz Air, Surface and Sub-surface. The ships are capable of operating in Blue waters, and are at the forefront of the Indian Navy task forces. |
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DRDO Relations with the Services
Jun 6, 2010
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The Debate on relationship between DRDO and Services was thrown open by remarks of the DRDO chief Dr VK Saraswat when he said that self-reliance in critical defence technologies cannot be achieved by the premier defence R&D organization alone. In a terse statement at an award ceremony, he called upon the three Services to overcome their temptation to induct the latest weaponry from abroad. |
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Shaping Deterrence Agni-1, Prithvi III, Dhanush Success
Apr 4, 2010
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India successfully carried out user tests of indigenously developed, nuclear-capable, short range ballistic missile (SRBM) Agni-1 from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Wheeler Island. "It was a fantastic mission carried out by the Indian Army. The test-fire of the Agni-I missile met all parameters," director of ITR S P Dash said. |
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Indian Defence Ministry Perception of Year Gone By 2009 – 2010
Apr 4, 2010
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The Ministry of Defence Report Annual Report covers the period from April 2009 to March 2010. Apart from covering Indo Pakistan and Indo China relations the current report has lauded cooperation with Bangladesh thus, “Relations with Bangladesh have been strengthened since the restoration of multiparty democracy in that country. India is appreciative of the increasing cooperation with Bangladesh in security matters, especially vis-ŕ-vis Indian insurgent groups operating from its territory”. |
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Milan and Tropex 10
Mar 5, 2010
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Indian Navy hosted the largest four-day naval war-game, Milan-2010, involving 12 nations in the Asia Pacific region from 4 February in which means to counter terror threats to coastal and island territories was debated keeping in mind the attacks in Mumbai. “There would be a discussion (during Milan-2010) on maritime terror and the means to counter the attacks like what happened in Mumbai,” Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Foreign Cooperation and Intelligence), Rear Admiral Sudharshan Shrikhande told reporters. |
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Vayu Shakti – The First Fire Power Demonstration at Night
Mar 5, 2010
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In a first ever display of its precision strike capability by night, a mammoth fire power demonstration (FPD), codenamed ‘Vayu Shakti-2010’, showcased the operational capabilities of IAF by day, dusk and night at the sprawling Chandan Air-to-Ground Range, Pokharan on February 28. The FPD demonstrated the day and night employability of air power by frontline fighter aircraft of the IAF including Su-30 MKI, Mirage-2000, Jaguar, Mig-21 and Mig-29. |
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India Nuclear Deal and Government Stability
May 1, 2008
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Joint Committee negotiations on the Indo US Nuclear Deal do not denote any change of stance by the UPA Government or the Left parties. Stability of the Government and conclusion of the Indo US Nuclear Deal in a jeopardy. A discussion of scenarios denotes political instability hopefully short lived. |
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India Strategic Missile Sword and BMD Shield
May 1, 2008
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In Year End Review, Indian Ministry of Defence covers range of achievements to include successful launch of Interceptor Missile (AAD), test flight of Agni-III (A3-02), user trial of Akash Missile by Army and Air Force, handing over of first batch of land version of BrahMos and conduct of Military World Games. |
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DEFENCE POLICY AND PLA
Apr 29, 2008
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The main stay of People Liberation Army modernization has been supply of Russian equipment. Thus there has been a steady flow of Russian aircraft, frigates, submarines and even hovercraft to Beijing over the years. A recent report in the Ria Novosti however indicated that this special relationship was undergoing a change despite the largely successful exercise Peace Mission 2007 involving Russian and Chinese troops along with other Central Asian militaries |
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Harpoons for Pakistan
Apr 29, 2008
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Washington , May 31, 2006 - The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan of HARPOON Block II Anti-ship Missiles as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $370 million. The Government of Pakistan has requested a possible sale of 50 UGM-84L (submarine-launched), 50 RGM-84L (surface-launched), and 30 AGM-84L (air-launched) Block II HARPOON missiles; 5 |
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Outlining the Trajectory of India’s Future Defence Policy
Apr 19, 2008
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The Prime Minister Mr Manmohan Singh’s address to the Combined Commanders Conference in New Delhi indicated the likely trajectory of India ’s future defence policy. The key policy shift appears to be in the role of the Armed Forces. Restricted to external security and other conventional purposes so far, the new policy appears to support growing strategic partnerships and provide greater policy choices as well as improve prospects of development. The major issues and trends covered are summarized as given below. Comments have been given in brackets. |
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