Tag: Nirmala Sitharaman
India-US Agree to Deepen Bilateral Defence Cooperation
Washington. India and the United States have agreed to further deepen bilateral defence cooperation building on the discussions and outcomes of the ‘2 + 2 Dialogue’ held in New Delhi […]
Sitharaman Lauds DDP, DGQA for promoting a culture of innovation
New Delhi. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has lauded the efforts of Department of Defence Production (DDP) and Directorate General Quality Assurance (DGQA) for focused efforts in spreading awareness about Intellectual […]
Sitharaman emphasises on modernization of ICG with Definitive Action Program 2017 – 22
New Delhi. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has emphasised on the modernisation of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) with the Definitive Action Program 2017 – 22, which envisages acquisition of 43 ships, […]
BEL pays Rs 64.41 Cr Final Dividend to Government
NEW DELHI. Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has paid a total dividend of 200 per cent to the Government of India for FY 2017-18. MV Gowtama, Chairman & […]
Defence Minister Sitharaman Dedicates M777 A2 ULH, K-9 Vajra to Nation
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI. Marking a major milestone towards capacity building and capability enhancement of the Indian Army, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on November 9 dedicated the globally combat proven M777 A2 […]
In a First, Indian Army Inducts M777 Ultra Lightweight Howitzers
NEW DELHI. For the first time in history, Indian Army inducted M777 Ultra Light Howitzer guns in an impressive ceremony held in New Delhi on November 9. Having ultra light […]
India Ready to Work with ASEAN Member States Bilaterally and Institutionally: Sitharaman
SINGAPORE. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reiterating India’s commitment said that it is ready to work with Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states bilaterally and institutionally to resolve […]
Sitharaman Addresses on ‘India-France Defence Engagement in A Multipolar World’
Paris. Defence Minister Sitharaman addressed ‘India-France Defence Engagement in a Multipolar World’ at the Institute of Strategic Research (IRSEM) in Paris on October 12. In her speech, she said that […]
Defence Minister Visits France for First India-France Ministerial Level Annual Defence Dialogue
PARIS. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited France from October 11-12 for the first India-France Ministerial level annual defence dialogue with her French counterpart, the Minister for the Armed Forces Florence […]
India Test Fires Astra BVR Air-to-Air Missile
New Delhi. Astra, the indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM), was successfully test fired by Indian Air Force from Su-30 aircraft from Air Force Station, Kalaikunda on September […]
India Flight Tests Indigenously-developed Surface-to-Surface Tactical Missile ‘Prahar’
New Delhi. India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the indigenously developed surface-to-surface tactical missile ‘Prahar’ from Launch Complex-III, Integrated Test Range, Balasore on September 20. Range […]
DAC Approves Procurement of Equipment Worth Rs 9,100 Crores
New Delhi. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on September 18 accorded approval for the procurement of equipment for the Defence Forces valued at over […]
DAC Approves Procurement of 6 NGOPVs
New Delhi. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met in New Delhi on August 13 and accorded approval for the procurement of six indigenously designed […]
UP Defence Industry Corridor takes off
Aligarh. Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor took off to a great start with an announcement of investment over Rs 3700 crore in defence production at Industry Meet organised at Aligarh […]
DRDO Successfully Conducts Test of Ballistic Missile Interceptor AAD
New Delhi. India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the successful test of the Ballistic Missile Interceptor Advanced Area Defence (AAD) from Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha August 2. The […]