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Aug 7, 2018

Government Releases Draft Policy on Defence Production 

The Defence Ministry has come out with a draft policy which envisages achieving a turnover of ₹ 1,70, 000 crore in military goods and services by 2025 for promoting the domestic defence industry.

What is the Policy?

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Jul 25, 2018

Def Expo 2018 – Showcasing India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub 

The objective of this year՚s DefExpo was to brand India as a defense exporter of defense systems and components for all three services and showcasing strengths of India՚s growing private industry and emerging Defense MSMEs base. The tagline of DefExpo 2018 is India: The Emerging …

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Jul 20, 2018

AFSPA Revoked in Meghalaya, Parts of Arunachal: What is AFSPA? 

Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) was completely removed from Meghalaya & some areas of Arunachal Pradesh w⟋effect from 1st April 2018.40% of Meghalaya was under AFSPA including 20 km stretch of state՚s 884.9 km border with Assam till September 2017.

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Policies & GovernanceDefense

Jul 17, 2018

India Seeks $ 15 Billion Fighter Jets in World՚s Largest Deal 

India is looking to buy more than 100 new fighter jets. Deal is expected to cost upwards of ₹ 100,000 cr. or about 15 billion dollars which will be world՚s largest for fighter jets.

Which Jets Would be Bought?

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International Relations & OrganizationsDefense

Jul 2, 2018

Annual Exercise between Indian, Chinese Armies to Resume (Bonhomie) 

The annual India-China military exercise would resume, noting that the relationship between the two countries which had turned “sour” after the Doklam stand-off was now improving. The information was shared by the Army Chief.

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International Relations & OrganizationsDefense

Dec 4, 2017

Exercise Indra-2017 Concluded in Vladivostok 

The Indo-Russian military Exercise Indra-2017 ended at Vladivostok after eleven days of joint training in counter-terrorism operations. Following are some important details. Joint tactical exercise began on 19 October 2017 focused on combating terrorism.

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Sep 6, 2017

🌟 Make in India Initiative in Defense (Important) 

Defense sector is user driven sector with defense forces actively involved in policies & procedures related to procurement, indigenous design, development & manufacture of defense equipment, co-development & co-production with foreign OEMs- contributing towards Make in India.

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Defense

Sep 5, 2017

Strategic Partnership Policy: Big Picture of Privatization of Defense 

India՚s first private sector missile sub-systems manufacturing facility- Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS) plant was inaugurated near Hyderabad. Established under Make in India initiative with new policy to encourage private participation in defense production

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Aug 20, 2017

Navy՚s Second LCU Mark IV L52 Ship Launched by GRSE 

LCU Mark-IV vessels are designed for multipurpose amphibious operations by Indian Navy and Army for security of Andaman and Lakshadweep. LCU L52 ship second of eight Mark IV LCU vessels built by GRSE.

About LCU L52

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Mar 16, 2017

Reliance Defence Signs Contract with Ministry of Defence 

Reliance Defence and Engineering has signed a contract with Ministry of Defence. Contract is to design and construction of 14 fast patrol vessels (FPVs) for Indian coast guard, for an amount of ₹ 916 crore. The company has emerged winner through a competitive bidding process unde…

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