Page 9 - Defence

Lockheed Martin & Raytheon rope in Tata Power to co-produce Javelin missile system

As per the deal, Javelin Joint Venture and Tata Power SED will create a strategy to co-develop and produce the Javelin missile system and integrate platform mounts to meet Indian requirements

Manohar Parrikar, Ashton Carter sign logistics agreement

Both sides talk up maritime security dialogue, to increase frequency

Bharat Electronics to invest Rs 300 cr in advanced night vision devices plant

The new facility, which will be built near Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh, will enable BEL to expand its electro-optics business

Discussion on finance, budget management in IAF held

Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Maintenance Command, IAF, Air Marshal Pankaj Aneja on Friday emphasised on the need to innovate and find ways to face the challenges in the fields of finance and budgeting in the Indian Air Force.

Ajai Shukla: What Parrikar needs to do to boost 'Make in India' in defence

Instead of picking winners among big private players as strategic partners, the govt should allow smaller companies to compete

Bulletproof glass ceiling blocks women from army combat roles

In 2013, the US military opened ground combat roles for women but, controversially, without relaxing physical standards

Failures in defence

No respite from indigenisation delays, maintenance woes

Thales bets big on India, scouting for more partners

India currently contributes less than 2.5 per cent to the company's 14 billion Euro annual turnover

Mahindra to make parts for Airbus Helicopters in Bangalore

Mahindra Aerostructures became the first Indian company to receive a direct manufacturing deal from global aircraft maker, when Airbus awarded contract to it for making airframe parts for helicopters

Global aerospace & defence sector upbeat about growth: KPMG

While 67% of US-based respondents said they will invest in India, 50% stated they will invest in mature economies such as Japan, South Korea, Australia and Singapore, as per KPMG International survey

DRDO ties up with Jadavpur University for defence technology

The MoU will facilitate Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Jadavpur University to pursue collaborative advanced research

Defence, aviation shares gain as government eases FDI rules

SpiceJet, Jet Airways, InterGlobe Aviation, Reliance Defence and Walchandnagar Industries were up 5%-7%.

Government allows agents in defence deals

Appointment under strict oversight; also the government will hold the veto power to reject or accept an agent proposed by the company

US defence cooperation Bill steered past anti-India lobbies in Washington

The US House of Representatives passed the 'US India Defense Technology and Partnership Act', which authorises the US military to spend Budget allocations

Hawk trainer to enhance defence ties with UAE, Oman

The proposed official trip of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to UAE has been delayed due to certain scheduling issues and he will now travel to Oman on May 20 and then to the Emirates

Defence manufacturing in India: Challenges to address

While government has taken many steps to boost local manufacturing, the lack of focus on electronics and materials is key challenge for India to become a globally competitive base, says Rahul Gangal

Target to raise India's defence exports to $2 million: Manohar Parrikar

Parrikar, however, took a dig at defence players who were objecting to proposed strategic partnerships under the new DPP

Ahead of PM Modi's visit, US lawmakers move to bolster Indo-US defence ties

The amendment submitted to the House Committee on Rules institutionalises the US govt's focus on US-India security relationship

Defence policy: Parrikar to meet industry bodies on strategic partnership clause

The industry chambers are expected to express their strong reservation on the subject to Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar

What is holding up India-US foundational agreements - Part 1

Logistics Support Agreement - A case of bad history and turf battles