Page 11 - Manohar Parrikar

Encounters have increased in border areas: Parrikar

he Defence Minister, however, downplayed a poser when asked about the increase in terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir

India to be made defence export hub: Parrikar

Defence Minister said when the NDA government came to power, rate of import of defence material by India was 70%

Optimise resources, enhance cost effectiveness: Manohar Parrikar

He also emphasised on 'Make in India' initiative and indigenisation of defence production

Congress slams Manohar Parrikar's criticism of NGOs, green activists

It accused the former Goa chief minister of interfering in the state administration and matters of policy

Hope to clinch Chief of Defence Staff issue this financial year: Manohar Parrikar

Minister was reacting to a query on when the post of CDS will be a reality and what are the hurdles in it

Fighter Jets to be part of Make in India programme: Parrikar

However, he chose to stay neutral about possible options as he was sharing dais with a senior Boeing official

Nod for export of missile systems to friendly nations:Manohar Parrikar

Parrikar was in Bengaluru for the inaugural flight of indigenous basic trainer aircraft Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40

Manohar Parrikar holds discussions with industry representatives

The feeling among several private industry players is that only the big firms will benefit out of this move

Manohar Parrikar to attend commissioning of first batch of women

The women to be inducted as fighter pilots are Bhavana Kant, Mohana Singh and Avani Chaturvedi

Have broken middlemen-Defence Ministry nexus: Parrikar

Minister claims to have eliminated 'fear psychosis' in his office, officers no longer afraid of putting negative views on a file

Manohar Parrikar's visit to Oman, UAE gets delayed

Parrikar would be the first Indian Defence Minister to travel to UAE

Sukhoi fighter jets have faced midair engine trouble: Manohar Parrikar

The fleet of twin-engine aircraft has encountered mid-air engine problems due to which single-engine landings were affected

AgustaWestland: Omissions and commissions in deal, says Parrikar

The Defence Minister quoted the Italian court judgment while speaking on the AgustaWestland issue.

Manohar Parrikar may lead BJP's campaign for Goa 2017 polls: Vinay Tendulkar

Tendulkar however rubbished reports that Parrikar would return as Goa's CM

Not possible to achieve 100% self-reliance in defence: Manohar Parrikar

Parrikar said certain components required in limited numbers have to be purchased off-the-shelf to save money

Parrikar denies Rafale contract as sealed

The Defence Minister issued a measured clarification that the deal is at 'an advanced stage', and the government intends to 'close it quite soon'

India attaches highest priority to ties with China: Manohar Parrikar

Added that India is committed to further developing friendly and cooperative relations with China

Manohar Parrikar arrives in Beijing for talks with top PLA officials

Defence Minister Parrikar's five-day visit will be immediately followed by a visit by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval

Can't become superpower if you neglect navy: Parrikar

He said during the keel-laying ceremony of a sailing vessel being built in Goa for the 1st circumnavigation of the globe by Indian Navy's women crew.

We will increase local content in defence equipment to 60% by 2020: Manohar Parrikar

Interview with Defence Minister