Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Meets CEOs of Top French Defence Companies In Paris

New Delhi: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday met with the CEOs of the top French defence companies with a focus on their plans for collaboration with India in France.During the interaction Eric Trappier, CEO of Dassault; Pierre Eric Pommellet, CEO of Naval Group; Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus; and Olivier Andries, CEO of Safran Group were present.Union Minister visited the Safran

October 12, 2023
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India Offers Exciting Opportunities For Co-Development And Co-Production In Defence Manufacturing Sector Says Defence Minister In Italy

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has said that India offers exciting opportunities for co-development and co-production in the defence manufacturing sector. On the second day of his visit to Italy, Mr. Singh met the CEOs and other top industry leaders of Italian defence companies in Rome on Tuesday.The Raksha Mantri urged the Italian industry leaders to strengthen the supply chain linkages with the

October 12, 2023
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Dassault Planning Rafale Assembly Line In India With An Eye On Indian Navy & Air Force Orders

Mumbai: Dassault Aviation of France is planning a Rafale Assembly Line in India with an eye on the Indian Navy and Air Force orders.According to sources close to the development, India can soon become the first country to produce a 4.5 generation fighter aircraft without being an Original Equipment Manufacturer or the OEM.Dassault has a current backlog of close to 200 Rafales which includes

October 10, 2023
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India Awaits Final Russian S-400 Surface-To-Air Missile System Deliveries

Indian Air Force plans to receive the last two of five S-400 long-range air defence systems by the end of 2024Moscow: The Indian Air Force plans to receive the last two of five S-400 long-range air defence systems by the end of 2024, according to Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has created delivery hurdles, but the Indian Air Force maintains

October 10, 2023
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India, Tanzania Sign MoUs In Maritime Sector, Sports; Indian Navy To Share White Shipping Information

New Delhi: India and Tanzania signed multiple Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) ranging in various sectors including digital transformation, maritime sector and sports aiming to enhance cooperation between the two nations.Indian Navy and Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation also signed a technical agreement on Sharing White Shipping Information, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a

October 10, 2023
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Amid India-China Standoff, Armed Forces Inked Rs 23,500 Crore Contracts For Emergency Procurements In Last One Year

In response to the prolonged military standoff with China in eastern Ladakh, India has escalated its emergency capital procurements, inking contracts valued at around Rs 23,500 crore over the past year, according to reports by The Times Of India.These rapid acquisitions are strategically geared towards addressing critical operational deficiencies that have emerged during the protracted

October 9, 2023
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Tanzania Has Important Place In India’s Vision of SAGAR Initiative: MEA

New Delhi: Citing the long history of trade and people-to-people linkages between India and Tanzania, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan discussed the need for cooperation in maritime security, adding that Dodoma has an important place in New Delhi’s vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region).Ministry of External Affairs MEA Secretary (ER)

October 9, 2023
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India, Tanzania Decide To Work Together To Form 5-Year Roadmap In Defence Sector

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a meeting with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and reviewed the full range of bilateral ties. He said that the two nations have decided to work together to form a five-year roadmap in the defence sector.In a post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, PM Modi stated, "Had an excellent meeting with President @SuluhuSamia. We reviewed

October 9, 2023
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Chairman And CEO Dassault Aviation Arrives In Delhi On Monday To Negotiate Indian Navy Order For 26 Rafale-M Fighters

New Delhi: Eric Trappier Chairman and CEO Dassault Aviation, manufacturer of French Rafale-M fighter aircraft accompanied by Richard Lavaud, head military aircraft sales, will be here on Monday and Tuesday for senior level meetings.They are likely to meet senior officials in PMO, Defence Ministry, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, Adm R.

October 8, 2023
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India, Tanzania To Elevate Defence Ties To Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Tanzania FM

New Delhi: Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, January Yusuf Makamba has said that during Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s India visit, the two countries will elevate their defence relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership."In this visit, we will elevate our relationships to a comprehensive strategic partnership with four pillars. One is a

October 8, 2023
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