Pilatus PC-7 to be inducted into IAF Friday
byNew Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The Pilatus PC-7 aircraft will be inducted into the Indian Air Force Friday as the basic trainer for pilots,…
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Syria gets first shipment of Russia’s S-300 missiles
byBeirut, May 30 (IANS) Syria has received a shipment of Russia’s long-range S-300 anti-aircraft missiles, President Bashar al-Assad said Thursday. Assad made the remarks…
China imports amphibious hovercraft
byBeijing, May 30 (IANS) China has imported an air-cushioned landing craft that will be delivered soon to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, a…
Japan’s wish to encircle China an illusion: Chinese daily
byBeijing, May 30 (IANS) Japan’s hope to encircle China is just an illusion, said a state-run Chinese daily Thursday as Indian Prime Minister Manmohan…
Russia seeks Tajikistan to approve military base deal
byAstana (Kazakhstan), May 30 (IANS) Russia has urged Tajikistan to ratify the agreement signed by them in 2012 which allows the existence of a…
New IAF chopper unit to help fight Maoists
byNew Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The anti-Maoist operations in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh are set to be augmented with the air force putting in…
Choice is to perform or perish, Antony tells DRDO
byNew Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The final operational clearance of the indigenous Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) should not be extended beyond 2014, Defence…
PM’s visit to Japan extremely successful: Mathai
byTokyo, May 29 (IANS) Terming the visit of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Japan as “extremely successful”, Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai said Wednesday…
New IAF chopper unit to help fight Maoists
byNew Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) will deploy a squadron of its latest Mi-17 V-5 helicopters in Nagpur for assistance…
Adhere to timelines, Antony tells DRDO
byNew Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The final operational clearance of the indigenous Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) should not be extended beyond 2014, Defence…