France eager to lay foundation of defence-oriented industry with India – India-France envoy, Emmanuel Lenain

France eager to lay foundation of defence-oriented industry with India – India-France envoy, Emmanuel Lenain

Panaji: France is committed to providing the best technology to the Indian defence forces without hindrance. France will not only support ‘Make in India’, but is also keen to develop and manufacture defence equipment and weapons with India jointly. French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain has said that France can assist India in developing the […]

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Work on third aircraft carrier has already begun – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Work on third aircraft carrier has already begun – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

New Delhi: Even needles were not manufactured in India at the time of independence. But after 75 years, India is building an indigenous aircraft carrier. India has become the seventh country in the world to achieve this capability. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that the country had started work on building another aircraft carrier after […]

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Aatmanirbhar Bharat has proved its capability in the defence sector – PM Narendra Modi

Aatmanirbhar Bharat has proved its capability in the defence sector – PM Narendra Modi

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the aggressive change in the country’s mentality by saying that this country is no longer a country that flies pigeons of peace, but at present, India is freeing the cheetahs. The Prime Minister spoke at the ‘Defence Expo 2022’ in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The Prime Minister expressed his satisfaction by […]

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Israel to supply ‘SPYDER’ air defence system to UAE

Israel to supply ‘SPYDER’ air defence system to UAE

Jerusalem: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will purchase an air defence system to protect against drone and missile attacks on fuel projects and important locations in Abu Dhabi and other cities. UAE will be equipped with the SPYDER air defence system of the Israeli defence manufacturer Rafael. The Israeli government has approved the concerning cooperation. […]

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France, which has become a war economy, will increase defence expenditure substantially: President Emmanuel Macron

France, which has become a war economy, will increase defence expenditure substantially: President Emmanuel Macron

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron indicated a substantial increase in defence expenditure by saying, ‘Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, France has become a war economy. The situation could continue in France for the next many years.’ The French President has issued instructions that taking into account the significant changes in the geopolitical equations of […]

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Sanctions against Russia will not affect Indian defence sector: NITI Aayog member Dr VK Saraswat

Sanctions against Russia will not affect Indian defence sector: NITI Aayog member Dr VK Saraswat

New Delhi: NITI Aayog member Dr VK Saraswat claimed ‘Russia has phenomenal defence capability; it is self-sufficient in the field of defence manufacturing. Therefore, the sanctions imposed by the western countries on Russia will not affect the Indian defence capabilities. Russia is the most significant defence exporter for India. Besides, India and Russia have signed […]

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