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‘Our vision is to make India a global defence manufacturing hub’

The Defence Minister was addressing the 94th Annual General Meeting of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), on the theme ‘India Beyond 75’…reports Asian Lite News. The government has

December 19, 2021

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‘IAF on cusp of transformation into a highly potent Air Force’

“The Air Force has big expectations from you as you will be the leaders who will steer the IAF and this country into the future,” he added…reports Asian Lite News. The Indian

December 19, 2021

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India tests upgraded Pinaka rocket system at Pokhran range

The Pinaka Extended Range (Pinaka-ER) is the upgraded version of earlier Pinaka version which has been in service with the Indian Army for the last decade, reports Asian Lite News India successfully

December 11, 2021

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Indian Navy sail training ship visits Oman

INS Sudarshini is an indigenously built Sail Training Ship (STS) built by Goa Shipyard Limited and based at Kochi, Kerala under the Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy…reports Asian Lite News.

December 10, 2021

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Modi chairs security meet after CDS chopper crash

As a mark of respect, the government will announce national mourning on Thursday, reports Asian Lite News The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the

December 8, 2021

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General Bipin Rawat Dies in Chopper Crash

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat was going to the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, to give a lecture…reports Asian Lite News. India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, Gen

December 8, 2021

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BREAKING: CDS Bipin Rawat’s chopper crashes in TN

The force said that an inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident…reports Asian Lite News. A military chopper crashed in Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor on Wednesday in which Indian’s

December 8, 2021

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Govt clears production of 5L AK-203 rifles

Project marks a significant stride towards making UP a key contributor in the ascendent defence manufacturing prowess of India…reports Asian Lite News. The government has approved the plan for production of over

December 5, 2021

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UAE, France Ink Mega Deals

The UAE has placed an order for 80 Rafale fighter planes and 12 Caracal H225 helicopters, reports Asian Lite News The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sealed a contract with France to

December 4, 2021

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Putin likely to flag key deals under ‘Atmanirbhar’ logo

With the defence ties being an integral pillar of the ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ between the two countries, India has welcomed Russia’s willingness to actively engage in its ‘Make in India’

December 3, 2021

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