The Indian Army listed out expensive weapons to cut down their purchase to compensate the shortage of ammunition, the infrastructure development is also stalled due to the shortage of funds. In the bi-annual Army Commanders’ Conference, this issue leading to delay in strategic road projects was discussed at length. According to the officials, the BorderContinue reading “After Indian Army Cuts Down Purchase of Expensive Weapons; Road Construction Along China Border Also in Soup”
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Indian Army to Cut Down Purchase of Expensive Weapons Due to Shortage of Funds
The Indian Army has listed out ammunition and spares of vintage weapons which it cannot buy due to the shortage of funds. According to media reports, the existing stock of ammunition is not enough to last for even 10 days. It is mandatory for the army to have ammunition to carry out at least 40Continue reading “Indian Army to Cut Down Purchase of Expensive Weapons Due to Shortage of Funds”
Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa Reviews ‘Gagan Shakti 2018’
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa on April 17, visited northern and western sectors during the first phase of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) exercise ‘Gagan Shakti’, to review the operational its strength of the force. The two-week long training exercise involves entire fleet strength of the IAF. The main aimContinue reading “Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa Reviews ‘Gagan Shakti 2018’”
DefExpo 2018: India to Indigenise Manufacturing of Spare Parts; 7 Agreements Signed With Russian Companies
Indian and Russian companies signed seven Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to indigense the manufacturing of spare parts of defence products. The ministry of defence included 48 components across all platforms which are to be produced by the domestic companies in collaboration with the Russian partner. The Indian Armed Forces are pushing for the joint venturesContinue reading “DefExpo 2018: India to Indigenise Manufacturing of Spare Parts; 7 Agreements Signed With Russian Companies”
DefExpo 2018 to Begin Tomorrow; India to Showcase its Defence Manufacturing Capabilities
The 10th edition of DefExpo will begin tomorrow at Thiruvidanthai on the East Coast Road (ECR) near Chennai. In this four day event India will showcase its defence manufacturing capabilities to the world. The event will attract global vendors of defence manuctureres and suppliers of defence equipment. The Defence Ministry is also promoting indigenous defenceContinue reading “DefExpo 2018 to Begin Tomorrow; India to Showcase its Defence Manufacturing Capabilities”
Indian Army to Get 1.86 Lakh Modern Bullet Proof Jackets
Finally the wait is over. The Indian Army’s infantry soldiers are going to get modern bullet proof jackets. The Indian government has signed a contract of Rs 639 crore with a domestic defence manufacturing company SMPP Pvt Ltd to procure 1.86 Lakh bullet proof jackets. The Indian Army was pressing the centre government for buyingContinue reading “Indian Army to Get 1.86 Lakh Modern Bullet Proof Jackets”
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