Vivek Raghuvanshi
Vivek Raghuvanshi is the India correspondent for Defense News.
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India awards contracts for Akash and BrahMos missiles, plus more ships
The ministry selected state-run Bharat Dynamics to supply the fully indigenous Akash weapon system, a short-range air defense system.
India Tests Agni-V Ballistic Missile
India has conducted a successful test of the nuclear-capable long-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile, Agni-V.
Interview: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Chairman Rahul Shrawat
The company says it is the only shipyard with a proven track record of building and delivering frontline warships and submarines to the Indian Navy.
Indian Astra Missile Still Needs Russian Tech To Find Targets
The IAF says the missile's developer, state-owned Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), simply cannot produce it fully in house.
India Seeks Global Ties for Its Light Combat Aircraft Mark-1A Program
India has floated global bids to procure state-of-the-art active electronically scanned array radars and electronic warfare self-protection jammer pods for the forthcoming modified version of the indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft Mark-1A aircraft.
India Hunts Overseas for Sniper Rifles
The Indian Army is hunting the global market to buy 5,000 sniper rifles, and preference will be given to the overseas vendor who agrees to manufacture the sniper rifles in India under a technology transfer, according to a source in the Ministry of Defence.
Former Indian Air Force Chief Arrested in AgustaWestland Copter Deal
A former Indian Air Force chief was arrested Friday by the Central Bureau of Investigation for alleged corruption in the purchase of 12 AW 101 VVIP helicopters from AgustaWestland, a subsidiary of Italy's Leonardo-Finmeccanica.
Outgoing US Defense Secretary Reiterates Strong Indo-US Relations
Outgoing US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter has described India as a major defense partner during his opening remarks Thursday at a meeting with his Indian counterpart.
India Orders Homemade Rocket Launchers Despite Its Faulty Ammo
India's Ministry of Defence has ordered 36 homemade Pinaka Mark-1 multi-barrel rocket launchers at a cost of $490 million, despite complaints of problems related to its ammunition.
India Allows Private Sector to Manufacture Ammo
India has decided to reduce ammunition imports and instead procure all ammunition requirements from domestic sources.
