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.
Indian, Russian Leaders To Discuss Big-Ticket Defense Projects
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to discuss big-ticket defense projects at a summit meeting next month, according to a Ministry of Defence official.
Source: India Needs $233B in Next 11 Years To Buy Weapons
India needs $233 billion to meet its weapons and equipment requirements in the next 11 years, according to the Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan.
India-based Solar Industries Eyes International Ammunition Market
India's major private sector ammunition manufacturer wants to increase its footprint in the African ammunition market.
India's HAL Conducts First Technical Flight of Indigenous Helicopter
India's sole aircraft and helicopter producer has conducted the first technical flight of its indigenous light utility helicopter.
India Postpones ISTAR Aircraft Purchase From Raytheon
The purchase of two ISTAR aircraft has been put on hold due to internal wrangling between the Indian Air Force and the Defence Research Development Organization, according to a source in the Indian Ministry of Defence.
India Rejects DCNS Proposal to Locally Produce API Sub Tech
DCNS is the first overseas company to have sought clearance to invest 100 percent through FDI by setting up a fully owned subsidiary in the defense sector.
Indian Navy Asks French Authorities To Probe Scorpene Leak
The Indian Navy has expressed concern to French authorities over the reported leakage of data pertaining to the Scorpene submarines being built for India.
India's HSL May Seek Foreign Help To Build Midget Subs
India's state-owned shipyard was nominated this month to be awarded a $400 million deal to build two midget submarines, according to an MoD source.
India to Sign LEMOA Pact With US
LEMOA will enable the nations to access supplies, spare parts and services from each other's land facilities, air bases, and ports.
