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India inks big-ticket Predator drone deal with US

India has inked a mega deal with the US to procure 31 Predator long-endurance drones from American defence major General Atomics under the foreign military sales route at a cost of nearly US$ 4 billion to boost Indian military's combat prowess along the contested borders with China.

CCS clears deal to procure 31 Predator drones, indigenous construction of nuclear submarines

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved procurement of 31 Predator long-endurance drones from the US and indigenous construction of two nuclear-powered conventional submarines with an aim to significantly enhance India's military prowess.

Let us continue to strive towards more capable and fully self-reliant Air Force: IAF Chief

Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has highlighted the need for the Indian Air Force (IAF) to realign itself to meet the present and future requirements as the global security environment is in a state of constant flux.

India, Maldives agree to work together in advancing maritime, security cooperation

India and the Maldives, as "natural partners", have resolved to work together in advancing maritime and security cooperation for the benefit of peoples of both countries as well as the Indian Ocean Region.

India successfully flight tests 4th-Gen VSHORADS missile

India has conducted three successful flight tests of a new generation of very short-range air defence missile systems at Rajasthan's Pokhran firing ranges, paving the way for their production.

Defence Minister pitches for greater role of private sector in defence production

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that at least 50 per cent of the country's total defence production should come through the participation of private sector.