defence

Thales harnesses AI to navigate battlefield data surge

Thales harnesses AI to navigate battlefield data surge

March 29, 2024

Leading electronics and defence systems manufacturer, Thales, has announced the creation of cortAIx, an AI accelerator that brings together all its AI capabilities in in research, sensors and systems. In a press statement Thales says that cortAIx is the AI accelerator that will e...

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France eyes bigger share of Indian defence market

France eyes bigger share of Indian defence market

December 18, 2021

Ever since the controversial government to government deal to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets that was announced out of the blue by Narendra Modi during his first visit to Paris as Prime Minister in 2015, France has been eyeing a much bigger order from India. For France, Modi’s deci...

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Lessons for India in ruckus over AUKUS

Lessons for India in ruckus over AUKUS

September 19, 2021

In a clear sign that it was not letting go of the issue, France ratcheted up its criticism of the triad of United States, United Kingdom and Australia over the nuclear submarine deal that killed a EUR 56 billion deal which Australia had signed with France over two years ago. Usin...

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Pakistan’s military wants peace and dialogue with India

Pakistan’s military wants peace and dialogue with India

May 16, 2018

Pakistan’s COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa thinks that the way to peace and prosperity in his country is through military cooperation with India. The two countries along with China will take part in joint military drills in Russia, in September this year. In an attempt towards f...

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India to test Agni V; Beijing within range

India to test Agni V; Beijing within range

December 14, 2016

India will be testing its latest Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) today, which reportedly is capable of targeting locations as distant as northern China.

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Indian Army unit attacked in Jammu

Indian Army unit attacked in Jammu

December 1, 2016

Indian soldiers were killed in an attack by heavily-armed men in the most recent incident in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Israeli President meets Indian PM for bilateral talks

Israeli President meets Indian PM for bilateral talks

November 16, 2016

The Israeli President, Reuven Rivlin met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a six-day visit to India, strengthening ties between the two countries. With a large allocation of spending on defence and increasing focus on international security, it comes as no surprise that Indo...

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Modi-May meet emphasises on measures against terrorism

Modi-May meet emphasises on measures against terrorism

November 8, 2016

India- UK bilateral talks explored the transnational threat of terrorism as both countries vowed to cooperate on addressing the issues of extradition and organised crime.

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Rafale deal finally in the bag

Rafale deal finally in the bag

September 22, 2016

After years of negotiations, India and France have finally agreed over a deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets that will be delivered to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in full flight condition by the French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation. The procurement was important for both the...

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India and Russia rejuvenates strategic bilateral relations

India and Russia rejuvenates strategic bilateral relations

September 15, 2016

The bilateral relation between India and Russia promises to take an upward trajectory as the nations look likely to sign a defence pact in October this year. The defence cooperation will surely infuse trust and confidence which was staggering for some time.

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Red carpet for foreign funds

Red carpet for foreign funds

June 21, 2016

The Government of India announced liberalisation of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) system by easing norms for a couple of important sectors including defence, food retail, aviation and pharmaceuticals.

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Eurosatory : Different Strokes

Eurosatory : Different Strokes

June 14, 2016

As one of the largest defence and security shows, Eurosatory, opened doors to visitors in Paris today, A number of large defence multinationals said, despite its natural attraction as one of the biggest markets in the world, India remained a very complex and difficult market to b...

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