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Union Government gives nod to AWACS project
Union Government on 27 Mach 2015 gave its approval to build crore strategic project of next-generation Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS). Decision in this regard was taken by Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Three Immediate Support Vessels Commissioned in Indian Navy
Three Immediate Support Vessels (ISVs) were commissioned on 24 March 2015 in Indian Navy at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) base in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. These three ISVs are second batch of the vessels and have joined the 84th ISV ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Japan, France sign defence pact to boost cooperation, joint development
Japan and France have signed an arms transfer agreement for military equipment, services and technology. The defence pact seeks to boost cooperation and joint development between both countries in order to strengthen security ties. The agreement will also pave the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Reliance Infrastructure acquires Pipavav Defence
Anil Ambani-led Reliance Infrastructure has acquired Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering in an all-cash deal. The acquisition will be done by Reliance Infrastructure, along with its wholly owned subsidiary Reliance Defence Systems Pvt Ltd. As part of deal Reliance Infra ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Kalyani Group announces joint venture with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defence System
India’s Kalyani Group has announced a joint venture (JV) with Rafael Advanced Defence System of Israel. This joint venture company will be based in India. It was announced by Chairman and Managing Director (MD) of Kalyani Group Baba Kalyani. It ..