According to Ibnlive, the Indian Army is currently working on a $ 7.35 million plan which will allow a modernization of the infrastructure of two of its main field firing ranges. The enhancement of the infrastructure at the ranges would make the training there more realistic and provide a "close-to-real...
India's new Defense policy opens civil offsets and countertrade
India's Defense Minister, AK Antony just released the latest version of the policy for procurement of capital goods by India's Ministry of Defence, known as DPP 2011. When you read beyond the necessary rhetoric of supporting domestic production and Indian companies, the key additions are some movement in the area...
India to streamline Defense Labs (DRDO)
The 50 laboratories under the Ministry of Defence's, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) are being challenged to step up performance. In order to check time and cost over runs, and improving general functioning of the DRDO, Defense Minister AK Antony informed Parliament that the government intends to implement •...
Defense Minister AK Antony in Washington, talks business
“We think we have the finest military hardware in the world, and if India is upgrading its defence capabilities, they should buy American,” P.J. Crowley, U.S. State Department spokesman, said following Indian Defense Minister A.K. Antony’s meeting with Hillary Clinton. “Our understanding is that some of those decisions are coming...