The volume of international transfers of major weapons in 2010–14 was 16 per cent higher than in 2005–2009 according to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. The five biggest exporters in 2010–14 were the United States, Russia, China, Germany and France, and the five biggest importers...
India’s $525 Million Spike Missile Deal
India will buy anti-tank guided missiles from Israel, rejecting a rival bid from the U.S. for its Javelin missiles. Defense Ministry sources stated that Modi’s government has placed orders for 8,356 Spike missiles and 321 launchers from Israel in a deal worth 32 billion rupees ($525 million). The Javelin is...
Haifa, Israel commemorates the role of soldiers from India's Army
The municipality of Haifa, Israel commemorates the the sacrifices made by soldiers, from India (fighting for the British crown), many of whom are buried in the cemetery here. Stories of their valiant efforts in liberating the coastal city during the First World War will be included in the school...
Indian Navy fleet visits Haifa, Israel
Four Indian navy warships equipped with modern weaponry are on a goodwill visit to Haifa,Israel to "strengthen service-to- service linkages", as the two countries celebrate 20 years of diplomatic ties. The Mediterranean tour of the four vessels (INS Mumbai, Trishul, Gomti and Aditya) is headed by Rear Admiral A. R....
India studies Israeli border fence
A delegation from India will arrive in Israel next month to study the various technologies used by the Israeli Defense Forces to secure their borders with the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and Egypt, and which could be implemented as part of India’s own fence with Pakistan and Bangladesh. Israel...
Indian Air Force to be led by Charlie Browne
Air Marshal Norman Anil Kumar “Charlie” Browne will be India’s new Chief of the Air Staff starting July 31, 2011. He will take over from the current Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshall P.V. Naik, whom I met in 2009 at Vayu Bhavan (Air Force Headquarters) in New Delhi....