Indian defense industry

Report: India Scraps Israel Anti-Tank Guided Missiles Deal (Again)

June 24, 2019

The Indian government has reportedly once again abandoned plans to procure medium-range anti-tank guided missiles from Israel.

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April 17, 2019

India’s Army Approves ‘Emergency Purchase’ of 240 Israeli Anti-Tank Guided Missiles

The Indian Army approved the import of 240 Spike anti-tank missiles and 12 launchers earlier this month.

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India’s Army Approves ‘Emergency Purchase’ of 240 Israeli Anti-Tank Guided Missiles

September 26, 2018

India to Conduct Validation Trials of Israeli Anti-Tank Guided Missile

India will undertake validation trials of the Israeli-made Spike anti-tank guided missile in 2019.

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India to Conduct Validation Trials of Israeli Anti-Tank Guided Missile

June 06, 2018

Is India Reviving a $500 Million Anti-Tank Guided Missile Deal With Israel?

India will still buy Israeli ATGMs as a “stop gap” measure within the next three years, according to a source.

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Is India Reviving a $500 Million Anti-Tank Guided Missile Deal With Israel?

March 29, 2018

Difficult Times Ahead for Russia-India Ties

The relationship between New Delhi and Moscow will see simmering challenges come to a head soon.

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Difficult Times Ahead for Russia-India Ties

January 30, 2018

India’s Military Short of 68,000 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles and 850 Launchers

The Indian Army has once more sounded the alarm over the lack of modern anti-tank guided missiles and launchers.

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India’s Military Short of 68,000 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles and 850 Launchers

January 21, 2018

Netanyahu Says Israel-India Anti-Tank Guided Missile Deal Remains on Track

India will still buy Israeli Spike ATGMs, according to the Israeli prime minister.

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Netanyahu Says Israel-India Anti-Tank Guided Missile Deal Remains on Track

December 16, 2016

Waking the Beast: India’s Defense Reforms Under Modi

Modi and Parrikar deserve credit for shaking things up, but much work remains to be done.

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Waking the Beast: India’s Defense Reforms Under Modi

December 24, 2015

In Russia, Indian PM Looks to Close Major Defense Deals

Narendra Modi's state visit to Russia could result in a bevy of important defense deals.

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In Russia, Indian PM Looks to Close Major Defense Deals

November 23, 2015

India Tests Supersonic Advanced Air Defense Missile

India tested its supersonic interceptor missile, known as the Advanced Air Defense (AAD) system.

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India Tests Supersonic Advanced Air Defense Missile

May 03, 2015

India's Next Warships and Submarines Will Have to be Built at Home

India's next warships and submarines will have to be built at Indian shipyards, per a new directive.

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India's Next Warships and Submarines Will Have to be Built at Home

April 14, 2015

India Makes it Official: The 'Mother of All Defense Deals' Is Dead

India's $20 billion medium multi-role combat aircraft tender is no more.

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India Makes it Official: The 'Mother of All Defense Deals' Is Dead

March 10, 2015

Why Putin Annexed Crimea

Plus, IHS' Global Defense Trade Report, a possible "dark horse" for India's MMRCA contract, and more. Defense links.

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Why Putin Annexed Crimea

December 03, 2014

India, France to 'Fast Track' Rafale Fighter Deal

India and France are nearing the conclusion of a $15 billion sale of the Dassault Rafale multi-role fighter.

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India, France to 'Fast Track' Rafale Fighter Deal

June 24, 2014

Pakistan Continues JF-17 Development

Plus, India mulls allowing more FDI in defense deals and the U.S. response to a China-Japan war. Defense links.

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Pakistan Continues JF-17 Development

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