Defence Deal

VK Singh calls NYT ‘Supari Media’ over its report on Pegasus; SC panel to monitor matter

The Israeli spyware Pegasus and a missile system were the 'centrepieces' of a roughly $2 billion deal of sophisticated weapons and intelligence gear between India and Israel in 2017, as per a report in The New York Times

Australia and South Korea sign $720 million defence deal, to upgrade ties to ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’

The defense contract is the largest struck between Australia and an Asian nation, and comes at a time of heightened tensions between Australia and China

Narendra Modi to News18: With 'Rafale lies', Rahul Gandhi is trying to erase Bofors scam from father Rajiv's legacy

In an exclusive interview, Narendra Modi said Rahul Gandhi repeats the same 'Rafale lies', and these lies were rejected everywhere, 'be it in the Supreme Court or by the Comptroller and Auditor General.

Procuring anti-submarine chopper boosts Indian Navy's defence capabilities; China's rising naval power has US wary

While the deal for India to procure 24 MH-60 Romeo Seahawks from the US is an attempt to curb China's military expansion in the Indian Ocean, Beijing is also likely to keep a close eye on the latest defence agreement.

Rafale row: Not all previous defence deals between India and other countries had an integrity clause

India has, in the past, inked Defence deals with countries like the USA and Russia without signing an integrity clause or an anti-corruption agreement.

Hindu report proves Narendra Modi govt abruptly altered modalities of Rafale negotiations; Manohar Parrikar ignored objections

The report in The Hindu on Rafale negotiations makes it crystal clear that after the Modi government came to power the modalities of the negotiation process was abruptly changed to the detriment of Indian interests.

US discusses potential missile defence cooperation with India; Pentagon report calls Russian and Chinese weapons 'major threat'

The Trump administration has discussed a potential missile defence cooperation with India as part of its effort to deepen the bilateral strategic partnership, the Pentagon said

No need to discuss Rafale deal pricing, says Supreme Court; Prashant Bhushan says matter not related to national security

The initial arguments in the case are being commenced by advocate Manohar Lal Sharma, who told the court that the Rafale deal was "illegal" and sought an investigation in the matter.

India initiates Rs 70,000 cr mega underwater defence deal to build six advanced submarines

The defence ministry has initiated an estimated Rs 70,000 crore defence underwater deal to build six advanced stealth submarines

Donald Trump in Saudi Arabia: $110 billion defence deal inked; Rex Tillerson takes a dig at Iran

Washington announced a huge arms deal with Saudi Arabia and took aim at Iran on Saturday as president Donald Trump began a foreign tour looking to leave domestic troubles behind.