His comments at a seminar organized by India’s Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) in New Delhi caused anger in Ukraine, which summoned the German ambassador to complain. Read More
The flight test was a major milestone in the way forward for BrahMos programme. The highly manouverable missile cruised at supersonic speed for its maximum range and all mission objectives were met. The missile was equipped with the advanced indigenous technologies and followed a modified optimal trajectory for enhanced efficiency and improved performance. Read More
Though Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the Indo-Russia Rifle Factory more than two years ago in March 2019, both India and Russia failed to sign a firm contract due to the differences over the payment of royalty to Russia's Kalashnikov Group. Read More
Indian Navy Mig-29 K crash: In a tragic incident, Indian Navy lost one of its front-line air superiority Mig29K trainer aircraft in the Arabian Sea on Thursday. Indian Navy operates Russian origin Mig29-K aircraft on its lone aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, a refurbished aircraft carrying cruiser ship procured from the Russia. “A MiG-29K trainer aircraft... Read More
The rifles will be manufactured in India as part of the joint venture Indo-Russia Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), established between the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), the Kalashnikov Concern and Rosoboronexport—the Russian state agency for military exports. Read More
The 193-member General Assembly yesterday elected 14 nations by secret ballot to serve on the Human Rights Council, the United Nations body responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe. Read More
Close allies and strategic partners, India and Russia on Saturday sealed a number of big ticket defence deals including purchase of missile systems, frigates and joint production of helicopters. Read More
India has conveyed its opposition to Russia over its joint exercise with Pakistan, a nation which “sponsors and practices terrorism as a matter of State policy”, saying it will create further problems. Read More
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed decree to suspend a post-Cold War deal with the US on disposal of plutonium from decommissioned nuclear warheads. Read More