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India to buy Javelin missiles to fill gapNew Delhi (UPI) Aug 26, 2010 The delay in the manufacture of indigenous NAG missiles has forced India to consider buying thousands of Javelin anti-tank guided missiles from the United States. The Indian government would go down the route of a U.S. direct foreign military sale when ordering the Javelin, made by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. The process could frustrate European, in particular Russian, ATGM manufactures because it bypasses the global competitive tender route. Defense Minister A. K. Antony told Parliame ... read more |
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India to test advanced Agni II missile
New Delhi (UPI) Aug 20, 2010 India will conduct another test launch of its intermediate-range nuclear-capable missile Agni II in September from the east coast Wheeler Island facility. The surface-to-surface missile underwent a successful test launch in May after failed test launches last year. The Defense Research and Development Organization, developers of the missiles, said the Agni II missile to be tested ... more Bangladesh top court bans 'toxic' ships
Dhaka (AFP) Aug 23, 2010Bangladesh's Supreme Court has reimposed strict environmental controls on the country's ship-breaking yards, a lawyer said Monday, in a verdict likely to trigger protests from the sector. Companies warned that the decision could be disastrous for the country's ship-breaking industry, the world's largest. All ships scrapped must now be certified toxic-free by the selling nation's environm ... more India To Host Mega Global Space Science Event
Bangalore, India (PTI) Aug 23, 2010About 3000 scientists from more than 50 countries are expected to participate in the 39th Scientific Assembly of Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), a mega science event, to be hosted by Indian Space Research Organisation, in Mysore during July 14-22, 2012. The International Council for Science founded COSPAR in 1958. Establishment of COSPAR coincided with the launch of the first artific ... more |
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India likely to export its BrahMos missileNew Delhi (UPI) Aug 19, 2010 India will export its indigenously built BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, but only after all Indian military needs have been met, Defense Minister A.K. Antony said. Foreign sales are allowed under the 1998 intergovernmental agreement signed by India and Russia that formed the joint venture for the missile's manufacture in India, Antony said in a written response to a question in the country's Parliament, the Lok Sabha. The missile will be inducted in the armed forces of India and Russi ... read more |
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