31. ISI Subversion of Army (October 25, 2006)
A few days after two soldiers were arrested on charges of spying, Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee revealed that he is “deeply concerned that there were spies in the army” but the establishments has started initiatives “to unravel the spy rings.”<More>

32. Modernization Drive of IAF (October 24, 2006)
While retirement of MIG variants will outpace induction of new aircraft, the Indian Air Force (IAF) expects to invest Rs. 20,000 crore (USD 4.3 billion) over the next 10 years to modernize its fleet with better detection and combat systems and more endurance.<More>

33. India Upbeat about Hu’s Visit  (October 23, 2006)
Defense Secretary Shekhar Dutt sounded upbeat ahead of Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit to India saying that defense relationship between the two nations “normal” while the communist parties wanted China to initiate confidence-building measures.<More>

34. Barak Controversy & DRDO Projects (October 19, 2006)
Amid rumors of kickbacks over the procurement of Naval Barak anti-missile defense system from Israel , there is increasing evidence that most projects undertaken by the Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO) are behind schedule.<More>

35. Strategic Naval Conference (October 18, 2006)
Recently, the Naval Senior Officers’ Conference concluded and looked at three dominant themes engrossing Navy strategists—safety and consciousness, building stronger intellectual and theoretical foundation, and accelerating the process-of change.<More>

36. Indian Navy Declines Harriers (October 13, 2006)
After decline PC-3 Orion from the US , the Indian Navy has declined 8 British Sea Harrier FA2 fighter jets phased out of the Royal Navy because vital components such as missile carrying capability, fire control radar, and other avionics were missing.<More>

37. Mig-29 Flying Life Extended (October 11, 2006)
As in the case of Mig-21s, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has commissioned the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) to conduct Total Technical Life Enhancement (TTLE) of the Mig-29 to enhance its life from 2500 to 3000 flying hours.<More>

38. US Promises to Upgrade Pakistan F-16s (October 06, 2006)
The row over the stripped down version of avionics and fighter systems on the 18 new and upgraded second-hand F-16s seemed to have blown over with Pakistan agreeing to the terms and signing the letter of acceptance in Rawalpindi.<More>

39. Pak Delays F-16 Deal (September 26, 2006)
Accusing the US of stripping down the F-16s to less than effective and imposing unacceptable conditions for usage, Pakistan has delayed signing the Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for the USD 3 billion deal till December 31, 2006.<More>

40. UN Treaty Seeks to Curb Arms Trade (September 20, 2006)
A draft resolution for an international arms trade treaty is being floated by Britain, Finland, Japan, Argentina, Australia, Costa Rica, and Kenya in the UN seeking to reduce human rights, limit the spread of terrorism, and reduce unintended suffering of millions.<More>

41. Russia Tests sub-ice Missile (September 15, 2006)
After a space of 11 years, Russia successfully tested an intercontinental missile from a K-84 nuclear submarine from below the ice in the North Pole and hit targets at a testing range in Arkhangesk while another fired at the same target from the Pacific Ocean.<More>

42. “Mercury Thunder” Operational (September 14, 2006)
The Phase - III of Army Static Switched Communication Network (ASCON) named “Mercury Thunder” became operational to cover the whole nation where units and formations will have access to ‘triple play’ services including voice, video and data.<More>

43. Indo-French Missile Pact Stalled (September, 07 2006)
The much hyped Indo-French pact to allow India to produce French cruise missiles under transfer of technology from European Missile Consortium MBDA to Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO) appeared to have stalled.<More>

44. New Defense Procurement Policy (September, 05 2006)
In a radical move to limit number of scandals surrounding defense policy and increase transparency, the Federal Government announced several changes to procurement policy that is expected to reduce delays and eliminate corruption during vendor selection.<More>

45. Raytheon Offers AESA Radar to IAF (August 01, 2006)
US defense vendor Raytheon said that it was ready to supply the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar in addition to advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) if the Indian Air Force (IAF) would choose the F-16 and F-18 fighter jets.<More>

46. Punitive Action Sanctioned on Bangla Border (July 28, 2006)
Increased infiltration of illegal economic migrants, terrorists, lack of adequate response from Bangladesh, and suspected official complicity has changed India’s attitude ordering the infusion of another 40 battalions on the border and authority to deliver retaliatory fire.<More>

47. Indigenous AWACS Prototype by 2007 (July 11, 2006)
The Centre for Air Borne Systems (CABS) revealed that an indigenous Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) is being developed and a prototype will be ready next year and will be inducted 2010.<More>

48. Agni-III Test Fails (July 10, 2006)
India tested the intermediate ballistic, 2-stage, solid propellant, nuclear weapons capable, 3500 kilometer Agni-III missile but reports suggest that a design flaw caused a snag and scientists say they have identified the error and will to retest the missile soon.<More>

49. North Korean Missiles Shakes Up the World (July 06, 2006)
Disregarding threats, advice, and calls for restraint North Korea test-fired a barrage of long-range missiles capable of reaching Alaska but the world remained confused on how do deal with this crisis. <More>

50. Services Oppose Ministry Equality Diktats (June 30, 2006)
There is growing evidence that the three services are opposing Defense Ministry diktats to offer permanent commissions to women personnel unless they make voluntary choices to combat roles and meet demanding physical standards expected of fighting forces.<More> 

51. Uzbekistan Rejoins Russian-led Defense Pact (June 28, 2006)
Uzbekistan rejoined a Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) allowing the organization to extend its reach beyond the borders of the former Soviet Union.<More>

52. Defense Plans for Parallel Warfare (June 26, 2006)
The Army, Air Force, and Navy have created new detailed processes, called Parallel Warfare, for joint operations coordinated in strategy and tactics specifying possible formations, squadrons, and fleet movements to meet political and military objectives.<More>

53. Political Consensus on CDS Role (June 26, 2006)
Defense minister Pranab Mukherjee is planning to implement a decision by the Kargil Oversight Committee, which investigated the Kargil War, to create Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) as a single-point military adviser to the government restructuring higher defense hierarchies.<More>

54. Early 2007 India, Russia Naval War Games (June 22, 2006)
The Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Arun Prakash said that India and Russia will hold naval war games next year called "INDRA-2007" and will be held off Russia's Pacific coast early 2007.<More> 

55. Navy to Buy 3 more Stealth Frigates (June 09, 2006)
The Navy has completed price negotiation for an important defense import deal to purchase three `Talwar' class stealth frigates from Russia for Rs. 3,000 crore (USD 650 million).<More>

56. India, Oman Want to Improve Military Ties (June 08, 2006)
India and Oman expressed keen interest to improve their military ties through increased interaction between their respective armies that would include exchanging observers to military exercises and sending more officers to Army schools in India.<More>

57. Huge BrahMos interests, IAF Version by 2007 (June 05, 2006)
With the planned induction of the supersonic BrahMos missile in the Navy and Army, the Indo-Russian joint venture plans to bring an air force version to be ready for tests by end of 2007. <More>

58. Nishant Interests People, Army, Navy, Coast Guard (May 24, 2006)
India’s indigenously designed and developed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Nishant was successfully tested off the coast of Kozhikode in Kerala and the “wheel-less” manned by a pilot on the ground navigated the 180 minute flight.<More> 

59. Legal Dilemma on Handling Kashmir Massacre Accused (May 23, 2006)
The Army is considering various options to try 5 officers, including a Brigadier, for the alleged murder of 5 Kashmiri civilians suspected of being foreign terrorists involved in the massacre of 36 Sikhs at Chattingsphora village in Kashmir on Mar 20, 2000.<More> 

60. Vacancies & Exodus Plague Defense (May 18, 2006)
Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee told the Parliament that 27% of the Army's strength below the rank of Lt. Colonel was vacant due to shortage of suitable candidates.<More> 

61. Super-Advanced Weapons Systems in Pipeline (May 15, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced that India would be soon begin production of super-advanced weapons systems using remote-controlled sensors, robotics, and propulsion systems and develop new precision-guided munitions and unmanned vehicles.<More>

62. CCS Approves Defense Purchases (April 01, 2006)
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved several indigenous products for the defense forces including 20 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) called Dhruv and 7 radar systems.<More>

63. Pinaka Successful, Mig-29K next year 
The indigenously designed and built multi-barrel rocket launcher code named Pinaka was successfully test fired twice from India's integrated test range at Chandipur. <More>

64. Naval Airbase in Andaman and Nicobar (March 17, 2006)
Vice-Admiral Arun Kumar Singh revealed military plans to expand its operations in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (A&N) to include three new airbases, increase in coast guard troop levels, and strengthening infrastructure of existing facilities.<More>

65. India may benefit from Algeria and Russian deal (March 13, 2006)
A USD 7.5 billion defense deal between Algeria and Russia may indirectly benefit India. <More>

66. BJP Criticizes Sachar Charter (February 28, 2006)
The controversial Sachar Committee sent out a fax to all district collectors asking them to provide information on Muslims, scheduled class, and scheduled tribe populations within their jurisdiction. <More>

67. Army Spends More on Surveillance (February 24, 2006)
Scientific Advisor to Defense minister M. Natarajan said an Airborne Early Warning System (AEWS) was in advanced stages of design. <More>

68. Severe Criticism for Sachar Charter (February 22, 2006)
A retired General who served 44 years in the Army has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court against the controversial survey of Muslims in secular Government organizations.<More>

69. The Divisive Sachar Committee (February 14, 2006)
The Federal Government has apparently ordered a survey of Muslims in the Indian defense establishment through the Justice (Retd.) Rajendera Sachar committee.<More>

70. Bofors Guns to be Upgraded (February 13, 2006)
The Defense Ministry has invited the Tata Group, Israel's El Bit, and Britain's BAE Systems to upgrade 155mm 39 caliber Bofors howitzer guns by the end of the year for USD 400 million.<More>

71. International Partner for DRDO’s Kaveri Engine (February 07, 2006)
An official of Pratt & Whitney, world’s leading aircraft engine manufacturer, described the Indian Kaveri engine as "truly world-class."<More>

72. Naval LCA in 2007 (February 04, 2006)
A naval version of Tejas, the Light Combat Aircraft, was tested for possible induction in the navy by April 2007.<More><

73. More Indo-US Defense Ties (February 03, 2006)
The Indian Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee has invited international defense vendors to jointly develop defense equipment with the 39 labs and factories of the Government.<More>

74. Advanced Akash Tests Successful (January 31, 2006)
India test fired a surface-to-air missile that can target multiple targets simultaneously. Indigenously developed Akash has a range of 25 kilometers and brought down two targets flown by India’s unmanned aircraft Lakshya.<More>

75. IAF to Order More LCA (January 17, 2006)
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has revealed plans for a Medium Combat Aircraft which will succeed the indigenously designed and developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). <More>