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Majors at Aero India Expected
(January 20, 2007)
With a planned purchase of 126
Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA)
valued at more than USD 7
billion still undecided, the
Aero India in Bangalore this
Bangalore is expected to
attract major players.<More>
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>
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>
7 Nation Futuristic Nuclear Reactor
(August 23, 2006)
Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR)
Director at Kalpakkam Baldev Raj has been elected
Chairman of a 7 nation collaborative project to
define a futuristic fast reactor with closed nuclear
fuel cycle capable of generating 300-500 GWe nuclear
energy.<More>
France Promises to Lobby for India in NSG
(May 16, 2006)
Even as the US Congress deliberates the Indo-US
civilian nuclear deal, France has promised that it
will pitch for India at the plenary session of the
44-nation Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) meeting in Rio
de Janeiro later this month.<More>
India-France JV to Compete in Launch Business
(February 24, 2006)
The Indian Space Research Organization has teamed up
with France's Eads/Astrium to challenge the US
predominance in the 4 kilowatts satellite payloads
with a launch mass of 2-3 tons.<More>
France Offers Fossil Fuels Help
(February 21, 2006)
US President George Bush defended the civilian nuclear
deal with India saying that the use of clean energy
will reduce the demand for non-renewable fossil
fuels.<More>
Indo-French Naval Exercise
(April 03, 2006)
Seventh in a series of joint exercises, Indian and
French navies are fielding an awesome array of naval
weaponry to achieve better compatibility, improve
communication, and testing dissimilar equipment. <More>
Indo-French Defense Exercise
(March 27, 2006)
India and France will kick off their eighth round of
Varuna joint exercises off Goa with India fielding a
contingent of Jaguars strike aircraft and Canberra
surveillance jets against French II.<More>
India-France to Double in 5 Years
(February 22, 2006)
The visiting French President Jacques Chirac said that
an audacious plan is in motion to double Indo-French
trade in 5 years.<More>
India-France Signs 9 Pacts
(February 21, 2006)
India and France signed 9 pacts including one on civil
nuclear co-operation.<More>
France Offers Rafale Aircraft
(February 18, 2006)
India and France will sign several declarations and
agreements during the visit of the French President
Jacques Chirac early next week.<More>
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