Defence acquisition

Defence forces asked to put on hold acquisition processes amid coronavirus COVID-19 situation

At a time when a budget cut is in sight for the armed forces, the three services have been told to put on hold their acquisition processes to buy new weapon systems till the COVID-19 situation continues in the country.

Apr 23, 2020, 14:42 PM IST

Can't source defence equipment 100 percent from private sector: Parrikar

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said defence equipment and weapons cannot be sourced 100 percent from the private sector.

Mar 29, 2016, 16:13 PM IST

Pentagon creates India Rapid Reaction Cell

The Pentagon has established a first-ever country special cell to speed up its defence ties with India and accelerate the process of co-development and co-production of hi-tech military equipment in the country.

Sep 15, 2015, 12:39 PM IST