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'Fortress USA': How 9/11 attacks produced a military industrial juggernaut

The American state has always relied on force combined with the de-personalisation of its victims, writes Clare Corbould.

Point of vulnerability

Rafale controversy reflects a systemic weakness in defence deals

India bans import of 101 defence items for self-reliance: Rajnath Singh

The "embargoed items" include high technology weapon systems like artillery guns, assault rifles, corvettes, sonar systems, and transport aircraft, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Twitter

Govt eyeing turnover of Rs 1.75 trn in defence manufacturing by 2025

Officials said the policy is aimed at developing a dynamic, robust and competitive defence industry, including aerospace and naval shipbuilding, to cater to the needs of the armed forces

MoD procurement policy proposes ban on import of specific weapons

The draft DAP-2020 retains the first draft's emphasis on promoting higher indigenous content in equipment manufactured in India, including under licence from foreign vendors

Defence reforms: Indian manufacturers looking to ride the opportunity

FM Nirmala Sitharaman had announced a series of measures to boost investments in India's defence and aerospace sector last week as part of the tranche 4 of the Rs 20 trillion economic stimulus

Indigenous defence production key to $5-trn economy: Rajnath Singh

He urged the private sector to increase its participation in defence manufacturing to realise the government's vision of making India a $5 trillion economy by 2024

UP to host meeting with top global defence manufacturing companies in March

State had signed MoUs worth Rs 50,000 crore at DefExpo 2020

'DefExpo landmark event for Indo-Russia military, technical cooperation'

During the Defexpo, 14 MoUs were signed covering development and production of land, air and naval systems as well as innovative high-tech civilian products

DefExpo from today: Aims to showcase India as defence manufacturing hub

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally inaugurate the event, which will be followed by a live demonstration of naval systems, aero systems and land systems

Jindal Defence in JV with Brazil's Taurus Armas for making small arms

Initial investment of $5 million, production to start by September

UP govt drafts new defence manufacturing policy to woo private sector

The new policy is aimed at providing a major leg-up to the proposed UP Defence Corridor, which is estimated to attract investment to the tune of Rs 20,000 crore

Defence industry got just $2.18 mn as foreign investment in FY 19: Govt

In 2014-15, 2015-16, and 2017-18, the sector attracted FDI worth $0.08 million, $0.10 million and $0.01 million, respectively, according to data given by Minister Piyush Goyal

Prez Kovind invites Czech cos to open defence manufacturing units in India

The President further stated that Czech automaker Skoda, and its parent company, Volkswagen, have announced to invest $1 billion in India under the 'Make in India' initiative