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India Approves Development of Prototype Advanced Fighter Jet

India's defence minister approved on Tuesday a programme to develop an advanced fighter jet prototype, the latest push to boost local arms production, nearly three weeks after a conflict with arch-rival Pakistan.

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India Trials Long-Range Glide Bomb 

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation has conducted release trials of the country’s first long-range glide bomb, the Gaurav.

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Indian Army Buys 1,900 Scorpio Pick-Up Trucks

The Indian Ministry of Defence has awarded Mahindra a contract to deliver 1,986 Scorpio Pik-Up vehicles to the army.

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India Orders Over 300 Local 155mm Towed Guns for $805 Million

The Indian Ministry of Defence has contracted a pair of domestic firms for the collective procurement of 307 indigenously developed towed artillery systems.

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Russia to Supply New Engines for Indian Army T-72 Soviet Battle Tanks

The Indian Ministry of Defence has awarded Rosoboronexport a $248-million contract to deliver modern engines for the army’s T-72 Ural main battle tanks.

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UK Offers Electric Propulsion for India’s Planned Amphibious Warships

The UK and India have signed a statement of intent to design and develop an Integrated Full Electric Propulsion system for India’s next generation Landing Platform Dock (LPD) fleet. 

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India Unveils ‘Sanjay’ Advanced Battlefield Surveillance System

India has introduced a cutting-edge battlefield surveillance system dubbed the “Sanjay,” designed to significantly enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Army.

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Indian Munitions Factory Blast Kills at Least Eight Workers

At least eight workers were killed in a blast at a munitions factory in western India, government officials said, with several others still trapped inside the building.

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Indian Forces Kill 14 Maost Rebels, Including Top Commander

Indian security forces shot dead at least 14 Maoist rebels, including a top commander, on Tuesday in what the interior minister said was one of the heaviest bouts of recent fighting.

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India Orders Medium-Range Air Defense Missiles for Naval Vessels

The Indian Ministry of Defence has contracted Bharat Dynamics Limited to deliver Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles to the Indian Navy.

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