Vishal Thapar

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Group Editorial Head for BW’s Defence, Security & Police

Latest Articles By Vishal Thapar

India Reserves 75% Defence Modernisation Budget For Domestic Industry

The announcement was made by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the ‘Bandhan’ ceremony at India’s biggest air show, Aero India 2023, in Bengaluru and this move commits Rs 1.22 Lakh Crore for Made in India military equipment in 2023-24

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US Steals The Show With Formidable B-1B Bombers At Aero India

US makes a statement by showcasing its most advanced and lethal weapon systems, underscores importance of ties with India

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Italy’s Leonardo Makes Comeback To The Indian Market

Italian group attempts a soft re-entry a decade after a ban following the Agusta Westland VVIP helicopter scam

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Modi Hard Sell To Industry At Aero India 2023

Decisive, stable and honest Government an unprecedented stimulus, says the Prime Minister

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13% Hike In Defence Budget After Major Overshoot In Spending

Big jump in operating budget to fill critical gaps amidst continuing border stand-off with China but 50 per cent of Defence spending tied down to manpower costs

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Indian Navy Set To Wrap Up Project-75 Amid String Of Submarine Inductions

With the commissioning of the 3rd attack submarine in 24 months, Navy Chief speaks of commitment to political leadership to be fully Aatmanirbhar by 2047

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Production Of Kalashnikov Assault Rifles Begins In UP

600,000 AK-203 rifles to be made for the Indian Army in 10 years, delivery commences in March

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Key Military Appointment: IAF Gets A New Western Air Commander

Air Marshal Pankaj Sinha will lead air operations in the key Northern and Western Fronts

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India Launches 24 Big Ticket Military Procurement Programmes Worth Rs 84,328 Cr

Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicles (FICVs), light tanks, mounted guns, new missiles and offshore patrol vessels among procurements given go-ahead in big Make in India push

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Talks & Skirmishes: India Holds 17th Round Of Corps Commander-level Talks With China On Ladakh Standoff

No outcomes reported but both sides agree to maintain security and stability in Ladakh

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