Vishal Thapar

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

Latest Articles By Vishal Thapar

HELINA missile validates ability to kill enemy tanks in high-altitude battlefields

Indigenous helicopter-launched missile declared ready for integration with Advanced Light Helicopter

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1st batch of MH-60R ‘Romeo’ pilots complete induction training in the US

Big boost for the Indian Navy’s rotary wing & anti-submarine warfare capability, all 24 choppers to be delivered by 2024

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India’s first 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue with the Biden Administration on April 11

Two sides to chart future course of ties amidst divergence on Ukraine, Rajnath to visit INDOPACOM Hq at Hawaii amidst push for stepped-up defence cooperation

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India announces 3rd Negative Imports List of 101 top-end weapon systems

Staggered ban on import of Naval helicopters, long endurance drones, light tanks, top-end radars and missile systems by 2027 to push domestic arms manufacture

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The Market chases the Military

By offering air travel at the cost of a train ride to soldiers & their families, a Pune start-up has grown into a $110 Mn company in seven years, adding 16 lakh fliers annually and creating a thriving new market segment. Its next big foray is into housing for military personnel

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India’s 3rd military satellite gets the nod from top Defence Acquisitions body

GSAT-7B will boost Army’s network-centric warfare capability

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India reviewing missile SOPs after “accidental release” into Pakistan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tells Rajya Sabha that any shortcoming found would be rectified

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CCS approval sought for prototype development of India’s futuristic stealth fighter

Development agency seeks funds for building 5 AMCA prototypes, plans serial production by 2028-29

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HAL-Safran JV for helicopter engine MRO in Goa revived after 6 years

‘World class facility’ to set standards for maintenance of over 1,000 Safran-designed engines in use by the Indian armed forces

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New chapter in Defence procurement: Modi Govt to fund Industry for development of 15 major military plaforms

Hypersonic missiles, laser weapons, light tanks among 18 big ticket Defence requirements listed for Industry-led design and development

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