From Bofors to Rafale: Dubious defence deals that rocked India
5 years, 11 months ago

From Bofors to Rafale: Dubious defence deals that rocked India

India Today  

The slogan "Chowkidar chor hai" echoes a similar one that was popular in the late 1980s -- "Gali gali mein shor hain, Rajiv Gandhi chor hain." Scorpene submarines: In 2005, India signed a deal with French defence major Thales to build Scorpene-class submarines. Barak missiles: In 2001, Tehelka magazine undertook a sting operation and exposed graft in defence deals; Barak missile deal with Israeli companies was one such. HDW submarines: Just after Bofors scam burst into India’political space, another defence scam came to light -- the $300 million purchase of HDW submarine deal. In 1987 CBI filed a first information report naming a former defence secretary, assorted bureaucrats and agents of HDW with allegations of 7 per cent commission paid to clinch the deal.

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India's Defence Exports Soar, with US, France and Armenia Top Buyers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Defence Exports Soar, with US, France and Armenia Top Buyers

Firstpost  

India's defense exports reach a record high of $2.6 billion in 2023-24, with the US, France and Armenia ranking as the top three buyers. Armenia has emerged as India's biggest client of 'finished' weapon systems, including Akash air defense missile systems, Pinaka multi-launch rocket systems and 155mm artillery guns.

India receives price bids for 26 Rafale-M jets, 3 Scorpene submarines
1 year ago

India receives price bids for 26 Rafale-M jets, 3 Scorpene submarines

The Hindu  

December 21, 2023 09:41 pm | Updated 09:41 pm IST - NEW DELHI India has received price bids from France for the purchase of 26 Rafale-M carrier-based fighters as well as three additional Scorpene-class conventional submarines. While the Rafale-M is being processed through an Inter-governmental agreement, the submarine deal is a follow-on to the earlier contract with Naval Group, under …

Agreement reached for using India’s UPI in France: PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

Agreement reached for using India’s UPI in France: PM Modi

The Hindu  

July 13, 2023 21:01 “Procurement will help maintain operational readiness” Four of the 26 Rafale-M jets, the naval variant of the deck-based platform will be trainer aircraft, sources in the defence establishment said. Under Indian Navy’s Project 75, six Scorpene submarines have already been constructed in India by Mazagon Dock Limited in cooperation with the Naval Group of France. “The …

With PM Modi in France, India approves plan to buy 26 Rafale-M jets from France
1 year, 6 months ago

With PM Modi in France, India approves plan to buy 26 Rafale-M jets from France

The Hindu  

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his France visit, the Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has accorded approval for the procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighters to operate off the aircraft carriers and three additional Scorpene-class diesel-electric submarines from France. “The DAC granted Acceptance of Necessity for procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft along with associated ancillary …

Why India cannot afford to delink from Russia for its defence needs
2 years, 10 months ago

Why India cannot afford to delink from Russia for its defence needs

India Today  

India has a time-tested relationship with Russia since the Soviet days. According to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Russia is the most important suppliers of defence equipment to India, commanding nearly two-thirds share of the latter’s total arms imports. Value of Arms Import from Russia 1991-2020 Source: Andrew S. Bowen, “Russian Arms Sales and Defense Industry” Congressional Research Service, October …

Russia Starts Supplying S-400 Air Defence Missile Systems to India
3 years, 2 months ago

Russia Starts Supplying S-400 Air Defence Missile Systems to India

News 18  

In a key improvement to Indian capabilities to counter enemy fighter aircraft and cruise missiles at long range, Russia has started supplying the S-400 Triumf air defence missile system to India. According to an ANI report, “Russia has started supplying S-400 air defense system to India,” said the Director of Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, Dmitry Shugaev, during an …

India, U.S. sign defence deals worth over $3 billion
4 years, 10 months ago

India, U.S. sign defence deals worth over $3 billion

The Hindu  

India and the U.S. on Tuesday concluded defence deals worth over $3 billion for 24 MH-60R Seahawk Multi-Role Helicopters for the Navy and six AH-64E attack helicopters for the Army on the sidelines of the discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump. “Earlier today we expanded our defence cooperation with agreements for India to purchase more …

India, Russia seal $3 billion deal for nuclear-powered attack submarine
5 years, 10 months ago

India, Russia seal $3 billion deal for nuclear-powered attack submarine

India TV News  

India on Thursday sealed a $3 billion deal with Russia for leasing of a nuclear-powered attack submarine for the Indian Navy for a period of 10 years, military sources said. The first Russian nuclear-powered submarine -- christened INS Chakra -- was taken in 1988 under a three year lease. The deal for the Chakra III came days after Indo-Russian joint …

India signs $5 billion deal for Russian air defense systems
6 years, 3 months ago

India signs $5 billion deal for Russian air defense systems

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India signed a $5 billion deal to buy five Russian S-400 air defense systems on Friday despite a looming threat of U.S. sanctions on countries that trade with Russia’s defense and intelligence sectors. Our recent action to sanction a Chinese government entity for an S-400 delivery underscores the seriousness of our resolve on this issue.” Officials with …

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