Tata to deliver 1st lot of all terrain defence vehicles by December
The company has won Rs 900 crore order for over 1,200 all terrain '6 by 6' heavy mobility vehicles from the Defence Ministry to be delivered over next two years.
Sep 10, 2015, 14:07 PM IST
Cannot consider one-year pension revision under OROP: Parrikar
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar Tuesday said the demand of armed forces veterans for annual revision of pension under "One Rank One Pension" (OROP) scheme could not be considered as definition of OROP does not specify any timeframe for upgradation of pension.
Sep 09, 2015, 00:25 AM IST
Punj Lloyd shortlisted for Zu 23 air defence gun upgrade
Infrastructure major Punj Lloyd has been shortlisted by the Defence Ministry for upgrading the Zu 23 air defence gun.
Jul 17, 2015, 15:34 PM IST
Centre may rope in Tatas for defence unit in Odisha: Pradhan
A major defence production unit has been proposed in Gopalpur in Odisha, where Tata group can partner the state and the central governments, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Tuesday.
May 26, 2015, 18:40 PM IST
Govt earmarks spectrum for defence; ends 8-yr sharing dispute
Ending 8-year long dispute over spectrum sharing with defence, the Cabinet Wednesday earmarked bands for exclusive use of security establishment while making available the remaining radiowaves for commercial use in areas like telecom and broadcasting.
Jan 21, 2015, 22:53 PM IST
DoT seeks FinMin, DefMin views on draft spectrum auction note
The auction is scheduled to take place from February 23 next year.
Dec 28, 2014, 16:41 PM IST
Defence may free only 25% of total 3G spectrum desired by DoT
The Defence Ministry may release only 5 Mhz of 3G spectrum, one fourth of total quantity sought by DoT for conducting auction in 17 out of 22 telecom service areas in the country.
Dec 11, 2014, 20:28 PM IST
DoT plans to auction 3G spectrum in February: Trai
As the government plans to conduct 3G spectrum auction along with 2G radiowaves sale in February, it has asked telecom regulator Trai to expedite the base price recommendations for it.
Dec 02, 2014, 15:01 PM IST
Defence need for CDMA spectrum may leave 10 Mhz for auction
CDMA spectrum to defence as desired by them can be allocated only in Jammu and Kashmir, Assam and North East telecom circles only, the source said.
Dec 01, 2014, 21:29 PM IST
Rolls Royce not to be blacklisted
The Defence Ministry has decided against blacklisting British engine manufacturer Rolls Royce and allowed the armed forces to do business related to essential requirements with the firm, which is facing a CBI probe for allegedly paying commissions and employing middlemen in contracts with state-owned HAL.
Aug 03, 2014, 21:26 PM IST
Facing CBI probe, Rolls-Royce seeks meetings with Def Min
Facing a CBI probe for allegedly involving middlemen in its dealings with the state-owned HAL, British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has sought meetings with the top brass of the Defence Ministry where it is expected to discuss the corruption allegations against it.
Jul 20, 2014, 18:29 PM IST
Union Budget 2014-15: Defence Ministry gets Rs 2.29 lakh cr in Union Budget
The Ministry was allocated Rs 2,03,672 crore in 2013-14 and was provided Rs 2,24,000 crore in the interim budget presented by the UPA government in February this year.
Jul 10, 2014, 14:30 PM IST
