No deployment of armed forces for anti-Naxal combat operation: GovtOctober 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Government on Saturday ruled out the possibility of deployment of armed forces in anti-Naxal combat operation. Speaking on the sidelines of an international flight safety conference, Defence Minister A.K.
Antony wants armed forces to get sixth pay commission arrears before DiwaliOctober 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Defence Minister AK Antony today said that the Armed Forces must get all their pay arrears relating to the Sixth Central Pay Commission well in time before Diwali. Addressing the Defence Accounts Day function here today, Antony commended the officials of the Controller General of Defence Accounts for adopting computerisation and speeding-up the salary computation systems.
Russia's defence budget to be $36 bn in 2010September 22nd, 2009 MOSCOW - Russia's defence budget will rise by 8 percent in 2010 to reach $36 billion, Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov said Tuesday. The defence allocation in 2009 is expected to fetch $33 billion, with $10.9 billion being spent on purchases and maintenance of military equipment.
EPA: Chemical weapons disposal plant properly closedSeptember 1st, 2009 EPA: Chemical disposal plant properly closedHONOLULU — An Army chemical weapons disposal plant that handled nerve gas and other deadly agents has been properly cleaned and closed, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday.
Possible mustard agent leak detected at chemical weapons depot in ColoradoAugust 24th, 2009 Possible leak detected at chemical weapons depotPUEBLO, Colo. — The Army says a low level of mustard agent has been detected in a building storing chemical weapons at the Pueblo Chemical Depot.
India keeping an eye on China's moves in Indian OceanAugust 20th, 2009 EW DELHI - India was closely watching China's moves to increase its military prowess in the Indian Ocean and would take adequate measures" if its internal security is threatened, Minister of State for Defence M.M. Pallam Raju said here Thursday.
India prepared to counter any threat to security: MinisterAugust 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India should be prepared for the "eventuality" that nuclear, chemical and biological weapons may fall into the hands of terrorists, Minister of State for Defence M.M. Pallam Raju said Thursday while stressing that adequate steps were being taken to counter any threats.
Army Corps finds World War I mustard agent during DC munitions dig, halts excavationAugust 12th, 2009 Army Corps finds World War I chemical, halts digWASHINGTON — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is halting its search for World War I-era chemical weapons in a Washington, D.C., neighborhood after workers found an open glass flask containing traces of the chemical agent mustard.
Antony warns of terrorists resorting to chemical weaponsAugust 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Terrorists are getting "more and more aggressive" and can resort to using chemical weapons to cause maximum casualties, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Tuesday, adding that the Indian armed forces will prepare to counter any such attack.
Terrorists turning aggressive, adopting new technologies, says AntonyAugust 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Defence Minister A. K. Antony on Tuesday said that terrorists were becoming aggressive by adopting new technologies in their operations.
Antony lauds military agreement with USJuly 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Defence Minister A K Antony on Wednesday said that agreement with the US on defence matters was the result of three years of tough bargaining from both sides. Antony said this after attending an army hospital function in national capital on Wednesday.
French delegation in India for Rs.9.5 bn defence dealJuly 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A French delegation arrived here Thursday to hold discussions on the Rs.9,500-crore (Rs.9.5 billion) worth upgrade contract for the Mirage combat jets, a defence official said. This will be the the second biggest defence deal that will be struck with France after the Rs 18,798-crore (Rs.187.98 billion) Scorpene submarine project.
Panel formed to implement suggestions on DRDO revampJune 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The defence ministry has set up a panel to implement the recommendations of a high-powered committee on restructuring the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The Defence Minister (A.K.
No tolerance for corruption in defence deals: AntonyMay 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Sending out a stern message against corruption in defence equipment procurement, Defence Minister A.K. Antony Wednesday said contracts will be ruthlessly cancelled if any malpractices were found.
India destroys its chemical weapons stockpileMay 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India has informed the United Nations that it has destroyed its stockpile of chemical weapons in compliance with the international Chemical Weapons Convention. With this India has become third country after South Korea and Albania to do so.
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