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What is Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, the execution model of which was approved by Indian Defence Ministry: Here is why it is important...

OpIndia Staff - 27 May, 2025

The AMCA project is a long-term requirement of the Indian Air Force. India had previously developed the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas indigenously.

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Lucknow: Amid ceasefire violation by Pakistan, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to virtually inaugurate BrahMos testing facility

ANI - 11 May, 2025

"At around 11.00 AM today, 11th May, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh will virtually inaugurate the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow," the post by Defence Minister's Office said.

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Defence Ministry issues ₹65,000 crore tender to Hindustan Aeronautics for purchasing 97 made-in-India LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets

ANI - 12 April, 2024

The tender for LCA Tejas Mark 1A was issued by the Defence Ministry to the HAL recently and they have been given three months to respond to it.

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Cabinet Committee on Security clears around ₹15,000 crore project to design and develop 5th generation stealth fighter jet AMCA by DRDO

ANI - 7 March, 2024

Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the project to design and develop the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft fifth generation stealth fighter jet project to be undertaken by the DRDO.

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Defence Acquisition Council clears procurement of anti-tank mines, tactical radar, maritime & refuelling aircraft and other items totalling ₹84,560 crore

ANI - 16 February, 2024

Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded approval for Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for various capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 84,560 crore

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approves Maternity, Child Care and Adoption Leaves for women soldiers, sailors & air warriors in Armed Forces

OpIndia Staff - 5 November, 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved a proposal for Maternity, Child Care and Child Adoption Leaves for women soldiers, sailors and air warriors

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Defence Ministry will fund 20% cost of strategic tunnel under Brahmaputra River in Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

OpIndia Staff - 4 November, 2023

The Union Defence Ministry will fund 20% of the project cost of the upcoming tunnel under the Brahmaputra River in central Assam

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Indian Army wants to buy 400 Made In India howitzers, moves 6500 crore proposal to Defence Ministry

ANI - 29 September, 2023

The Indian Army has already issued a tender for buying 307 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) along with one for finding a mounted gun system for its requirements along borders with China and Pakistan.

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