New weapons The successful test launch of the 3,500 km range Agni-IV Ballistic Missile on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 was the highlight of the year. A press conference was organised the next day, for DRDO chief Dr V K Saraswat, which was widely covered by the media, on the launch of Agni-IV from Wheeler Island off Orissa coast. Sixth successful test launch of Agni-AI Ballistic Missile from Wheeler Island on Thursday, December 1, 2011 by [...]

After negotiating for more than a year, India has firmed up an order with Russia for the purchase of 42 upgraded Sukhoi-30 MKI aircraft to strengthen its aging fleet. While the Cabinet Committee on Security had taken a decision on buying 42 additional Sukhoi MKIs last year, negotiations have taken longer because India was also keen to include some of the features found in fifth generation fighter aircraft. Finally, the Russian side agreed to upgrade [...]