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Interview of COAS General Manoj Pande

Interview of COAS General Manoj Pande

By: IDR Interview | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 28 Jan , 2023

Lt Gen JS Bajwa – Editor Indian Defence Review (IDR) had the unique privilege to interview the Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande, PVSM AVSM, VSM, ADC. Details of the candid response of...

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MRO Capabilities and Opportunities in Defence Sector 

MRO Capabilities and Opportunities in Defence Sector 

By: IDR Interview | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 25 Nov , 2022

“It’s man behind the machine that matters”  Interview/Q&A with Vice Adm Paras Nath (Retd) AVSM, VSM, Group President, Crown Group Defence  Government of India’s thrust on ‘Make in India’...

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“IAF is mindful of the changing nature of warfare and the utilization of...

“IAF is mindful of the changing nature of warfare and the utilization of...

By: IDR Interview | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 08 Oct , 2022

Lt Gen JS Bajwa – Editor Indian Defence Review (IDR) had the unique privilege to interview the Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC, prior to the Air...

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HFCL is Presently Executing Pan-India Backbone Networks Based on Cutting...

HFCL is Presently Executing Pan-India Backbone Networks Based on Cutting...

By: IDR Interview | Issue: Vol. 37.1, Jan-Mar 2022 | Date: 29 Mar , 2022

HFCL success story has been in media limelight recently. What has inspired the achievement? The singular feature that has inspired the growth of HFCL in past few years is our commitment to emerge...

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Interview with Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Chief...

Interview with Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Chief...

By: IDR Interview | Issue: Vol. 36.4, Oct-Dec 2021 | Date: 15 Dec , 2021

Lt Gen JS Bajwa – Editor Indian Defence Review (IDR) had the unique privilege to interview the Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, PVSM, AVSM, VSM on the occasion of 89th...

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Interview with Air Chief Marshal SK Mehra, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC, Chief of the...

Interview with Air Chief Marshal SK Mehra, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC, Chief of the...

By: IDR Interview | Issue: Jan-Jun 1990 | Date: 02 Nov , 2021

In a wide-ranging and candid interview with the Editor of Indian Defence Review on 01 December 1989, the CAS spoke about the role of the IAF in the context of emerging South Asian scenarios...

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Interview with General K. Sundarji, PVSM, ADC, Chief of the Army Staff

Interview with General K. Sundarji, PVSM, ADC, Chief of the Army Staff

By: IDR Interview | Issue: Vol.1-alpha, Jan 1988 | Date: 31 Jul , 2021

First published on IDR print issue Vol.1-alpha, Jan 1988. General Krishnaswami Sundarji, PVSM, ADC, was appointed the nation’s fourteenth Chief of Army Staff on 1 February 1986.In the truncated...

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“…there is no doubt that the Rafale is a more potent platform…” –...

“…there is no doubt that the Rafale is a more potent platform…” –...

By: IDR Interview | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 08 Oct , 2020

Lt Gen JS Bajwa – Editor Indian Defence Review (IDR) had the unique privilege to interview the Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria, prior to the Air Force Day on 8th October...

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MBDA Arms the Rafale: Interaction with the Editor

MBDA Arms the Rafale: Interaction with the Editor

By: IDR Interview | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 26 Jul , 2020

The METEOR is a very long-range air-to-air ram-jet powered EM missile. How will its combination with the Rafale weapon system contribute to a real paradigm change in air- to-air affairs? India’s...

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"Thales strategy of developing its industrial footprint in India is in line...

By: IDR Interview | Issue: Vol. 34.1 Jan-Mar 2019 | Date: 21 Feb , 2019

Indian Defence Review Interview Please elaborate on Thales’ journey in supporting the modernization of the Indian Armed Forces? Present in India since 1953, Thales has been a reliable partner...

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“Kalyani Group is very well poised and prepared to undertake indigenous...

“Kalyani Group is very well poised and prepared to undertake indigenous...

By: IDR Interview | Issue: Vol. 34.1 Jan-Mar 2019 | Date: 20 Feb , 2019

Indian Defence Review interview What are your capabilities when it comes to manufacture of indigenous aircraft, helicopters and UAVs in India? Kalyani group has invested sizeable resources in...

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"...IAF is prepared for any threat and is ready to give a befitting...

By: IDR Interview | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 08 Oct , 2018

Indian Defence Review (IDR) had the unique privilege to interview the Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, prior to the Air Force Day on 8th October 2018.  Details of the...

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Russian Helicopters – “…developing cooperation in the sphere of...

Russian Helicopters – “…developing cooperation in the sphere of...

By: IDR Interview | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 13 Apr , 2018

An email interview with Russian Helicopters is as:- What key technologies and systems would you be showcasing at DefExpo 2018? Russian Helicopters Holding Company will showcase Mi-171A2 and...

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Goa Shipyard Ltd – Gearing up for Future Maritime Security Requirements

Goa Shipyard Ltd – Gearing up for Future Maritime Security Requirements

By: IDR Interview | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 11 Apr , 2018

Goa Shipyard Ltd. established unique benchmark in Indian Shipbuilding industry with delivery of 23 ships in the last 04 years, all ahead of schedule, amounting to Gross tonnage of 32000 tonnes...

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Fighter Squadron Strength IAF’s Top Priority - Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa

Fighter Squadron Strength IAF’s Top Priority - Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa

By: IDR Interview | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 08 Oct , 2017

Augmenting our fighter squadron strength is our top priority. To achieve this, the IAF is looking at new inductions and mid-life upgrades. If all the inductions take place as planned, the IAF is...

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“Thales have been partnering with the Indian industry, sharing technology...

“Thales have been partnering with the Indian industry, sharing technology...

By: IDR Interview | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 29 Mar , 2016

How is Thales working in the direction of “Make in India”? Thales’ strategy is in line with the Indian government’s policy of ‘Make in India’ and developing the industrial defence...

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CH-47 Chinook for India

CH-47 Chinook for India

By: IDR Interview | Issue: Vol. 27.2 Apr-Jun 2012 | Date: 24 Jun , 2012

When did Boeing respond to the heavy lift helicopter RFP? Boeing remains committed to supporting the Indian Air Force’s rotorcraft requirements to meet India’s defense needs, and submitted an...

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