Articles in Net Edition
Boeing-COMAC Technology Center Announces First Biofuel Research Project
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 25 Oct , 2012
Hangzhou Energy Engineering & Technology will find ways to convert waste cooking oil for use as jet fuel A newly formed technology center created by Boeing and Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China...
Sagem wins major contract to supply Vigy Observer optronic systems
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 25 Oct , 2012
Sagem (Safran group) has signed a contract to supply 80 Vigy Observer optronic systems for the navy’s new fast interceptor craft. It won the contract against an international field of...
India, Tibet, China: The contending triumvirate
By: Lt Gen Gautam Banerjee | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 20 Oct , 2012
“When there is everything to fear, be unafraid. When without resources, depend on resourcefulness”, – Sun Tsu. The territorial dispute in the Trans-Himalayan Region is a legacy of the eternal...
Najam Sethi on New Great Game in Central Asia
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 15 Oct , 2012
In this two part video Najam Sethi, Editor Friday Times, Pakistan, explains the importance of Central Asian Republics due to it being rich in energy resources and their geographical locations. He...
India has no reason to trust China
By: Kanwal Sibal | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 13 Oct , 2012
We have to deal with China pragmatically, within the framework of our serious political differences and opportunities for economic engagement. China has grown into a formidable economic power,...
American elections: No impact on ties with India
By: Kanwal Sibal | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 09 Oct , 2012
The upcoming presidential election in the United States lacks the excitement of the election four years ago when Barack Obama made history by being the first black person ever to occupy the White...
Boeing Delivers to Air India First South Carolina-built 787 Dreamliner
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 06 Oct , 2012
Delivery is third 787 for Air India Boeing marked a historic milestone with delivery to Air India of the first 787 Dreamliner built at its North Charleston facility. “We’re delighted to be...
3rd Boeing GPS IIF Satellite Ready for Launch
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 04 Oct , 2012
SVN-65 to further enhance constellation’s power, precision and capacity The third of 12 Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF satellites Boeing is building for the U.S. Air Force is ready to make...
MKU, India authorises Tactical Products Group, Inc. to sell its NIJ 06 body...
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 04 Oct , 2012
MKU, India’s leading manufacturer and supplier of ballistic protection and surveillance equipment for armed forces, paramilitary forces and police worldwide authorised Tactical Products Group,...
Boeing High Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 04 Oct , 2012
Solid-state directed energy system will provide critical defense capabilities against projectile and airborne threats Under a follow-on contractual effort from the U.S. Army Space and Missile...
1962 War: Chinese claim they fought in self defence
By: Claude Arpi | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 30 Sep , 2012
In continuation with my yesterday’s posting about the Sleeping Burgerade, I am today posting five links to Chinese propaganda videos showing Beijing’s version of the War. Most of these videos are...
Sagem unveils Sigma 30-700
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 29 Sep , 2012
Latest version of the Sigma 30 artillery navigation and pointing system Sagem (Safran group) has introduced the latest version of the well-known Sigma 30 family of artillery navigation and...
Boeing Receives $1.9 Billion Contract for 11 P-8A Poseidon Aircraft
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 27 Sep , 2012
US Navy orders 3rd phase of low-rate production, bringing total to 24 SEATTLE, Sept. 24, 2012 — The U.S. Navy on Sept. 21 awarded Boeing a $1.9 billion contract for 11 P-8A Poseidon aircraft,...
One Rank One Pension - a big joke on ex-servicemen?
By: Col RP Chaturvedi | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 25 Sep , 2012
As expected, the OROP story turned out to be a GOI joke. Not for the first time, has GOI spread canards, to slow down the Veteran momentum of demands, and package implementation of court orders...
Commissioning of INS Makar
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 22 Sep , 2012
The Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha commissioned INS Makar into the Indian Navy today. Makar is a Catamaran Hydrographic Survey Vessel and is...
Maldivian boat in distress rescued by Indian Naval Ship Shardul
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 22 Sep , 2012
‘RANKURI’, a 95 feet long Maldivian mechanical boat, with four personnel onboard, reported missing at sea off the Southern cost of Maldives since 17 Sep 12 was rescued by Indian Naval Ship ‘INS...
IAF to spend 2 Lakh Crores on the procurements
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 20 Sep , 2012
Air Marshal RK Sharma AVSM VM, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, IAF said that Indian Air Force will spend INR 2 Lakh Crores on the procurements during 12th and 13th Plan periods while speaking...
Northrop Grumman and AgustaWestland Announce Teaming Agreement
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 19 Sep , 2012
Northrop Grumman Corporation and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company (FNC IM, SIFI.MI) announced today that they have signed a comprehensive teaming agreement to respond to anticipated...
Boeing to Present Range of Flexible Solutions at Modern Day Marine
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 18 Sep , 2012
Exhibit includes cybersecurity, C4ISR, aircraft and weapons systems to support Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. During this year’s Modern Day Marine 2012 exposition, Boeing will highlight...
DCNS and Other Angle Yachting announce superyacht cooperation
By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 18 Sep , 2012
DCNS and Other Angle Yachting have decided to work together to offer a comprehensive range of maintenance, modernisation and refit services for superyachts and luxury vessels. A world leader in...