Topic: A.K. Antony

KOLKATA, India, Aug. 18 (UPI) -- India's new Defense Procurement Procedure, unveiled early this month, like its predecessor focuses on vitalizing India's indigenous defense capabilities and moving away from the decades-old practice of importing almost all its defense requirements.

NEW DELHI, June 12 (UPI) -- India said it would formulate long-term security planning to ensure preparedness on the borders with Pakistan and China.

NEW DELHI, June 11 (UPI) -- India said it will set up a special government agency to counter the growing threat to its space assets.

NEW DELHI, June 11 (UPI) -- India Tuesday said it would follow a non-confrontational approach toward its neighbors, including China, in regard to border disputes.

PANAJI, India, May 21 (UPI) -- Indian Defense Minister A.K. Antony commissioned the newest Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel into the Indian coast guard fleet Wednesday.

NEW DELHI, May 7 (UPI) -- India's Border Road Organization said it will construct 61 roads in states bordering China in order to provide easy access for armed forces.

NEW DELHI, April 28 (UPI) -- India reportedly has signed a deal with France's Dassault to upgrade its 51 Mirage multi-role fighter planes at a cost of $1.57 billion.

NEW DELHI, April 11 (UPI) -- India said it will float a $1.6 billion global tender to acquire 384 light-observation helicopters for the army and air force.

NEW DELHI, April 7 (UPI) -- India said it doesn't rule out a threat from China to the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh.

BALASORE, India, March 23 (UPI) -- India's new Strategic Forces Command Sunday tested a surface-to-surface missile capable of carrying a nuclear payload.