(September 16-30, 2016)
Defense Related Developments
The three key developments this fortnight related to India’s Rafaele contract, Launch of Marmugao and India’s test firing of its new long range Surface-To-Air...
(September 1-15, 2016)
Defence & National Security
This fortnights FRA on Defence & National Security covers Russia’s role in India’s quest for defence modernisation and the Navy’s Western Fleets’ overseas...
(August 16-31, 2016)
International Terrorism
ISIS Related Developments
Suicide Bombing in Turkey
During the second half of August, Turkey was hit hard by a suicide bomber. On 21 August, a...
(August 1-15, 2016)
International Terrorism- ISIS Related Developments
United States (US) Air Campaign against ISIS in Libya
Following a request from the United Nations (UN)-backed government in Libya...
(July 16-31, 2016)
Terrorism
Priest Hacked to Death in Normandy, France
France continued to be haunted by terror-related activities throughout the month of July. Even before the country could get over...
(July 1-15, 2016)
Defence Issues
Army hunts for a new Lethal Assault rifle in place of DRDO's Excalibur
Military wisdom till date worked on the premise that the 5.56 mm rifle should be utilised for...
(June 16-30, 2016)
Defence
India to Purchase 145 Ultra-Light Howitzer Guns From US
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by the Defence Minister Mr Manohar Parrikar decided on 25 Jun 2016 to...