Spy plane receives hero's welcome after 4 years on the road
Posted on: Tue Feb 21st, 2006 | dailynews.com

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE - An unmanned Global Hawk reconnaissance aircraft received a hero's welcome Monday when it returned to Edwards Air Force Base after four years of duty in the War on Terror.

'Jet capabilities, not politics, should determine contract'
Posted on: Tue Feb 21st, 2006 | hindustantimes.com

Lockheed Martin Corp, the biggest US defence contractor, on Tuesday downplayed the potential effect of Washington's political influence on India's planned purchase of 126 new fighter jets.

India, France sign pact for defence cooperation
Posted on: Tue Feb 21st, 2006 | timesofindia.indiatimes.com

NEW DELHI: India and France on Monday signed a comprehensive agreement to promote bilateral strategic cooperation in fields like defence R&D, production and procurement of weapon systems and capabilities.