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The article offers the author's views on the Indo-U.S. civilian nuclear deal in 2009. He states that the nuclear deal, which is also called "Agreement 123," has been shelved and should be reworked. He cites that the membership of India to the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage, which will limit the liability of nuclear vendors during an accident, will also allow U.S. energy firms to enter the Indian nuclear energy market.

The article reports on the nuclear cooperation between the U.S. and India, which is formally known as 123 Agreement bill. Iran is considered as the most sensitive part of the agreement that has not gone down well with the Indian public opinion, and that the bill is perceived as a subtle attempt to obstruct the progress in high-technology areas in India.

The article reports that the Boeing Co. had set up discussions with Indian industry for commencement deals associated to a new contract to give not less than eight P-81 maritime patrol aircraft to the U.S. Navy. It notes that the Indian industry in New Delhi, India will buy a first batch of P-81airframes and mission systems within a direct commercial sale, including weapons such as sonobuoys, torpedos, and anti-ship missiles. Eventually, the deliveries will continue between 2013-2015.

This article reports on the space exploration agreement signed between the U.S. National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) and India that sets the terms for future cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space. Comments from NASA Administrator Michael Griffin are included. Particular focus is given to India's forthcoming unmanned lunar mission.

The article reports on the approval being sought by the Indian air force to participate in the U.S. Air Force's Red Flag Nellis multinational exercises, according to Air Chief Marshal Homi Major. The exercises have been open to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries and close allies of the U.S. Major says the air force has finalised its requirements for a new fighter to be produced with Russia.

This article reports on a memorandum of understanding that was signed by India and the U.S. in Bangalore, India to include two National Aeronautics and Space Administration's payloads on the Chandrayaan-1 lunar probe of the Indian Space Research Organisation. The scheduled launch of the lunar probe is in early 2008. The budget allotted for the probe is disclosed.

Reports that Indus Aviation received U.S. certification for its Thorpedo special light-sport aircraft as of June 2006. Number of Thorpedos planned to be delivered by Indus by the end of 2005; Features and price of the aircraft; Comment from Ram Pattisapu, owner of Indus, on the plans of the company to develop a version of Thorp T211 aircraft.

Reports on the number of satellite launches by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration as of January 13, 2004. Comparison of satellite launch data in previous years; Number of launches by the U.S., Russia and China; Planned launches for 2004.