Defence News

Stealth guided missile destroyer INS Imphal commissioned into Indian Navy

INS Imphal, a stealth guided missile destroyer, was commissioned into Indian Navy on Tuesday. The ship is equipped to fight under nuclear, biological and chemical warfare conditions, the ministry of defence (MoD) said.

Dec 26, 2023

Palestinians inspect the remains of a building that was destroyed during Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City, on May 5, 2019

Week long truce ends: Israel resumes combat operations, alleges Hamas violated terms

The Hamas controlled Government Media office blamed the US and international community for the end of truce, says 32 people have been killed by Israeli airstrikes on Friday.

Dec 1, 2023

Fears of huge ground invasion of Gaza grow as Israel vows 'mighty vengeance'

Israel-Hamas war intensifies, total communication blackout in Gaza. Is the war likely to spread to peripheral nations of Syria, Lebanon?

It's not only Lebanon and Syria that have been peripherally caught up in the fighting, Egypt too has been exposed to the risks of the war

Oct 28, 2023

Israel-Hamas war Day 7: Charter flight with 212 Indians reaches Delhi, Israel drops 6,000 bombs, death toll surges to 2,500 [updates]

U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken reached Israel and vowed support to the country, while Jordan's King Abdullah and Palestinian President called for the need to prevent deterioration in Gaza

Oct 13, 2023

Israel-Hamas Conflict Day 6: Corridors out of Gaza? Egypt says No; Malaysia releases funds for Gaza, slams Israel as world stands divided [details]

As the divisive opinions and conversation on the conflict in Middle East grows around the world, several rallies were held in support of Palestinians in the US, Ireland, South Africa, Chile and the Philippines

Oct 12, 2023

Dassault Aviation CEO arriving in Delhi to negotiate Indian Navy order for 26 Rafale fighters [details]

Eric Trappier Chairman and CEO Dassault Aviation, manufacturer of French Rafale fighter aircraft accompanied by Richard Lavaud, head military aircraft sales, will be here on Monday and Tuesday for senior level meetings.

Oct 8, 2023

Joshimath: An eco-suicide in the making? Residents' plea falls on deaf ears, cracks and collapses continue [in-depth]

As yet another tragedy unfolded near Joshimath, those from the region immediately pointed to the January disaster where several houses collapsed and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami assured, "all aspects of the problem will be studied and everything will be done to save the town."

Aug 16, 2023

India to participate in 'Nomadic Elephant-2023' joint military exercise in Mongolia [details]

Indian Army contingent comprising of 43 personnel left for Mongolia to participate in military exercise on Sunday.

Jul 16, 2023

Indian contingent, Rafale jets to take part in Bastille Day parade of France [details]

The Bastille Day parade of France will witness a 269-member tri-services contingent of the Indian Armed Forces marching alongside their French counterparts on July 14 in Paris.

Jul 6, 2023

Acquisition of MQ-9B drones: Speculative reports uncalled for, says Defence Ministry

India is yet to finalise the price and other terms and conditions for the purchase of 31 MQ-9B long endurance drones from the US, the defence ministry said on Sunday, trashing speculative reports in social media on the cost and the acquisition process.

Jun 25, 2023

No more maroon berets, regiment belts; standard uniform for Brigadiers, higher rank officers in Army

The decision was taken after detailed deliberations at Army Commanders Conference last month, while the changes will be implemented starting August 1 of this year

May 9, 2023

Nearly 2,000 Indians out of conflict zone, Hakki Pikkis enroute home; Foreign secy on Sudan rescue [details]

During a media briefing on Thursday, foreign secretary while assuring that no Indian will be left behind said that the situation on the ground was very complex, unpredictable and highly volatile.

Apr 27, 2023

Four soldiers killed in firing incident at Bathinda Military station, search for missing weapons on, 'no terror angle'

The incident took place at 4.35 am inside the canteen of the military station

Apr 12, 2023

Japan SDF chopper with 10 people disappears near Okinawa

A helicopter of Japan's Self-Defense Force (SDF) with 10 people on board disappeared on Thursday off the southwestern prefecture of Okinawa, local media reported.

Apr 6, 2023

China's rise & global implications: Indian Army Chief minces no words against "totalitarian" regime

In a scathing and blunt speech on China's rise and the global implications, Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande said China wants to replace the US as a global security provider as he decoded the recent moves by the "totalitarian" regime. Read General's full speech here.

Mar 28, 2023

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