Defence News

IAF Wing Commander found dead at Haryana's Sirsa airbase; suicide suspected

The Wing Commander was in-charge of security at Sirsa Air Force Station in Haryana.

Oct 26, 2016

HAL Dhruv loses face, Ecuador to sell choppers grounded since October 2015

Ecuador had purchased seven Dhruvs from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited between 2009 and 2012.

Oct 26, 2016

BSF ASI wounded as Pak Rangers violate ceasefire at RS Pura and Arnia in Jammu and Kashmir

Along with the BSF soldier, 11 civilians have been injured in firing by Pakistan in the last 24 hours.

Oct 26, 2016

Indian soldiers were the bravest, honoured to have led them, says Retired British Major Tom Conway

Major Conway had come to India after 80 years to attend the inaugural ceremony of a War Memorial in Amritsar.

Oct 25, 2016

Northeast areas may soon get mobile air dispensary

Mobile air dispensary may help people get medical aid in the remote and far-flung areas of the Northeast.

Oct 25, 2016

Embraer paid $5.76mn commission for IAF aircraft deal

According to US authorities, the commission was paid to an entity identified as Agent D in the UK.

Oct 25, 2016

Indian Air Force personnel to get hack-proof smartphones

The IAF has invested over Rs 300 crore to create exclusive mobile phone network.

Oct 25, 2016

Indigenous Light Combat Helicopter ready for weapons integration, says HAL chief

India has successfully completed altitude tests and firing of 70mm rockets from Light Combat Helicopter.

Oct 24, 2016

Indian army soldiers keep guard in Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir: 8-year-old boy killed, 4 injured in firing by Pakistani troops in Kanachak sector

BSF Head Constable Sushil Kumar also succumbed to his injuries after getting injured in cross-border firing on Sunday.

Oct 24, 2016

India, Sri Lanka to hold joint military exercise Mithra Shakthi from October 24

The Indian contingent will include 45 army personnel, including six officers.

Oct 22, 2016

Indian Army team wins gold at military patrolling exercise in Wales

Exercise Cambrian Patrol makes its participating units cover an 80 km course in less than 48 hours.

Oct 22, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: 7 Pakistani rangers, 1 terrorist killed in BSF's retaliatory firing along LoC

This incident could bolster India's claim that Pakistan's soil is being used to prepare for terror attacks.

Oct 21, 2016

Iraq: Isis terrorists try to escape Mosul dressed as women as Iraqi forces advance, with help from locals

The Iraqi forces, helped by Peshmerga fighters and others, have been making steady inroads, even as a refugee crisis arises.

Oct 21, 2016

CBI files FIR in Embraer case, names defence agent Vipin Khanna as key beneficiary

The agency only registered a preliminary inquiry into the Embraer case on September 16 and by October 18 it filed an FIR in a Delhi court and converted it into a regular case.

Oct 21, 2016

India, China participate in joint military exercise along LAC in Ladakh

The exercise was successful in refining the drills to provide succour to citizens living near the border during a natural disaster.

Oct 20, 2016

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