Defence News

Here's how C-295 medium-lift transport aircraft will change face of local defence manufacturing [details]

While India currently relies on the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) to design, develop, test, and certify any hardware platform, it is time for independent facilities to be built where military products created and developed by the private sector can be tested and approved to meet international standards.

Nov 2, 2022

India will retrieve parts of J&K under illegal occupation of Pakistan: Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that the Pakistan government is resorting to torture and harassment of people in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

Oct 27, 2022

Self-reliance, secured borders central to making India powerful nation: Rajnath

Self-reliance and the secured borders are central to making India a powerful nation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Saturday.

Oct 15, 2022

Army bolsters India's push for clean energy; electric buses, cars, bikes in offing [details]

In a major push towards clean energy, the Indian Army will soon get electric buses, cars and bikes at locations designated as peace stations. Read for more.

Oct 12, 2022

Armenia buys Pinaka rockets from India worth Rs 2,000 crore amid tensions with Azerbaijan

In the fiscal year 2021–2022, India's defence exports reached a record high of Rs 13,000 crore, or "eight times" what they were five years prior.

Sep 30, 2022

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan appointed new Chief of Defence Staff; succeeds Gen Bipin Rawat

Who is Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retd); Centre appoints new CDS [read now]

Retired Lt General Anil Chauhan's appointment for the post of Chief of Defence Staff comes nine months after the death of General Bipin Rawat.

Sep 28, 2022

Sweden's defence major Saab to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 in India; what it means for Army [details]

Setting up a production plant for the Carl-Gustaf M4 in India is a logical move given Saab's long and tight relationship with the Indian Army.

Sep 27, 2022

INS Vikrant likely to be berthed at Kattupalli port in Chennai [details]

INS Vikrant, the prestigious aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy, dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 2 at Kochi is likely to be berthed at Kattupalli port, Chennai.

Sep 4, 2022

Indian Army to sponsor 600 students from J&K, Ladakh to study outside UTs [details]

Great news for J&K, Ladakh students; Army to sponsor 600 students to study outside UTs [details]

The Indian Army's Northern Command will sponsor the university education of more than 600 students from J&K and Ladakh this year in Army-run colleges outside the UTs.

Sep 1, 2022

Chinook helicopters grounded in US; no impact on IAF Chinooks, India seeks details from Pentagon [details]

Following the US Army's decision to ground the entire fleet of Chinook helicopters due to engine fires, India has sought details as IAF too has a fleet of the iconic helicopters in operation.

Aug 31, 2022

India has become the most powerful country in the world: Rajnath Singh

India is no longer weak and has become the most powerful country in the world, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Tuesday.

Aug 30, 2022

New ensign for Indian Navy, 1st indigenous aircraft carrier, new projects; PM Modi marks historic event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the new Naval Ensign (Nishaan), doing away with the colonial past and befitting the rich Indian maritime heritage.

Aug 30, 2022

Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence: Rajnath Singh approves 'positive list' to support local manufacturing

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has established specified dates from December 2023 to December 2028 for the import prohibition of the equipment.

Aug 29, 2022

Modern Warfare: Indian Army eyes tanks and carrier projects [details]

The local sector is now prepared to move the project forward after a previous, ambitious attempt failed to take off.

Aug 28, 2022

Chinese PLA Tibet Military Command drills

China flexes muscle in the border again, tests air defence system along LAC

On August 15, when India celebrated its 75th anniversary of independence, the live fire exercise was televised on the official channel China Central Television (CCTV).

Aug 19, 2022

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