Defence News

Indian Navy chopper ditches off Mumbai coast, no casualties

An Indian Navy's Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) during a routine sortie off Mumbai, ditched close to the coast, an official said.

Mar 8, 2023

IAF to participate in multi-national exercise 'Cobra Warrior' in UK

Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in multilateral air exercise 'Exercise Cobra Warrior' at the RAF's Waddington Air Force Base in the UK from March 6 to 24, an official statement said.

Feb 26, 2023

Nuclear war ahead? Putin pulls out of START treaty, last remaining nuclear arms control pact

Putin claimed that the U.S. and its NATO allies had publicly stated their desire to see Russia defeated in Ukraine as justification for his decision to suspend Russia's responsibilities under New START.

Feb 21, 2023

India won't miss any opportunity to become leading defence sector player: PM Modi at Aero India 2023

Aero India 2023: With futuristic products, K'taka startups & MSMEs looking beyond the skies

Amid all the hustle and bustle of Aero India 2023, a small group of startups and MSMEs from Karnataka is silently making its mark, attracting attention for their innovative range of products. In all, 24 organisations have set up shop in the Karnataka Udyog Mitra stall at the 14th edition of India's own international air show.

Feb 16, 2023

LCA Tejas at centre stage of 'India Pavilion' at Aero India 2023; fascinating features to know

A full-scale Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas in final operational clearance (FOC) configuration will be at the centre stage of 'India Pavilion' at Aero India 2023.

Feb 13, 2023

India won't miss any opportunity to become leading defence sector player: PM Modi at Aero India 2023

Addressing the gathering of defence ministers, Chief Of Defence Staffs and dignitaries from various countries, PM Modi said that 21st Century India will not let go of any opportunity to become the leading defence sector player.

Feb 13, 2023

INS Vagir commissioned; adds teeth and stealth to Indian Navy [details]

The fifth submarine in the Kalvari Class, INS Vagir, built by the Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd., was commissioned into the Indian Navy here on Monday in the presence of Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R. Hari Kumar.

Jan 23, 2023

India's response to China during Galwan stand-off was strong and firm: Jaishankar

External Affairs minister S. Jaishankar went on to add that the world saw through India's response that it won't be coerced and will do what needs to be done to ensure national security.

Jan 15, 2023

Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha assumes command of western air command

Who is Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha; new head of western air command [details]

Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha assumed command of the Indian Air Force's Western Air Command on Sunday.

Jan 1, 2023

Hold an Indian passport? The new visa rules to know before travelling in January 2023

Among the countries, whose visa policy affects immediately, is Serbia which has revoked visa-free visit to Indian passport holders wef January 1, 2023

Dec 31, 2022

Major General Mohit Seth takes over as GoC Kilo Force

Who is Major General Mohit Seth; GoC Kilo Force gets new chief [details]

Major General Mohit Seth took over as General Officer Commanding, Counter Insurgency Force Kilo.

Dec 20, 2022

Tourist visa vs Family visit visa: Confusion persists over new rules; Many Indians stranded in Saudi Arabia [details]

The grey area for many Indians is visa validity and period of stay. A multiple entry tourist visa is valid for one year and permissible period of stay in total is 90 days.

Dec 12, 2022

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

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