Defence News

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

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

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

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

Despite Cease Request, Chinese Spy Ship Hits Sri Lankan Port; What Does This Mean for India?

After Sri Lanka first deferred the ship's arrival, Chinese spokesperson without naming India, blamed Sri Lankan decision on "gross interference" of other countries

Aug 16, 2022

Like mother, like son: Retd major's son graduates from army training academy just like mum [read now]

A viral post by Defence PRO Chennai has left netizens in awe as mother-son graduate from the same academy and in the same way 27 years apart.

Aug 1, 2022

IAF to phase out all MiG-21 squadrons by 2025; a look at crashes of India's longest-serving fighter plane

A number of MiG-21 crashes in recent years have brought attention to India's longest-serving fighter plane, its safety record, and the IAF's intentions to replace the outdated aircraft with newer ones in the years to come.

Jul 29, 2022

MiG-21 of Indian Airforce crashes in Barmer, Rajasthan; both pilots dead [details]

In the last five years alone, at least 44 military personnel have perished in a total of 46 aircraft and helicopter mishaps. Particularly, the older MiG-21s of Soviet provenance

Jul 28, 2022