Defence News

Russia Increases Military Buildup on Ukraine Border

Indian students, non-essential officials asked to leave Ukraine; embassy shares details [read now]

Asking Indian students to get in touch with their respective contractors, the Embassy also said that they keep tabs on charter flights for orderly and timely departure.

Feb 20, 2022

Eastern Army commander reviews preparedness along Sikkim border

India's Eastern Army chief Lt General R.P. Kalita on Thursday visited forward areas and reviewed operational preparedness along borders in Sikkim where he was briefed by senior commanders about the prevailing situation on the ground.

Feb 16, 2022

Six Pakistani nationals arrested by Border Security Force in Gujarat [details]

The BSF had previously said that Pakistani fishing boats and fishermen had entered the general vicinity of Harami Nalla on February 9.

Feb 11, 2022

Chinar Corps' Facebook, Instagram pages blocked for over 1 week; official communications ignored [details]

The official pages of the Indian Army's Chinar Corps on Facebook and Instagram have been blocked for over a week and there's no response from the company.

Feb 8, 2022

Indian army soldiers are seen after a snowfall at the India-China trade route at Nathu-La, 55 km (34 miles) north of Gangtok, capital of Indian state of Sikkim, January 17, 2009

Avalanche hits Army patrolling party in Arunachal; seven personnel went missing, rescue op underway

The Army also stated that the area has been experiencing adverse weather, including significant snowfall, for several days.

Feb 7, 2022

Viral! NDA squadrons' medley takes over internet, netizens say "Faujies can sing too" [Watch]

NDA squadrons' romantic medley video goes viral, netizens floored

Feb 3, 2022

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi takes over as Army's Northern Command chief

Who is Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi; new chief of Army's Northern Command assumes charge

On assuming the command of the Northern Command, the General Officer paid homage to the brave hearts of Northern Command and laid the wreath at the Dhruva War Memorial.

Feb 1, 2022

Security situation in J&K improved; Core Group meets to further strategise [details]

Core Group reviews security situation in J&K; hails efforts in 2021, vows to make 2022 better [details]

Core group consisting of top officials reviewed the security situation in Kashmir and how 2021 witnessed significant reduction in terrorist activities in the valley.

Jan 21, 2022

India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (I4F)

Three R&D projects worth $5.5 million approved under India-Israel I4F [details]

The discussions took place in a virtual mode in the presence of officials from the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, Israel Innovation Authority (IIA), GITA and various industry partners.

Jan 19, 2022

Brahmos gets first export order; Philippines approves purchases of worth $374.9 million [details]

The missile is a collaborative venture between India and Russia, with the Indian side represented by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).

Jan 14, 2022

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane

Nagaland incident, dealing with Chinese PLA; Army chief on top of border situations [details]

In an annual pre-Army Day press conference, Indian Army chief General MM Naravane discussed the military situation along the borders, including the tense situation on northern and western borders and Nagaland incident.

Jan 12, 2022

Russia points fingers at Indian media; alleges false representation of Ukrainian crisis [details]

Denying all claims and allegations, the statement further shifts the blame on Ukraine army and says it has been at war with its own people for 8 years and has violated ceasefire 1,923 times.

Jan 9, 2022

Stone plaque honouring late Major Akshay Girish goes missing, local leaders promise to restore it soon

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, Electronics & Technology, and local BJP MLA SR Vishwanath assured of timely action.

Jan 8, 2022

India successfully tests surface-to-surafce missile 'Pralay'; to be inducted in Army soon [details]

The missile's precision is a strong suit as it has the newest navigation system and unified avionics and will be inducted in the Army's Artillery Corps.

Dec 22, 2021

Rafale warplanes will give IAF definitive dominance over the subcontinental airspace

Defence Ministry fines Rafale manufacturer for offset delays

In September 2016, India and France inked an inter-governmental agreement for the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets at a cost of Rs 59,000 crore, with offset commitments included in the contract

Dec 22, 2021

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