Defence News

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 Increases Military Buildup on Ukraine Border

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

India's defence minister Rajnath Singh after meeting with her counterpart French counterpart Florence Parly.

India-France to jointly make aircraft engine; India's defence manufacturing budget to reach ₹1L crore in 2022

The third annual Defence Dialogue between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his French counterpart Florence Parly on Friday covered a wide range of topics, including current developments in Afghanistan, cross-border terrorism, India's border row with China, and bilateral strategic ties.

Dec 19, 2021

Security Council not the platform to discuss these issues: India; Why it voted against UN resolution on climate change

Apart from India, China and Russia have also rejected the move to enable climate change discussions at Security Council. The resolution, however, received approval from 12 of the 15 members of the council.

Dec 14, 2021

Army chopper with CDS Rawat onboard crashes in TN; three rescued, injured shifted to hospital

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat funeral: Cremation with full military honours explained; see process and protocol [details]

As the nation gives a respected send-off to Indian Defence Chief Bipin Rawat on Friday, many revisit the rules and protocols of state funerals.

Dec 9, 2021

BSF jurisdiction increased in border states to curb looming threats of drones, UAVs: MoS Home

Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai justified the decision to increase the jurisdiction of BSF in some border states, citing the threats of UAVs, drones among other things.

Dec 7, 2021

Army helps avert massive fire at Baramulla in J&K [details]

The fire broke out in the main market area of Village Fatehgarh, engulfing wooden shops and the trees in the vicinity.

Dec 5, 2021

Gateway of India turns colourful as Indian Navy celebrates; History and Significance of the Navy Day

The Gateway of India hosts a Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremony to commemorate Indian Navy Day. Several events, such as marathons and quizzes, are held to raise public awareness of the Indian Navy's relevance.

Dec 4, 2021