Defence News

Govt updates list of debarred, suspended from doing business [see list]

Two companies restricted from procurement are Rolls Royce and its allied and subsidiary companies and Tatra Trucks of Czech Republic.

Nov 14, 2021

CDS Rawat Contradicts MEA's position on Chinese transgression in Arunachal Pradesh

Rawat's remark contrasted a statement by the MEA about a recent report from the US Department of Defense, which stated that China "built a 100-home civilian village inside disputed territory between the PRC's Tibet Autonomous Region and India's Arunachal Pradesh state sometime in 2020

Nov 12, 2021

Who is Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar; India's next Navy Chief to succeed Admiral Karambir Singh

The government of India has appointed Vice Admiral R. Hari Kumar as India's next Navy Chief, who will take charge of the Naval Staff on November 30.

Nov 10, 2021

"I am sure women cadets will perform better than their male counterparts": Army Chief

Gender equality is the new likely norm in the Indian Defence Services with women officers getting the option of permanent commission, serving as fighter pilots and getting ready to be inducted into one of the most prestigious defence institutes, the National Defence Academy. Army Chief Gen Naravane recently called it, the first step towards gender equality in the forces.

Oct 29, 2021

What is Plan 190: Indian Army's tactical master stroke to tackle Chinese misadventures along LAC

Senior army officers have recently said that if the infiltration continues on the border, then the Indian Army may respond with an aggressive attitude.

Oct 22, 2021

Deceased Army pilot's brother thanks those who helped recover mortal remains

On the fateful morning of August 3, an Army aviation helicopter on a routine sortie crash-landed in Ranjit Sagar Dam near the J&K and Punjab border. It took the Armed forces nearly 76 days to recover the mortal remains of the pilots on-board who died on duty.

Oct 21, 2021

Indian Navy dismisses Pakistan's claim of blocking its Submarine

Pakistan further claimed that this is the third instance of its sort in which a Pakistan Navy Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft has identified and tracked an Indian Naval Submarine ahead of schedule.

Oct 21, 2021

India-US Military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' starts with Kabaddi [Watch]

It is to be noted that the "Yudh Abhyas" is the two militaries' longest-running cooperative military training and defence cooperation initiative.

Oct 17, 2021

IAF Chief reviews operational preparedness of Force in Ladakh amid China's offensive [details]

Chief of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari visited the Air Force Station at Leh and Indian Air Force deployments at forward areas in the Northern Sector on Saturday, the force said.

Oct 17, 2021

Foreign Minister Jaishankar to visit Israel; First senior official to visit Tel Aviv after Pegasus row

The visit will also be an opportunity to pay tribute to the valiant Indian soldiers who died in the region, particularly during the First World War, a statement from the MEA read.

Oct 16, 2021

Why has Pakistan replaced its ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed?

As the news broke out about the transfer of Lt Gen Faiz Hameed many in the strategic circle argued that this could be due to a fallout with the incumbent Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. But on closer scrutiny, it turned out to be mere speculation.

Oct 7, 2021

Sudarshan Bharat Parikrama: Black cat commandos all set to cruise on country roads [details]

Starting tomorrow, 47 chosen black cat commandos will cruise around 18 cities of 12 Indian states in 15 Tata Harrier cars for 28 days. Titled Sudarshan Bharat Parikrama, the event is organized as part of the Indian government's Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav program.

Oct 1, 2021

Who is VR Chaudhari; Air Marshal takes charge as new IAF Chief [details]

VR Chaudhari will assume the charge at a time when the country is still in a standoff along the borders with China and tensions in the region are high over the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan

Sep 30, 2021

China infiltrates LAC again, damages bridges and other infrastructure in Uttarakhand; area on high alert [details]

Chinese soldiers remained in the Indian territory for about 3 hours. The information was given to the ITBP personnel by the local people.

Sep 29, 2021

India signs contract for buying C-295 military transport aircraft from Airbus

India's first decade-old private-sector aerospace program was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security earlier this month.

Sep 25, 2021