Defence News

Indian Army prefers Indian Gorkhas for women military police; excludes Nepali Gorkhas [details]

Last year, the Army had sanctioned the recruitment of non-Gorkha personnel from Uttarakhand into select Gorkha Rifles (GR) regiments.

Jun 16, 2021

Amul's last year's tribute to the martyrs was circulated widely today on social media in remembrance of the Galwan clash

Galwan clash anniversary brings back painful memories; a look at what happened & India's tribute

On Tuesday, netizens in India stormed to their social media pages to show their respect to 20 Galwan heroes who lost their lives last year in an unarmed clash with the Chinese PLA.

Jun 15, 2021

Indian Navy's fourth Scorpene-class submarine INS Vela at its launch in Mumbai's Mazagon Docks.

Defence Ministry clears Navy's Rs 43,000 crore mega deal for six advanced submarines [details]

Under the Project 75I, the submarines for the Indian Navy are going to be constructed in India and will be through ToT by the OEMs.

Jun 4, 2021

Mother of deceased Shaurya Chakra awardee left alone, Twitterati seeks help

Days after Captain Kohli was found dead, his father also died from brain hemorrhage leaving Veena alone.

Jun 3, 2021

Largest ship of Iranian Navy catches fire; sinks in Gulf of Oman mysteriously [details]

This is the latest in a series of mysterious blasts that began in 2019 targeting commercial ships in the Gulf of Oman.

Jun 3, 2021

Army Chief reviews security situation in Kashmir; praises efforts of jawans, commanders [photos]

While interacting with the troops, the COAS expressed his appreciation to the jawans and commanders who are relentlessly battling the dual challenges of Pakistan abetted terror and the global pandemic.

Jun 2, 2021

India won't import 108 weapon systems, defence items; boosts Atmanirbhar Bharat [see full list]

A negative import list helps domestic businesses since it lists all of the military equipment that the government will not import in the future.

Jun 1, 2021

Atmanirbhar Bharat: DRDO unveils lightweight bulletproof jacket for defence forces

The technology that makes a significant reduction in the weight of the jacket is critical because it will increase soldier comfort while maintaining survivability

Apr 2, 2021

Defence restructuring: PM may announce Air Defence Command, Maritime Command on 15th August

The Grand Theaterisation Plan calls for the military to be divided into two land theatres, a Maritime Theatre Command, and an Air Defence Command, as well as supporting commands.

Apr 2, 2021

Disabled officer trainee awaits justice for 9 years, here's what went wrong

There is glaring gap between the disability ex gratia that an officer trainee gets and the disability pension of a civilian officer trainee and jawans

Mar 28, 2021

Pakistan shows off VT-4 Tanks & Shahpar UAV during annual parade; their capabilities decoded [details]

Two of all the military equipment were at the centre stage with the first being Shahpar UAV and the other VT-4 Tanks. Check out the details.

Mar 25, 2021

Indian Army to acquire MILAN-2T Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, Here's why it's deadly

The deal just another addition to the Mod governments' push for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in defence sector.

Mar 20, 2021

Pakistan Army chief calls for peace with India; Imran Khan refuses to take first step [details]

The statement of Bajwa about peace has come at a time when Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan had said that India would have to take the first step to normalize relations with Pakistan.

Mar 18, 2021

Indian Army soldiers to get new rifles — lethal ones [details]

New rifles for the Indian army are equipped with a short-stroke pushrod gas system which helps reducing excessive heat and unburned powder in the action that ensures further reliability and function.

Mar 16, 2021

India's 6 nuclear powered submarine plan marches ahead with INS Karanj Commissioned

INS Karanj, India's third of six Scorpene-class submarines, has superior stealth and several major combat capabilities. Read more.

Mar 10, 2021

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