Defence News

Indo-China border dispute: What is 1959 claim line that China is talking about

The Chinese claim line of 1959 originated with the 1914 Simla Convention, which demarcated McMahon Line that separated Tibet from India.

Sep 30, 2020

India's BrahMos missile can render China's defence useless [Fascinating facts]

The Indian Army successfully completed testing of BrahMos, India's new supersonic cruise missile that can render China's defences useless.

Sep 30, 2020

Armenia could pull big guns on Turkey; summon Russia to strong-arm rival

By activating CSTO, Armenia could drag Russia into the conflict against Turkey, adding pressure on Turkey, which allegedly shot down Armenian fighter jet - something Turkish president has denied.

Sep 30, 2020

Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 unveiled: What it means for Atmanirbhar Bharat

In future government-to-government agreements, such as the Rafale agreement signed in 2016, the Defence Ministry has done away with offsets and also allowed the armed forces to procure military equipment on lease.

Sep 28, 2020

Armenia declares martial law, total mobilisation amid clashes with Azerbaijan

Tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan have flared over Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenia has declared martial law and total mobilisation.

Sep 27, 2020

India hasn't forgotten Gilgit Baltistan; will free it from illegal PAK occupation

Ministry of External Affairs, GoI, in May clearly issued a statement asking Pakistan to immediately vacate all areas under its illegal occupation.

Sep 23, 2020

India-UAE relations flourish under Make in India; Caracal's carbines deal explained

For more than 3 years, the Indian Army looking to procure a new close quarter battle (CQB) carbines.

Sep 21, 2020

Indian Rafale Squadron to get first woman fighter pilot

In a first, of the 10 women fighter pilots at the IAF, one is currently under training to joining the Rafale squadron.

Sep 21, 2020

ISIS terrorists in Kerala, Karnataka; UN report factually incorrect: India's Home Ministry

National Investigation Agency has so far registered 34 cases related to presence of Islamic State, and 20 cases related to presence of Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Sep 20, 2020

Indian troops gain advantage over China; acquire 6 major heights along LAC

Amid border tensions with China flaring up, the Indian troops have occupied 6 new heights along the LAC which China was eyeing. This will be an added advantage in those regions.

Sep 20, 2020

India-Japan relations have progressed, FDI inflows spiked: Jaishankar

Japan's FDI in India is up to $3225 million in the FY 2019-20, from $2965 million in FY 2018-2019.

Sep 19, 2020

China continues dirty psychological games; border standoff with India prolongs

While psychological operations, as it is called, has been an age-old idea since the days of Chanakya and Sun Tzu, it has been perfected by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) by manipulating adversary influencers on and off social media.

Sep 17, 2020

Bikaner road accident: Colonel Manish Chauhan, who appeared in Hrithik Roshan's Lakshya, dies

Both officers were travelling from Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh to Bikaner to join a practice.

Sep 12, 2020

Aero India 2021 begins Feb 3; complete details of tickets, safety protocols & more

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched Aero India 21 website to cater all needs of exhibitors and visitors.

Sep 11, 2020

India denies Chinese claims of 'firing': PLA troops blatantly violating agreements

The India-China de-escalation has seemed to hit another roadblock, as the Indian army has denied the Chinese claims of firing by Indian troops along the LAC.

Sep 8, 2020