Defence News

Home Ministry requests separate internal security fund to strengthen surveillance

The Ministry has written a letter in March to the FCC chaired by NK, requesting it to constitute a separate fund for internal security that is a shared responsibility by state and central government.

Sep 7, 2020

HSTDV's successful test an important step towards hypersonic weapons | What it means for India

DRDO conducted the first flight test of the Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle today, and the successful run has taken India a step closer to hypersonic weapons.

Sep 7, 2020

Rajnath Singh meets Chinese defence minister amid Indo-Sino border tensions

The two-hour meeting between the Indian and Chinese delegations, which started at 9.30 p.m. Indian Standard Time,saw the border disputes discussed at length.

Sep 5, 2020

A war is brewing in Ladakh; will India and China go for it

In the latest development, the armies of two nations have deployed additional troops and tanks in the forward areas in case of any further escalation.

Sep 2, 2020

Kavkaz 2020 Military exercise: Explaining why India opted out

Earlier this month, India has confirmed its participation in the exercise.

Aug 30, 2020

Armed forces committed to support Atmanirbhar Bharat: CDS Bipin Rawat

Gen. Rawat said nothing would bring greater satisfaction to the armed forces than fighting and emerging victorious in wars with home-grown technology and equipment.

Aug 27, 2020

India's defence buying spree continues; two more AWACS aircraft to come

India's two enemies Pakistan and China are well ahead in terms of possessing number of AWACS.

Aug 27, 2020

1967 Battle of Nathu La and Cho La: When India gave China a bloody nose

As India gave a bloody nose to China's intimidation in Nathu La, it resulted in peace for almost 5 decades in the region.

Aug 25, 2020

India-China faceoff: CDS Gen Bipin Rawat says military options on table if talks fail

"The military option to deal with the transgressions by the Chinese is still on but will be considered only if the talks at the diplomatic and military level fail," said General Bipin Rawat.

Aug 24, 2020

Israel vs Gaza tensions: Israel bombs Hamas sites following rocket attack

On Thursday night, Israel bombed Gaza in response to the latter's rocket fire on, in the latest rise in tensions between the two territories.

Aug 21, 2020

Centre orders immediate withdrawal of 10,000 paramilitary troops from Jammu and Kashmir

The companies of paramilitary personnel to be taken out of Jammu and Kashmir by this week include 40 companies of CRPF and 20 each of the BSF, CISF and SSB from the Kashmir Valley, officials said.

Aug 19, 2020

Defence Ministry to put import embargo on 101 defence items: Artillery guns, sonars, assault rifles

The decision to impose a ban on import of 101 defence items was announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a big step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Aug 9, 2020

Defence Ministry makes U-turn, removes document from website admitting Chinese incursion

The document held significance with the fact that it for the first time any official word had taken a note of "Chinese aggression" since the violent clashes between two nuclear armed nations claimed lives of 20 Indian soldiers along with an unknown Chinese casualty.

Aug 6, 2020

Draft Defence Production policy makes defence sector 'Atnmanirbhar' [Full Text]

The policy aims to provide impetus to self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Scheme.

Aug 3, 2020

Don't forget Manohar Parrikar as Rafale lands in India

Defence Ministry where red-tapism dominates even the daily affairs, Parrikar ensured that Rafale doesn't die down like any other defence deal.

Jul 29, 2020