Defence News

Great news for soldiers; center relaxes 10-year service to avail invalid pension

As per the existing rules, the minimum period of qualifying service actually rendered and required for invalid pension was 10 years or more. For less than 10 years qualifying service, invalid gratuity was admissible which is not enough to live a dignified life after the service.

Jul 15, 2020

Ballistic helmets for Infantry troops: Indian Army initiates process

The Army categorically wants the new helmet to protect against the AK-47's 7.62x39 mm Mild Steel Core and Hard Steel Core bullets from a closer distance of 10 m.

Jul 15, 2020

Terror launch pads across LoC active with 250 to 300 terrorists, says Major General Virendra Vats

Major General Virendra Vats said that around 250 to 300 terrorists are currently occupying the launchpads across the Indo-Pak border.

Jul 11, 2020

Policy gaps deny dues to military personnel killed at LAC

The Army HQ has raised this issue of a uniform treatment to all deceased soldiers due to illness but there has not been a permanent resolution.

Jul 6, 2020

China, India pull back troops from Galwan Valley along LAC, buffer zone created to avert escalation

Reportedly, the Indian soldiers have also withdrawn its soldiers and a buffer zone has been created between the troops of both India and China to avoid any escalation.

Jul 6, 2020

30,000 Indian troops in eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation with Chinese

There are three Army divisions along the LAC under the XIV Corps Command, as of today. The XIV, the biggest corps of the Army in India, was set up during the 1962 war with China.

Jul 6, 2020

Now, retired Gorkhas to get J&K domicile certificates

In the past week, the Jammu and Kashmir authorities have begun issuing domicile status certificates and of the 6,600 applications approved the majority belong to retired soldiers from the Gorkha community.

Jul 5, 2020

Soon after PM Modi's Ladakh visit; PAK PM holds high level security meeting

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan held a high-level defence meeting with top generals on Friday to assess the current security situation shortly after PM Modi's visit to Ladakh.

Jul 3, 2020

BrahMos missile integrated into Su-30MKI

India rushes to buy fighters amid border standoff with China; 21 MiG-29s, 12 Su-30 MKIs

While the MiG-29 procurement and upgradation from Russia is estimated to cost Rs 7,418 crore, the Su-30 MKIs will be procured from HAL at an estimated cost of Rs 10,730 crore.

Jul 2, 2020

On inducting transgenders in paramilitary forces, MHA seeks suggestions from CAPFs

In a significant development, the government is mulling over commissioning of the third gender as officers in the ITBP, SSB, BSF and CRPF.

Jul 2, 2020

How Rafale will greatly enhance IAF's regional air superiority

The 36 Rafale jets coming at a price of about $8.7 billion can take off from high-altitude bases like Leh and will be of critical support to Kargil-like situations.

Jul 1, 2020

India-China standoff: What was discussed at the 10-hour-long military talks

The India-China military dialogue focused on finalising modalities for the disengagement of soldiers from various stand-off points in the Galwan Valley, and explored ways to ease tension in the border region.

Jul 1, 2020

Pangong standoff: China's irrational demand affects de-escalate border situation

Although there have been talks on the table, there has been a little change on the ground. In fact, multiple satellite images have shown that China has ramped up defenses in all the areas of recent stand-off.

Jun 30, 2020

Watch: IAF's Cheetah helicopter makes emergency landing on KGP expressway in Haryana

The French-origin Cheetah helicopter carrying four people approached the new KMP Expressway in Haryana's Sonepat at a slow rate of descent.

Jun 26, 2020

India-China dispute: Images show new structures near site of border clash

China appears to have added new structures near the site of a deadly border clash with India in the western Himalayas, fresh satellite pictures show, heightening concerns about further flare-ups between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

Jun 25, 2020

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