Defence News

China building motorable road on Indian side of Pangong lake amid rising tensions

Pangong lake's northern bank protrusions are identified as "Fingers" to demarcate territory. While India claims the Line of Actual Control (LAC) starts at Finger 8, China contends it begins at Finger 2, which is controlled by the Indian forces.

May 30, 2020

India vs China: Military strength comparison

As the tensions between the world's two largest standing Army have increased, let us compare the military strength of India and China.

May 27, 2020

China ramps up Galwan Valley defences after accusing Indian troops of trespassing

Boundary disputes between Asia's two biggest countries have been an intractable issue since the 1950s and multiple attempts have failed to resolve the 3488 km long border dispute.

May 18, 2020

Rajnath Singh flies IAF Light Combat Aircraft Tejas

MoD's big 'Make in India' push: Focus shifts to indigenous manufacturing

In case the government goes ahead with the decision, it would be a huge setback for the world's leading defence manufacturers.

May 14, 2020

Here's how tour of duty will help India Army rationalise its cost

Interestingly, after the implementation of the 'One Rank One Pension' (OROP) scheme, the Army's one-fourth budget goes towards paying pensions.

May 14, 2020

Who is Saifullah Mir aka Ghazi Haider, the new Hizbul commander in Kashmir Valley?

It is highly likely that the ruthless approach that Naikoo resorted to, while his instinct as the commander of Hizbul is expected to be continued under Saifullah Mir.

May 11, 2020

Four Indian Army & seven Chinese PLA soldiers injured as blows exchanged in North Sikkim

The Indian and Chinese Army were also engaged in 73-day Doklam stand-off along the Sikkim border between June and August 2017.

May 10, 2020

Here's how newly-built road to Lipulekh pass is a boon for security forces & Mansarovar pilgrims

Soon after the opening of the road, the travel time to reach Lipulekh pass by the pilgrims and security forces will come down to only two days from existing five days.

May 8, 2020

Air Force's MiG-29 fighter aircraft crashes in Punjab's Hoshiarpur, pilot safe

IAF MiG-29 fighter aircraft has crashed near Rurki Kalan village in Punjab's Nawanshahr district today.

May 8, 2020

Riyaz Naikoo used VPN, chat apps; but a mobile phone led to his end

Naikoo was giving a slip to the security forces for the last three years but eventually, he was gunned down on Wednesday.

May 7, 2020

Who is Riyaz Naikoo, top Hizbul terrorist in Jammu and Kashmir?

Riyaz Naikoo made his first public appearance in January 2016 during the funeral procession of Shariq Ahmad Bhat another local militant who was gunned down by security forces in Kashmir.

May 6, 2020

Handwara encounter: 'It was part of his duty,' Retd. Brigadier Sood, father of late Major Anuj

Indian Army's decorated officer Colonel Ashutosh Sharma, Major Anuj Sood, Naik Rajesh Kumar and Lance Naik Dinesh from the 21 Rashtriya Rifles. Police officer Shakeel Ahmad Qazi also made the supreme sacrifice in the operation.

May 3, 2020

Honouring Covid-19 heroes: IAF choppers shower flowers on hospitals across India | Live Updates

The IAF chopper showered flower petals on the Police War Memorial in the national capital to pay tribute to police officers keeping the law and order across India in the time of coronavirus crisis.

May 3, 2020

One dead, five missing as Canadian Navy chopper crashes in Mediterranean

Notably, questions are being raised on the operationability of the aircraft as originally the Royal Canadian Air Force's Cyclone helicopters are used for hunting submarines, surveillance, and search and rescue.

May 1, 2020

Aero India 2021: Spectacular air show to begin in Bengaluru on February 4

The 13th edition of the five-day mega event will begin on February 4 and continue till February 7, 2021.

Apr 29, 2020

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