Defence News

After years of delay, Indian army set to place order for 118 Arjun Mark 1-As

The Arjun MBT project has witnessed major delays with the entire plan started way back in the mid-1970s but the tanks were inducted by the Army only in 2004.

Mar 16, 2020

Make in India: Defence PSUs to struggle over lack of orders & under-utilisation of production facilities

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited which has experience in manufacturing aircraft including Russian-origin Sukhoi-30MKI fighters, Tejas jets, and Dhruv advanced light helicopters has no new orders beyond 2021-22.

Mar 16, 2020

Here's why Indo-Tibetan Border Police is setting up new posts across China border

ITBP was created to guard the 3,488 km-long LAC with China that runs along with the new union territory of Ladakh and states of Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh.

Mar 15, 2020

Fascinating facts about SOORAN, India's first AI-powered unmanned ground vehicle

The vehicle runs on petrol and has three modes of operations including remote-based, teleoperated from a mobile control station and an autonomous mode.

Mar 14, 2020

Here's why General Naravne thinks fighter aircraft and tanks will be obsolete in future warfare

Chief of the Army staff Naravne added that besides enhancing its conventional military prowess the land-based force also focused on "dynamic responses actions below the threshold of all-out war".

Mar 4, 2020

Disabled veterans get Rs 100 as pension despite stay by Supreme Court

The bureaucracy at the highest level in the Ministry of Defence kept the political leadership in dark regarding a decision that eventually led to an unexpected withdrawal of income tax benefits to disabled veterans last year.

Mar 2, 2020

Army officer dies while saving dog from fire in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg

The officer was an exceptional young officer who handled Budgam as Rashtriya Rifle company commander during the period of sectarian tension with maturity of an officer 5 times his service.

Mar 2, 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates HAL's Light Combat Helicopter Production Hangar

The Indian Multi-Role Helicopter is aimed at replacing the existing medium-lift helicopters such as Mi17's, Kamovs and Seakings which will be phased out in the coming 10-12 years.

Feb 28, 2020

India, US officially sign $2.6 bn deal for Seahawk helicopter, Navy calls it 'force multiplier'

India will be paying $ 3 billion for these two choppers for its Navy and Army.

Feb 27, 2020

Air Marshal C Harikumar of the Indian Air Force (IAF)

Balakot strike anniversary: A look back at IAF's successful surgical strike

On this day a year ago, the Balakot airstrike was successfully carried out by the Indian Air Force.

Feb 26, 2020

IAF changes firing protocol to ensure video feed of future Balakot-style op

Balakot airstrikes across the line of control was one of the most daring operations conducted by the Indian Air Force.

Feb 26, 2020

Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft of Indian Airforce

SU-30MKI to become deadlier: New cockpit design to include Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence has a major implication in global politics and the balance of power. State and business leaders have reiterated that AI has a potentially deterministic influence on global affairs.

Feb 25, 2020

Disability Pension shocker: Babus kept political leadership in dark over withdrawal of tax benefits to veterans

The decision has been strongly condemned by the veteran community requesting a direct intervention from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Feb 24, 2020

Pipistrel Virus SW 80, microlight trainer aircraft

Trainer aircraft crashes in Punjab, IAF pilot dead

In the past, the Pipistrel manufactured aircraft Virus SW 80 has been criticised due to lack of cabin occupant crashworthiness, the ability of a structure to protect its occupants during a crash.

Feb 24, 2020

Indian Air Force may rejig rules to stop senior pilots from premature separation

The Indian Air Force is already facing a shortage of around 500 officers against the sanctioned strength, the high rate of premature retirement has added to the forces' problems.

Feb 24, 2020

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