Defence News

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

Here why Indian Navy is in love with MH-60 'Romeo' Seahawk helicopters

MH-60 'Romeo' Seahawk helicopters will give a much-needed boost to the Indian Navy in the Indian Ocean Region to counter the ever-increasing Chinese influence

Feb 21, 2020

Rajnath Singh flies IAF Light Combat Aircraft Tejas

Biggest deal in country's military aviation finalised: IAF to get 83 Tejas at Rs 39,000 crore

The Indian Airforce needs at least 42 squadrons of fighter aircraft to fight a two-front war against China and Pakistan

Feb 17, 2020

Boeing likely to offer F-15EX fighter aircraft to the Indian Air Force

The offer, which is in the premature stage, will be the part of the project Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft 2.0 or simply project MMRCA 2.0 under which IAF is planning to induct 114 new combat jets worth around $ 18 billion.

Feb 13, 2020

India readying $2.6 billion US naval helicopter deal ahead of President Trump's visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is trying to pull out all the stops for Trump's trip in a bid to reaffirm strategic ties between India and the US.

Feb 11, 2020

Unexploded Ordnance Handling Robot (UXOR)

Meet UXOR, DRDO Robot that can defuse bombs up to 1000 kg

Notably, the need for such a vehicle was realized after the Pakistani Airforces' attack on Indian defense establishment in Jammu and Kashmir after Indian conducted an airstrike against terrorist camps in Balakot and many ordnance left unexplored.

Feb 8, 2020

India to construct composite border outposts

CAG audit reveals shocking state of soldiers in Siachen, Ladakh [VIDEO]

The CAG audit has revealed that soldiers in Ladakh and Siachen are not equipped with proper high-altitude clothing and nutrition.

Feb 4, 2020

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