Defence News

Anti-CAB protests: Northeast boils as Citizenship Bill gets President's nod, turns Act

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday and by the Lok Sabha in midnight sitting little past on Monday.

Dec 13, 2019

Meet India's new weapon for counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir: SiG 716 G2

In order to increase the lethality of its Army, India signed a contract of acquiring 72,400 new assault rifles at a cost of Rs 700 crore with the United States.

Dec 11, 2019

Trump says Kim Jong Un risks losing 'everything' after North Korea claims major test

North Korea's state media KCNA reported earlier on Sunday that it had carried out a "very important" test at its Sohae satellite launch site.

Dec 9, 2019

Will indigenously designed Arjun Mk-1A be a game-changer in armoured warfare?

The tank has been designed by the scientists of Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE), a state-owned DRDO laboratory.

Dec 8, 2019

North Korea carries out 'very important' test at once-dismantled launch site: Report

The reported test comes as a year-end deadline North Korea has imposed nears, warning it could take a "new path" amid stalled denuclearisation talks with the US.

Dec 8, 2019

As US military completes pullback from Syria, Pentagon denies sending troops to Mideast

US President Donald Trump had earlier contradicted the US military's statement by stating that the troops deployed in the regions are "only kept for oil."

Dec 5, 2019

Does India need a third aircraft carrier amid China's breakneck naval expansion?

India has begun basin trial of its second aircraft carrier after firing up the engine at the Cochin Shipyard even as the navy pushes for a third one; China tightens 'String of Pearls' around the Indian Ocean Rim and begins building the fourth 'flat-top'

Dec 4, 2019

Here's why India celebrates Navy Day on 4th December

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Karambir Singh & vice Chiefs of the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force paid homage at the National War Memorial in Delhi on the occasion of Navy Day.

Dec 4, 2019

Indian intelligence warned of possible attacks

Infiltration attempts in J&K on rise post Article 370, terror incidents decline: Home Ministry

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy said in Lok Sabha that there have been 88 incidents of terrorist violence after the abrogation of Article 370.

Dec 3, 2019

Indian Navy Day 2019: Boeing's sales pitch couldn't be timed more perfectly

Boeing recommends Indian Navy to add F/A-18 Super Hornet after India buys 6 more P-8I ahead of Navy Day.

Dec 2, 2019

Decade old militant hideout busted in J&K's Baramulla

Huge cache of arms and ammunition, including two Ak-47 rifles, 2,000 rounds of ammunition and wireless sets were recovered from the hideout.

Dec 1, 2019

First night trial of nuclear capable Agni-III missile held at Abdul Kalam Island

Agni-III is the mainstay of India's nuclear arsenal and was inducted into the armed forces in June 2011.

Dec 1, 2019

What are the major defence deals India is currently engaged in?

The inability of 'Make in India' to pick-up pace, Indian defence establishments are now forced to buy expensive technology, products, arms and ammunition from foreign countries.

Nov 30, 2019