Defence News

Indian Coast Guard to receive 14 Airbus H225M helicopters: How it fares against Sikorsky S-92

The Indian Defence has approved the acquisition of 14 Airbus H225M helicopters for the Indian Coast Guard and here's what you need to know about the new aircraft.

Nov 28, 2019

AH 64 Apache is a primary attack and destroy helicopter used by United States.

Thirteen French troops killed in Mali operation against militants

France has more than 4,500 troops countering Islamist insurgencies in the Sahel region, where violence by militants linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State has proliferated in recent years.

Nov 26, 2019

US Navy SEAL Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher

US Navy chief fired over handling of SEAL's battlefield misconduct case involving Trump

The fired Navy Secretary Richard Spencer last week suggested a possible split with Trump by telling reporters that Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher should still face a peer review board.

Nov 25, 2019

Indian intelligence warned of possible attacks

After JMB, NIA unearths another Bangladeshi terror group Ansarullah Bangla in Bengaluru

Ansarullah Bangla's presence in Bengaluru came into light after the NIA team from Kolkata arrested a man named Mahmood Hassan from Guwahati, who told NIA that he was previously staying in Bengaluru.

Nov 24, 2019

Honey and money traps: Army cracks down on WhatsApp, FB use by key personnel

Officers on sensitive missions have been asked to delete Facebook accounts to prevent critical information and movement history from falling in the hands of enemy cyber sleuths.

Nov 23, 2019

India's Balakot-proven eye-in-the-sky fleet to get a boost with new platforms

DRDO will acquire two more Airbus A330 and modify them by mounting advanced radar and electronic suite to see deeper into Pakistan while remaining on the Indian side.

Nov 22, 2019

'Share India's concerns': US on China's One Belt One Road project

On the grounds of territorial sovereignty, India is the only major country in the world to have opposed the OBOR project.

Nov 22, 2019

S-400 Triumf air defence system transporter erector launcher

India may escape US sanctions for buying Russian S-400 missile defense systems

The US had earlier warned that the deal could prompt a sanction imposed on India under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).

Nov 22, 2019

US clears sale of $1 billion naval guns to India, ensuring supremacy in Arabian Sea

The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said that the government has approved military sale to India of up to 13 MK-45 5 inch/62 calibre naval guns.

Nov 21, 2019

Will diplomatic tensions between India-Malaysia affect HAL's offer to sell Tejas jet?

Besides Tejas, the other contenders participating in the process include China-Pakistan's JF-17, South Korea's T-50 Golden Eagle, Russian YAK-130 and the BAE Systems' armed Hawk.

Nov 19, 2019

China sails 1st indigenous aircraft carrier through Taiwan Strait

The Ministry confirmed that 002 sailed from north to south with its frigates.

Nov 19, 2019

Chinese aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait, triggers tensions ahead of elections

China's Navy spokesman Cheng Dewei said the carrier, which is Beijing's second such carrier, crossed the sensitive territory for "scientific research tests and routine training."

Nov 18, 2019

Russia says India delaying signing helicopters deal: Executive

India and Russia signed a deal in 2015 under Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' programme.

Nov 17, 2019

BrahMos missile integrated into Su-30MKI

India's rapid-fire nuclear missile tests: What's the message, who's the target?

India's Strategic Forces Command successfully conducted a night flight test of nuclear-capable Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-II with 2,000km range on Saturday; DRDO lines up K-5, Brahmos tests in quick succession

Nov 17, 2019

Why India is seeking higher indigenisation of components in Russian Ka-226 choppers?

The two countries had signed a deal in 2018 at India Russia summit to jointly manufacture 200 Kamov-226T choppers

Nov 16, 2019

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