Defence News

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

Trump pardons Army officers, restores Navy SEAL's rank in war crimes cases

Trump had stated he was considering pardons for US troops charged with war crimes, a move he acknowledged would be controversial but was justified because they had been treated "unfairly."

Nov 16, 2019

Rafale multirole fighter jets gives IAF decisive edge

'No roving inquiry, no FIR needed': Supreme Court dismisses Rafale review pleas

The Supreme court dismissed a plea seeking lodging of an FIR to probe the alleged irregularities in the Rs 58,000 crore Rafale deal inked with Dassault Aviation.

Nov 14, 2019

Robots will now help Indian Army fight terror in Kashmir

From helping in cordon-and-search ops, negotiating obstacles to lobbing grenades at terrorists holed up in buildings, the Ministry of Defence has started procuring around 550 robotics surveillance units.

Nov 14, 2019

Despite 'wonderful' meeting, Trump and Erdogan fail to resolve conflicts

Both leaders fell short of explaining how they would overcome the differences in issues including Erdogan's incursion in Syria and Turkey's purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defence system.

Nov 14, 2019

India-US to hold second round of 2+2 talks in December, eye major defence signing

New Delhi hosted the first round of the talks last year where the two countries signed the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA).

Nov 14, 2019

Gaza retaliates after Israel airstrike kills 16 including top Islamic Jihad commander

Retaliatory attacks from the Gaza Strip against Israel were launched, which triggered sirens in Tel Aviv to as far as about 20 km to the port city Ashdod.

Nov 12, 2019