Defence News

Ceasefire or risk sanctions: Trump warns Turkey after thousands displaced in Syria

Trump tells US diplomats to discuss ceasefire between Kurds and Turkey

Oct 11, 2019

File photo of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers patrol over a footbridge near the Line of Control (LoC), a ceasefire line dividing Kashmir between India and Pakistan, at Sabjiyan sector of Poonch district.

Home Ministry tells BSF to adopt anti-drone technology after Pakistan infiltration attempts

The BSF has been asked to launch necessary counter-measures against drones which were used to drop a large number of AK-47 assault rifles and grenades.

Oct 11, 2019

J&K withdraws travel advisory, invites tourism despite communication block

A statement released on Wednesday read that J&K has withdrawn the previous security advisory.

Oct 10, 2019

From missile systems to SPS: PM Modi's new aircraft Boeing 777 to be operated by IAF pilots

Four to six pilots have already been trained by the Air India for the operation.

Oct 10, 2019

Another Pakistan drone spotted in Punjab's Ferozpur, third infiltration this week

The drone was spotted entering India from Pakistan side of the border at 755 pm in the evening by security officials and later by local individuals.

Oct 10, 2019

Rafale multirole fighter jets gives IAF decisive edge

Explainer: All you need to know about advantages Rafale gives Indian defence

French aircraft Rafale gives IAF a decisive technological edge that it lacked against PAF F-16s; superior sensors, radar and weapons make Rafale handsdown winner against any other warplane currently in service in the subcontinent

Oct 9, 2019

India receives first Rafale fighter jet from Dassault in France

The ceremony was witnessed by the top officials of the French military and senior officials of Dassault aviation were also present.

Oct 8, 2019

Major plan to modernise Army's aviation corps, 350 helicopters to be inducted in 10 years

Army sources argued that the plan of induction 350 choppers are going to a game-changer in future conflicts, and they would be put into action in a time-bound manner

Oct 8, 2019

A Border Security Force (BSF) soldier patrols near the fenced border with Pakistan in Suchetgarh, southwest of Jammu, January 20, 2010.

BSF on high alert after drone spotted entering India from Pakistan in Ferozepur

The Border Security Force is on high alert after some BSF personnel at the Hussainiwala border in Ferozepur spotted a drone entering India from the Pakistan side on Monday night.

Oct 8, 2019

CBI files FIR against Pawan Hans Ltd officials for fraud

Pawan Hans Ltd had signed a contract with Russia-based Klimov JSC for overhaul of three TV 311 VM engines for Mi-172 helicopters on May 20, 2015 for around Rs 9 crore.

Oct 8, 2019

BrahMos missile integrated into Su-30MKI

SU-30 MKI to become deadlier; will be loaded with latest avionics, radars

Till now, IAF has inducted more than 250 of the 272 Sukhois originally contracted in batches from Russia for a cost of more than $12 billion.

Oct 8, 2019

India to deploy M777s at forward bases in Arunachal Pradesh by year end

The development has come just before Chinese President Xi Jinping's likely visit to India next week for the second round of informal talks with PM Narendra Modi.

Oct 7, 2019

US pulls troops from Turkish border in Syria, breaches commitments to Kurdish fighters

The announcement comes hours after the White House announced that the US military will not be a part of the long-planned military operation to create a "safe zone."

Oct 7, 2019