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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tejas LCA

Will Rajnath Singh's historic sortie boost defence confidence in LCA Tejas?

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh became the first defence minister to fly on Tejas when he took off from HAL Airport in Bengaluru on a twin-seater version of the world's smallest 4th generation fighter.

Sep 19, 2019

As Houthis threaten to attack UAE cities, Saudi Arabia asserts Iran's role in Aramco bombing

Saudi defence spokesperson Colonel Turki al-Malki dismissed Houthi claims of carrying out the attacks and stated: "Despite Iran's efforts to make it appear so they did not originate from Yemen."

Sep 19, 2019

Intelligence Bureau busts Pakistan's ISI 'honey-trap' used to attract Indian personnel

Indian intelligence agencies have busted a "call centre" being run by the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan in Jhelum city, 116 km from Islamabad.

Sep 19, 2019

Who stole data from Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant? Espionage angle in Cochin Shipyard probe

India is the fifth country to design and build an aircraft carrier weighing 40,000 tonnes or more. Only the US, Russia, Britain and France currently have the technology and experience.

Sep 19, 2019

Indian Air Force to claim regional superiority with SCALP and Meteor missiles

One of the major reasons Su-30 MKI could not intercept the incoming F-16 of PAF during the skirmish along the Line of Control on February 27 was the absence of a long-range missile.

Sep 18, 2019

Boxers from Indian Army make country proud at World Championships in Russia

The boxers who also serve the Indian Army have reached the quarter-finals of the World Boxing Championship.

Sep 18, 2019

Why is Pakistan worried about Astra missile test from BrahMos-equipped Su-30MKI?

Indigenously developed beyond-visual-range, air-to-air missile Astra makes frontline fighter Sukhoi-30MKI, in combination with Brahmos ground attack missile, a deadly spearhead for Balakot-like deep-penetration strikes.

Sep 18, 2019

Modi-Trump chemistry: Coping with a garrulous 'frenemy' in the White House

While Trump is scheduled to attend 'Howdy Modi!' event in Houston, Texas, the South Block mandarins are grappling with a suitable response to US President Trump's gestures punctuated by friendly fire on the trade front.

Sep 17, 2019

Watch | Air-to-Air missile Astra successfully flight tested from Su-30 MKI

Air Force successfully test-fires air-to-air Astra missile from Sukhoi-30 MKI

The indigenously designed air-to-air missile Astra was launched from Sukhoi-30 MKI combat aircraft as a part of user trials.

Sep 17, 2019

Afghan president-elect Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai

Blast at Afghan President's election rally kills 24; Ashraf Ghani unharmed

While no group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, the Taliban had stated that they would intensify attacks against Afghan and foreign forces in a bid to stop people from voting.

Sep 17, 2019

Defence manufacturing to get a boost as Russia mulls making of S-400 missiles in India

India has inked a $5.43 billion deal with Russia for the purchase of five S-400 air defence systems.

Sep 16, 2019

Navy traces Chinese nuclear warship Xian operating in southern Indian Ocean

The successful tracking down of the Chinese warship comes amid an increase in Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean, which has raised concerns in the government and the security establishment.

Sep 16, 2019

Will Trump drop in at Modi's Houston event upstaging Pakistan's Kashmir agenda?

Reports suggest Trump Campaign may not want to miss the opportunity Modi's presence gives for influencing Indian diaspora votes ahead of the 2020 election.

Sep 15, 2019

India, Malaysia undertake three-day joint naval military exercise

India and Malaysia are conducting a joint naval military exercise to test inter-operability of their navies in South East Asia and Western Pacific regions.

Sep 14, 2019

WATCH | Pakistani army raises white flag at LoC to retrieve bodies of 2 dead soldiers

After two Pakistani soldiers were killed by the Indian Army in retaliatory firing, Pakistan was forced to raise a white flag at the LoC to retrieve bodies of its soldiers.

Sep 14, 2019

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