Defence News

India to manufacture spare parts for Russian military gear

The two sides also agreed to extend by 10 more years, beyond 2020, the bilateral military and technical cooperation agreement.

Sep 5, 2019

Iran to free 5 Indian sailors from detained Stena Impero tanker, 13 await repatriation

The Iranian foreign ministry did not comment on what would happen to the remaining 13 Indians, two Russian and one Filipino crew members.

Sep 4, 2019

India's Kashmir defence gets more teeth with induction of Apache helicopters

IAF inducts eight Apache helicopters out of the 22 it will eventually have at Pathankot forward airbase; US-built attack helicopters with all-weather, night vision mountain warfare capabilities will strengthen war on terror.

Sep 3, 2019

No first use of nukes, says Imran Khan; Pak foreign office issues clarification

Pakistan took up an aggressive stance against India last month, including conducting a night training launch of ballistic missile Ghaznavi capable of delivering various types of warheads.

Sep 3, 2019

IAF chief BS Dhanoa with Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on MiG-21

Abhinandan Varthaman relives with IAF chief the heroics of daring F-16 kill

Wing Commander Abhinandan flew MiG-21 sortie with Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa to relive historic dogfight of February 27 in which he shot down PAF's US-built F-16.

Sep 2, 2019

First integrated battle group to be deployed along India-Pakistan border

IBGs are battle formations with heavy firepower that will combine infantry, armour, artillery, engineers, logistics and support units to bring together all necessities to fight a war.

Sep 2, 2019

139 militants neutralized by Army in J&K till August

The total number of terrorist-initiated incidents across Jammu and Kashmir from January to August have been recorded at 87.

Sep 1, 2019

In a major boost to 'Make in India', HAL-made Dornier 228 can be used for commercial regional flights in Europe

Notably, this is the first instance where an Indian manufactured aircraft will be used for commercial flights across Europe.

Aug 31, 2019

Taliban launches 'massive attack' in Kunduz amid Afghan peace talks

Conducting airstrikes by the US and Afghan forces have been difficult as officials said the terrorists are seeking shelter in homes and hospitals.

Aug 31, 2019

ISI plotting big strikes outside Kashmir: Intel report

Report by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) states the Pakistan government, its Army and ISI are working in tandem by planning terror attacks in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Aug 31, 2019

Pakistan's fake IAF atrocities video aimed to propagate hate spreads to Nagaland

Fake videos of violence committed by Indian security personnel against civilians in Kashmir are being used to instigate insurgent groups in Nagaland to raise demands of an independent state.

Aug 30, 2019

Deal to buy 200 Kamov helicopters in focus during Modi's Russia visit

Russia agreed to supply 60 Kamov choppers in a fly-away condition and assemble the rest in India jointly with state-run aeronautical firm Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL).

Aug 29, 2019