Defence News

Deputy Commander-in-Chief Defence Services Myanmar- Soe Win

US slaps sanctions on Myanmar Army chief over Rohingya killings

US top officials said the Burmese government has taken no actions against soldiers and militant groups responsible for human rights violations and abuses.

Jul 17, 2019

MoD blacklists Swiss firm Pilatus as CBI probes dubious 2012 aircraft deal

The company admitted to having engaged Offsets India Solutions (OIS) and paid least 1 million Swiss francs in 2010. The payments were made in relation to a trainer jet deal for the IAF.

Jul 16, 2019

India, Russia agree to trade in national currencies to bypass US sanctions - Report

In recent times, the US has become an important ally for India but New Delhi and Moscow have maintained their long-time strategic ties dating back to the Soviet era.

Jul 16, 2019

Balakot airstrike: Pakistan reopens airspace for civil aviation months after standoff

Partial operations at Pakistani airports resumed once tensions between the two countries eased but restrictions had affected many international carriers using Pakistani airspace.

Jul 16, 2019

Kim Darroch leak: Trump scrapped Iran nuclear deal to spite Barack Obama

Kim Darroch claims that Trump was guilty of "diplomatic vandalism" and abandoned the Iran deal due to "personality reasons" and hostility with Obama.

Jul 14, 2019

India to buy more Sukhoi Su-30MKI and MiG 29 fighter jets from Russia

Moscow also says it is processing New Delhi's request for 20 additional advanced MiG-29UPG twin-engine jet fighter aircraft.

Jul 10, 2019

Security significantly improved by 43% in J&K after Balakot airstrikes: Home Ministry

Talking in the Lok Sabha about additional security personnel at the International Border as well as the Line of Control (LOC), Union minister of state for home, Nityanand Rai affirmed that the security situation has seen an improvement.

Jul 9, 2019

BrahMos missile integrated into Su-30MKI

Longer-range BrahMos upgrade for Su-30MKIs makes India's air superiority total

Upgraded BrahMos missile of 500km range has been successfully testfired from IAF's advanced frontline fighter Su-30MKI, making India the only country with fighter jets armed with long-range supersonic cruise missiles.

Jul 8, 2019

IAF on watch: Here's Rafale's biggest enemy at Ambala Air Force base

The increasing pigeon population in areas close to the Air force station Ambala is giving sleepless nights to IAF officials who have raised the issue with the local administration.

Jul 8, 2019

Did Iran threaten UK of retaliation over supertanker seizure by Royal Marines?

The response came days after the Royal Marines captured an Iranian supertanker 'Grace 1' in Gibraltar. It was reportedly carrying crude oil to the Baniyas refinery in Syria while violating EU norms.

Jul 7, 2019

Russian S-400 air defence mobile missile launching systems

Turkey to receive Russian S-400 missiles amid US sanctions threat

Turkish President Erdogan claimed that the decision to purchase the Russian S-400 missiles is for the purpose of strengthening the country's military capabilities.

Jul 6, 2019

Union Budget 2019: Sitharaman increases the financial outlay for defence

Sitharaman's omission of defence allocation in speech surprised many, she being a former defence minister, but the finance minister defended her choice of highlights for the speech at the post-budget press conference

Jul 5, 2019

Will former defence minister's first budget set right defence outlay anomaly?

As a former defence minister, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to realise how Rs 3.05-lakh crore allocation in interim budget in actual terms meant a reduction in the outlay amid worsening geopolitical tensions

Jul 4, 2019

India evaluates offer from Boeing, Lockheed Martin for 'world's largest' fighter jet deal

The deal, involving 114 fighter jets worth $15 billion, has attracted offers from major defence manufacturing companies, including Boeing Co., Lockheed Martin Corp. and Sweden's Saab AB.

Jul 4, 2019

Military modernisation programme to be delayed as marginal jump in defence budget expected

The government allocated Rs 4.31 trillion ($62.27 billion) for defence, a marginal 6.6 percent rise as against past year in the interim budget announced in February before national elections.

Jul 4, 2019

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