Defence News

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

ISRO in talks with 2 chipmakers to integrate Make in India GPS tech in cell phones

Discussions are being held for the development of a chip that will include Indian navigation satellite 'NavIC' technology in mobile phones.

Jul 3, 2019

Did China test anti-ship ballistic missiles in the South China Sea?

China and the United States have repeatedly traded barbs in the past over what Washington says is Beijing's militarization of the South China Sea by building military installations on artificial islands and reefs.

Jul 3, 2019

IAF to match skills of Sukhoi 30MKIs with French Air Force Rafales in France

Sukhoi-30MKIs, Rafales match skills in French skies in India-France joint drill

Highly rated multirole fighters of Indian and French air forces are validating defence strategies and fine-tuning capabilities in the two-week-long Garuda-VI joint exercise; important for IAF ahead of the induction of Rafale squadrons later this year.

Jul 3, 2019

Trump to display armoured tanks on Fourth of July celebrations

Extended fireworks display and flyovers by Air Force One, the custom Boeing 747 used by U.S. presidents, and the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels jet squadron will be the event's highlights

Jul 2, 2019

Punjab man arrested for passing military info to Pakistan's ISI via WhatsApp

Sukhwinder Singh Sidhu came in contact with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agents after he visited the country for pilgrimage in 2015.

Jul 1, 2019

IAF airlifts stranded rescue team from An-32 crash site in Arunachal

The task of the retrieving the team was delayed due to monsoon rains, hostile terrain, clouds, wild animals, snakes and insects.

Jun 30, 2019

How many aircraft did IAF lose in last three years? Govt reveals

A total of 27 aircraft, including fighter jets and helicopters, have been lost in crashes since 2016, the BJP government has told Lok Sabha.

Jun 28, 2019

Huawei staff involved in China intelligence projects

Should India review Huawei's 5G role after reports on China military ties?

New reports suggest many employees of telecom equipment maker Huawei collaborated with Beijing's military and intelligence establishments on critical surveillance projects.

Jun 27, 2019

Live bombs recovered after Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh militant's arrest in Karnataka

The bombs were recovered after suspected Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh militant Habibur Rehman alias Sheikh was arrested from Doddaballapur village.

Jun 26, 2019

'Make in India' air-to-air missiles: Bengaluru-based manufacturer celebrates milestone

ASRAAM and MICA are air-to-air missiles that meet the most demanding operational requirements and have been selected by the Indian Air Force.

Jun 26, 2019

Disability pension for military personnel taxable, unless forced out of service

War disability is 60 per cent of the last salary drawn in case of 100 per cent disability and normal disability is 30 per cent of the last salary drawn in case of 100 per cent disability.

Jun 26, 2019

Balakot strategist Samant Goel is new RAW chief, Arvind Kumar to head Intelligence Bureau

Arvind Kumar is the head of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Samant Goel as the chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)

Jun 26, 2019

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