Defence News

Gone in 90 seconds: IAF pilots narrate the story of Balakot strikes

Mirage-2000 aircraft of the Indian Airforce (IAF) carried out precision strikes and destroyed the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) camps in Pakistan after the terrorist group claimed the responsibility of killing 40 CRPF jawans in Pulwama on February 14, 2019

Jun 26, 2019

After India, Turkey also shuns US to go ahead with Russian S-400 deal

Earlier this week the United States issued a stern warning to Turkey where it said that Turkish defence forces would lose F-35 warplanes if S-400 deal with Russia goes ahead.

Jun 26, 2019

Pompeo faces thorny issues on India visit, from trade to Russia arms deals

Mike Pompeo will kick off his visit to India by calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi who was re-elected for a second term last month with a powerful mandate that analysts say gives him the chance to take bold reforms to propel Asia's third-largest economy towards faster growth.

Jun 26, 2019

Oyesomya - Military intelligence wing cautions soldiers over Instagram, FB profiles

The Directorate of Military Intelligence showed a profile of an Instagram account named 'Oyesomya' which is no longer available.

Jun 25, 2019

India scraps $500 mn arms deal with Isreal after DRDO promises to 'Make in India'

Israel authorities were informed by the Indian officials about the contract being annulled in favour of DRDO as it claimed that with a partnership with VEM technologies Ltd, it would develop a similar missile at a lower price.

Jun 24, 2019

Encounter breaks out in J&K's Shopian, 4 militants killed

The encounter was triggered after the militants opened fire at the security forces during a search and cordon operation.

Jun 23, 2019

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Scrap S-400 arms deal with Russia or risk CAATSA sanctions: US tells India

Top US official said India need to forgo transactions with Russia and look at alternatives or else face "the risk triggering CAATSA sanctions".

Jun 22, 2019

What is ETIM, the Pakistan-based terror group that threatens China?

The increased threat perception comes at a time when Chinese counter-terrorism efforts have invited criticism from human rights outfits and western governments.

Jun 22, 2019

Mike Pompeo to seek stronger strategic ties with India despite trade tensions

Pompeo arrives in New Delhi on Tuesday for talks that are aimed at laying the ground for a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the week at a G20 meeting in Japan.

Jun 22, 2019

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India deploys two warships in Gulf of Oman amid US-Iran tensions

The Indian Navy deployed INS Chennai and INS Sunanya as part of its strategic operation titled 'Sankalp' in the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf "to undertake maritime security operations" the statement by the defence ministry said.

Jun 21, 2019

Indian Navy to acquire another 10 anti-submarine P-8Is, deal to be inked during Pompeo's visit

Indian Navy became the first international buyer for P-8Is in 2009 when it signed a contract with the US to acquire 8 of these aircraft.

Jun 20, 2019

An-32 crash: IAF recovers the remains of 13 victims

The bodies and the remains will be taken to the Indian Air Force base in Jorhat.

Jun 20, 2019

Does the new Pentagon doctrine want nuclear deterrence to fail?

The Pentagon's preference for nuclear weapons against all other forms of weapons of mass destruction shows that destruction of targets are planned in anticipation that deterrence will fail.

Jun 20, 2019

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard shoots down US drone, pentagon declines to comment

The unmanned military aircraft was shot down when it entered Iran's airspace near the Kouhmobarak district in the south.

Jun 20, 2019

Will PM Modi buckle under Trump pressure to shut out Huawei from 5G trials?

Government seeks expert opinion on US threat to ban firms that deal with Huawei and subsidiaries; officials split as some worry about missing out on Chinese giant's next-gen technologies and others cite geopolitics to keep technology leader out

Jun 19, 2019

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