Defence News

Goa airport resumes flight services after fire caused by MiG-29K's detachable fuel tank

The Airports Authority of India said that fire led to some minor damage to the main runway. The airport operations resumed after clean-up at around 3 pm.

Jun 8, 2019

India buys 100 advanced SPICE bombs in Rs 300 crore deal with Israel

The deal is India's first defence deal after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over a second term after the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Jun 7, 2019

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Fake currency racket: Nexus between Pakistan embassy and D-Company revealed

Yunus Ansari was reportedly in regular contact with the official from Pakistan embassy in Kathmandu.

Jun 7, 2019

Indian Navy opens technical bids for light utility multirole helicopter deal

Make in India boost for defence production as Modi 2.0 sets rolling chopper deal

Anil Ambani and Adani companies are among Indian players in the fray for Rs 21,000-crore deal to manufacture 111 light multirole naval utility helicopters in India with foreign partnership.

Jun 5, 2019

Is poor serviceability reason behind frequent AN-32 crashes?

The AN-32 of the IAF is yet to be upgraded with airframe strengthening, advanced avionics, and radars.

Jun 5, 2019

Expansion of army cloud to boost force's operational efficiency in war and peace

Extensive use of cloud network under the Rs 24,664-crore network for spectrum project will contribute to the force's peace- and war-time effectiveness.

Jun 4, 2019

Beijing says war with US would be a disaster amid rising tensions over Taiwan, South China Sea

China has been incensed by recent moves by the US to increase support for self-ruled and democratic Taiwan.

Jun 2, 2019

1 jawan killed, 4 injured in encounter with Naxals in Jharkhand

A search operation was being conducted, when the Naxals reportedly opened fire on the security forces, triggering the encounter.

Jun 2, 2019

S-400 Triumf air defence system transporter erector launcher

US threatens India of serious implications over buying S-400 missile defence system from Russia

S-400 missile is regarded as the most reliable against a larger array of aerial attacks, particularly fighter the US made aircrafts such as F-18s and F-35s.

Jun 1, 2019

Admiral Karambir Singh assumes charge as new Indian Navy chief

Vice-Admiral Bimal Verma had challenged the appointment of Admiral Singh as the Indian Navy chief but the Armed Forces Tribunal deferred the case on May 29.

May 31, 2019

IAF chief's squadron set to become first Rafale combat unit

Earlier, the IAF had planned to deploy the second squadron to Saraswat air base in Uttar Pradesh but the proposal could not be taken forward because of the land acquisition issues.

May 30, 2019

Watch: China's stealth fighter J-20 flaunts missile payload: Should India be worried?

Japan buys mammoth F-35 fleet to checkmate China; how does the move help India?

The huge F-35 fleet will give Japan the firepower it needs to counterbalance the recent aggressive posturing of China in the region. Experts also warn that the 'pacifist' Japan's move to increase military assets will fuel an arms race in Asia.

May 29, 2019

Boeing 737 MAX-like software glitch may be causing IAF Mirage 2000 crash

Mirage 2000 jets were also deployed successfully in interceptor role on the next day to stop a raiding formation of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) warplanes.

May 29, 2019

Tribute to Kargil's fallen heroes: Air Chief Dhanoa leads 'missing man' formation

Three Mi-17 V5 helicopters of 152 Helicopter Unit flew over the Sarsawa Air Force Station in UP in the 'Missing Man' formation where Air Chief Dhanoa, Air Marshal R Nambiar and Lt Gen YK Joshi, commander of the Indian Army's 14 Corps paid homage to the airmen who lost their lives in Operation Safed Sagar.

May 29, 2019

J&K: 50 injured in clash between security forces, protesters after Kulgam encounter

More than 50 protestors have reportedly been injured, following a clash with the security forces after an encounter that broke out in Kulgam district. Mobile services have been suspended as a precautionary measure.

May 29, 2019

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