Defence News

Pakistan used 1,000kg H-4 bombs against Indian military bases but failed to hit targets

PAF Mirage-III aircraft fired the bombs from 50km away on Indian military targets on February 27 but a quick interception by IAF fighters prevented any damage, sources say.

Mar 28, 2019

Don't make space unstable, US warns India after Mission Shakti missile test

The External Affairs Ministry has played down any risk of debris, noting the test was in low-Earth orbit and said the remnants would "decay and fall back on to the Earth within weeks."

Mar 28, 2019

Mission Shakti: Will India's anti-satellite missile (ASAT) test trigger space arms race in the region?

India's new capability achieved with Mission Shakti will drive China to further develop its anti-satellite weapons system, which is already watched with grave suspicion by the US.

Mar 27, 2019

Pakistan PM Imran Khan fears India will strike again before Lok Sabha elections

Imran Khan said tensions were high even after the crisis over a militant attack in Kashmir had eased with the release of Indian Air Force pilot captured by Pakistani forces.

Mar 27, 2019

'Honey-trapped Indian Army men over 18 years,' reveals Pakistani spy arrested in Rajasthan

Mohammad Pervez was nabbed on the charges of sharing vital information with Pakistan's ISI agents.

Mar 26, 2019

India's defence manufacturing get big boost as Chile shows interest to buy BrahMos missile

BrahMos is jointly developed between the Russian Federation's NPO Mashinostroyeniya and India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) who together have formed BrahMos Aerospace.

Mar 23, 2019

Counter-ceasefire violations: India Army gets long range sniper rifle for effective retaliation

Until now, the Indian Army was still using the Russian made 7.62mm Dragunov semi-automatic sniper rifles, which have a comparatively limited kill range of 800-metre and a design vintage of the 1960s.

Mar 23, 2019

CRPF jawan kills 3 colleagues, shoots self in J&K

The incident took place at 10 pm on Wednesday when they were at CRPF's 187th battalion camp in Udhampur.

Mar 21, 2019

Special forces to become deadlier as India decides to buy American assault rifles, parachutes

It is to be noted that last month India signed a fast-tracked contract for procurement of 72,400 assault rifles from a US-based company Sig Sauer.

Mar 20, 2019

Were India and Pakistan on the brink of missile warfare amid recent hostilities?

NSA Ajit Doval had reportedly spoken with Pakistan's ISI chief Asim Munir over a secure line hours after the dogfight in February.

Mar 19, 2019

Manohar Parrikar to be accorded state funeral with full military honours at Miramar beach

Manohar Parrikar, Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister, who had been battling a pancreatic ailment for more than a year, died at his son's home in Panaji. He was 63.

Mar 17, 2019

Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj

China's UN vote exposes extreme vulnerability to ISI blackmail

Thousands of Chinese working on strategic and economic projects across Pakistan are soft targets to terror outfits controlled by Pakistani deep state, analysts say.

Mar 14, 2019

India to build six nuclear power plants with US collaboration

US officials reaffirm their resolve to help Indian bid for Nuclear Supplier Group membership blocked by China.

Mar 14, 2019

China blocks India's attempt to blacklist JeM's Masood Azhar at the UN

China prevented a United Nations Security Council committee on Wednesday from blacklisting the head of Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), which said it attacked an Indian paramilitary convoy in disputed Kashmir.

Mar 14, 2019

9 fascinating facts about IAF's Pinaka guided extended range rockets

India successfully test-fired two Pinaka guided extended range missiles on Monday, achieving new record distance of 90km range.

Mar 11, 2019

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