Defence News

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

Pakistani drone shot down by Border Security Force in Rajasthan; 4th intrusion attempt in 11 days

Security agencies also arrested a suspected spy, identified as Fataan Khan, a resident of Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district.

Mar 10, 2019

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar

India replies to Pak claim of 'Naya Pakistan with Nayi Soch'; demands action instead

India responds back to Pakistan's claim of "Naya Pakistan with Nayi Soch" with a strong message, saying they should show credible actions instead of words to end cross-border terrorism.

Mar 9, 2019

Indian Army to strengthen vigilance and human right issues; to create two new posts

The plan is based on the recommendation which seeks to make the 1.3-million-strong army leaner and fitter for a 21st-century war.

Mar 8, 2019

Pakistan's ISI threatening Indian diplomats in Islamabad; Delhi launches protest, demands probe

The incidents prompted the Indian High Commission to send a note verbale to Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Ministry claiming direct violation of the 1961 Vienna Convention of Diplomatic Relations.

Mar 7, 2019

Wing Commander Abhinandan was choked, beaten up and deprived of sleep in Pakistan: IAF official

Due to India's current global position as well as pressure from Saudi Arabia, the United States and the United Kingdom, Pakistan had released Wing Commander Abhinandan within a day of his capture.

Mar 7, 2019

IAF sends evidence dossier on Balakot air strike to govt - Report

The move comes in the backdrop of international media casting doubts over the efficacy of India's air strike on terror targets in Pakistan's Balakot on February 26.

Mar 6, 2019

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