Defence News

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

Women to get permanent commission in all 10 branches of Indian Army

There are only very few countries across the world which allow women in direct front-line combat roles.

Mar 6, 2019

Pakistan could face action for using F-16 against India: US official

CNN report says quoting State Department that the US is probing if there has been a violation of end-user agreement during the conflict on LoC in Kashmir

Mar 6, 2019

India faces a far more serious version of terrorism, says Navy chief Sunil Lanba

Admiral Sunil Lanba without taking names hit out at Pakistan during the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue for abetting terrorists, who carried out the February 14 Pulwama attack that killed 40 CRPF troopers.

Mar 5, 2019

Indian Navy to get another nuclear attack submarine; deal to be signed with Russia this week

The Chakra III submarine is expected to be in service for at least 10 years and will replace Chakra II, which was obtained under similar conditions in 2012.

Mar 5, 2019

Masood Azhar's family denies death rumours; is JeM chief being treated at Pakistani Army hospital?

A few media outlets claimed that JeM chief Masood Azhar was seriously injured in the airstrike conducted by IAF last week. Reports also claim that he died due to renal failure at the Army hospital in Rawalpindi.

Mar 3, 2019

Was IAF pilot Abhinandan tortured by Pakistan? Officials claim he was forced to record propaganda video

Abhinandan told the senior Indian Air Force officials that the reason his release was delayed was because the Pakistani ISI made him record a video appreciating the Pakistani side while maligning the Indian media.

Mar 3, 2019