Defence News

Trump backs $750 billion defence budget request to Congress - Report

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis had discussed the budget with Trump in recent days and outlined the risks of flat defence spending.

Dec 10, 2018

India, China to resume military drills after a year's gap

The exercises will be held after a gap of one year as both the sides were locked in a 73-day standoff in Doklam in the Sikkim sector of the border in 2017.

Dec 9, 2018

Warship Frigate INS Teg (F45) of Indian Navy on Elbe river, near Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.

India to make 56 warships to checkmate China in IOR region

The government would have to increase the defence budget substantially to make sure that the Navy comes anyway close to its original target of becoming a 212-warships and 458-aircraft force by 2027

Dec 4, 2018

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis warns Pakistan; extends support to UN, India and Afghanistan

Mattis was responding to a question from reporters about the letter written by US President Donald Trump to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, seeking his support in the peace process in Afghanistan.

Dec 4, 2018

'Iran will continue to develop, test missiles despite US opposition'

Iran has assured regional countries that the boost of missiles power of the Islamic republic does not hurt the interests of other countries, Abolfazl Shekarchi said.

Dec 3, 2018

Syria confirms Israel behind overnight missile attack

The attack against Syrian sites in the town of Kisweh south of Damascus was carried out by Israel.

Dec 1, 2018

Defence Ministry gives Boeing time till 2020 to show offset work

The deal to procure P8 I maritime reconnaissance aircraft was signed in 2009; the $2.1billion deal took a political colour after the CAG audit had raised serious apprehension.

Nov 30, 2018

Short-service commission officers won't get medical benefits post retirement: Defence Ministry

Indian defence forces recruit officers through different entries and SSC entry has a limited tenure till 14 years to fulfill the shortage of young officers

Nov 29, 2018

26/11 anniversary: US stands with India in its quest for justice, says President Trump

In the barbaric attack unleashed on November 26, 2008 by 10 LeT fedayeen from Pakistan, 166 people, six of whom were US nationals, were killed.

Nov 27, 2018

India signs $500 million deal for two stealth frigates from Russia

The frigates are likely to be manufactured in Goa and are expected to be inducted in the Indian Navy by 2027.

Nov 20, 2018

India sends an 'urgent request' to buy Seahawk helicopters from US

Defence officials have been trying to negotiate a deal from its manufacturer, Lockheed Martin for a long time but the substantial delays have marred the submarine-hunting capabilities of Indian Navy and now the deal is likely to pick up pace after the latest development..

Nov 18, 2018