Defence News

Kishtwar attacks LIVE updates: Jammu and Kashmir simmers after militants kill BJP leader, brother

The two brothers were shot dead by unidentified men when they were returning home from their shop.

Nov 2, 2018

Defence Ministry to let private companies manufacture weapons

Previously, any weapons bought from foreign vendors automatically went to the public sector units such as HAL, BEL and BDL.

Nov 1, 2018

IAF, Navy training pilots on planes with sub-standard engines, says CGDA

The CGDA report says that according to the contract, the engines could be used for 2,000 hours before they needed an overhaul but in reality, the engines needed overhauling after just 1,000 hours.

Oct 31, 2018

North Korea denuclearisation within reach: US

The Trump administration was allegedly unhappy with Seoul's willingness to start economic cooperation and infrastructure projects with Pyongyang, although the North Korean regime had not taken any new steps to abandon its nuclear weapons.

Oct 29, 2018

When will a US-China war happen? American General has the answer

'I think in 15 years — it's not inevitable, but it is a very strong likelihood — that we will be at war with China'.

Oct 25, 2018

After plans to remove brigadier rank, Indian Army may create deputy chief of army staff

The deputy chief of staff, if appointed, will work in areas such as logistics and other operational and intelligence fields. As of now, the Indian Army has two deputy chiefs in-charge of training and purchase of arms and ammunition.

Oct 25, 2018

Indian Army needs to change to come out on top in future wars: General Bipin Rawat

The Indian Army chief says new structures have to be created for incorporation of modern technology and the changes and reforms will take time to implement but they will be adopted eventually.

Oct 23, 2018

Jaish-e-Mohammed's new recruits in PoK promise to attack Indian armed forces

A terrorist strike along the Line of Control that happened on Sunday took the lives of three soldiers in Sunderbani in Rajouri.

Oct 23, 2018

HAL a white elephant? MoD report reveals startling cost spike when fighter jets are made in India

The report has made the revelation that the reason behind the cost spike in HAL is primarily "lesser efficiency and exorbitant man hour rates," in the hone-grown company.

Oct 19, 2018

India, China to hold joint military drill cancelled after Doklam face-off

The Delhi meeting had taken place after at least two reports from the border suggested that India had reasons to worry about Chines activities.

Oct 18, 2018

Pakistan could procure Chinese missiles that are 'better than' the BrahMos system

China claims the HD-1 missile system is a less expensive, more useful supersonic cruise missile than the BrahMos developed by India and Russia.

Oct 17, 2018

Fearing misuse, Trump admin restricts exports of civil nuclear technology to China

The decision to restrict the sale of nuclear technology was taken after a government policy review meeting which was led by the National Security Council

Oct 13, 2018

Rafale deal: Dassault was forced to tie up with Reliance Defence, claims French website

Under the Rs 59,000-crore deal, French companies are obliged to re-invest 50% of the contract value in Indian companies related to defence and aviation as offsets.

Oct 11, 2018

HAL faces cash-crunch amid delay in budgetary allocations

As of October 9, the company only has around Rs 1,000 crore cash in hand which is just enough for the salaries of its 29,035 employees for next three months.

Oct 10, 2018

India's S-400 missile system acquisition brings Pakistan, China closer

After signing the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA), India is also in the process of acquiring dedicated strike drones from the US.

Oct 10, 2018