Defence News

A nuclear-capable Ra'ad cruise missile of the Pakistan Army

US cut $300 million aid to Pakistan over fears of terrorists acquiring nuclear weapons

In January 2018, US President Donald Trump suspended a substantial part of military aid to Pakistan, saying it was letting its territory used by the Taliban for attacks in neighbouring Afghanistan.

Sep 14, 2018

Parliamentary panel recommends rigorous monitoring of Indo-China border

The 2017 Doklam issue is related to the military border impasse between the Indian Armed Forces and the People's Liberation Army of China.

Sep 13, 2018

US to support India's attempt to enter Nuclear Suppliers Group; China continues to stonewall bid

India has the backing of the US and other western countries and a majority of countries in the group with the exception of China which has continuously been stonewalling New Delhi's attempts to procure a membership.

Sep 13, 2018

Indian Air Force chief calls Rafale 'beautiful aircraft'; says government's decision will strengthen force

The IAF chief said that the Rafale squadron is necessary to the depleting fleet. He also added that the squadron will help India match the level with it adversaries. These comments were made at the seminar on 'IAF's force structure, 2035'.

Sep 12, 2018

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

India, Russia to sign deal for four stealth frigates for the Indian Navy

The four stealth frigates will be of the new Admiral Grigorovich-class, a modified and more modern version of Talwar-class, and will be armed with BrahMos supersonic anti-ship and land attack cruise missile.

Sep 12, 2018

Indian Army to get leaner; may cut manpower by 1.5 lakh over next five years

The money saved by shedding manpower will be used by the army to buy new weapons and other critically-needed equipment.

Sep 10, 2018

Only one custom-made Rafale jet to arrive in India by April 2022; first flight tested in France

The aircraft is equipped with India-Specific Enhancements including two-seat cockpits. The testing of the aircraft is expected to continue until 2022 when it is eventually ready to be supplied to India.

Sep 8, 2018

Why signing COMCASA is a win-win situation for both India and US

With COMCASA in place, both India and US will be on a common plane to detect and nullify any Chinese mischief, or any other common threat, much faster than before.

Sep 7, 2018

Pakistan's Shaheen II nuclear capable ballistic Missile

Pakistan to become 5th largest nuclear weapons state by 2025; should India be worried?

The current stockpile has exceeded the projection made by the US Defence Intelligence Agency in 1999, which estimated Pakistan would only have 60 to 80 nuclear warheads by 2020.

Sep 6, 2018

Army chief Bipin Rawat questions need for personnel to move SC over AFSPA

The statement of the army chief comes at the backdrop of over 350 Army officers and soldiers approaching the Supreme Court against any move to dilute the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA)

Sep 5, 2018

Amid Rafale spat, Supreme Court to hear petition against fighter jet deal next week

Congress has been demanding the Joint Parliamentary probe onto the deal and it also has asked the Modi government to reveal the prices of the Rafale jets.

Sep 5, 2018

Lockheed Martin, Tata to produce wings for F-16 fighter jet in India

On Tuesday, the US security and aerospace behemoth announced that it has entered into an agreement with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) for the production of the wings.

Sep 4, 2018

India, Russia to sign military logistics agreement in October

Under a logistics agreement, military facilities in partner countries can be used for refuelling of aircraft and ships, repair, maintenance, replenishment of provisions and as resting and transit points for soldiers.

Sep 4, 2018

Amid Rafale spat, India gears up for $20 bn acquisition of 114 fighter jets

IAF wants frontline aircraft to take on Pakistan and China simultaneously if a war breaks out on both fronts.

Sep 3, 2018

India to go ahead with major defence deal with Russia; will inform US in upcoming 2+2 meeting

The S-400 is an upgraded version of the S-300 systems. The missile system, manufactured by Almaz-Antey, has been in service in Russia since 2007.

Sep 2, 2018

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