Defence News

A Russian soldier launches a drone during a joint Serbian-Russian military training exercise

How to stop drone swarms from overwhelming border outposts? Fry them with microwaves

Microwave beams work on an atomic level, says the report. It simply passes right through a drone's exterior shell and destroying the circuitry and semiconductors that keep IC board working.

Jul 6, 2018

With eye on China, Japan to send warship to South China Sea and Indian Ocean

Maritime trade routes, which sustain Japan's economy, pass through this region and Japan along with the United States are concerned that China will try and block access through these waters.

Jul 6, 2018

India to buy 70% controlling stake in Sri Lanka's ghost airport at Rs 1,660 crore

This move is seen as a step to counter China's influence in the country, which is constantly growing in presence in the island nation.

Jul 6, 2018

Russia on top: Five ultra-futuristic weapons to demolish US dominance for ever?

The new weapon system - comprising Sarmat ICBM, Fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter, Armata Tanks and S-500 air defence architecture -- will have no equals in the world, according to Yury Borisov, the Russian deputy prime minister.

Jul 6, 2018

Navy unhappy with 'Make in India' submarine upgrade project

The Indian Navy is wary of the project to service their submarines being awarded to an Indian shipyard as opposed to the Russian manufacturers owing to the inordinate delay in completion of such projects in the past.

Jul 4, 2018

Chinese army delegation visit India for the first time post Doklam stand-off

The 10-member delegation, led by Lt Gen Liu Xiaowu, Deputy Commander of Western Theatre Command of Chinese Army, will be in India till July 6.

Jul 4, 2018

Indian team goes abroad in search of assault rifles and carbines for army

The defence ministry is looking to procure 72,400 assault rifles and 93,895 carbines to equip the frontline troops at the border. Russia, which supplies a majority of the equipment used by the Indian army, is not on the list.

Jul 4, 2018

Shadow of terror on Amarnath Yatra as Lashkar-e-Taiba receives arms consignment

Surprisingly, before the start of the Amarnath yatra, Riyaz Naikoo, the commander of the terror group, Hizbul Mujahideen released an audio assuring the pilgrims that they are safe and have nothing to worry about.

Jul 3, 2018

America's Indo-Pacific strategy will hurt India, warns China

Trying to maintain military balance with China will be detrimental for the Indian economy, says the editorial in Global Times, a hardline Chinese state media outlet, warning that following the US strategy "blindly" will spell trouble for India's relations with neighbouring countries.

Jul 3, 2018