Defence News

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

S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems

India moves closer towards acquiring Russian S-400 air defence missile systems

Interestingly, the United States is attempting to sway India into considering its missile defence option -- Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) -- to keep itself ahead of Russia.

Jul 2, 2018

Jammu and Kashmir witnessed more than one killing per day in 2018

In a shocking revelation around 90 local boys have joined the militant ranks, with over 50 local youngsters from south Kashmir

Jun 30, 2018

North Korea making nuclear bomb fuel despite talks – Report

The CIA has declined to comment on the NBC report. The State Department said it could not confirm it and did not comment on matters of intelligence.

Jun 30, 2018

10 BSF jawans going to J&K on army special train go missing

The special train left for Samba Sector in Jammu with 83 soldiers in West Bengal. During a halt at Mughalsarai railway station, the soldiers were counted and it was found out that 10 were missing.

Jun 28, 2018

Inaugural India-US '2+2' dialogue gets postponed for the second time

The dialogue was postponed earlier this year in April as the US secretary of state Rex Tillerson was replaced by Mike Pompeo.

Jun 28, 2018

S-400 Triumf air defence system transporter erector launcher

US plans to block India's S-400 missile deal with Russia

Experts are of the view that it is unreasonable for the US to expect India to decouple its defence relationship with Russia, which has been a reliable partner through several conflicts.

Jun 27, 2018

India set to buy 4,500 Spike missiles from Israel in $500mn deal

India is also expected to discuss the possible purchase of two more PHALCON-AWACS for the air force from Israel.

Jun 26, 2018

Even ministers can't meet PM Modi without clearance; security tightened amid Maoist threat

Union Home Ministry has issued new security guidelines to all states following the threat to PM Modi's life by Maoists.

Jun 26, 2018

India to spend Rs 2 lakh crore on rail lines to China border

Once complete, the rail lines will allow rapid deployment of forces to the border areas to counter any mischief on part of China.

Jun 26, 2018

India offers an olive branch to US amid trade war, plans to buy 1,000 aircraft

India would pay approximately about $5 billion a year for aircraft and about $4 billion for purchase of oil and gas from the US.

Jun 23, 2018

Seychelles parliament says no to Indian naval base

The island nation's parliment says it will not ratify the agreements signed in January. The pact would have allowed India to build a naval base on the island of Assumption, a remote island in the archipelago.

Jun 23, 2018

US government sued over policy barring permanent residents from serving in the military

The Trump administration's law has been challenged after two permanent residents enlisted, but are yet to begin their service. Lawyers argue that they should be given the same status as nationals since they have passed all background checks.

Jun 22, 2018

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