Defence News

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

J&K: 4 ISIS terrorists, including top commander, gunned down by security forces in Anantnag encounter

Following news of four militants hiding in a village, security forces engaged in a gunfight leading to the death of a civilian, a policeman and two militants. The operation to clear out the other two is currently underway.

Jun 22, 2018

NSG commandos to be deployed for anti-terror operations in J&K

Terror activities have increased exponentially in Jammu and Kashmir especially since Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani was killed by the security forces on July 8, 2016.

Jun 22, 2018

Trump scraps migrant family separation policy; No respite for already separated kids

The US president signed the executive order allowing immigrant families to be detained together. The decision comes after the Trump administration was widely criticised for its inhumane handling of the migrant situation.

Jun 21, 2018

Mr India-like invisibility cloak nearly possible now with these 'Stealth Sheets'

Any hot object like a vehicle moving in the dark, will light up in an IR camera and developers of this sheet claim to make them practically invisible.

Jun 21, 2018

L&T opposes Navy's plan to award submarine project to Mazagon Dock

The government is planning to award the submarine project to Mazagon Dock for its prior experience in the field.

Jun 20, 2018

Trump, Obama believe in taking similar actions when it comes to child separation

The US plans to hold children left behind by the illegal immigrants but will that reduce the trauma they are going through. Donald Trump seems to be doing what Obama has already done.

Jun 19, 2018

Pakistan has more nuclear bombs than India and is making more: Is nuclear deterrence dead?

In an armed conflict scenario, what does this mean? Is India on a weaker wicket because it has fewer nuclear warheads than Pakistan? Are India and Pakistan on the road to further ramping up their nuclear arsenal?

Jun 19, 2018

Trump upholds promise to Kim, suspends military exercises with South Korea

The US and South Korea announced that they will suspend the Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise that was scheduled for August. No decision was taken on other joint-exercises yet, as both nations are waiting for Kim to deliver on his promise of complete denuclearization.

Jun 19, 2018

India plans to gift Dornier aircraft to Seychelles

Seychelles President Danny Faure is scheduled to visit India around June 25 on a State visit.

Jun 18, 2018

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