Defence News

NIA arrests third suspect in Nagrota terror attack

NIA spokesperson Alok Mittal confirmed the arrest, saying that Baba was produced before a special NIA court in Jammu on June 5.

Jun 5, 2018

Don't want war with India, but don't take that as our weakness: Pakistan Army

Accusing India of 1,077 ceasefire violations in 2018 thus far, the Pakistani army has said that their desire for peace should not be mistaken for weakness.

Jun 5, 2018

PM Narendra Modi calls for equal access in Indo-Pacific

In his four years in power, PM Narendra Modi has sought to assert an expanded security role for India in the Indo-Pacific, actively courting the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Jun 2, 2018

US to move missile defence system to Germany: Will this trigger fresh tensions with Moscow?

In a bid to boost European defences, sources have revealed that the United States military is all set to deploy a powerful anti-missile system in Germany, according to Reuters.

Jun 1, 2018

Tensions rise as US warns China on South China Sea

The US Navy sailed two warships within 12 nautical miles of the disputed Paracel Islands last week, the first time it has used more than one vessel in the operations.

Jun 1, 2018

China is our biggest long-term challenge: US Admiral

Admiral Harry Harris made the remarks at a ceremony as he turned over the reins of the US Pacific Command to Admiral Phil Davidson at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

May 31, 2018

40,000 border residents in J&K migrate amid warlike situation

Areas like R.S. Pura, Arnia, Ramgarh and other sectors close to the international border (IB) are seeing several residents migrating to other regions.

May 23, 2018

India, Vietnam to boost defence ties; first naval exercise to start on May 21

At least three Indian warships — stealth frigate INS Sahyadri, missile corvette INS Kamorta and fleet tanker INS Shakti — have been deployed to participate in the India-Vietnam naval exercise.

May 21, 2018

China air force lands bombers on South China Sea island

China says its military facilities in the Spratly islands are purely defensive, and that it can do what it likes on its own territory.

May 20, 2018

Soldiers meant to fight, not serve as 'sahayaks' to retired generals: Army chief Bipin Rawat

Army chief General Bipin Singh Rawat has ordered that retired generals will no longer have access to these "sahayaks" (assistants), as he believes soldiers were meant to fight and not help ex-armymen with household chores and canteen work.

May 18, 2018

Indian Air Force could get its own fleet of US-made Predator drones

The Indian Air Force could soon be getting a fleet of Predator drones from the US that can strike targets from across the sea and operate without endangering any Indian pilots. The American side of the deal has been sent over and it is up to the defence ministry to decide if they want it.

May 2, 2018