Defence News

14,000 bunkers along LoC to protect civilians from cross-border firing

The bunkers will be constructed at a cost of Rs 415.73 crore in Samba, Poonch, Jammu, Kathua, and Rajouri, which are often at the receiving end of shelling by Pakistan.

Apr 5, 2018

NSG wants to join Kashmir fight so para commandos can hit Pakistan

The elite National Security Guard has sought the home ministry's permission to send teams for counter-terrorism operations in Kashmir.

Apr 4, 2018

India, Russia set to seal S-400 Triumf anti-aircraft missile deal: Quick facts

India will acquire 5 advanced S-400 Triumf missile system, which is considered to be one of the most expensive air defense missile systems in the world.

Mar 30, 2018

Russia, China hypersonic weapons spell end to US strategic dominance

Russia and China are testing their hypersonic weapons that threaten US' defense systems if not upgraded urgently.

Mar 28, 2018

India adds firepower at Pakistan border with new air base in Gujarat

The base will connect air stations in Rajasthan's Barmer district and Bhuj in Gujarat, and boost IAF's ability to deploy immediate help in case of a sudden attack.

Mar 23, 2018

MBS in America: A glance at Saudi Arabia's bespoke nuclear weapons program

Trump is more focused on 'making America great again' than on helping Saudi women drive their cars or enjoy more sartorial choices.

Mar 22, 2018

India-US ties: Indian attaché to be posted at Bahrain's US Naval Command

The Indian attaché in Bahrain will coordinate the activities of the US and Indian armed forces and look at logistics support for warships and aircraft.

Mar 22, 2018

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Seychelles President Danny Faure

India's military base plans for Seychelles' Assumption Island hits dead end

The $550 million India-Seychelles deal, agreed in-principle in 2015, would have seen India building the military base on Assumption Island and deploying troops.

Mar 21, 2018

Howitzer, Indian Army, Artillery gun system

OFB upgradation test of 155mm howitzers successful: Quick facts

Ordnance Factories Board is now expecting at least 300 orders for upgrading existing 130mm artillery guns to 155mm from the Indian Army.

Mar 20, 2018

Akash, DRDO, supersonic, surface-to-air, missile, Made-in-India

Akash missile at DefExpo 2018: Fast facts about India's supersonic rocket

DRDO's supersonic Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) Akash is primarily used to hit aerial targets such as fighter jets, cruise missiles, and air-to-surface missiles

Mar 16, 2018

Asian Security Conference denied permission as India tries to heal China relations

The Indian government is wary of a discussion on the threat posed by China as it tries to mend fences with the northern neighbour, it is learned.

Mar 16, 2018

IAF agrees to induct 324 more HAL Tejas fighter jets, fast facts

The IAF has committed to buying 123 HAL Tejas fighter jets at a cost of Rs 75,000 crore. Here's why the IAF needs additional fighter jets.

Mar 15, 2018

Sgt. 1st Class Jared Huffstickler, a combat engineer assigned to the Countermine Division of the Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate, demonstrates how a Soldier would use real-time spatial location tracking

US Army's advanced mine detector lets soldiers see buried bombs real time

Minesweeping can be life-threatening, but the US Army has a new tech in the works to make the process safer.

Mar 14, 2018

Globemaster C-17 lands near China border: 10 facts on IAF's largest aircraft

The aircraft Globemaster C-17 had earlier been used to transport newly-minted Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes during Narendra Modi's demonetization drive.

Mar 14, 2018

HAL, Light Combat Helicopter, LCH, DefExpo, 2018

DefExpo India 2018: Fascinating facts about multi-role HAL Light Combat Helicopter

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)'s Light Combat Helicopter has a 550km operational range and can reach a maximum speed of 268km/h.

Mar 13, 2018

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