Defence News

Maha to fund laser sound & light show at Kargil War Memorial in Drass

Ahead of the July 26 Silver Jubilee celebrations of the nation's victory in the 1999 Kargil War, the Maharashtra government has decided to finance a laser sound & light show at the iconic Kargil War Memorial (KWM) in Drass, Ladakh, official sources said here on Wednesday.

Jul 24, 2024

Budget hikes defence allocation by 4.79 pc to Rs 6.22 lakh crore

The Union Budget 2024-25 has allocated Rs 6.22 lakh crore for the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the highest among all the ministries.

Jul 23, 2024

Defence Ministry Boosts Indigenous Production with New List Of 346 Defence Items

In a significant stride towards self-reliance in defence production, the Ministry of Defence has unveiled the fifth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) comprising 346 defence items. This initiative is a part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat campaign, aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing and reducing import dependence.

Jul 16, 2024

J&K L-G Manoj Sinha condemns death of soldiers in Doda district

Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha strongly condemned the attack on security forces in Jammu's Doda district.

Jul 16, 2024

Need for greater efficiency to compete with other defence PSUs: MoS Defence

Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Sanjay Seth on Thursday said that there is a need for greater efficiency to compete with other defence PSUs.

Jul 12, 2024

IAF's Sukhoi fighter jets set to roar Australian skies during Exercise Pitch Black

India's Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets will be seen in action during Exercise Pitch Black -- Australia's biggest international air combat training activity -- that begins at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) bases in Darwin and Tindal from Friday.

Jul 12, 2024

President Murmu condemns Kathua terror attack

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday condemned the Kathua terror attack in which five Indian Army soldiers were killed and an equal number injured.

Jul 9, 2024

Fact Check: No, Indian Forces did not martyr 12 Kashmiris in June; zero civilian deaths in 2024

Apart from political instability and terror, the Valley seems to have another set of demons to counter — propaganda and disinformation.

Jul 5, 2024

Who is General Upendra Dwivedi? The 30th Chief of the Indian Army takes charge [key points]

Hailing from Madhya Pradesh, General Dwivedi is an alumnus of Sainik School, followed by National Defence Academy. His military career is generously dotted with several awards and distinctions

Jun 30, 2024

Indian Navy's INS Shivalik joins RIMPAC 2024, world's largest international maritime exercise

The Indian Navy's INS Shivalik has arrived at Pearl Harbour to participate in the 29th RIMPAC exercise. The exercise, hosted by the US Pacific Fleet, aims to enhance interoperability and contribute to Indo-Pacific peace.

Jun 30, 2024

Coup attempt foiled in Bolivia, army general arrested

Armoured vehicles and troops of the Bolivian Armed Forces pulled back from the presidential palace in La Paz on Wednesday evening, hours after an attempted coup.

Jun 27, 2024

India Boosts Defence Self-Reliance with Major Helicopter Procurement

In a significant stride towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has received a request for proposal (RFP) from the Ministry of Defence for the procurement of 156 light combat helicopters (LCH). This move is a testament to the 'Make in India' initiative and the vision of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh towards achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

Jun 18, 2024

Agnipath Under Scrutiny: Review panel set up, revamp expected soon

The Indian government has signaled its readiness to address the concerns surrounding the Agnipath scheme, a recruitment initiative for the Armed Forces. The scheme, which has been a subject of controversy and criticism, is now under review by a panel of secretaries from at least ten ministries.

Jun 13, 2024

Govt targets Rs 50,000 cr defence exports by 2028-29: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the Modi government has prioritised the defence sector and along with the promotion of indigenous manufacturing was aiming at an export target of Rs 50,000 crore for military hardware by 2028-29.

Mar 7, 2024

55 projects worth Rs 400 cr being pursued under iDEX: Indian Army Chief

Currently under the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) route, 55 Indian Army projects, worth Rs 400 crore are being pursued, which encompass 65 startups.

Feb 26, 2024