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Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa

IAF chief says Rafale fighter jet deal is better, no overpricing involved

Rahul Gandhi had accused the government of signing an overpriced deal with a French firm to supply IAF with 36 Rafale fighter jets. But here's what the IAF chief said.

Nov 17, 2017

China building world's fastest wind tunnel to test hypersonic weapons that could hit US in 14 minutes

China's new facility will easily overpower America's LENX-X in Buffalo, which is currently the world's most powerful wind tunnel.

Nov 16, 2017

Lethal combo: India to test fire BrahMos from Su-30 fighter jets this week

BRAHMOS which travels almost three times faster than the speed of sound and has a range of up to 300 km. Read to know more.

Nov 14, 2017

India's defence forces scrap proposals for advanced versions of Tejas and Arjun

They have instead opted to acquire foreign single-engine fighters and futuristic armoured fighting vehicles through the 'strategic partnership' policy of Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative.

Nov 13, 2017

India rubbishes Russian media report claiming Indian Navy allowed US officials board INS Chakra

The INS Chakra has been taken on lease from Russia for 10 years.

Nov 11, 2017

Ahead of Trump visit, China likely tested 12,000-km-range missile that could strike anywhere in US

Military experts believe that China likely tested the DF-41 intercontinental ballistic missile to showcase its nuclear capabilities.

Nov 10, 2017

Gorkha Rifles completes over 200 years of service: 8 interesting facts [VIDEO]

The fearless regiment ends its bicentenary celebrations with a grand reunion in Varanasi. On the occasion, here are some interesting facts about the Gorkha Rifles.

Nov 10, 2017

US Air Force to install high-power multi-kilowatt laser weapons in fighter jets by 2021

If successfully built, the new technology will make it easier for the US Air Force to take out surface-to-air and air-to-air missile threats.

Nov 9, 2017

'Not conducive to peace': China wary of Nirmala Sitharaman's Arunachal Pradesh visit

Nirmala Sitharaman visited forward army posts in remote Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh bordering China on Sunday. Read on to know what China said about the visit.

Nov 6, 2017

India's indigenous subsonic cruise missile Nirbhay ready for trial

The 750-1,000 km-long range missile's first test on March 12, 2013, had failed as it fell after 20 minutes of flight.

Nov 5, 2017

Defence Ministry to acquire 111 choppers for Indian Navy under strategic partnership model

The 111 choppers will be procured at the cost of Rs 21,738 crore. Read on to know more.

Nov 1, 2017

China tests bat-like spy drones that can survive near space 'death zone' to gather military intelligence

These Chinese spy drones are about the size of a bat, and they barely leave traces on radar.

Oct 31, 2017

North Korea steals South Korean warships blueprints; Components of Pyongyang's missile sourced to West

North Korean hackers have hacked Daewoo Shipbuilding, hinting that blueprints of South Korean warships could be compromised.

Oct 31, 2017

Ministry of Home Affairs relaxes Arms Rules; makers get lifetime licence

The government has liberalised the Arms Rules. Read on to know how it will benefit the arms manufacturers and the Indian military.

Oct 31, 2017

Indian Army to undertake major procurement of arms, assault rifles

Army's ambitious weapon replacement program with latest light weight automated machine guns comes in the wake of threats from the neighbouring countries.

Oct 29, 2017

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