Defence News

Return from PoK was the most difficult part, says major who led the surgical strike

The major spoke about the surgical strikes in a new book titled 'India's Most Fearless: True Stories of Modern Military Heroes'.

Sep 11, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir Police to get new protection from stone-pelters and terrorists

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday announced that the Central government had allocated funds for the purchase bulletproof vests and vehicles for the Jammu and Kashmir Police.

Sep 11, 2017

Over 100 Indian Army officers move Supreme Court over 'discrimination and injustice' in promotion

The plea states that serviced corps along with combat arms would not be deployed in the operational areas if equality in promotion is not granted.

Sep 11, 2017

India successfully test-fires anti-tank Nag missile

The test-firing of the anti-tank Nag missile by the DRDO marked the completion of the development trials of the missiles.

Sep 10, 2017

Lt. Gen. Bipin Rawat in New Delhi on Sept 1, 2016.

Indian Army to induct 800 women into military police for the first time

Indian Army will recruit around 52 women every year.

Sep 9, 2017

Trump administration 'strongly supports' sale of F-16 and F-18 fighter jets to India

Lockheed Martin and Tata have announced a joint venture to manufacture F-16 fighter planes. Saab has also announced a joint venture with Adani last week for Gripen.

Sep 8, 2017

Here's why Army chief Bipin Rawat asks India to prepare for war with China, Pakistan

Army chief Bipin Rawat said that India stands a potential threat of a war with China and Pakistan. Read on to what he said and why

Sep 7, 2017

Indian Navy's all-women crew to circumnavigate globe from September 10: All you need to know

This is the first-ever circumnavigation of the globe by an all-women crew of the Indian Navy.

Sep 6, 2017

North Korea says it has developed 'advanced hydrogen bomb'

US reportedly smuggles 'infected' microchips into North Korea to destroy nuclear weapons

The infected components are expected to allow the US to change the direction of North Korean missiles or destroy them completely.

Sep 4, 2017

'Men in khaki' to be history; police to get smart, all-weather-friendly uniforms

Police personnel in India are all set to dump the British-era khaki uniform and don smart uniforms. Check out to know what is special about the new uniforms.

Sep 3, 2017

57,000 army personnel will be redeployed in a major overhaul: Arun Jaitley

Of the 99 recommendations suggested by the Lt Gen Db Shekatkar (retd) committee, the defence ministry has accepted 65 after consultations with all the stakeholders.

Aug 30, 2017

India gets its own Sniper Rifle from West Bengal's Ishapore [VIDEO]

Indian-made sniper rifles comes at one-third the price and the quality, at par with the best in the world. The biggest advantage of an indigenous sniper is, it will never run short of ammunition and spares.

Aug 30, 2017