Defence News

US blocks $350-million aid to Pakistan: Long-term solution or short-term push?

The United States has blocked around $350-million aid because Pakistan did not do enough to control terrorist activity on its soil. Read to know if the move is a band-aid solution or part of a bigger policy shift.

Jul 22, 2017

Sikkim standoff: India lacks ammunition to fight 10 days of war, says CAG report

The Comptroller and Auditor General, in March 2013, had warned that the Indian military can not fight a war beyond 15 to 20 days.

Jul 22, 2017

CBI launches probe into supply of fake Chinese parts for manufacturing India-made Bofors guns

The CBI has started an investigation after it received information that fake Chinese parts passed off as 'Made in Germany' are being used to make Indian-made Bofors guns.

Jul 22, 2017

China's deadliest drone CH-5 Rainbow can leave US Reaper 'in the dust'

China's low-cost CH-5 Rainbow drone can carry enough missiles to take out an entire convoy of armoured vehicles.

Jul 19, 2017

Indian Army Major shot dead by jawan over use of mobile phone in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector

Major Thapa belonged to 71 Armoured Regiment but was currently attached with 8 Rashtriya Rifles, Indian Army's elite counter-insurgency unit.

Jul 18, 2017

India's missiles in the works can reach all of China with nuclear warheads

India's nuclear modernisation indicates that it has shifted its focus from deterring Pakistan to China. How long will it stick to its no-first-use policy?

Jul 13, 2017

Sikkim standoff: India gives Army special powers for intense wars

Indian Army has been authorised by the Central government to buy weapons, ammunition and spares to prepare for short and "intense" wars. Read to know what it means for the Sikkim standoff with China.

Jul 13, 2017

US THAAD system hits intermediate-range test missile, but it's no match for North Korean ICBMs

The test, which was planned months ago, came a week after North Korea successfully tested a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on July 4.

Jul 12, 2017

Why is China downsizing its army to less than a million amid Sikkim standoff?

While the decision to cut the number of troops amid border tensions has raised quite a few eyebrows, it is being said that PLA intends to boost its naval strength through the restructuring process.

Jul 12, 2017

Sikkim standoff: Indian Army pitches tents, starts supply chain despite China posturing

The Sikkim standoff is already India's longest standoff with China since the 1962 war.

Jul 9, 2017

Adarsh scam: Defence ministry probe indicts ex-Army chiefs Deepak Kapoor and Vij

Validates earlier Army probe; says Gen Vij appeared to have provided "protective umbrella" to the guilty.

Jul 9, 2017

UN adopts global treaty to ban nuclear weapons; India refuses to attend talks

India and eight other countries, including Pakistan, US and China, skipped the negotiations that would legally ban atomic weapons.

Jul 8, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army soldier, wife killed in Pakistan ceasefire violation in Poonch

Pakistan on Saturday violated ceasefire in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the death of an Indian Army soldier and his wife. Read to know more.

Jul 8, 2017

Indian army soldiers are seen after a snowfall at the India-China trade route at Nathu-La, 55 km (34 miles) north of Gangtok, capital of Indian state of Sikkim, January 17, 2009

Border standoff: China moulded its Western Theater Command keeping India in mind

A report has claimed that China set up its Western Theater Command to take on India in the border regions.

Jul 7, 2017

China sailing ahead with Liaoning, Shandong aircraft carriers; INS Vikramaditya alone can't help India secure its backyard

China has also reportedly begun construction on a third aircraft carrier, and the country "may eventually field a force of four to six aircraft carriers."

Jul 7, 2017

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