Defence News

Army exam paper leak: Recruitment tests cancelled; Thane Police arrests 18 people

Almost 250 students have also been taken into custody after the question papers of the Indian army recruitment exams were leaked.

Feb 26, 2017

India hails UN move to create counter-terrorism office: Here are 5 ways it can help India and neighbouring countries

The UN has decided to take the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force Office and the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre out of the purview of the Department of Political Affairs.

Feb 23, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: BSF kills terrorist, foils infiltration bid in Keri sector of Rajouri

The BSF personnel also recovered an AK-47 from the spot, but two terrorists managed to flee.

Feb 21, 2017

Indian Army constitutes committee to ensure 'more objective, transparent and fair' promotion policy for officers

Several senior officers have complained against Indian Army's promotion policy, especially the 'quantification-based' selection system.

Feb 20, 2017

Mid-air scare: Did 9/11-like terrorism threat lead German fighter planes to tail Jet Airways flight after it fell silent, or was it human error?

"Contact between Jet Airways flight 9W 118, from Mumbai to London Heathrow, and the local ATC was briefly lost while flying over German airspace," the carrier has said in an official statement.

Feb 20, 2017

Indian Army Avalanch Rescue Operation Dogs

Jammu and Kashmir: Meet the four-legged furry friends who help the Indian Army look for survivors after avalanches [PHOTO]

Avalanches have killed several Indian army soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir in recent times, including some who were even extricated from under the snow.

Feb 20, 2017

Iraqi forces begin operation to liberate western Mosul

We announce the start of a new phase in the operation, we are coming to Nineveh to liberate the western side of Mosul, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abad said.

Feb 19, 2017

Aero Show 2017: Bengaluru to host new Rolls-Royce service delivery centre

Rolls- Royce wants a quick service delivery centre in India and has opted for Bangalore to host it.

Feb 17, 2017

Aero India 2017: Russia to offer transport aircraft to India on new terms

The joint development of the military aircraft with HAL will cost around $ 600 million.

Feb 16, 2017

Army chief Gen. Bipin Rawat talks tough on terror: Stone-pelters who disrupt anti-terror ops in J&K can be shot

Those carrying flags of Islamic State organisation or Pakistan will be treated as anti-nationals, he said.

Feb 16, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir ceasefire violation: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Sunderbani sector; Indian Army retaliates

The Pakistani Army resorted to indiscriminate firing at Indian Army posts using small arms, automatics and mortars.

Feb 13, 2017

North Korea test-fires ballistic missile, as US President Donald Trump prepares to act

It was Pyongyang's first missile launch since Donald Trump took over as the US president.

Feb 12, 2017

India successfully launches interceptor missile from Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast

This launch is an important milestone towards developing a two-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system.

Feb 11, 2017

Iraq: ISIS looks to claw back into Mosul as mass graves and other horrors continue to emerge

A mass grave has been unearthed in Anbar, while more than 1,000 houses have been destroyed in eastern Mosul.

Feb 10, 2017

China releases theme and details of 2017 BRICS Summit: Will the meeting benefit India?

The BRICS Summit 2017 calendar is also out, and it can be seen and read here. China has outlined a four-point agenda to be discussed by the partner countries.

Feb 10, 2017

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