AREA DENIAL MUNITION

Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande emphasized the need for India to develop indigenous capabilities to address future security challenges, as warfare has evolved into new domains like space, cyber, and information systems. He highlighted the importance of t...

In a seminar titled "Year of Technology Absorption: Empowering the Soldier," Army Chief General Manoj Pande discussed the evolving role of technology in warfare. He emphasized that while technological advancements have historically influenced warfar...

Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande emphasized the importance of military strength and capabilities in preventing wars and protecting national interests in the face of recent geopolitical changes. He highlighted the need for self-reliance in defense, citing ...

India is developing long-range guided rockets for its indigenous Pinaka systems, capable of hitting targets at over 200 km. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is developing these rockets, which will counter joint-made systems b...

In what could be a significant success for indigenous weapon systems, two South American countries have shown interest in the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is also developing rockets t...

The present situation in West Asia, altered by the Israeli-Hamas war and the emergence of Iran-backed Houthi rebels as lead responders against Israel, requires a credible conversation with Iran. From an Iranian standpoint too, the overall picture is...

The defence ministry has cleared an order for indigenous area denial munitions, which will give additional lethality to Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers to take down enemy tanks, armoured vehicles and personnel. The indigenous Pinaka system is a...

In a major boost for the Indian Army, the Defence Ministry has approved a Rs 2,800 crore proposal for buying around 6,400 rockets for Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher systems. The Defence Ministry's Defence Acquisition Council's recent meeting ha...

The rockets would be procured by the Indian Army from indigenous sources only and two main contenders include the Economic Explosives Limited of Solar Industries and the Munitions India Limited-- one of the ammunition-producing companies created by ...

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has highlighted the importance of firepower and technology in modern warfare, according to Indian Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande. Speaking at an event in New Delhi, Gen Pande emphasised the need for a real...

The United States said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will travel to Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin later this month, to discuss providing arms to Moscow for its war in Ukraine. The signing of the agreement between Russian President Vladim...

"The Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals of the armed forces amounting to Rs 28,732 crore were accorded by the DAC," the defence ministry said in a statement.

It said it expected air attacks would increase in the south and east as Russia seeks to establish a land bridge between Crimea, which Moscow annexed in 2014, and the Donbas but Ukrainian forces were thwarting the advance.

While the Pinaka MK-I rocket system has a range of around 40 km, the Pinaka II variant can hit targets at a distance of 60 km. The range of the Pinaka-ER (MK-I variant is not immediately known.)

The increased activity along Myanmar border has sparked concern in New Delhi that India’s military is becoming stretched as tensions remain with China and Pakistan on other parts. Officials said India moved several battalions consisting of about 1,0...

Even deadlier than stationary howitzer, Paladin self-propelled howitzer can support the initial invasion of cities with little maintenance or delay.

Antony has asked armed forces to make cyber systems more secure.