DEFENCES

​India recently commenced initial trials of the indigenous light tank named 'Zorawar,' aimed at bolstering the Army's combat capabilities along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.

NATO allies increase defence spending to meet targets due to concerns over Russian aggression and the potential return of Donald Trump. Some countries exceed expectations while others lag behind. The focus is on ensuring readiness for potential thre...

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted successful trials of its light battle tank Zorawar in Hazira, Gujarat. Expected to join the Indian Army by 2027 after completion of all trials, the tank is designed in collaboration ...

India has unveiled its first indigenous light tank, developed in response to Chinese deployments in Eastern Ladakh. Named Zorawar, the 25-ton tank offers high mobility and accurate firepower, superior to the Chinese Type 15 tanks. It features a 105m...

Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund breaks records by collecting Rs 1,676 crores during its NFO period. India's defence sector experiences growth through indigenisation efforts and increased investments. The country aims to enhance its defe...

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported heightened Chinese military activity near its territory, with 30 aircraft and 9 naval vessels detected operating from Friday morning to Saturday morning. Of these, 23 People's Liberation Army (PLA...

President Droupadi Murmu confers gallantry awards to 10 individuals with 7 posthumously receiving the Kirti Chakra, India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award. Additionally, 26 Shaurya Chakras, including 7 posthumously, were presented during t...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India achieved its highest-ever growth in defence production value for 2023-24, highlighting significant milestones for the Make in India initiative. He reiterated the government's commitment to fosterin...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, focusing on enhancing defence cooperation and closer collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region. They highlighted the significant progress under the Compr...

The Indian Ministry of Defence has sanctioned over Rs 300 crore through its Technology Development Fund (TDF) to create an ecosystem for enhancing capabilities in cutting-edge technology and promoting 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence. The TDF scheme, exe...

The Ministry of Defence revolutionizes defence infrastructure with state-of-the-art facilities in Chennai. With a massive investment of Rs 400 crore under the DTIS scheme, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the MoU exchange in New Delhi sets the...

Russia's defence ministry announced on Tuesday that it had destroyed five Ukrainian SU-27 fighter jets and damaged two more at the Myrhorod airfield in Ukraine's Poltava region using Iskander-M missiles.

India and Bangladesh have strengthened their defence ties through a new deal signed after Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's visit to India. The Bangladesh Navy contracted India's Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineers (GRSE) for an 800-tonne oceangoing...

According to India Infoline Finance Limited (IIFL) report, these firms allocate only 1.2 per cent of their revenue to R&D, markedly lower than the global average of 3.4 per cent. This gap highlights a need for increased investment in innovation to k...

Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh assumed command of the Sapta Shakti Command after paying tribute at Prerna Sthal. He is marked by an illustrious military career with commands and staff roles in Jammu and Kashmir and the Western Front, including c...

Russia Ukraine war: Russia's air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed 36 drones launched by Ukraine overnight, targeting various regions in Russia's southwest, as announced by the Russian defense ministry on Sunday via the Telegram...

President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the government's efforts to boost domestic defence production. She claimed that nearly 70 per cent of defence procurement was sourced from Indian manufacturers in the last year, and reforms resulting in India man...

Adani Defence & Aerospace has partnered with Thales Group to produce 70mm rockets in India, supporting the "Make in India" initiative. This collaboration aims to enhance India's defence capabilities with locally produced rockets for HAL Rudra and Pr...

The Ministry of Defence signed its 350th iDEX contract with SpacePixxel Technologies Pvt Ltd for developing a miniature observation and imaging satellite for the Indian Air Force. This initiative aims to innovate in space electronics by miniaturisin...