DEFENCES
Introducing Zorawar Light Tank: India's response to Chinese armoured deployments in Ladakh
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 105mm gun, acti...
SEBEX 2: India gets one of the most powerful non-nuclear bombs that's two times more lethal than TNT
India has introduced SEBEX 2, a high-performance explosive with a TNT equivalence of 2.01. Developed under the Make in India initiative by Economic Explosives Limited, SEBEX 2 enhances the effectiveness of various munitions without increasing weight....
'ABHYAS': DRDO's High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target successfully completes developmental trials
Balasore (Odisha): Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed six consecutive development trials of High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) 'ABHYAS' with improved booster configuration from the Integrated Test Rang...
Adani Defence collaborates with UAE-based EDGE Group, signs cooperation agreement
Adani Defence and Aerospace has signed a cooperation agreement with UAE-based EDGE Group, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups. As per an official joint press release issued on Tuesday, the agreement aims to establish a platform leveraging ...
Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi to be new Indian Army chief; set to take charge from June 30
As term of Manoj Pande nears end, the Centre has appointed Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, presently serving as Vice Chief, as the next Chief of the Army Staff with effect from the afternoon of June 30, 2024.The present Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj C Pande, PVSM, A...
Big plans for 'Make-in-India' in defence sector: Centre to buy K-9 Vajras, Su-30 engines
Following general elections, several ‘Made in India’ projects are lined up aimed to modernize the India’s defence sector. As per the defence sources, proposal to buy K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers and engine for fighter jets are on Centre’s agenda. A number ...
Rahul Gandhi, Raghuram Rajan think India is 'incapable' of making defence products: EAM Jaishankar
During an exclusive interview at the ET Roundtable, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar talks about Modi government's push to 'make in India' and why the opposition's take on importing defence products is 'flawed'. Watch! Rahul Gandhi, Raghuram Raja
Rajnath Singh begins tenure as Defence Minister, plans to boost defence exports
On June 13, 2024, Union Minister Rajnath Singh assumed the role of Defence Minister. Singh expressed the government's commitment to enhancing exports in the defence sector, aiming for a target of Rs 50,000 crore over the next five years.Rajnath Singh begins tenure as Def
J&K: Encounter breaks out between Forces and terrorists in Udhampur; village defence guard killed
Amid Lok Sabha elections, a major conspiracy to disrupt peace was plotted in J&K by the unidentified terror group. An encounter broke out between police and terrorists in Udhampur district early morning on April 28. Based on inputs of movement of suspic
'They were scared…', Rajnath Singh accuses Congress of neglecting India-China border infrastructure
While addressing a public rally, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made a big claim alleging that the Congress did not build roads on the India and China border because they were afraid that the Chinese would enter India. Addressing a public meeting, Def
Siachen: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Indian soldiers at the world's highest battlefield
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived at Siachen in Ladakh on April 22. He paid tributes to Bravehearts and laid a wreath at the Siachen War Memorial base camp. Raksha Mantri also interacted with jawans deployed at the Siachen border in Ladakh. He also
'Monumental achievement…': PM Modi lauds India's record Rs 21K cr of defence exports in FY24
For the first time in the history of Independent India, defence exports touched a record Rs 21,083 crore in the financial year 2023-24. India’s defence exports saw a record growth of 32.5 pc over the last fiscal year when the figure was Rs 15,920 crore. The
India delivers first batch of BrahMos missile system to Philippines: Here's all you need to know
India delivered first batch of BrahMos missiles to the Philippines on April 19, two years after signing a $375 million deal. Indian Air Force transported missiles and launchers to the Philippines via military transport aircraft. BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd
India will unravel the mysteries of space, the final frontier for national defence: CDS General Anil Chauhan
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Thursday said the day is not far when India will emerge as one of the major service providers in the world. Addressing the Indian Defspace Symposium 2024 here, General Chauhan said that spa
India Strengthens Guyana's defence amid Essequibo dispute with Venezuela
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has delivered two Dornier 228 planes to the Guyana Defence Force, according to President Mohamed Irfaan Ali. The aircraft arrived at Cheddi Jagan International Airport aboard two Boeing C-17 Globemaster military transport planes. The delivery
LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft completes its first flight in Bengaluru
On March 28, a significant moment in history was marked as the indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft successfully concluded its inaugural flight. According to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the aircraft remained airborne for 15 minutes during its inaugural maiden flight.LCA
Agniveer Ajay Kumar controversy explained: From Rahul Gandhi's claims to Indian Army's counterclaims
Rahul Gandhi had shared a video that claimed to show Kumar’s father stating that the family had not received any monetary assistance.The Indian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to honouring the sacrifices of its soldiers amidst a growing political
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrates Holi with jawans in Leh
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday celebrated Holi with army troops in Leh. He was earlier supposed to go to Siachen, however, his plans were changed due to harsh weather conditions at the world's highest battleground.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrates Holi with jawans in
Agniveers 'use & throw': Rahul tears into Govt for no pension to martyrs; Rajnath rebukes charge
Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Monday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance at the Centre, claiming that Agniveers were being treated as “use and throw.” Rahul Gandhi asserted that the Agn
Big boost for 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', MoD signs 5 major defence contracts worth over Rs 30K cr
In a major boost to ‘Make-in-India’ initiative as part of ‘Aatmanirbharta in Defence’, Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed two contracts with L&T Defence in Delhi on March 01. The contracts were exchanged in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and D
DRDO showcases mounted guns at MSME Defence Expo: Will guard India in deserts, mountains
Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) showcased its indigenously developed 155 mm/52 calibre mounted gun system (MGS) in Pune. According to the DRDO, the MGS is a truck-mounted artillery gun system, deployable in desert, mountainous, and high-alti
Rise of China and unsettled borders will be most formidable challenge for India: CDS Gen Chauhan
Pune (Maharashtra): Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on on March 18 discussed India’s issue of unsettled borders. He talked about LoC and LAC, border with Pakistan and China. In his address at the "3rd Strategic and Security Dialogue on Rise o
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan lauds govt for introducing new defence post: 'A bold, major announcement...'
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on March 16 lauded PM Modi-led government for introducing the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) post. He said, “The reforms that we are asking for today are the continuation of the efforts made by Gen Bipin Rawat a
PM Modi witnesses power of Made-in-India multi-barrel rocket launcher ‘Pinaka’ in Pokhran
Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the Indian military's firepower in Rajasthan’s Pokhran. 30 countries witnessed the exercise "Bharat Shakti" at the Pokhran field firing range in Jaisalmer. PM Modi witnesses power of Made-in-India multi-barrel rocket launc
MiG-29K in action: Indian Navy conducts twin carrier operations with INS Vikrant, INS Vikramaditya
A video released by the Indian Navy shows two MiG-29K fighter jets taking off simultaneously from the Indian Navy's twin carriers, INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya. On Saturday, the Indian Navy conducted twin carrier operations with INS Vikrant and INS
DRDO successfully tests VSHORADS against high speed unmanned aerial targets off the Odisha’s coast
Odisha: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted successful flight test of Very Short-Range Air Defence System on Feb 28 off the coast of Odisha. VSHORADS missile was successfully tested against high speed unmanned aerial targets
Adani unveils South Asia's largest ammunition, missile complex in Kanpur: All you need to know
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday inaugurated the Ammunition & Missiles Complex, the first leg of the state’s defence corridor in the presence of Chief of Army Staff, Gen Manoj Pande. With an investment plan of Rs 3000+ crore, Ashish R
S Jaishankar reasserts defence cooperation with Russia: 'West preferred to supply Pakistan, not India'
New Delhi: India’s External Affairs Minister attended the Munich Security Conference from Feb 16-18 in Germany. During his visit, in a straight talk, EAM Jaishankar defended India’s ‘long’ standing ties with Russia. In an interview with a leading G
Adani unveils South Asia's largest ammunition facility in Kanpur: 'Wanted to do unique things'
Vice President of AdEnterprises, Jeet Adani said that plans for Adani Defence and Aerospace is to become a key partner to the Indian armed forces and create platforms and products to supply the key needs for building a more secure Atmanirbhar Bharat. Speak
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