Defence System
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India readies indigenous air defence weapon system to shield Delhi-NCR from enemy aerial threats
India | Dec 09, 2025, 11:44 PM ISTIndia is moving ahead with plans to deploy an indigenous integrated air defence system to protect the Delhi NCR from aerial threats. The project marks a shift away from the US NASAMS system due to cost concerns.
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China develops global missile defence prototype rivaling US 'Golden Dome': Report
World | Oct 14, 2025, 05:52 PM ISTChina has reportedly developed a pioneering missile defence system capable of tracking global threats, similar to Donald Trump's proposed Golden Dome project. The PLA's prototype can monitor up to 1,000 missiles simultaneously, signalling a significant leap in China's defence technology race.
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Trump administration presses NATO allies to boost defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP
World | May 13, 2025, 11:24 PM ISTThe Trump administration is pressuring NATO allies to boost defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP, ahead of a key summit in June.
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DRDO successfully conducts flight test of Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System | WATCH
India | Jul 24, 2024, 09:27 PM ISTThe Target Missile was launched from LC-IV Dhamra at 1620 hrs mimicking adversary Ballistic Missile, which was detected by weapon system radars deployed on land and sea and activated the AD Interceptor system, said Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO).
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What is Israel's Iron Dome and why it failed against Hamas? Concerns rise over intelligence failure
World | Oct 09, 2023, 05:57 PM ISTConcerns over Israel's intelligence failure to combat the Hamas attack come in the wake of over 600 deaths in the country. Furthermore, at least 100 Israelis have been kidnapped by militants and taken to Gaza.
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PM Modi to hand over helicopters, drones to armed forces on November 19
India | Nov 15, 2021, 11:04 PM ISTThe Prime Minister will also unveil the first project that starts at Jhansi in the UP defence corridor. A unit for manufacturing of Bharat Dynamics Ltd for developing propulsion system for anti guided missiles worth Rs 400 crore will be set up over there.
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Watch: DRDO successfully test-fires Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile air defence system
News | Nov 17, 2020, 08:35 PM ISTQuick Reaction Surface to Air Missile air defence system has been successfully test fired by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) on November 17.
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Pentagon infuses additional $440 million into missile defence to counter North Korea
World | Oct 05, 2017, 12:13 PM ISTThe spending comes as North Korea progresses its nuclear and missile programs and critics have questioned whether Pentagon has developed missile defences that would work in combat.
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Indian Navy inducts underwater harbour defence and surveillance system
India | Feb 04, 2017, 06:02 PM ISTThe Indian Navy has launched an Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System to strengthen the defence and security system. The system will enhance the security of valuable assets against asymmetric threats, a Defence spokesperson
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Indian defence sites main target of Pakistan-based cyber attackers
India | Mar 16, 2016, 09:10 PM ISTIndian defence sites main target of Pakistan-based cyber attackers
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Indo-Israeli Barak-8 missile may win orders worth billions
World | Nov 30, 2015, 06:29 PM ISTJerusalem: India and Israel are likely to win orders worth billions of dollars following the successful test last week of the jointly developed multi-purpose Barak-8 missile system, a media report here said."In addition to India
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China unveils advanced surface-to-air missile defence system
World | Sep 11, 2014, 01:22 PM ISTBeijing: China has unveiled its latest surface-to-air missile system for the first time coinciding with President Xi Jinping's four-nation tour, including India. The HongQi-10 missile system, which can mitigate the threat from low-altitude anti-ship missiles,