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  India inks $946 million deal with US for sustainment of 24 MH-60 Seahawk helicopters

  India | December 03, 2025 23:44 IST

  India has finalised a 946 million dollar sustainment package for its MH 60R Seahawk helicopters, significantly enhancing naval capabilities and operational readiness. The deal also strengthens interoperability with the United States and reflects expanding strategic cooperation.

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  Govt inks Rs 62,370 crore deal with HAL to procure 97 LCA Tejas Mk-1A jets

  India | September 25, 2025 16:10 IST

  According to the Defence Ministry, Tejas jets to be procured under a new contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will have over 64 per cent indigenous content.

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  Exclusive: AMCA Project Director shares insights on India's 5th-gen stealth fighter design | WATCH

  India | August 13, 2025 17:33 IST

  Speaking exclusively to India TV, AMCA Project Director Krishna Rajendra offered detailed insights into the aircraft's design and capabilities. He confirmed that the AMCA will be a fifth-generation fighter jet with the primary design for the stealth aircraft now complete.

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  More than just weapons: How Rs 2,000 crore procurement will strengthen India's military edge

  India | June 24, 2025 22:15 IST

  The Rs 2,000 crore emergency procurement drive rapidly enhances the Indian Army's modern warfare capabilities through advanced technology, improved protection, and indigenous self-reliance.

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  Centre releases emergency procurement fund of nearly Rs 2,000 crore: List of weapons to be procured

  India | June 24, 2025 13:23 IST

  India has been ramping up the counter-terror grid of the Indian Army to strongly combat Pakistan-backed terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.

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  Centre issues rules for unified military command across Army, Navy, Air Force amid Indo-Pak tensions

  India | May 28, 2025 10:35 IST

  These rules formulated under the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act 2023 have been notified through a Gazette Notification and will come into effect from May 27.

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  India to brief defence attaches including UK on Op Sindoor today amid soaring tensions with Pakistan

  India | May 13, 2025 11:24 IST

  This special briefing comes in the wake of the recent cross-border precision strikes carried out by Indian forces as part of Operation Sindoor, launched in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack which claimed lives of 26 innocent civilians.

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  MoD alert: Pak operatives posing as Indian defence officials, targeting journalists via WhatsApp

  India | May 12, 2025 16:56 IST

  The Ministry of Defence has strongly urged everyone to remain vigilant and avoid sharing any details if approached by unknown contacts claiming to be from the military.

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  Rajesh Kumar Singh assumes charge as new Defence Secretary: Know about senior bureaucrat

  India | November 01, 2024 14:00 IST

  Rajesh Kumar Singh has succeeded Giridhar Aramane, a 1988-batch IAS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, who superannuated on October 31. Singh is the 1989-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre.

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  India successfully launches Agni-4 intermediate range ballistic missile from Odisha

  India | September 06, 2024 21:54 IST

  India successfully tested the Agni-4 missile on September 6, 2024, from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, validating all operational and technical parameters.

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  INS Arighaat, India's second nuclear-powered submarine after Arihant, commissioned into Indian Navy

  India | August 29, 2024 19:09 IST

  The INS Arighaat is India's second Arihant-class nuclear-powered submarine and will support the existing INS Arihant that was inducted in 2009. India planes to induct a third Arihant-class submarine soon and aims to build at least five of such nuclear submersibles.

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  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets US NSA Jake Sullivan, discusses evolving geopolitical situation

  World | August 24, 2024 10:52 IST

  During his four-day visit to the US, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with US NSA Jake Sullivan and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin to discuss strategic defence collaborations and deepen bilateral ties. Singh also engaged with leading US defence companies.

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  India, US sign key defence agreements during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Washington

  World | August 23, 2024 11:14 IST

  During Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to the United States, India and the US signed two significant defence agreements: the Security of Supplies Arrangement (SOSA) and a Memorandum of Agreement on the Assignment of Liaison Officers.

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  Rajnath Singh begins second term as Defence Minister, emphasises self-reliance, modernization

  India | June 13, 2024 17:55 IST

  Rajnath Singh takes charge as Defence Minister for a second term, outlining his vision for strengthening national security, achieving self-reliance in defense manufacturing, and boosting defense exports.

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  Indian Navy, Coast Guard to get 463 stabilised remote control guns worth Rs 1,752 crore

  India | February 14, 2024 18:40 IST

  These guns will enhance the capability of the Navy and the Coast Guard to accurately engage small targets that pose a threat to ships in an asymmetric environment, both by day and night, the ministry said.

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  Yearender 2023: From Rafale Marine jets to NLOS missiles, India's top defence achievements this year

  India | December 19, 2023 22:57 IST

  Yearender 2023: There have been substantial achievements in the field of defence in the year 2023. The Ministry of Defence has taken several significant steps to boost the Armed Forces. As the year 2023 draws to a close, here's a quick roundup of the country's top defence achievements this year.

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  Indian Navy to induct INS Tarmugli in Vishakhapatnam today

  India | December 14, 2023 16:13 IST

  INS Tarmugli: The Ministry of Defence said that after a detailed examination of the returned ship, a decision was taken to refurbish, repair, and re-induct her into the force levels of the Indian Navy.

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  Armed Forces Flag Day 2023: Why does India celebrate it? Know everything about it

  India | December 10, 2023 21:51 IST

  Armed Forces Flag Day, observed annually on December 7th, pays homage to the Indian armed forces' sacrifices. Originating in 1949, the day honors martyrs from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and defense forces. With a focus on dignity and patriotism, it highlights families who lost loved ones.

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  How is India preparing to boost its naval capacity by 2035? | Explained

  Explainers | September 18, 2023 20:31 IST

  The Ministry of Defence recently approved plans to acquire 26 Rafale M fighter jets by Dassault Aviation for the Indian Navy.

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  IAF gets its first Airbus C-295 transport aircraft: Know its key features and other details

  Explainers | September 25, 2023 13:19 IST

  Under the agreement, Airbus delivered the first 16 aircraft in "fly-away" condition from its final assembly line in Seville by 2025 and the subsequent 40 aircraft will be manufactured in India.