Defence And Security
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Giorgia Meloni suspends Italy's defence agreement with Israel amid war with Iran
World | Apr 14, 2026, 05:57 PM ISTThe suspension of the automatic renewal mechanism means the pact will not be extended by default when it expires and will instead require a fresh review by the Italian government.
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DRDO flight-tests portable anti-tank guided missile with top attack capability against moving target
India | Jan 12, 2026, 02:27 PM ISTIndigenously developed, the MPATGM consists of state-of-the-art indigenous technologies such as Imaging Infrared (IIR) Homing Seeker, all electric Control Actuation System, Fire Control System, Tandem Warhead, propulsion system and high performance sighting system.
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US approves USD 93 million deal to supply Javelin missiles, Excalibur projectiles to India
India | Nov 20, 2025, 09:40 AM ISTThe estimated cost of the Javelin package is $45.7 million and the second determination approved by the State Department covers the sale of 216 M982A1 Excalibur tactical projectiles and associated equipment for $47.1 million.
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India to manufacture 5th-generation fighter jets with Safran: All you need to know about French firm
India | Aug 22, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTSaying that the Tejas combat jet will be a shining example of India’s indigenous defence capabilities, Rajnath Singh said India has resolved to overcome every hurdle and achieve full capacity to build fighter aircraft in India.
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Op Sindoor: Army Deputy Chief flags few lessons for India's defence against multi-front threats
India | Jul 04, 2025, 07:05 PM ISTLt Gen Singh underlined the significance of a tri-services approach involving the Army, Navy, and Air Force. “It was deliberately designed to send the right message that we indeed are an integrated force,” he said.
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Centre approves Rs 7,000 crore deal for Indigenous ATAGS artillery gun to strengthen defence
India | Mar 20, 2025, 03:39 PM ISTThe ATAGS is an advanced towed artillery gun system featuring a long 52-calibre barrel, allowing for extended firing ranges of up to 40 km.
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Project Kusha: Will it become India's own version of Iron Dome defence system? EXPLAINED
Explainers | Oct 31, 2023, 08:53 PM ISTThe ambitious indigenous project will be developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at an estimated budget of Rs 21,700 crore. Like Israel's Iron Dome system, it will provide the Indian Air Force to detect and destroy hostile targets from a large range.
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'Make in India' boost! Rs 43,000cr 6-submarine project gets Govt's nod
India | Jun 05, 2021, 12:05 AM ISTThe Indian Navy plans to acquire 24 new submarines, including six nuclear attack submarines, to bolster its underwater fighting capability.
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Defence partnership with India strong, looking to make it ever stronger: Pentagon
World | Jul 18, 2019, 07:39 AM ISTThe comments come a day after President Donald Trump has announced that the US would not sell the F-35 fighter jets to Turkey after Ankara purchased the S-400 missile defence system from sanctions-hit Russia.
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Sushma Swaraj arrives in Kyrgyzstan to attend SCO foreign ministers meet
World | May 21, 2019, 05:27 PM ISTIndia is keen on deepening its security-related cooperation with the SCO and its Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure (RATS), which specifically deals with issues relating to security and defence.
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CCEA approves Rs 11,330 cr boost to Defence Network for Spectrum project budget
India | May 16, 2018, 05:18 PM ISTThe project will boost the communication capabilities of defence forces in a major way leading to enhanced national operational preparedness, the statement said.
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IndiaTV in Israel: Know what makes Israel so powerful in the field of defence and security
News | Jul 01, 2017, 11:21 AM IST