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Mission Sudarshan Chakra: Army to procure AK-630 air defence guns, to be deployed along Pak border
India | October 04, 2025 17:25 ISTMission Sudarshan Chakra: The AK-630 air defence gun systems will have a range of up to 4 km with a cyclic rate of fire of up to 3,000 rounds per minute.
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BRO builds world's highest motorable road in Leh, surpasses its own Guinness World Record
India | October 02, 2025 22:28 ISTThe newly built stretch is strategically vital, offering a third key route from Hanle to the remote border village of Fukche, near the India-China frontier. It not only enhances military logistics but also supports development in this high-altitude region.
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Mazagon Dock Share Price: Stock gains as govt clears Rs 70k crore submarine project negotiations
August 25, 2025 11:35 ISTMazagon Dock Shipbuilders Share Price: The 52-week high of the defence PSU stock is Rs 3,778 crore and the 52-week low is Rs 1,917.95 crore. The market cap of the company is Rs 1,11,038.41 crore.
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Chapters on Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, other war heroes introduced in NCERT curriculum
Education | August 08, 2025 7:00 ISTIn a broader initiative to promote the National War Memorial (NWM) as a vital national heritage site, the Ministry of Defence has collaborated with the Ministry of Education and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to incorporate references to the NWM into textbooks.
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Defence acquisition council approves proposals worth Rs 67,000 crore for Indian armed forces
India | August 05, 2025 23:45 ISTThe Defence Acquisition Council approved defence proposals worth Rs 67,000 crore to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, focusing on advanced technologies and system upgrades.
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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Free legal aid for soldiers launched | All about Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana
India | July 26, 2025 18:28 ISTThe legal aid clinic aims to provide free legal assistance to serving Defence personnel, veterans, and their families on matters related to pensions, service-related issues, and civil disputes.
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Defence ministry clears 10 capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs 1.05 lakh crore
India | July 03, 2025 17:56 ISTAs per an official statement, all these procurements will be sourced indigenously, further strengthening India's commitment to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' in defence production. The approvals cover a wide spectrum of critical defence requirements.
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Israel-Iran truce collapses within hours; Israel vows retaliation to Iran | 24 June | Speed News
Originals | June 25, 2025 0:01 ISTTamil actor Srikanth is in judicial custody till July 7 in a drug case. The Defence Ministry has approved nearly ₹2,000 crore for emergency procurement. In Maharashtra's Palghar, an elderly couple was evicted and assaulted by their sons. Stay updated with today's Speed News.
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UK Navy’s F-35B fighter jet may be airlifted back after hydraulic failure, say Defence Officials
India | June 20, 2025 23:46 ISTThe grounded F-35B remains parked under tight security at Thiruvananthapuram airport, attracting significant public and media attention. The incident comes in the backdrop of increasing UK-India defence cooperation and maritime collaboration in the Indo-Pacific.
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Defence Ministry targets Rs 50,000 crore in exports by 2029 after success of 'Operation Sindoor'
India | May 16, 2025 10:19 ISTDefence Minister's office said that India’s defence sector is growing stronger than ever, driven by the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Defence exports have jumped from Rs 686 crore in 2013-14 to ₹23,622 crore in 2024-25-a 34-fold rise.
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India-Pakistan tensions: Nationwide mock drill tomorrow, BJP MPs to participate
India | May 06, 2025 23:04 ISTIndia-Pakistan tensions: Tensions have risen with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. The government has said that the perpetrators will be given severe punishment.
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Defence Ministry signs Rs 6,900 crore contracts for procurement of artillery gun systems, vehicles
India | March 26, 2025 19:02 ISTThe Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed the current deal worth 6,900 crores for the procurement of advanced towed artillery gun systems (ATAGS) and high mobility gun towing vehicles. The deal is slated to play a crucial role in bolstering the Army's firepower.
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Centre approves Rs 7,000 crore deal for Indigenous ATAGS artillery gun to strengthen defence
India | March 20, 2025 15:39 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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Defence Ministry forms five-member panel to resolve Tejas delivery delays: Reports
India | February 24, 2025 10:58 ISTThere has been ongoing concern over the steady decline in the number of operational squadrons, with the IAF banking on the 83 LCA jets ordered to fulfil the requirement.
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R-Day Parade: Tri-Services tableau to take part with ‘Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat' theme
India | January 22, 2025 22:05 ISTRepubThe tableau would depict a Joint Operations Room facilitating networking and communication among the three Services.
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Budget 2025: How much hike can be expected in defence allocation and where will the focus lie?
Budget | January 21, 2025 8:40 ISTBudget 2025: Despite being the 4th largest defence spender globally, India continues to rely on imports for 35% of its defence needs. As India continues to prioritise self-reliance and modernisation in its armed forces, the defence allocation is expected to see a significant increase this time.
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HAL forms committee to negotiate GE-F414 deal with US, aims to ink it by March 2025
India | December 31, 2024 23:49 ISTHindustan Aeronautics Limited has formed the panel to negotiate with the United States to seal the deal for the GE-F414 engine which is to be used in its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA).
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Submarine deal: Defence Ministry seals key contracts with MDL, Naval Group France | Details inside
India | December 30, 2024 21:34 ISTThe Defence Ministry has inked two contracts with a combined value of approximately Rs 2,967 crore. One contract is signed with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) while the other is inked with Naval Group, France.
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DRDO successfully completes flight tests of Guided Pinaka Weapon System: Know how it works | VIDEO
India | November 14, 2024 20:05 ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh and Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO, Samir V Kamat praised DRDO and the Indian Army for the successful PSQR validation trials of the system.
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Defence Ministry approves proposals, including Dornier-228 and FRCVs, worth Rs 1.45 lakh crore
India | September 03, 2024 17:39 ISTThe DAC chaired by Rajnath Singh has approved 10 capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.45 lakh crore to enhance defence preparedness.
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