Defence Ministry
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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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Defence Ministry forms five-member panel to resolve Tejas delivery delays: Reports
India | Feb 24, 2025, 10:58 AM 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 | Jan 22, 2025, 10:05 PM 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 | Jan 21, 2025, 08:40 AM 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 | Dec 31, 2024, 11:49 PM 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 | Dec 30, 2024, 09:34 PM 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 | Nov 14, 2024, 08:05 PM 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 | Sep 03, 2024, 05:39 PM 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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Indian Army to receive 73,000 SIG 716 rifles from US-based SIG SAUER
India | Aug 27, 2024, 09:40 PM ISTIndia's Defence Ministry had approved the purchase of 72,400 SIG 716 rifles last year, and the latest deal with leave the Indian Army with 145,000 of such advanced rifles. The SIG 716 assault rifle was chosen by the force of several candidates because of its high calibre and extended range.
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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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India's stern message after Kathua attack kills five Army soldiers: 'Won't go unavenged'
India | Jul 09, 2024, 11:27 AM ISTFive Indian Army soldiers were killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua. Rajnath Singh expressed anguish over the attack and said that the country stands firm with the bereaved families.
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Gallantry awardee Army officer’s wife shares painful story of love, death at award ceremony | VIDEO
India | Jul 07, 2024, 09:35 AM ISTThe wife of Captain Anshuman Singh accepted Kirti Chakra from President Droupadi Murmu at an award ceremony. She shared the story of her and the late Army officer in tears. The video was widely shared on social media.
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'Siachen is capital of valour and courage', says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
India | Apr 22, 2024, 12:45 PM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh laid a wreath at the war memorial in Siachen base camp during the visit. He also chanted Bharat Mata ki Jai along with armed forces personnel.
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Army progressing Rs 6,800 cr indigenous shoulder-fired missile projects for China, Pakistan borders
India | Apr 21, 2024, 07:06 PM ISTDefence Ministry officials said the current VSHORAD missiles in the inventory of the Indian Army and Indian Air Force are all with lR homing guidance systems and the Igla 1M VSHORAD missile system was inducted in 1989 and was planned for de-induction in 2013.
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HAL gets government order to produce 97 Tejas fighter jets for Indian Air Force
India | Apr 13, 2024, 01:51 PM ISTHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received a tender for procurement of 97 light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A) Tejas. The aircraft are expected to cost approximately Rs 67,000 crore.
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'Repeating baseless arguments does not lend...': India rebukes China again on Arunachal Pradesh
World | Mar 19, 2024, 03:09 PM ISTThis was in reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Arunchal Pradesh, where he inaugurated the bi-lane Sela Tunnel, which was built at an estimated cost of Rs 825 crore. China claims the area as 'Zangnan' or South Tibet - an integral part of Chinese territory.
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Defence Ministry signs deal for 34 ALH Dhruv helicopters, here's what these helicopters can do!
News | Mar 14, 2024, 06:54 PM ISTIn what is being seen as a major capability boost for the Indian Army, the Defence Ministry signed a contract for the procurement of 34 new Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH). This procurement is expected to enhance the Army's operational effectiveness.
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India inks defence deals worth Rs 39,125 crore in major boost to govt’s ‘Make-in-India’ push
India | Mar 01, 2024, 05:14 PM ISTThese deals will further bolster indigenous defence capabilities, save foreign exchange and lessen India’s dependency on manufacturers of equipment overseas in the future.
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Defence Ministry clears procurement of military hardware worth Rs 84,560 crore
India | Feb 16, 2024, 08:07 PM ISTA proposal to procure air defence tactical control radar was also approved with an aim to strengthen the air defence systems, especially the capabilities to detect slow, small and low-flying targets, it said.
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Defence Ministry approves acquisition of 15 maritime patrol aircraft for Navy, coast guard: Sources
India | Feb 16, 2024, 07:05 PM ISTThe MoD has given its approval for Medium Range Maritime Reconnaissance and Multi Mission Maritime Aircraft, Flight refueling aircraft, heavyweight Torpedoes and Software Defined Radios among other military hardware at a cost of Rs 84,560 crore.