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Army moves Rs 6,500 crore proposal to Defence Ministry for purchase of howitzers from 'desi' firms
India | Sep 29, 2023, 11:02 AM ISTThe Indian Army has moved a proposal to the Defence Ministry for the procurement of 400 howitzers from Indian firms. The step is towards the indigenisation of the equipment in the armed forces.
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Defence Ministry approves proposal to buy 'Pralay' ballistic missiles for Army: All you need to know
India | Sep 17, 2023, 10:20 PM ISTHaving a target range of 150 to 500 km, ‘Pralay’ is likely to be deployed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and Line of Control (LoC).
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Centre inks Rs 19,000 crore contract with Hindustan Shipyard Limited for 5 fleet support ships
India | Aug 25, 2023, 10:42 PM ISTThe ships can also be deployed for evacuation of people and human assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations.
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Defence Ministry clears proposals worth Rs 7,800 crore to boost Armed Forces' capabilities
India | Aug 24, 2023, 06:02 PM ISTAccording to the Defence Ministry, the proposals approved by the DAC included one on the procurement of 7.62x51 mm Light Machine Gun (LMG) and another on acquisition of weapons MH-60R helicopters of the Indian Navy..
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Defence ministry signs over Rs 2,000 crore deal with MDL for refit of INS Shankush | DETAILS
India | Jun 30, 2023, 08:27 PM ISTAfter completion of MRLC, INS Shankush will be combat-ready and will join the active fleet of the Indian Navy with upgraded combat capability.
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LCA Tejas, its future variants will form mainstay of Indian Air Force: Defence Ministry
India | Jun 30, 2023, 05:20 PM ISTLight Combat Aircraft Tejas and its future variants will form the mainstay of the Indian Air Force, Defence Ministry said on Friday.
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Defence Ministry to hold two-day ‘Chintan Shivir’ to brainstorm on various critical issues
India | Jun 18, 2023, 05:43 PM ISTDefence Ministry will hold a two-day 'Chintan Shivir' starting Monday to deliberate on various critical issues pertaining to national security, domestic defence production among others.
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Republic Day 2024 parade to be an 'all-woman' affair | READ DETAILS HERE
India | May 07, 2023, 01:00 PM ISTRepublic Day 2024: "After detailed deliberations, it has been decided that Republic Day 2024 will have women participation, including contingents (marching and bands), tableaux and performances during the parade at the Kartavya Path," Defence Ministry said.
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Defence Ministry's mega Rs 9,100 cr procurement plan; improved Akash Weapon System on list | DETAILS
India | Mar 30, 2023, 11:52 PM ISTAkash Weapon System: The AWS is a Short Range Surface to Air Missile Air Defence System, indigenously designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation.
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BrahMos missiles, howitzers, Dhruv choppers: Defence ministry's Rs 70,000 crore purchase list
India | Mar 16, 2023, 07:09 PM ISTThe meeting of the defence acquisition council headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has given approval for several proposals .
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'Defence Ministry cannot take law in its own hands'- SC seeks OROP arrears payment plan by March 20
India | Mar 13, 2023, 07:57 PM ISTThe Supreme Court asked the Defence Ministry to immediately withdraw its communication and told Attorney General R Venkataramani to prepare a note giving details of the quantum of payment to be paid, the modalities to be adopted and what's the priority segment.
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Govt approves Rs 6,828 crore deal to procure 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft from HAL
India | Mar 02, 2023, 12:14 AM ISTThe Modi government has approved procurement of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force at a cost of Rs 6,828.36 crore, Defence Ministry has informed.
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Year-end review: Def Ministry claims situation along LoC improved after Indo-Pak ceasefire in 2021
India | Dec 18, 2022, 06:25 AM ISTIndo-Pak at LoC: In a statement, the Defence Ministry said only three minor incidents of "violations" were recorded along the LoC in Jammu and Kasmir after armies of both countries agreed to observe a ceasefire in February last year.
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China blasts US report, reiterates 'no 1st use' nuke policy
World | Dec 06, 2022, 08:58 PM ISTThe Pentagon last week released an annual China security report that warned Beijing would likely have 1,500 nuclear warheads by 2035, and that it has provided no clarity on how it plans to use them.
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Agnipath: Army issues notification for Agniveers' recruitment, registration begins in July
India | Jun 20, 2022, 02:25 PM ISTThe Army said 'Agniveers' would form a distinct rank in the Indian Army that will be different from any other existing ranks and they can be posted to any regiment and unit.
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Agnipath protest: Bharat Bandh today, Jharkhand shuts schools, heavy monitoring in Bihar, Punjab
India | Jun 19, 2022, 11:56 PM ISTSchools in Jharkhand will remain shut on Monday (today) in view of the bandh called over the Agnipath recruitment scheme, officials said.
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Defence Ministry clears proposal to buy indigenous arms, ammunitions for Army worth Rs 76,390 cr
India | Jun 06, 2022, 11:49 PM ISTThe procurement proposals were approved by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the ministry said.
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BIG! India to have new military recruitment scheme; high-level meet today | Inside Info
India | Jun 04, 2022, 07:15 AM ISTAs per the plans, the soldiers relieved from the service would be provided assistance in getting placed in civilian jobs. A number of corporates have shown interest in availing services of such 'Agniveers' as they would be benefitted from hiring such trained military-trained disciplined manpower.
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Sri Lanka economic crisis: Defence Ministry orders tri-forces to open fire on rioters
World | May 11, 2022, 07:33 AM ISTThe order came after embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa urged people to stop 'violence and acts of revenge' against fellow citizens and vowed to address the political and economic crisis facing the nation.
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Rajnath Singh to address Naval Commanders' Conference today
India | Apr 28, 2022, 09:44 AM ISTThe Conference serves as a platform for Naval Commanders to discuss important maritime matters at the military-strategic level as well as interact with senior Govt functionaries through an institutionalised forum.