Defence
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Centre clears Rs 20,000 crore projects for Su-30 fighter jets, 100 K-9 howitzers
India | Dec 12, 2024, 10:38 PM ISTThe two projects were cleared on Thursday by the Cabinet Committee on Security and the contract for the Su-30-MKI jets has already been inked.
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Adani Defence delivers second Drishti-10 drone to Indian Navy | Here's what it's designed for
Business | Dec 04, 2024, 06:30 PM ISTThe Drishti 10 is a force multiplier, providing the Indian Navy with the ability to monitor vast maritime territories and unparalleled situational awareness.
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Putin praises India again, urges world leaders to grant recognition in THIS category | READ
World | Nov 08, 2024, 03:35 PM ISTSpeaking at the plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, Putin also emphasised that Russia is strengthening its relationship with India across all areas, noting a high level of trust in their bilateral ties.
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Israel vs Iran: Does Tehran have enough military power to take on its arch-rival? COMPARISON
World | Oct 03, 2024, 10:03 PM ISTIran's brazen missile attack on Israel has prompted vows of retaliation from Netanyahu and the US, raising the prospects of a full-fledged war in the region. There is speculation that Israel could strike Iran's nuclear facilities, something US President Joe Biden has opposed.
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'India-Jamaica relations to grow faster than Usain Bolt': Modi, Jamaican PM discuss cricket, B'wood
World | Oct 01, 2024, 07:02 PM ISTJamaican PM Andrew Holness and PM Modi discussed cricket at length during their talks on Tuesday, as cricketer Chris Gayle was present at PM's luncheon. This is Holness' first bilateral trip to India, although he has met PM Modi on several multilateral meetings.
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Maldives, China to boost defence cooperation, sign MoUs for transactions in respective currencies
World | Sep 15, 2024, 11:46 AM ISTThe Maldives and China explored ways to enhance their defence cooperation, according to the defence ministry. In a post on X on Friday, the Maldives' Ministry of Defence announced that Defence Minister Ghassan Maumoon held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun.
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DRDO successfully completes first phase of field firing trials for Indian light tank
India | Sep 13, 2024, 06:59 PM ISTConducted in desert terrain, the trials aimed to assess the firing performance and accuracy of the new light tank, which met all the intended objectives.
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India's defence market set for 14 per cent annual growth due to Centre's 'Aatmanirbhar' push: Report
Business | Sep 08, 2024, 10:29 AM ISTThe expectation is that India's defence spending on big equipment (capital defence) will keep growing at around 7-8 per cent per year, just like in the last 10 years.
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Sheikh Hasina's flight to India: With Rafale jets in air, how her security ensured | Inside story
India | Aug 06, 2024, 08:59 AM ISTBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka amid violent protests that continued to escalate demanding her resignation. She arrived in India on Monday evening. There is no official information about her next destination but the sources claimed that she may seek asylum in UK.
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Ahead of budget 2024, Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal bats for 'atmanirbharta' in defence
Budget | Jul 22, 2024, 07:17 PM ISTVice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal AP Singh emphasised that the "biggest lesson that we have learned from today's geopolitics is to be self-reliant".
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Government jobs to apply for THIS week: From banking to defence sector; check here
Jobs | Jul 14, 2024, 06:40 PM ISTIf you are interested in a government job in a different sector, we have compiled a list of opportunities, including jobs in banking, defense, and other sectors. Check the details here.
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Haqiqat Kya Hai: The Indian government has the world's biggest weapon!
Hakikat Kya Hai | Jul 12, 2024, 09:47 PM ISTIf you are asked..who has the most powerful non-nuclear bomb in the world? So you will say.. America's Mother Of All Bombs.. Russia's Father Of All Bombs.. But if we tell you.. that India has made a non-nuclear bomb that can compete with America and Russia.. Then you will also be shocked.
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India successfully tests new version of air-launched medium-range ballistic missile
India | Apr 23, 2024, 09:10 PM ISTThe successful launch of the new variant of a medium-range ballistic missile was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command on Tuesday.
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Indigenous Cruise Missile clears DRDO's flight test with success: All you need to know
Science | Apr 18, 2024, 05:56 PM ISTDRDO carried out a successful flight trial of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM), showcasing its advanced avionics and software for enhanced reliability and performance. The test was monitored from an Indian Air Force Su-30-Mk-I aircraft, at the Integrated Test Range (ITR).
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DRDO successfully flight-test 'Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile' off Odisha | WATCH
India | Apr 18, 2024, 04:24 PM ISTIndigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) successfully flight tested today from ITR Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. ITCM is long-range subsonic cruise missile powered by indigenous propulsion system.
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Why is India sending military attaches to African, other countries including Armenia, Philippines?
Explainers | Apr 17, 2024, 11:17 AM ISTFor the first time, India will post defence attaches in several countries including Ethiopia, Mozambique, Ivory Coast, Philippines, Armenia and Poland in line with its broader policy initiative to expand strategic ties with key regions, a move that comes amid renewed geopolitical rivalries.
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India's defence exports scaled 'unprecedented heights,' cross Rs 21000 crore-mark: Rajnath Singh
India | Apr 01, 2024, 05:05 PM ISTThis phenomenal growth reflects the concerted efforts and strategic initiatives undertaken by the Defence Ministry to bolster India’s defence manufacturing capabilities and promote indigenous defence production.
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Jammu and Kashmir: Crisis averted as Indian Army quells massive forest fire in Poonch | VIDEO
Jammu and Kashmir | Jan 14, 2024, 03:59 PM ISTThe successful collaboration between the Indian Army, civil agencies, and other security forces underscores the importance of a swift and unified response to natural disasters.
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CBI arrests Canada-based businessman in defence espionage case
India | Aug 22, 2023, 08:44 PM ISTIn its charge sheet filed before a special court here last month, the CBI had named Raghuvanshi and Pathak as accused in the alleged violation of the Official Secrets Act and related offences, the officials said.
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Assam: Guwahati to host Northeast's first-ever defence tech expo
India | Aug 12, 2023, 02:19 PM ISTThe Northeast, for the first time ever, will host the Defence Expo in October this year in which over 200 indigenous manufacturers, startups and MSMEs will participate.