New Delhi: Keen on making the indigenous Astra missile as its standard long-range weapon for fighter aircraft, the Indian Air Force is promoting its integration on board the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) as well...
New Delhi: At its first meeting this year, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved procurement of equipment worth over Rs 5,100 crore from indigenous sources.
In a significant...
New Delhi: The Empowered Apex Committee (EAC) headed by Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar on January 20 reviewed the progress of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC-P71) project at Cochin Shipyard.
The review critically examined the current status...
New Delhi: In a major boost to the fire power of the Navy and boosting coastal security, India on January 18 successfully test-fired the 3,500 km strike range nuclear-capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile off...
New Delhi: In his first order for a senior level appointment the newly created Department of Military Affairs headed by Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Southern Army Commander Lieutenant General SK Saini...
Moscow: In a move aimed at ensuring there is no political upheaval in the future, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said a transition plan was crucial for the country.
He said he does not want...
New Delhi: In a move to boost surveillance over the Barents and Norwegian Seas, Russia’s Northern Fleet is set to acquire new anti-submarine aircraft that will be modeled on a late-Soviet passenger plane, Russian...
New Delhi: With the setting up of the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) under the Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, the Ministry of Defence has shifted administrative and revenue procurement matters to...
New Delhi: With the Indian government giving preference to Government to Government framework for defence deals in order to maintain transparency, the UK Government is working on such an arrangement, UK Defence Adviser in...
New Delhi: A Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade to mark the successful completion of training of 131 Air Force Special Forces (Garud) was held at Garud Regimental Training Centre, Air Force Station Chandinagar on January...
New Delhi: School children from three Delhi schools and a cultural centre of Udaipur are thrilled to take part in the cultural programme during the Republic Day Parade to be held at Rajpath on...
New Delhi:In a move to tighten coastal security, the Indian Coast Guard plans to acquire 16 advanced light helicopters apart from 50 vessels to its fleet as part of its vision to have 200...
New Delhi: Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of establishment of strategic partnership between India and Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 16 suggested that 2020 should be the 'year of implementation of decisions'...