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Jaydeep Gupta · 2024-10-02T13:04:00+0530

Lockheed Martin has confirmed that it is prioritizing the F-21 fighter jet, a customized variant of the F-16, for India's Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) competition, a deal estimated to be worth $18-20 billion. This clarification comes amidst ongoing speculation about the potential...

Raj Basu · 2024-10-02T10:29:48+0530

India and France have held high-level discussions aimed at strengthening their strategic partnership, with a focus on deepening defence cooperation and advancing space collaboration. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval recently concluded a visit to Paris where he engaged in bilateral strategic...

Raghav Patel · 2024-10-02T10:11:05+0530

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), a key player in India's armored vehicle production, is taking a significant step towards modernizing the Indian Army's BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles. The company has released an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the design and development of a powerful...

Raghav Patel · 2024-10-02T09:40:59+0530

MKU, a leading manufacturer and exporter of armored solutions based in Kanpur, India, announced plans to establish new manufacturing units in Saudi Arabia and Brazil. This strategic move comes as the company experiences a surge in global demand for its high-quality bulletproof jackets and...

PIB · 2024-10-02T09:23:35+0530

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at the 277th Annual Day celebrations of the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, urged the department to establish a comprehensive data management system. This system should provide analytical reports to the government on...

PTI · 2024-10-02T09:09:27+0530

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted searches at multiple locations in various districts of West Bengal in a case of alleged conspiracy by the banned CPI (Maoist) to revive its presence, according to an official statement. NIA teams conducted elaborate searches at the...

Manav Rastogi · 2024-10-02T08:58:01+0530

Athens, Greece – Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy, recently concluded a landmark visit to Greece, marking the first time an Indian Navy chief has visited the nation. The visit focused on bolstering the bilateral defence relationship between the two...

PTI · 2024-10-02T08:46:15+0530

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his US counterpart Antony Blinken met in Washington DC and discussed working together to address regional and global challenges. Mr Jaishankar — on his first visit to the US capital since the third Modi government took office — met Blinken on Tuesday at...

ANI · 2024-10-02T08:41:06+0530

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that the tensions between India and China will continue until there are forward deployments of militaries on border. He noted that agreements on how to keep the border peaceful and tranquil were violated by China in 2020. He made these...

ANI · 2024-10-02T08:37:37+0530

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, opened up on India's position in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and said that New Delhi is playing its role in the resolution of the conflict by assisting in communication between the two sides. The Foreign Minister, referring to Prime Minister Narendra...

Raghav Patel · 2024-10-02T00:40:00+0530

India is significantly bolstering its air-to-surface strike capabilities with the development of a new long-range cruise missile, likely to be designated 'RudraM IV'. This advanced weapon, with a projected range exceeding 1000 kilometers, is being designed specifically for integration with the...

Raj Basu · 2024-10-01T23:15:13+0530

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has achieved a significant milestone by delivering the first AL-31FP turbofan engine to the Indian Air Force (IAF) at its Koraput facility in Odisha. This delivery is the first of 240 engines contracted by the IAF to power its fleet of Su-30MKI fighter...

Manav Rastogi · 2024-10-01T23:07:27+0530

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi lauded Israel's recent operation targeting the Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group in Lebanon as a "masterstroke" of strategic planning. Speaking at the Chanakya Defence Dialogues, General Dwivedi highlighted the complexity and long-term preparation...

ANI · 2024-10-01T22:55:23+0530

Highlighting the complex nature of dealing tensions with China, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said that India must compete, cooperate, coexist, confront, and contest with China. He stated, "As far as China is concerned, it has been intriguing our minds for quite some time. With...

PIB · 2024-10-01T22:45:00+0530

The Indian Army, in collaboration with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), is set to conduct the Second Edition of its flagship event, Chanakya Defence Dialogue-2024 on the theme "Drivers in Nation Building: Fuelling Growth through Comprehensive Security". The much-awaited event, will...

ANI · 2024-10-01T22:39:52+0530

New Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Tuesday expressed his intent to further push the indigenous fighter aircraft projects as he said that the force has already ordered 200 plus LCA Tejas jets and now needs to focus on the LCA Mark-2 and fifth generation Advanced Medium...

ANI · 2024-10-01T22:37:11+0530

US Navy has unveiled "Project 33," a comprehensive seven-point strategy to counter Beijing's growing aggression in the Indo-Pacific region, with a focus on preparing for a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan by 2027, Taiwan News reported. As tensions in the Taiwan Strait continue to simmer, US...

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Lockheed Martin Bets on F-21 for India's $20 Billion MMRCA Deal, As F-35A Incompatibile to Indian Current Systems

India and France Advance Talks on Rafale Jets, Submarines, and Space Collaboration

AVNL Issues EOI for Design & Development of Indigenous 400HP Powerpack for BMP-2 Armoured Vehicles

MKU Plans New Units in Saudi Arabia and Brazil Amidst High Global Demand for Its Bulletproof Jackets and Composite Helmets

Defence Minister Exhorts DAD to Establish Robust Data Management System to Assess Impact of Defence Expenditure on Economy

NIA Cracks Down on Maoist Revival Attempts in West Bengal, 11 Locations Raided

Navy Chief Concludes Greece Visit with Shared Goal of Secure IOR and Mediterranean

India-US Addressing Regional, Global Challenges: Blinken After Meeting With S Jaishankar

Tensions with China will continue until forward deployments are addressed: EAM Jaishankar

"Not many countries can go to Russia, Ukraine; we are simply trying to do something helpful": EAM Jaishankar

DRDO Streamlines Development of 'RudraM IV' 1000+ km Range Subsonic Cruise Missile for Su-30MKI Aircraft

HAL Delivers First of 240 AL-31FP Engines for IAF's Su-30MKI Fleet in Record Time

Indian Army Chief Calls Israeli "Explosive Pager" Strategy a "Masterstroke"

India Must 'Compete, Cooperate, Coexist, Confront, and Contest' With China to Counter It: Army Chief

Indian Army to Host Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024 on Oct 24, Focusing on Nation Building Through Security

Tejas aircraft close to my heart, now need to focus on LCA Mark 2, fifth gen AMCA fighters: ACM AP Singh

US Navy Prepares for Potential Taiwan Conflict by 2027 with "Project 33", Prioritizes AI and Robotics to Deter China

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