Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday praised the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the decisive role played by its weapon systems during Operation Sindoor.
Greeting the DRDO on its 68th Foundation Day, the Defence Minister said, “The weapon systems developed by...
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Ringing in the New Year, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday recalled Operation Sindoor and the decisive action against the nefarious designs of the enemy in his message to countrymen, reiterating that the anti-terror exercise is continuing even today.
“Last year, the...
In a significant stride towards bolstering the Indian Army’s armoured capabilities, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has officially cleared financial support for the indigenous development of a high-performance 1,350 horsepower (HP) engine for the T-90 ‘Bhishma’ Main Battle Tank (MBT).
Operating...
The Albert Ekka Brigade, which fought in the 1971 India-Pakistan war from the Tripura sector, on Thursday, observed its 56th Raising Day in Agartala with solemn ceremonies.
A defence spokesman said that the brigade celebrated its Raising Day with great pride and solemnity at Agartala Military...
The security agencies have their task cut out this year as the situation in Bangladesh is worsening and Pakistan is back to its old tricks to try and destabilise India. At least three Intelligence Bureau assessments suggest that the biggest challenge this year would be Bangladesh and the...
The Harkat-ul-Jihad Islami (HuJI) and Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen, Bangladesh (JMB), the two top terror groups in Bangladesh are increasingly going to use their proxies while carrying out activities in India, Intelligence agencies have said.
These groups are also looking to create home-grown outfits...
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has officially cleared a ₹9,000 crore project to acquire six mid-air refuelling tankers, moving the Indian Air Force (IAF) a step closer to modernising its fleet with the Boeing 767 platform.
This acquisition will be executed through a collaborative effort...
In a significant boost to India’s indigenous defence manufacturing, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Precision Engineering and Systems has successfully dispatched the second wing set for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A.
The critical aerostructure was shipped from L&T’s Precision Manufacturing &...
Operation Sindoor stands as a “resounding testament” to India’s unwavering resolve against terrorism, and with precision and professionalism, the Indian armed forces struck deep into the heart of Pakistan’s terror infrastructure delivering a “calibrated and decisive blow”, the defence ministry...
Ambassadors of the Quad nations, consisting of the US, India, Australia and Japan, held a rare publicised meeting in Beijing. The meeting took place on Tuesday at the US Embassy in Beijing, according to a post on X with a photo by the American Ambassador to China, David Perdue.
“The...
Chandigarh, Dec 31 (IANS) Punjab Police will establish a second line of defence along the India–Pakistan border by installing 2,367 CCTV cameras at 585 strategic locations, with an estimated outlay of Rs 49.58 crore, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Wednesday.
Addressing...
On the occasion of the 68th Foundation Day of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended heartfelt greetings to the scientists and personnel, praising their unwavering commitment, scientific excellence and deep sense of national...
In a landmark development for Indian naval self-reliance, the nation’s fourth ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), designated as S4*, has begun its sea trials, setting a new benchmark in domestic defence production.
The vessel has achieved an indigenous content ratio of nearly 80 per cent, the...
