The Border Security Force (BSF) has submitted an urgent request to the Ministry of Home Affairs for permission to procure Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
This move aims to significantly enhance the BSF's surveillance capabilities along India's extensive...
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Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), a prominent player in India's defence and heavy engineering sectors, is making significant strides towards self-reliance in high-performance engine technology with its DATRAN 1500HP project.
The company has announced that the third prototype of this powerful...
An Indian Air Force (IAF) official has categorically dismissed claims that the incoming Trump administration in the United States would exert pressure on India to select American fighter jets for its Medium Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program.
The official clarified that all foreign fighter...
In a significant advancement for India's missile technology, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully integrated an indigenously developed Radio Frequency (RF) seeker into the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRAShM). This achievement highlights India's growing...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday termed India a “not very lucky” nation on the security front and urged soldiers to keep a sharp eye on internal and external foes who he said are always active.
He was addressing Army personnel at the more-than-two-century-old Mhow cantonment in the...
Notwithstanding the economic issues faced by it back home, the Pakistan Army is fully backing the terrorist infrastructure as 60 percent of terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir this year were Pakistanis.
The local recruitment of terrorists in the Pakistan-sponsored terror groups is also very...
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to go on a three-day official visit to the State of Qatar from December 30, the Ministry of External Affairs stated on Sunday.
In an official statement, the MEA stated that during his visit, EAM would meet with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign...
West Bengal Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar on Sunday said that he had written to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) urging a total overhauling of the verification and distribution of new passports to combat misuse.
Kolkata Police recently unearthed a fake passport racket and...
The Delhi Police has deported eight Bangladeshi nationals who were residing in the Rangpuri area of the national capital, an official said on Sunday. Those deported are Jahangir, his wife and their six children, hailing from Kekerhat village in Madaripur district of Bangladesh, he said...
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), estimated to cost Rs 1.13 lakh crore, was being planned by the Centre not just for generating electricity but to maintain the natural flow of the river all year round and mitigate risks of flooding if...
Abhijit Iyer-Mitra, a Senior Fellow at the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS), has challenged China's claims of mastering fifth-generation (5G) fighter jet technology.
Speaking on defence economics and technology, Iyer-Mitra highlighted technical shortcomings in Chinese aviation...
Bangladesh has reportedly approached Pakistan to acquire Short Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBMs), specifically the Hatf-II/Abdali, according to an Indian intelligence report.
This potential arms deal has raised concerns in India, as the acquisition of these missiles by Bangladesh could have...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to significantly enhance its precision strike capabilities with the local production of the Israeli-developed "Crystal Maze 2" missile, also known as ROCKS.
This medium-range ballistic missile, already integrated into the IAF's Su-30MKI, MiG-29UPG, and Jaguar...
With the increasing presence of stealth fighter jets near India's borders, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is enhancing its radar capabilities to maintain its edge in air defence. Both China and Pakistan are expected to deploy significant numbers of stealth aircraft in the coming years, posing a new...
In a major boost for India's naval capabilities, Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D) and Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), inaugurated the steel cutting ceremony for the indigenous Air Independent...
The upcoming Maha Kumbh will feature unprecedented security measures with the deployment of drones capable of monitoring 100 metres underwater and 120 metres above ground, officials said. More than 45 crore pilgrims are expected to participate in the grand gathering.
In a first for Uttar...
In a year marked by geopolitical tensions and turbulence, India and China ended an over four-and-a-half-year border standoff and announced steps to reduce mistrust even as New Delhi faced fresh challenges after deposed Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country in the face of a...
