Three terrorists were killed in a gunfight between the security forces and the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district. The official said that after intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the Akhal forest area of Kulgam district, joint forces, including the Army, the...
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In a major enhancement of its naval capabilities, India has formally approved Project-77, a strategic programme to design and build a new class of indigenous nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs).
The project, which received final clearance from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in...
The Indian Army on Friday signed a Rs 223.95 crore deal with Axiscades Aerospace and Technologies Private Limited for the procurement of 212 next-generation 50-ton Tank Transporter Trailers to speed up logistics in battle situations.
These hi-tech trailers feature hydraulic and pneumatic...
To bolster the security structure and safeguard national interests in today’s uncertain times, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called for enhancing the synergy between civil and military personnel, terming the exceptional back-end support provided by different departments of Ministry of...
The joint statement following the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President Donald Trump in February mentions that the US will undertake a “review” of its policy on releasing fifth-generation fighter jets such as the F-35 and undersea systems to India and “no formal discussions”...
Underscoring the strong and growing maritime ties, Indian Naval Ships INS Delhi, INS Shakti, and INS Kiltan were accorded a warm welcome by the Philippines Navy personnel as they arrived in Manila on Friday.
Commanded by Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet...
In a significant breakthrough for anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh, security forces arrested five active Maoist members of the outlawed CPI (Maoist) and recovered a cache of explosives during a coordinated operation in Sukma district.
Acting on intelligence provided by a local informant, a...
Analysis Should India Consider Russian Tu-160M Strategic Bombers for Long-Range Strikes or Pursue Indigenous Options Based on Ghatak Stealth UCAV?
India is currently evaluating critical pathways to enhance its long-range strategic strike capabilities, a move that places the Indian Air Force (IAF) at a strategic crossroads.
The nation is weighing two distinct options: acquiring a proven foreign platform, such as Russia's Tupolev Tu-160M...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been entrusted with developing a suite of advanced avionics and onboard systems for India's upcoming Tejas Mk2 fighter jet.
This development marks a significant step in the nation's push for self-reliance in critical defence technology and is essential...
India's indigenous defence capabilities have taken a major leap forward with the successful test of a new lightweight anti-tank guided missile.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has confirmed the successful trial of its third-generation Ultra-Light Precision Guided...
Top officials of India and Brazil held a key defence meeting in Brazil, aiming to enhance military cooperation and defence industry ties, besides bolstering regional security in Indo-Pacific and Latin America.
The eighth Joint Defence Committee meeting was held in Brasília on July 30, the...
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will discuss trade and defense relations with India when he meets with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a state visit to the South Asian nation next week.
“They are also expected to exchange views on regional and international issues of common...
The IAF is clearly facing a shortfall in overall squadron numbers as well as capabilities when it comes to fighter jets and is exploring all options to plug the gaps. The recent leaning towards trimming the MRFA, intended at procurement of 4.5 Gen jets like Rafale, to 60 aircrafts and...
