In a significant move to strengthen the Indian Army’s operational readiness in counter-terrorism (CT) operations, the Ministry of Defence has concluded thirteen contracts under the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism. These contracts, amounting to ₹1,981.90 crore, have been finalised against an...
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In line with India's diplomatic offensive against Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorism, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to press the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to ramp up efforts to contain terrorism at a two-day conclave of the bloc in China's Qingdao that begins on...
Asserting that Operation Sindoor has made clear to the world India’s stringent policy against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that his government takes whatever steps are appropriate in national interest.
Weapons manufactured in India showed their impact during the...
State-owned aerospace and defence company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has released new concept images of its Hindustan Lead-in Fighter Trainer (HLFT-42), showcasing a formidable weapons configuration.
The visuals reveal the advanced trainer jet armed with ten Beyond Visual Range...
A local court on Monday granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) five-day remand of two accused who were arrested for harbouring the Pakistani terrorists behind the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April, officials said here.
The two men – Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar from Batkote, Pahalgam, and...
India on Monday (June 23, 2025) extended the closure of its airspace for flights operated by Pakistan airlines by another month till July 24. The Indian airspace has been closed for planes operated, owned or leased by Pakistan airlines and operators, including military flights, since April 30...
India's top defence official has formally ended speculation regarding the immediate foreign acquisition of fifth-generation fighter jets, stating that the nation is not in formal discussions to procure either the American F-35 or the Russian Su-57 aircraft.
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh...
In a major boost to India's indigenous military aviation program, the Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) has been showcased with a newly integrated dual-pylon system, effectively doubling its capacity for close-combat missiles.
The new configuration, featuring the Advanced Short-Range...
India successfully executed precise strikes on thirteen critical targets, including eight airbases in strategically significant regions of Pakistan. In response to the Indian offensive, Pakistan’s defences were overwhelmed, leading to a complete operational breakdown.
The Integrated Air Command...
Drone technology firm ideaForge Technology has secured an order worth about Rs 137 crore for hybrid mini unmanned aerial vehicles systems from the Indian Army through the emergency procurement route, the company said on Monday.
ideaForge said a key requirement during the assessment for the...
Having focused on nautical infiltration training and a shooting campaign over the past week, soldiers from India and France will now be deployed to the Agde region as the eighth edition of the Indo-French joint military exercise Shakti gathers further momentum in Southern France.
At Camp Larzac...
India's premier defence research agency, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Indian Air Force (IAF), is fast-tracking the creation of a new air-launched subsonic cruise missile.
This weapon is being developed from the existing Indigenous...
In a crucial step forward for India's premier indigenous defence project, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has initiated a tender to build highly detailed models of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) for intensive wind tunnel testing.
This development runs alongside the...
