Defence News

PAK's ally Turkey to help build vessels for India; move raises suspicions [details]

The first fleet support vessel (FSV) is scheduled to be delivered by HSL to the navy within four years of the date of approval with the other ships to be delivered at a rate of one every 10 months to 12 months.

Feb 24, 2021

HAL's Indian Multi-Role Helicopter vs Mi-17; see improvements, specs & more [Details]

Air attack, air transport, VIP transport, combat logistics such as troop transport, combat search & rescue, and casualty evacuation operations will be included in the IMRH's expected roles.

Feb 24, 2021

Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey

Who is Lt General DP Pandey; the new commander of Srinagar's Chinar Corps

Lt General DP Pandey has held various prestigious staff appointments, including Director in Infantry Directorate and Director, Foreign Division in MI Directorate, IHQ of MoD Army,

Feb 23, 2021

Big push for 'Atmanirbhar in Defence': Army orders Kalyani M4 armoured vehicles from Bharat Forge

It is pertinent to note that originally, M4 has been manufactured by Paramount Group a South African weapons company but Bharat Forge has enhanced the product as per India-specific requirements.

Feb 23, 2021

Who is Saif al-Adel; Al-Qaeda's soon-to-be third Emir [details]

Saif al-Adel is a senior military leader of Al Qaeda and had a long-standing friendship with Osama bin Laden. Here's more about him you need to know.

Feb 22, 2021

India and Maldives ink $50 million Defence deal to boost maritime capabilities

EAM Jaishankar also proposed a $40 million credit line to finance the growth of sports facilities in the Maldives, one of the largest recipients of Indian neighbourhood assistance.

Feb 21, 2021

Keeping Indian soldiers warm in sub-zero temperature; how Sonam Wangchuk found a way [details]

Moreover, a complete 'Make in India' product, the tent will also reduce the use of many tons of kerosene to keep the soldiers warm.

Feb 20, 2021

Chinese PLA Tibet Military Command drills

China's retraction of PLA troops at Eastern Ladakh underway; watch LAC disengagement [Video]

The disengagement process at both northern and southern banks of Pangong Lake is expected to be complete by February 20.

Feb 17, 2021

Engineering Mine Plough - Installed on MBT

Indian Army inducts indigenously developed Engineer Mine Plough; here are features

The EMP can clear the tank's path of mines while in the working (ploughing) role by casting them into the outer tread of the ploughs, without detonating them during removal.

Feb 16, 2021

Aman-2021 Maritime exercise: Pakistan's bid to counter India in Indian Ocean? New Delhi watches cautiously

These developments clearly show Pakistan's intention for a bigger role in the IOR that fits into the larger strategic objective for 'operationalizing' the CPEC which starts from PoK to Gwadar port

Feb 15, 2021

What is Arjun Main Battle Tank; All you need to know

In comparison to its earlier variant, Arjun Mk-1A has undergone 71 improvements, of which 14 were the major upgrades directly requested by the Indian Army

Feb 14, 2021

Breakthrough in LAC stand-off: India, China agree on phased disengagement, says Rajnath

Notably, the defence Minister's statement has come a day after the Chinese Ministry of Defense said that on the southern and northern banks of Pangong Tso, both sides had started to disengage

Feb 11, 2021

Navy undertakes largest exercise Tropex 21 in Indian Ocean [Details]

Tropex-21 assumes great significance amid a threatening security scenario and as India's role increases in the Indian Ocean Region and the Indo-Pacific.

Feb 10, 2021