Defence News

India-China faceoff: CDS Gen Bipin Rawat says military options on table if talks fail

"The military option to deal with the transgressions by the Chinese is still on but will be considered only if the talks at the diplomatic and military level fail," said General Bipin Rawat.

Aug 24, 2020

Israel vs Gaza tensions: Israel bombs Hamas sites following rocket attack

On Thursday night, Israel bombed Gaza in response to the latter's rocket fire on, in the latest rise in tensions between the two territories.

Aug 21, 2020

Centre orders immediate withdrawal of 10,000 paramilitary troops from Jammu and Kashmir

The companies of paramilitary personnel to be taken out of Jammu and Kashmir by this week include 40 companies of CRPF and 20 each of the BSF, CISF and SSB from the Kashmir Valley, officials said.

Aug 19, 2020

Defence Ministry to put import embargo on 101 defence items: Artillery guns, sonars, assault rifles

The decision to impose a ban on import of 101 defence items was announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a big step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Aug 9, 2020

Defence Ministry makes U-turn, removes document from website admitting Chinese incursion

The document held significance with the fact that it for the first time any official word had taken a note of "Chinese aggression" since the violent clashes between two nuclear armed nations claimed lives of 20 Indian soldiers along with an unknown Chinese casualty.

Aug 6, 2020

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Draft Defence Production policy makes defence sector 'Atnmanirbhar' [Full Text]

The policy aims to provide impetus to self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Scheme.

Aug 3, 2020

Rafale multirole fighter jets gives IAF decisive edge

Don't forget Manohar Parrikar as Rafale lands in India

Defence Ministry where red-tapism dominates even the daily affairs, Parrikar ensured that Rafale doesn't die down like any other defence deal.

Jul 29, 2020

Defence Ministry issues amended draft 'Defence Acquisition Procedure' | Details

One of most highlighting features of the new draft is the proposal to ban the imports of certain weapons.

Jul 29, 2020

Rafale jets in arrow formation as they enter Indian airspace

Five Rafale jets touch down at Ambala Airbase. Watch video

The 'game-changing' Rafales have covered a distance of almost 7,000 km to join the Indian Air Force fleet in Ambala today.

Jul 29, 2020

First batch of Rafale jets take off from France, to land in Ambala on Wednesday

The new Rafale jets, which are all set to fly out of France to join the IAF fleet, will add strategic depth and strength to India's air combat capabilities.

Jul 27, 2020

Govt sanctions permanent commission to women officers in Indian Army

The Indian Army spokesperson has said the move will pave way for empowering Women Officers to shoulder larger roles in the organisation.

Jul 23, 2020

India-China committed to complete disengagement: Army after 14 hours of military talks

The senior Commanders reviewed progress on implementation of the 1st phase of disengagement and discussed further steps to ensure complete disengagement, read the Indian Army's statement.

Jul 16, 2020

Armies of India, China discuss de-escalation on Ladakh border

Both the countries are locked in a 10-week-long stand-off at multiple points, hitherto unprecedented, along the border in Ladakh.

Jul 16, 2020

Great news for soldiers; center relaxes 10-year service to avail invalid pension

As per the existing rules, the minimum period of qualifying service actually rendered and required for invalid pension was 10 years or more. For less than 10 years qualifying service, invalid gratuity was admissible which is not enough to live a dignified life after the service.

Jul 15, 2020

Ballistic helmets for Infantry troops: Indian Army initiates process

The Army categorically wants the new helmet to protect against the AK-47's 7.62x39 mm Mild Steel Core and Hard Steel Core bullets from a closer distance of 10 m.

Jul 15, 2020

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