Defence News

Who is Saifullah Mir aka Ghazi Haider, the new Hizbul commander in Kashmir Valley?

It is highly likely that the ruthless approach that Naikoo resorted to, while his instinct as the commander of Hizbul is expected to be continued under Saifullah Mir.

May 11, 2020

Four Indian Army & seven Chinese PLA soldiers injured as blows exchanged in North Sikkim

The Indian and Chinese Army were also engaged in 73-day Doklam stand-off along the Sikkim border between June and August 2017.

May 10, 2020

Here's how newly-built road to Lipulekh pass is a boon for security forces & Mansarovar pilgrims

Soon after the opening of the road, the travel time to reach Lipulekh pass by the pilgrims and security forces will come down to only two days from existing five days.

May 8, 2020

Air Force's MiG-29 fighter aircraft crashes in Punjab's Hoshiarpur, pilot safe

IAF MiG-29 fighter aircraft has crashed near Rurki Kalan village in Punjab's Nawanshahr district today.

May 8, 2020

Riyaz Naikoo used VPN, chat apps; but a mobile phone led to his end

Naikoo was giving a slip to the security forces for the last three years but eventually, he was gunned down on Wednesday.

May 7, 2020

Who is Riyaz Naikoo, top Hizbul terrorist in Jammu and Kashmir?

Riyaz Naikoo made his first public appearance in January 2016 during the funeral procession of Shariq Ahmad Bhat another local militant who was gunned down by security forces in Kashmir.

May 6, 2020

Handwara encounter: 'It was part of his duty,' Retd. Brigadier Sood, father of late Major Anuj

Indian Army's decorated officer Colonel Ashutosh Sharma, Major Anuj Sood, Naik Rajesh Kumar and Lance Naik Dinesh from the 21 Rashtriya Rifles. Police officer Shakeel Ahmad Qazi also made the supreme sacrifice in the operation.

May 3, 2020

Honouring Covid-19 heroes: IAF choppers shower flowers on hospitals across India | Live Updates

The IAF chopper showered flower petals on the Police War Memorial in the national capital to pay tribute to police officers keeping the law and order across India in the time of coronavirus crisis.

May 3, 2020

One dead, five missing as Canadian Navy chopper crashes in Mediterranean

Notably, questions are being raised on the operationability of the aircraft as originally the Royal Canadian Air Force's Cyclone helicopters are used for hunting submarines, surveillance, and search and rescue.

May 1, 2020

Aero India 2021: Spectacular air show to begin in Bengaluru on February 4

The 13th edition of the five-day mega event will begin on February 4 and continue till February 7, 2021.

Apr 29, 2020

Who is Asim Saleem Bajwa, newly appointed Special Assistant to PM Imran Khan?

The Indian establishment is of the opinion that this is just another intervention from the Pakistani Army which is the de facto center of power in the country.

Apr 28, 2020

'Indian Armed Forces capable of undertaking any operational task': CDS Gen Bipin Rawat on battle against Covid-19

In view of coronavirus pandemic, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said the Indian Armed Forces are capable of undertaking any operational task assigned to them and understand their responsibility in the fight against COVID-19.

Apr 26, 2020

Medicines, arms, weeks of ration recovered: How Indian Army eliminated 5 deadly terrorists in J&K

The terrorists were also carrying lots of other essential items including morphine, edible items such as figs and cashew nuts and also flavoured drink mix Tang.

Apr 8, 2020

Fight against Covid-19: DRDO develops portable sanitisation enclosure for mass decontamination

Government PSUs are taking a series of measures to fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 5, 2020

IAF ramps up fight against Coronavirus, deploys transport aircraft to ferry medical equipment

Notably, ever since the outbreak of Covid-19 in the country, the tri-services have been playing a critical role containing the spread of this deadly virus.

Mar 29, 2020

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