Defence News

Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft of Indian Airforce

Here's why Thanjavur is chosen as IAF's first Sukhoi base in South India

The Sukhois in Thanjavur will be loaded with the BrahMos missile, which has a range of around 300 kilometers.

Jan 21, 2020

War on terror will continue: CDS Bipin Rawat says India will do what US did post 9/11

Gen Rawat argued that terrorism was going to stay in the world as long as states were going to use it against other states.

Jan 16, 2020

Raisina Dialogue 2020: India, Finland ink MoU to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation

The MoU on co-operation in the field of Production, Procurement, Research and Development of Defence-related Equipment and Industrial cooperation has been inked on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2020.

Jan 15, 2020

Pakistan drone infiltration bid: BSF spots drone near Indo-Pak border in Punjab, opens fire

The drone was spotted twice near the Indo-Pak border following which BSF personnel from the 136th Battalion opened fire at it.

Jan 14, 2020

Here's why IAF is pushing for indigenous aero engine for its future aircrafts

India's previous attempt to develop an indigenous aero-engine reached dead-end not once but twice.

Jan 9, 2020

US vs Iran military strength comparison: Who would win the war?

The latest round of attacks has renewed the fear of full-blown war against two arch enemies. Given the uncertainties of the decisions taken by Donald Trump, a large scale war cannot be ruled out.

Jan 8, 2020

Iran attacks US forces in Iraq in retaliation for killing of Qassem Soleimani

Tehran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles from Iranian territory against at least two Iraqi military bases hosting US-led coalition personnel.

Jan 8, 2020

The aircraft that helped kill Qassem Soleimani

The $64 million deadly drone that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani

The United States, well-informed about Qassem Soleimani's travel plans, observed him board the aircraft headed to Baghdad International Airport.

Jan 7, 2020

India's jibe at Pakistan PM Imran Khan for sharing fake video: Old habits die hard

A now-deleted video shared by Khan was soon fact-checked and found to be of 2013. It showed police action against a group of people in Bangladesh.

Jan 4, 2020

Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat

To secure skies, CDS General Rawat seeks proposal on Air Defence Command

General Rawat also asked the branch heads of the Air force, Army, Navy, and Coast guard to submit recommendations for inter-service synergy and jointness

Jan 3, 2020

CDS General Bipin Rawat directs officials to prepare Air Defence Command plan by June 30

After taking charge as the first CDS, General Rawat had held a meeting with important functionaries of the Integrated Defence Staff.

Jan 3, 2020

Ready to attack PoK if ordered, says India's new Army Chief General MM Naravane

General Naravane said that the army has "various plans" to conduct larger-scale operations in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and is ready for "any task".

Jan 3, 2020

Iran's military general Qassem Soleimani killed in US airstrike at Baghdad airport, Pentagon confirms

Iraqi paramilitary groups said on Friday that three rockets hit Baghdad International Airport, killing five members of Iraqi paramilitary groups and two "guests".

Jan 3, 2020

CDS General Bipin Rawat's new olive green uniform to represent 3 services

The colour of the uniform of the Chief of Defence Staff will remain olive green but it will have all the components of the three services' uniforms.

Dec 31, 2019

Outgoing Army chief General Bipin Rawat named India's first Chief of Defence Staff

Chief of Defence Staff will be the principal military advisor to the defence minister and head the new Department of Military Affairs to ensure jointness in training, logistics and procurement of the three services.

Dec 30, 2019

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