Defence News

India, US working to 'shape the future', write Blinken, Austin

India-US sign pact to bolster defense partnership with SOSA

India and the US have signed a Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA), bolstering their defense partnership. The SOSA allows both nations to acquire necessary industrial resources from each other for national security needs.

Aug 23, 2024

Rajnath Singh to embark on four-day US visit for high-level defence talks

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on an official visit to the United States from August 23 to 26, at the invitation of US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin, to further enhance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.

Aug 21, 2024

Former Army Chief Gen S Padmanabhan passes away

General Sundararajan Padmanabhan, passed away in Chennai on Monday.

Aug 19, 2024

India is emerging as major defence exporter: Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday praised the nation's overwhelming support for the Agnipath scheme, emphasising India's strides towards self-reliance in the defence sector and its emerging status as a major defence exporter.

Aug 18, 2024

"Fight together, train together": Indian Army trains J&K Police Officers in intelligence techniques

This training underscores the strong partnership between the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police, reflecting the shared motto, "We Fight Together - We Train Together."

Aug 18, 2024

India hosts first-ever multinational air exercise 'Tarang Shakti'; Tejas, Sarang take part

Tejas, Sarang dazzle in first-ever air exercise 'Tarang Shakti' hosted by India

India hosted the multinational air exercise 'Tarang Shakti', marking a significant milestone in its military aviation history.

Aug 14, 2024

PM Modi exposes Oppn claims on Agnipath Scheme

PM Modi seeks to clear cloud around Agnipath Scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attacked the Opposition on the Agnipath Scheme, saying that they are playing politics on a sensitive issue connected to the defence and security system of the country.

Jul 26, 2024

Maha to fund laser sound & light show at Kargil War Memorial in Drass

Ahead of the July 26 Silver Jubilee celebrations of the nation's victory in the 1999 Kargil War, the Maharashtra government has decided to finance a laser sound & light show at the iconic Kargil War Memorial (KWM) in Drass, Ladakh, official sources said here on Wednesday.

Jul 24, 2024

Budget hikes defence allocation by 4.79 pc to Rs 6.22 lakh crore

The Union Budget 2024-25 has allocated Rs 6.22 lakh crore for the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the highest among all the ministries.

Jul 23, 2024

Boost to Aatmanirbharta: Govt releases new list of 346 indigenous defence items

Defence Ministry Boosts Indigenous Production with New List Of 346 Defence Items

In a significant stride towards self-reliance in defence production, the Ministry of Defence has unveiled the fifth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) comprising 346 defence items. This initiative is a part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat campaign, aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing and reducing import dependence.

Jul 16, 2024