Defence News

Tejas Mark II – Indigenous light combat aircraft targeted by 2022

The design of 17.5 ton Tejas Mark II was finalised by ADA in December 2018 and will calibrate the design of fifth-generation twin-engine stealth fighter for Indian Air Force (IAF) by the end of the year.

Aug 23, 2019

Indian intelligence warned of possible attacks

Pakistan pushing 100 terrorists from Afghanistan to Kashmir Valley, says intel report

Intelligence reports claimed around 15 Jaish militants are waiting for instructions to infiltrate into Kashmir from terror cells located in Pakistan's Lipa valley along the LoC.

Aug 23, 2019

France likely to offer 2 additional squadrons of Rafale to India

The latest offer for the same number of aircraft would cost considerably lesser as India has already made payments for fixed costs covering India-specific enhancements, training equipment, and infrastructure.

Aug 22, 2019

Donald Trump asks India, other nations to fight terrorists in Afghanistan

Trump claimed that despite the US being 7,000 miles away, it has single-handedly eliminated the caliphate in a month.

Aug 22, 2019

US ready to resume nuclear talks with North Korea amid tensions in Korean peninsula

While North Korea had dismissed chances of resuming inter-Korean dialogue at the end of joint military exercises, it did not comment on working-level talks with the US.

Aug 21, 2019

US approves $8 billion F-16 fighter jet deal with Taiwan, China warns of countermeasures

China has denounced the defence deal and warned the US of 'countermeasures' accusing Washington of harming bilateral relations, peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

Aug 21, 2019

US launches ground-based cruise missile after INF exit; Russia warns retaliation

The bilateral treaty between the US and Russia slowed down US weapons development, especially in intermediate-range nuclear missiles, something that China was able to develop over the years.

Aug 20, 2019

Trump addresses Afghan peace talks with national security officials

Washington is negotiating a deal with the Taliban regarding the withdrawal of the US troops from Afghanistan and a political agreement between the two sides.

Aug 17, 2019

China packs more punch in sea warfare with new aircraft carrier

With the aspirations of becoming a blue water Navy, China has been working over decades to construct its own aircraft carrier.

Aug 17, 2019

North Korea fires more projectiles, rejects 'foolish' peace talks with South Korea

South Korean President Moon Jae-in called for peace talks and reunification of the Korean peninsula by 2045.

Aug 16, 2019

Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft of Indian Airforce

IAF may turn down HAL proposal for making 4 additional squadrons of Sukhoi-30

HAL is expecting to get an order of at least 10 aircraft for the IAF to keep its Nashik plant running.

Aug 15, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh and Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa at Red Fort in Delhi.

What is Chief of Defence Staff that PM Narendra Modi spoke about in Independence Day speech

The post of CDS that Prime Minister Modi announced on Independence Day is a gamechanger that will ensure better integration of the three services and the nuclear forces command

Aug 15, 2019

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Cold Start doctrine begins, deep strike groups to be based in Jammu, Punjab and Rajasthan

Defence establishment gives the 'Cold Start' doctrine more teeth by raising integrated battle groups (IBG) that can rapidly deploy and strike deep across the border

Aug 13, 2019

Terror alert: JeM suicide squad planning Pulwama-like attack in J&K ahead of I-Day

A group of seven Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists are planning to attack civilians and security installations along the highway in Anantnag district.

Aug 12, 2019

North Korea says no talks with South due to drills, Kim oversaw test of 'new weapon' - KCNA

North Korea fired two short-range missiles on Saturday, its fifth within two weeks, in what South Korea called a show of force against joint new military drills with the United States.

Aug 11, 2019

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