Defence News

Start-ups working on defence projects: Bengaluru contributes for 30% total participants

Bengaluru has the highest number of start-ups in India with Ola and Flipkart being some of the big names. Globally, the Karnataka capital, stands at 11th position, as per Startup Ecosystem ranking.

Jul 28, 2019

After Imran Khan's US visit, Pentagon approves sales worth $125 mn to support Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets

The defence deal is the first time the US has offered support after security aid to Pakistan was suspended by Trump in 2018.

Jul 27, 2019

Here's why Make in India's defence promises remain unfulfilled

The defence sector under the government initiative has been criticised for purchasing weaponry without transfer of technology.

Jul 26, 2019

China expanding military might in Indian Ocean Region: Admiral Karambir Singh

Indian Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh said China's increasing military capabilities, despite its budget limitations, have been a cause of concern for the Indian armed forces

Jul 26, 2019

Iran releases 9 Indians from detained ship; 45 sailors await repatriation

There are around 45 Indian crew members in three vessels -- MT Riah, Stena Impero and Grace 1 -- that have been detained by the UK and Iran authorities.

Jul 26, 2019

Missile launch a warning to South Korean 'warmongers', says North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally watched the test-fire of two short-range ballistic missiles.

Jul 26, 2019

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2019: India pays tribute to martyrs, PM Modi shares photos of 1999 visit

India is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday, July 26.

Jul 26, 2019

North Korea resumes ballistic missile launches, nuclear talks in doubt

Launched from North Korea's Wonsan city, the ballistic missiles flew about 430 km over the sea, reaching an altitude of 50 km before splashing down.

Jul 25, 2019

US warship sails through contested Taiwan Strait, tensions likely to rise

China on earlier warned that it is ready for war if there was any move towards Taiwan's independence.

Jul 25, 2019

Chinese defence ministry issues white paper on 2017 Doklam stand-off

China's armed forces maintain a rigorous guard against encroachment and infiltration, the document says.

Jul 24, 2019

China's defence ministry says joint air patrols with Russia didn't violate airspace

Russia, however, claimed that an 'equipment malfunction' caused the military aircraft to deviate and enter the South Korean airspace.

Jul 24, 2019

Video shows 18 Indian sailors 'in good health' inside British tanker seized by Iran

The Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan, has said that they are working to get the crew released. Consular access to the 18 Indian sailors was sought on July 20.

Jul 23, 2019

Are LeT and ISIS working with Pak army to target Indian and US assets in Afghanistan?

Last week, LeT founder Hafiz Saeed was arrested by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on charges of 23 terror-related activities.

Jul 23, 2019

South Korea fires warning shots as Russian and Chinese aircraft violate airspace

The Ministry of National Defence said that two Chinese military planes also entered Korean airspace on the same day.

Jul 23, 2019

GST on imports: IAF objects to over Rs. 100 crore bill for aircraft parts

The DRI is arguing that it is following the routine process wherein all the other government agencies are also asked to pay IGST on imports

Jul 22, 2019