Defence News

India to buy more Sukhoi Su-30MKI and MiG 29 fighter jets from Russia

Moscow also says it is processing New Delhi's request for 20 additional advanced MiG-29UPG twin-engine jet fighter aircraft.

Jul 10, 2019

Security significantly improved by 43% in J&K after Balakot airstrikes: Home Ministry

Talking in the Lok Sabha about additional security personnel at the International Border as well as the Line of Control (LOC), Union minister of state for home, Nityanand Rai affirmed that the security situation has seen an improvement.

Jul 9, 2019

Longer-range BrahMos upgrade for Su-30MKIs makes India's air superiority total

Upgraded BrahMos missile of 500km range has been successfully testfired from IAF's advanced frontline fighter Su-30MKI, making India the only country with fighter jets armed with long-range supersonic cruise missiles.

Jul 8, 2019

IAF on watch: Here's Rafale's biggest enemy at Ambala Air Force base

The increasing pigeon population in areas close to the Air force station Ambala is giving sleepless nights to IAF officials who have raised the issue with the local administration.

Jul 8, 2019

Did Iran threaten UK of retaliation over supertanker seizure by Royal Marines?

The response came days after the Royal Marines captured an Iranian supertanker 'Grace 1' in Gibraltar. It was reportedly carrying crude oil to the Baniyas refinery in Syria while violating EU norms.

Jul 7, 2019

Turkey to receive Russian S-400 missiles amid US sanctions threat

Turkish President Erdogan claimed that the decision to purchase the Russian S-400 missiles is for the purpose of strengthening the country's military capabilities.

Jul 6, 2019

Union Budget 2019: Sitharaman increases the financial outlay for defence

Sitharaman's omission of defence allocation in speech surprised many, she being a former defence minister, but the finance minister defended her choice of highlights for the speech at the post-budget press conference

Jul 5, 2019

Will former defence minister's first budget set right defence outlay anomaly?

As a former defence minister, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to realise how Rs 3.05-lakh crore allocation in interim budget in actual terms meant a reduction in the outlay amid worsening geopolitical tensions

Jul 4, 2019

India evaluates offer from Boeing, Lockheed Martin for 'world's largest' fighter jet deal

The deal, involving 114 fighter jets worth $15 billion, has attracted offers from major defence manufacturing companies, including Boeing Co., Lockheed Martin Corp. and Sweden's Saab AB.

Jul 4, 2019

Military modernisation programme to be delayed as marginal jump in defence budget expected

The government allocated Rs 4.31 trillion ($62.27 billion) for defence, a marginal 6.6 percent rise as against past year in the interim budget announced in February before national elections.

Jul 4, 2019

ISRO in talks with 2 chipmakers to integrate Make in India GPS tech in cell phones

Discussions are being held for the development of a chip that will include Indian navigation satellite 'NavIC' technology in mobile phones.

Jul 3, 2019

Did China test anti-ship ballistic missiles in the South China Sea?

China and the United States have repeatedly traded barbs in the past over what Washington says is Beijing's militarization of the South China Sea by building military installations on artificial islands and reefs.

Jul 3, 2019

Sukhoi-30MKIs, Rafales match skills in French skies in India-France joint drill

Highly rated multirole fighters of Indian and French air forces are validating defence strategies and fine-tuning capabilities in the two-week-long Garuda-VI joint exercise; important for IAF ahead of the induction of Rafale squadrons later this year.

Jul 3, 2019

Trump to display armoured tanks on Fourth of July celebrations

Extended fireworks display and flyovers by Air Force One, the custom Boeing 747 used by U.S. presidents, and the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels jet squadron will be the event's highlights

Jul 2, 2019

Punjab man arrested for passing military info to Pakistan's ISI via WhatsApp

Sukhwinder Singh Sidhu came in contact with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agents after he visited the country for pilgrimage in 2015.

Jul 1, 2019