Defence News

IAF airlifts stranded rescue team from An-32 crash site in Arunachal

The task of the retrieving the team was delayed due to monsoon rains, hostile terrain, clouds, wild animals, snakes and insects.

Jun 30, 2019

How many aircraft did IAF lose in last three years? Govt reveals

A total of 27 aircraft, including fighter jets and helicopters, have been lost in crashes since 2016, the BJP government has told Lok Sabha.

Jun 28, 2019

Should India review Huawei's 5G role after reports on China military ties?

New reports suggest many employees of telecom equipment maker Huawei collaborated with Beijing's military and intelligence establishments on critical surveillance projects.

Jun 27, 2019

Live bombs recovered after Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh militant's arrest in Karnataka

The bombs were recovered after suspected Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh militant Habibur Rehman alias Sheikh was arrested from Doddaballapur village.

Jun 26, 2019

'Make in India' air-to-air missiles: Bengaluru-based manufacturer celebrates milestone

ASRAAM and MICA are air-to-air missiles that meet the most demanding operational requirements and have been selected by the Indian Air Force.

Jun 26, 2019

Disability pension for military personnel taxable, unless forced out of service

War disability is 60 per cent of the last salary drawn in case of 100 per cent disability and normal disability is 30 per cent of the last salary drawn in case of 100 per cent disability.

Jun 26, 2019

Balakot strategist Samant Goel is new RAW chief, Arvind Kumar to head Intelligence Bureau

Arvind Kumar is the head of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Samant Goel as the chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)

Jun 26, 2019

Gone in 90 seconds: IAF pilots narrate the story of Balakot strikes

Mirage-2000 aircraft of the Indian Airforce (IAF) carried out precision strikes and destroyed the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) camps in Pakistan after the terrorist group claimed the responsibility of killing 40 CRPF jawans in Pulwama on February 14, 2019

Jun 26, 2019

After India, Turkey also shuns US to go ahead with Russian S-400 deal

Earlier this week the United States issued a stern warning to Turkey where it said that Turkish defence forces would lose F-35 warplanes if S-400 deal with Russia goes ahead.

Jun 26, 2019

Pompeo faces thorny issues on India visit, from trade to Russia arms deals

Mike Pompeo will kick off his visit to India by calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi who was re-elected for a second term last month with a powerful mandate that analysts say gives him the chance to take bold reforms to propel Asia's third-largest economy towards faster growth.

Jun 26, 2019

Oyesomya - Military intelligence wing cautions soldiers over Instagram, FB profiles

The Directorate of Military Intelligence showed a profile of an Instagram account named 'Oyesomya' which is no longer available.

Jun 25, 2019

India scraps $500 mn arms deal with Isreal after DRDO promises to 'Make in India'

Israel authorities were informed by the Indian officials about the contract being annulled in favour of DRDO as it claimed that with a partnership with VEM technologies Ltd, it would develop a similar missile at a lower price.

Jun 24, 2019

Encounter breaks out in J&K's Shopian, 4 militants killed

The encounter was triggered after the militants opened fire at the security forces during a search and cordon operation.

Jun 23, 2019

Scrap S-400 arms deal with Russia or risk CAATSA sanctions: US tells India

Top US official said India need to forgo transactions with Russia and look at alternatives or else face "the risk triggering CAATSA sanctions".

Jun 22, 2019

What is ETIM, the Pakistan-based terror group that threatens China?

The increased threat perception comes at a time when Chinese counter-terrorism efforts have invited criticism from human rights outfits and western governments.

Jun 22, 2019