Defence News

US threatens India of serious implications over buying S-400 missile defence system from Russia

S-400 missile is regarded as the most reliable against a larger array of aerial attacks, particularly fighter the US made aircrafts such as F-18s and F-35s.

Jun 1, 2019

Admiral Karambir Singh assumes charge as new Indian Navy chief

Vice-Admiral Bimal Verma had challenged the appointment of Admiral Singh as the Indian Navy chief but the Armed Forces Tribunal deferred the case on May 29.

May 31, 2019

IAF chief's squadron set to become first Rafale combat unit

Earlier, the IAF had planned to deploy the second squadron to Saraswat air base in Uttar Pradesh but the proposal could not be taken forward because of the land acquisition issues.

May 30, 2019

Japan buys mammoth F-35 fleet to checkmate China; how does the move help India?

The huge F-35 fleet will give Japan the firepower it needs to counterbalance the recent aggressive posturing of China in the region. Experts also warn that the 'pacifist' Japan's move to increase military assets will fuel an arms race in Asia.

May 29, 2019

Boeing 737 MAX-like software glitch may be causing IAF Mirage 2000 crash

Mirage 2000 jets were also deployed successfully in interceptor role on the next day to stop a raiding formation of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) warplanes.

May 29, 2019

Tribute to Kargil's fallen heroes: Air Chief Dhanoa leads 'missing man' formation

Three Mi-17 V5 helicopters of 152 Helicopter Unit flew over the Sarsawa Air Force Station in UP in the 'Missing Man' formation where Air Chief Dhanoa, Air Marshal R Nambiar and Lt Gen YK Joshi, commander of the Indian Army's 14 Corps paid homage to the airmen who lost their lives in Operation Safed Sagar.

May 29, 2019

J&K: 50 injured in clash between security forces, protesters after Kulgam encounter

More than 50 protestors have reportedly been injured, following a clash with the security forces after an encounter that broke out in Kulgam district. Mobile services have been suspended as a precautionary measure.

May 29, 2019

US and Italy trained snipers to guard LoC ahead of infiltration season

Until now, the Indian Army was using the Russian made 7.62mm Dragunov semi-automatic sniper rifles, which have a comparatively limited kill range of 800-metre, but the new additions would mean that the Army would be able to take out targets at over 1,000 metres with precision.

May 29, 2019

Will Israeli missiles give more firepower to Su-30MKI to outgun Pakistani F-16s?

IAF mulls switching from Russian R-77 air-to-air missile on Sukhoi 30MKI to Israeli I-Derby ER to tackle US-made AIM-120C advanced medium range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) on Pakistan's F-16.

May 29, 2019

US Navy pilots report UFO sightings regularly; vessels fly at hypersonic speeds

US Navy pilots who witnessed the sightings revealed that the UFO was flying at a hypersonic speed at an altitude of more than 30,000 feet.

May 28, 2019

Budgam helicopter crash: Martyred sergeant's family accuses IAF of hiding facts

Six Indian Air Force personnel were killed on February 27 when a Mi-17 helicopter crashed in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district.

May 25, 2019

Break-in attempt at IAF's Rafale jet facility in Paris

The break-in attempt was conducted by a group of unidentified individuals at the Project Management Team of Rafale in Paris.

May 22, 2019

Security beefed up at IAF stations in J&K after intel input warns of terror attack

Following the Balakot airstrike conducted by the IAF to target JeM terror camps in Pakistan, multiple reports of possible attacks have been reported by the intelligence services.

May 17, 2019

Can Lockheed Martin F-21 meet Indian Air Force's long-term strategic goals?

Lockheed's vow not to sell F-21 fighter jets to any other country may not compensate for the souped-up F-16 plane's lack of stealth capabilities.

May 14, 2019

BJP's Ram Madhav ropes in anonymous expert to explain PM Modi's 'Cloud Theory'

The expert concluded the statement by saying that there was nothing wrong with what PM Modi had said.

May 14, 2019