Defence News

Who is behind attacks on oil tankers of UAE and Saudi Arabia?

Both the American allies and Iran are voicing concerns over the region's safety and stability in the aftermath of the attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.

May 13, 2019

Indian Air force receives 1st Apache attack helicopter

With the objective of increasing its air capabilities, India has signed a contract with the US government to buy 15 Chinook and 22 Apache attack helicopters at a cost of $3 billion.

May 11, 2019

Who is Francesca Marino? Italian journalist who exposed Pakistan's cover-up on Balakot airstrike

Francesca Marino's detailed report has eyewitness accounts that around 130 to 170 terrorists were killed in the attack by the Indian Air Force.

May 9, 2019

170 JeM terrorists killed in Balakot airstrike, injured treated by Pak Army: Italian journalist

In a detailed report, Francesca Marino also accused Pakistan of lying about the airstrike by the Indian Air Force. Pakistan had earlier denied deaths or damage to properties.

May 8, 2019

After Balakot strike, IAF to buy advanced version of bunker buster bombs

The government to use the emergency powers granted to the armed forces to urgently procure advanced version of Spice-200 bombs used in Balakot airstrike.

May 8, 2019

INS Vela: Indian Navy's underwater shield against China's 'String of Pearls'

INS Vela will now undergo fitting and trials and is expected to be commissioned in 2020.

May 7, 2019

Saudi Arabia arrests Zahran Hashim's brother-in-law with help of India's intelligence

India and Saudi Arabia are working together to dig deeper and find out if there is any connection between the men arrested and the IS modules in Kasargod, Kerala.

May 4, 2019

Indian Navy to get 10 Kamov Ka-31 AWACS helicopters in Rs 3,600 crore deal with Russia

The helicopter has the ability to track targets over the much larger horizon than ship's radars.

May 4, 2019

13 tip-offs ignored before Gadchiroli blast; could have saved 15 C-60 commandos

Hours before the attack, Maoists in the area had set 27 vehicles on fire in Dadapur in Purada village. The police had sent QRTs to control the situation.

May 4, 2019

WATCH | Over-friendly Beluga whale with harness suspected of being Russian spy

The whale had a harness and a GoPro camera strapped on to it. It was hungry and wandered near the fishermen hoping that they would feed it something.

Apr 30, 2019

Vice-Admiral Bimal Verma's family flouting rules, daughter staying in officer's mess since 2008

Vice-Admiral Verma's family has been using the subsidised accommodation and food for around 11 years now.

Apr 26, 2019

Indian Army calls for women to join Military Police; registration open from April 25 to June 8

The security forces have slowly started inducting women. According to data, 3.80 per cent of the Army, six per cent of Navy and 13.09 per cent of the Air Force comprises women.

Apr 25, 2019

Domestic fuel price, strategic concerns weigh on India as Iran oil waiver ends

New Delhi has cause to worry that Washington's offer of crude at concessional terms could have strings attached endangering strategic ties with Teheran and defence relations with Moscow

Apr 25, 2019

Big boost for missile deterrence as India completes first phase of BMD programme

India kicked off its Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) programme in 1999 after Pakistan conducted its first nuclear test.

Apr 24, 2019

Maoists killed polling officer in Odisha ahead of Lok Sabha elections Phase 2

Two separate incidents occurred in Odisha where Maoists attacked polling officers on their way to the booths.

Apr 19, 2019