Defence News

Syria confirms Israel behind overnight missile attack

The attack against Syrian sites in the town of Kisweh south of Damascus was carried out by Israel.

Dec 1, 2018

Defence Ministry gives Boeing time till 2020 to show offset work

The deal to procure P8 I maritime reconnaissance aircraft was signed in 2009; the $2.1billion deal took a political colour after the CAG audit had raised serious apprehension.

Nov 30, 2018

Short-service commission officers won't get medical benefits post retirement: Defence Ministry

Indian defence forces recruit officers through different entries and SSC entry has a limited tenure till 14 years to fulfill the shortage of young officers

Nov 29, 2018

26/11 anniversary: US stands with India in its quest for justice, says President Trump

In the barbaric attack unleashed on November 26, 2008 by 10 LeT fedayeen from Pakistan, 166 people, six of whom were US nationals, were killed.

Nov 27, 2018

Warship Frigate INS Teg (F45) of Indian Navy on Elbe river, near Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.

India signs $500 million deal for two stealth frigates from Russia

The frigates are likely to be manufactured in Goa and are expected to be inducted in the Indian Navy by 2027.

Nov 20, 2018

India sends an 'urgent request' to buy Seahawk helicopters from US

Defence officials have been trying to negotiate a deal from its manufacturer, Lockheed Martin for a long time but the substantial delays have marred the submarine-hunting capabilities of Indian Navy and now the deal is likely to pick up pace after the latest development..

Nov 18, 2018

Delhi on high alert after police intercept Jaish-e-Mohammed terror threat on WhatsApp

The message read that the terrorist group was planning on attacking high-security areas in Delhi to avenge the killing of Jaish-e-Mohammed commander Usman in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district in October.

Nov 17, 2018

China's stealth fighter J-20 flaunts missile payload: Should India be worried?

The single-seater and twin-engine Chengdu J-20, regarded as China's reply to US F-22 and F-35, had entered the People Liberation Army Air Force fleet in February.

Nov 12, 2018

Big boost to Indian defence as Army inducts 3 new artillery gun systems

This is the first set of artillery guns to be imported since the Bofors in 1980.

Nov 9, 2018

China extends 'string of pearls' around India with strategic port in Myanmar

Smaller South Asian nations have a big growth and investment deficit and Chinese money is flowing in to fill the vacuum.

Nov 9, 2018

India, China to have direct hotlines between military bases at Line of Actual Control

Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra is to hold a meeting with Lt General Shao Yuanming of the People's Liberation Army on November 13 and 14.

Nov 7, 2018

India to lease second nuclear submarine from Russia

Armed with nuclear missiles, INS Arihant completes its 1st operational patrol

The main armament of the submarine consists of 12 K-15 Sagarika nuclear-capable ballistic missiles with a range of 750 km.

Nov 6, 2018

INS Arihant - India's nuclear triad will be important pillar of global peace and stability: PM Modi

INS Arihant's first patrol marks the completion and establishment of India's "survivable nuclear triad".

Nov 5, 2018

Kishtwar attacks LIVE updates: Jammu and Kashmir simmers after militants kill BJP leader, brother

The two brothers were shot dead by unidentified men when they were returning home from their shop.

Nov 2, 2018

Defence Ministry to let private companies manufacture weapons

Previously, any weapons bought from foreign vendors automatically went to the public sector units such as HAL, BEL and BDL.

Nov 1, 2018

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