Defence News

Rafale deal: Why Dassault decided to partner with Anil Ambani's Reliance Defence

Dassault says they have been in talks with Anil Ambani after he took over the defence manufacturing firm from his brother Mukesh and the plan to collaborate on aerospace products was cemented during the Aero India air show in February 2015.

Sep 25, 2018

Anti-ballistic missile interception test successfully carried out at night

The system, known as the Prithvi Defence Vehicle (PDV), is designed to intercept incoming ballistic missiles in the ex-atmosphere area, which is 50 km above the atmosphere.

Sep 24, 2018

Andhra Pradesh TDP leader, ex MLA shot dead by Maoists near Vishakpatnam

Sarveswara Rao was a member of the Telugu Desam Party and was elected as the MLA from the Maoist-filled Araku Valley region.

Sep 23, 2018

We had technological prowess to make Rafale jets in India, says HAL's former MD

T Suvarna Raju says HAL has built the Sukhoi Su-30 MKI, which forms the mainstay of the Indian Air Force, from the ground up and would have definitely built the Rafale.

Sep 20, 2018

Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 wreckage to be photographed

Who shot down MH17? Russia says Buk missile belonged to Ukraine

Russian military says the missiles that brought down MH-17 belonged to the 223rd anti-aircraft defence regiment of the Ukrainian armed forces.

Sep 17, 2018

IAF plans to make Andhra Pradesh its strategic base to keep an eye on China

With aggressive posturing by China in the region, the strategic importance of the east coast is growing and IAF wants to increase its presence by having bases in the state to monitor and nullify any Chinese move that infringes India's sovereignty.

Sep 17, 2018

Sleep deprivation caused by social media addiction led to fighter plane crash in 2013: Air Force chief

Chief of the Air Staff Marshal BS Dhanoa said pilots are spending too much time on social media websites at night. This internet addiction is behind their poor sleep quality, which in turn is affecting their flight performance.

Sep 15, 2018

A nuclear-capable Ra'ad cruise missile of the Pakistan Army

US cut $300 million aid to Pakistan over fears of terrorists acquiring nuclear weapons

In January 2018, US President Donald Trump suspended a substantial part of military aid to Pakistan, saying it was letting its territory used by the Taliban for attacks in neighbouring Afghanistan.

Sep 14, 2018

Parliamentary panel recommends rigorous monitoring of Indo-China border

The 2017 Doklam issue is related to the military border impasse between the Indian Armed Forces and the People's Liberation Army of China.

Sep 13, 2018

US to support India's attempt to enter Nuclear Suppliers Group; China continues to stonewall bid

India has the backing of the US and other western countries and a majority of countries in the group with the exception of China which has continuously been stonewalling New Delhi's attempts to procure a membership.

Sep 13, 2018

Indian Air Force chief calls Rafale 'beautiful aircraft'; says government's decision will strengthen force

The IAF chief said that the Rafale squadron is necessary to the depleting fleet. He also added that the squadron will help India match the level with it adversaries. These comments were made at the seminar on 'IAF's force structure, 2035'.

Sep 12, 2018

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

India, Russia to sign deal for four stealth frigates for the Indian Navy

The four stealth frigates will be of the new Admiral Grigorovich-class, a modified and more modern version of Talwar-class, and will be armed with BrahMos supersonic anti-ship and land attack cruise missile.

Sep 12, 2018

Indian Army to get leaner; may cut manpower by 1.5 lakh over next five years

The money saved by shedding manpower will be used by the army to buy new weapons and other critically-needed equipment.

Sep 10, 2018

Only one custom-made Rafale jet to arrive in India by April 2022; first flight tested in France

The aircraft is equipped with India-Specific Enhancements including two-seat cockpits. The testing of the aircraft is expected to continue until 2022 when it is eventually ready to be supplied to India.

Sep 8, 2018

Why signing COMCASA is a win-win situation for both India and US

With COMCASA in place, both India and US will be on a common plane to detect and nullify any Chinese mischief, or any other common threat, much faster than before.

Sep 7, 2018

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