Defence News

India won't miss any opportunity to become leading defence sector player: PM Modi at Aero India 2023

Addressing the gathering of defence ministers, Chief Of Defence Staffs and dignitaries from various countries, PM Modi said that 21st Century India will not let go of any opportunity to become the leading defence sector player.

Feb 13, 2023

INS Vagir commissioned; adds teeth and stealth to Indian Navy [details]

The fifth submarine in the Kalvari Class, INS Vagir, built by the Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd., was commissioned into the Indian Navy here on Monday in the presence of Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R. Hari Kumar.

Jan 23, 2023

India's response to China during Galwan stand-off was strong and firm: Jaishankar

External Affairs minister S. Jaishankar went on to add that the world saw through India's response that it won't be coerced and will do what needs to be done to ensure national security.

Jan 15, 2023

Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha assumes command of western air command

Who is Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha; new head of western air command [details]

Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha assumed command of the Indian Air Force's Western Air Command on Sunday.

Jan 1, 2023

Hold an Indian passport? The new visa rules to know before travelling in January 2023

Among the countries, whose visa policy affects immediately, is Serbia which has revoked visa-free visit to Indian passport holders wef January 1, 2023

Dec 31, 2022

Major General Mohit Seth takes over as GoC Kilo Force

Who is Major General Mohit Seth; GoC Kilo Force gets new chief [details]

Major General Mohit Seth took over as General Officer Commanding, Counter Insurgency Force Kilo.

Dec 20, 2022

Tourist visa vs Family visit visa: Confusion persists over new rules; Many Indians stranded in Saudi Arabia [details]

The grey area for many Indians is visa validity and period of stay. A multiple entry tourist visa is valid for one year and permissible period of stay in total is 90 days.

Dec 12, 2022

Here's how C-295 medium-lift transport aircraft will change face of local defence manufacturing [details]

While India currently relies on the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) to design, develop, test, and certify any hardware platform, it is time for independent facilities to be built where military products created and developed by the private sector can be tested and approved to meet international standards.

Nov 2, 2022

India will retrieve parts of J&K under illegal occupation of Pakistan: Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that the Pakistan government is resorting to torture and harassment of people in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

Oct 27, 2022

Self-reliance, secured borders central to making India powerful nation: Rajnath

Self-reliance and the secured borders are central to making India a powerful nation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Saturday.

Oct 15, 2022

Army bolsters India's push for clean energy; electric buses, cars, bikes in offing [details]

In a major push towards clean energy, the Indian Army will soon get electric buses, cars and bikes at locations designated as peace stations. Read for more.

Oct 12, 2022

Armenia buys Pinaka rockets from India worth Rs 2,000 crore amid tensions with Azerbaijan

In the fiscal year 2021–2022, India's defence exports reached a record high of Rs 13,000 crore, or "eight times" what they were five years prior.

Sep 30, 2022

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan appointed new Chief of Defence Staff; succeeds Gen Bipin Rawat

Who is Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retd); Centre appoints new CDS [read now]

Retired Lt General Anil Chauhan's appointment for the post of Chief of Defence Staff comes nine months after the death of General Bipin Rawat.

Sep 28, 2022

Sweden's defence major Saab to manufacture Carl-Gustaf M4 in India; what it means for Army [details]

Setting up a production plant for the Carl-Gustaf M4 in India is a logical move given Saab's long and tight relationship with the Indian Army.

Sep 27, 2022

INS Vikrant likely to be berthed at Kattupalli port in Chennai [details]

INS Vikrant, the prestigious aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy, dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 2 at Kochi is likely to be berthed at Kattupalli port, Chennai.

Sep 4, 2022

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