Defence News

Indian Army to sponsor 600 students from J&K, Ladakh to study outside UTs [details]

Great news for J&K, Ladakh students; Army to sponsor 600 students to study outside UTs [details]

The Indian Army's Northern Command will sponsor the university education of more than 600 students from J&K and Ladakh this year in Army-run colleges outside the UTs.

Sep 1, 2022

Chinook helicopters grounded in US; no impact on IAF Chinooks, India seeks details from Pentagon [details]

Following the US Army's decision to ground the entire fleet of Chinook helicopters due to engine fires, India has sought details as IAF too has a fleet of the iconic helicopters in operation.

Aug 31, 2022

India has become the most powerful country in the world: Rajnath Singh

India is no longer weak and has become the most powerful country in the world, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Tuesday.

Aug 30, 2022

New ensign for Indian Navy, 1st indigenous aircraft carrier, new projects; PM Modi marks historic event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the new Naval Ensign (Nishaan), doing away with the colonial past and befitting the rich Indian maritime heritage.

Aug 30, 2022

Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence: Rajnath Singh approves 'positive list' to support local manufacturing

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has established specified dates from December 2023 to December 2028 for the import prohibition of the equipment.

Aug 29, 2022

Modern Warfare: Indian Army eyes tanks and carrier projects [details]

The local sector is now prepared to move the project forward after a previous, ambitious attempt failed to take off.

Aug 28, 2022

Chinese PLA Tibet Military Command drills

China flexes muscle in the border again, tests air defence system along LAC

On August 15, when India celebrated its 75th anniversary of independence, the live fire exercise was televised on the official channel China Central Television (CCTV).

Aug 19, 2022

Chinese engineer at Hambantota port in Sri lanka

Despite Cease Request, Chinese Spy Ship Hits Sri Lankan Port; What Does This Mean for India?

After Sri Lanka first deferred the ship's arrival, Chinese spokesperson without naming India, blamed Sri Lankan decision on "gross interference" of other countries

Aug 16, 2022

Euphoric moment for retd major as son graduates from Army Training Academy; netizens inspired

Like mother, like son: Retd major's son graduates from army training academy just like mum [read now]

A viral post by Defence PRO Chennai has left netizens in awe as mother-son graduate from the same academy and in the same way 27 years apart.

Aug 1, 2022

IAF to phase out all MiG-21 squadrons by 2025; a look at crashes of India's longest-serving fighter plane

A number of MiG-21 crashes in recent years have brought attention to India's longest-serving fighter plane, its safety record, and the IAF's intentions to replace the outdated aircraft with newer ones in the years to come.

Jul 29, 2022

MiG-21 of Indian Airforce crashes in Barmer, Rajasthan; both pilots dead [details]

In the last five years alone, at least 44 military personnel have perished in a total of 46 aircraft and helicopter mishaps. Particularly, the older MiG-21s of Soviet provenance

Jul 28, 2022

Atmanirbhar Push: Defence Minister-led panel approves arms procurement proposals worth Rs 28,732 cr

At a meeting presided over by defence minister Rajnath Singh, the defence acquisition council (DAC), the top body in India for purchasing weapons, gave the capital acquisition proposals its acceptance of necessity (AoN).

Jul 27, 2022

India well-equipped to give befitting reply to all enemies: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that India is "well equipped" to give befitting reply to "anyone who casts an evil eye on us".

Jul 24, 2022

Why China's inroads near Doklam is alarming for India; reasons explained [details]

Beijing's largest land grab, which has been noted in the past year, is around 30 km south of China's village and road building activity in the Amo Chu river valley.

Jul 20, 2022

"Gabbar Singh strikes again": Rahul Gandhi lashes out at GST steep rate hikes on rice, wheat, milk, curd, other food items

This comes amidst the GST council, presided over by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, voted to bring packaged items like milk, curd, and paneer, as well as unpackaged ones like rice and wheat, under the 5% slab and bank fees for issuing cheques under the 12% category.

Jul 18, 2022

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