Defence News

ISRO: 13 satellites being used by military to keep eye on enemies

The total number of satellites that are being used for military purposes has gone up to 13 following the successful launch of the Cartosat-2E satellite that has surveillance capabilities.

Jun 26, 2017

World's highest railway line coming up from Bilaspur to Leh via Manali in India

Indian Railways is all set to begin the final location survey of the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh line in Jammu and Kashmir this week, at an altitude of 3,300 metre. Read to know why India is building the highest railway track in the world.

Jun 25, 2017

A Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II aircraft takes part in a flying display at the start of the 52nd Paris Air Show

Fifth-gen combat aircraft F-35A Lightning II roared at Paris Air Show

Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II was teh cynosure of all eyes at the 52nd Paris Air Show 2017.

Jun 23, 2017

High alert sounded at Karwar naval base after 3 intruders enter through breached wall

A red alert was issued in and outside INS Kadamba naval base and along the National Highway 66 in Karwar district of Karnataka after three intruders were spotted.

Jun 23, 2017

An Indian army soldier keeps guard from a bunker near the border with Pakistan

No takers for 'Made in India' assault rifles in Indian Army

Key stakeholders from Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and Defence Ministry will now meet on Friday to highlight the precise specifications of assault rifles that the forces need.

Jun 22, 2017

Tata, Lockheed Martin alliance to make F-16 fighter jets ticks many boxes to get New Delhi nod

The agreement is not only expected to create jobs in India, but it will also provide the country "the world's most successful, combat-proven multi-role fighter."

Jun 20, 2017

IAF does not have enough fighter jets, says Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa [VIDEO]

Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa has said there are not enough fighter squadrons in the Indian Air Force (IAF) which could be a challenge when it comes to "dominat[ing] a two-front conflict". He said the lack of fighter jets in the IAF "is akin to a cricket team playing with seven players instead of 11."

Jun 19, 2017

Facebook is using these 3 methods to fight terrorism on the social network, WhatsApp and Instagram

Social networking platform Facebook has detailed how it is fighting terrorism on the website as well as WhatsApp and Instagram. Read to know more.

Jun 16, 2017

US and Qatar sign $12 billion deal to buy F-15 fighter jets

The deal and the military exercise between the US and Qatar comes after Trump criticised the Gulf nation for being "a funder of terrorism at a very high level" soon after four Gulf countries broke all diplomatic ties with Qatar.

Jun 15, 2017

MHA launches Twitter handle 'Bharat Ke Veer' to help provide funds to families of slain paramilitary soldiers

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had launched the app and website with Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on April 9.

Jun 14, 2017

Indian Army will induct women in military police to handle miscreants from the fair sex

General Bipin Rawat said it was important to include women personnel in the military police to handle women miscreants and protesters.

Jun 10, 2017

Indian policemen stand guard at a barricade setup during curfew of an area in Srinagar

Scientist designs bullet-proof vest that will save Rs 20,000 cr for India

Professor Shantanu Bhowmick's bullet-proof jacket will be made from indigenous ultra modern lightweight thermoplastic technology.

Jun 8, 2017

Myanmar's military finds 'several bodies' of passengers on board the missing Y-8-200 F aircraft

The plane went off radar between Myeik and Yangon on Wednesday with 122 people, including 15 children, on board.

Jun 8, 2017

Army foils infiltration bid in Kupwara, 3 terrorists dead

At least three terrorists were killed as troops foiled an infiltration attempt in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Wednesday. Read to know more.

Jun 7, 2017

China may zero in on Pakistan for military base: Pentagon

Pakistan is grown into a crucial link in China's Indian Ocean-focussed 'string of pearls' military strategy. The region is already a primary market in the Asia-Pacific region for Chinese arms exports

Jun 7, 2017

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