Defence News

Watch: India's first howitzer purchase since Bofors boosts Army, 'Make in India' mantra

India is getting its first M777 ultra-lightweight artillery guns 30 years after the Bofors deal, and it is good news in more than one way. Read to find out how.

May 18, 2017

Here's how Indian Navy ship INS Sharda foiled piracy attempt in Gulf of Aden, saving Liberian vessel [PHOTO]

Sukanya-vlass patrolling ship INS Sharda answered a distress call from Liberian ship MV Lord Mountbatten, and saved it from Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden.

May 18, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army launches massive anti-terror operation in Shopian

The Indian Army cordoned off two villages in the district, and launched the search operation after receiving information about the presence of militants in the area.

May 17, 2017

Indian Army gives clean chit to Major who tied Kashmiri civilian to jeep

Major Gogoi, who had been accused of tying a Kashmiri civilian to a jeep to deter stone-pelters from targeting the Indian Army convoy, has been cleared of wrongdoing. Read to know more.

May 15, 2017

Pakistani woman intruder shot dead by BSF in Gurdaspur district of Punjab

This is the second time in two months that an intruder from Pakistan has been shot dead by the BSF.

May 15, 2017

US to sign $100 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia to boost the kingdom's defence capabilities

The US has been the main supplier of F-15 fighter jets, and command and control systems to Saudi Arabia.

May 13, 2017

US blames Islamabad for worsening India-Pakistan relations, amid new ceasefire violations

The US Congress has been told that Pakistan has to curb its support to terrorists and expedite the Pathankot attack probe for Indo-Pak relations to improve. Read on to know more.

May 12, 2017

India to procure anti-chemical, anti-nuclear suits from US for Rs 480 crore

The US has agreed to sell chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence (CBRN) suits and equipment to India for $75 million. Read to know more.

May 12, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army foils infiltration bid in Rampur sector of Baramulla

A search and combing operation is underway in the area to flush out the terrorists.

May 10, 2017

BSF apprehends 4 Bangladeshi nationals carrying US $203,100 from Srimantapur in Tripura

The BSF in Tripura on Tuesday apprehended four Bangladesh nationals carrying illegal currency at the Land Customs Station in Srimantapur, located about 45 km from state capital Agartala.

May 9, 2017

Left Wing Extremism: Home Minister Rajnath Singh wants drones, GPS tracking, thermal imaging, radar to combat Maoists

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday, May 8, outlined the steps that needed to be taken to counter the Naxalite menace in India. Read to know more.

May 8, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Civilian killed in terrorist attack on Indian Army convoy in Shopian

The attack comes after armed forces launched a massive anti-terror operation in Shopian on Thursday morning.

May 4, 2017

India test-fires Agni-II ballistic missile as part of user trial in Odisha

The Agni-II nuclear-capable missile was tested at 10:22 am from the APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha.

May 4, 2017

IAF airman commits suicide at Tambaram Air Force Station near Chennai

The airman committed suicide by shooting himself at Tambaram Air Force Station premises near Chennai.

May 4, 2017

Have faith in your army, Jaitley tells those who want revenge for soldiers' mutilation

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley has assured people, who have been calling for action against Pakistan over the mutilation of two soldiers' bodies, that the Indian Army would reply appropriately. Read to know more.

May 4, 2017