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London bomb scare: Shoreditch High Street evacuated as police probe unexploded World War II bomb

Police were called in on February 27 morning to the area after reports of a suspected World War Two shell surfaced.

Feb 27, 2017

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At least 45 killed in car bomb blast targeting Syrian rebels fighting ISIS in al-Bab

Reports state that a suicide bomber targeted a checkpoint manned by Free Syrian Army rebels which was crowded with civilians early Friday in the Sousian village.

Feb 24, 2017

Super weapons: Russia's electromagnetic railgun should have its enemies very worried

Russian railgun can fire shells at 3km per second.

Jan 10, 2017

India news live updates: Woman from Thailand found dead at a nursing home in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh

Read all the live updates here.

Jan 7, 2017

US Defence Secretary Ash Carter with Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parikar

Will India take up these new US proposals on vertical lift aircraft and infantry combat vehicles?

The new US proposals have been put forward to India under DTTI, a mechanism for defence cooperation.

Dec 31, 2016

Government reveals DRDO projects and reasons for delay; here is the full list

The Narendra Modi government has shared information on the development of LCA Phase-II and LCA Navy Phase-I.

Nov 26, 2016

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Indian Army gets 5,000 bullet proof jackets, 7 years after planning to procure 3.54 lakh sets

In 2009, the defence ministry approved buying of 3,53,765 bullet proof jackets (BPJs) but quality-related issues hit procurement.

Nov 22, 2016

Demonetisation has ended terror-funding, stone-pelting in Jammu and Kashmir: Manohar Parrikar

Parrikar was speaking at an event organised by Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker Atul Bhatkhalkar in Mumbai.

Nov 15, 2016

Indian Army's modernisation efforts to boost global arms suppliers

India seeks to modernise weaponry and other accessories of the Indian Army's Infantry forces.

Oct 28, 2016

India boosts maritime strength with INS Tihayu; to get Akula-class nuclear submarine from Russia for $2 billion

India already has an Akula-class submarine named Nerpa, which it leased from Russia for 10 years in 2012 and rechristened INS Chakra.

Oct 19, 2016

SAAB to co-produce Carl-Gustaf M4 under Make in India project

India has been using a modified version of the man-portable multi-role weapon system developed by the DRDO.

Oct 10, 2016

Indian Army provides proof of Pakistan link to terrorists killed in Naugam

Among the recoveries, the hand grenades were ARGES 84 manufactured by Pakistan Ordnance Factories.

Oct 8, 2016

Iraqi forces retake key town near Isis-stronghold of Mosul

Fifteen civilians, including 11 children, were killed in a barrel bomb attack by government forces on Bab al-Nairab in Aleppo, Syria.

Aug 26, 2016

Army chief seeks commanders' feedback on INSAS rifle

Indigenous INSAS rifle suffered several issues that were later rectified by the Ordnance Factory Board.

Apr 26, 2016

DRDO developing high energy beam weapons; project likely to be completed by 2017

The Directed Energy Weapons (DEW), which is also being called Star Wars-like, is being developed by Indian defence lab DRDO.

Mar 28, 2016

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