Indian Navy

Reliance Naval loses ₹2,500cr contract; Indian Navy waited 9 years for deliveries

Navy signed a contract to acquire five warships way back in 2011 much before Anil Ambani led Reliance Group took over the Gujarat-based shipyard from its former owner Nikhil Gandhi.

Oct 10, 2020

Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 unveiled: What it means for Atmanirbhar Bharat

In future government-to-government agreements, such as the Rafale agreement signed in 2016, the Defence Ministry has done away with offsets and also allowed the armed forces to procure military equipment on lease.

Sep 28, 2020

In a first,two women officers have been selected to join as 'Observers' (Airborne Tacticians) in the Indian Navy's helicopter stream that would ultimately pave the way for women being posted in frontline warships.

Historic first: Two women officers to be airborne tacticians on Indian Navy warship

Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and Sub Lieutenant Riti Singh will be the first women officers in the Indian Navy to embark on Navy warships as part of ship's crew.

Sep 21, 2020

Armed forces committed to support Atmanirbhar Bharat: CDS Bipin Rawat

Gen. Rawat said nothing would bring greater satisfaction to the armed forces than fighting and emerging victorious in wars with home-grown technology and equipment.

Aug 27, 2020

Great news for soldiers; center relaxes 10-year service to avail invalid pension

As per the existing rules, the minimum period of qualifying service actually rendered and required for invalid pension was 10 years or more. For less than 10 years qualifying service, invalid gratuity was admissible which is not enough to live a dignified life after the service.

Jul 15, 2020

Policy gaps deny dues to military personnel killed at LAC

The Army HQ has raised this issue of a uniform treatment to all deceased soldiers due to illness but there has not been a permanent resolution.

Jul 6, 2020

India vs China: Military strength comparison

As the tensions between the world's two largest standing Army have increased, let us compare the military strength of India and China.

May 27, 2020

INS Jalashwa enters Kochi with 588 Indians onboard from Maldives

They include 497 males, 70 women and 21 children. Among the women include six pregnant ladies.

May 17, 2020

Indian Navy launches Operation 'Samudra Setu' to repatriate stranded nationals

As part of India's effort to repatriate its citizens from overseas, Naval Ships Jalashwa and Magar are currently en route to the port of Male, the Maldives to commence evacuation operations from May 8.

May 5, 2020

IAF honours corona warriors on May 3: Complete details of fly-pasts, other activities

In one of its kind gestures, the Indian Armed Forces will carry out a set of thanks-giving activities including fly-pasts and showering of flowers to salute all the COVID-19 warriors across the country.

May 3, 2020

No haircuts for Indian Army as coronavirus cases cross 29,000 in India

Indian Army soldiers are adhering to lockdown guidelines strictly and one important instruction given to them is not to get a haircut done.

Apr 28, 2020

Coronavirus hits Indian Navy: 21 sailors test positive at INS Angre shore base in Mumbai

At least 21 serving personnel of the Indian Navy on Saturday, April 18 have been tested positive for Covid-19 at INS Angre accommodation in Mumbai. Most of the cases are asymptomatic.

Apr 18, 2020

IAF ramps up fight against Coronavirus, deploys transport aircraft to ferry medical equipment

Notably, ever since the outbreak of Covid-19 in the country, the tri-services have been playing a critical role containing the spread of this deadly virus.

Mar 29, 2020

Draft Defence Procurement Policy: Armed forces may be allowed to take equipment on lease

Taking lessons from the past, the defence ministry has mooted a new `trial wings' as a separate service of the armed forces, which will be specialised in conducting field evaluations.

Mar 22, 2020

Covid-19: Indian Army postpones all courses as coronavirus outbreak worsens

Army has already cancelled recruitment rallies by a month and has directed its personnel to travel only for essential duties.

Mar 18, 2020

Big win for women's rights! After Army, SC upholds permanent commission for women in Indian Navy

In a historic judgement, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday, March 17, "Women can sail with the same efficiency as male officers, and there should be no discrimination."

Mar 17, 2020

Make in India: Defence PSUs to struggle over lack of orders & under-utilisation of production facilities

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited which has experience in manufacturing aircraft including Russian-origin Sukhoi-30MKI fighters, Tejas jets, and Dhruv advanced light helicopters has no new orders beyond 2021-22.

Mar 16, 2020

India, US officially sign $2.6 bn deal for Seahawk helicopter, Navy calls it 'force multiplier'

India will be paying $ 3 billion for these two choppers for its Navy and Army.

Feb 27, 2020

Disability Pension shocker: Babus kept political leadership in dark over withdrawal of tax benefits to veterans

The decision has been strongly condemned by the veteran community requesting a direct intervention from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Feb 24, 2020

Pipistrel Virus SW 80, microlight trainer aircraft

Trainer aircraft crashes in Punjab, IAF pilot dead

In the past, the Pipistrel manufactured aircraft Virus SW 80 has been criticised due to lack of cabin occupant crashworthiness, the ability of a structure to protect its occupants during a crash.