Army Commanders brainstorm on making force leaner and meaner, combat ready for the future
The Indian Army has been working on several reforms keeping in view the rapid technological advances in the field of combat.
Oct 09, 2018, 12:13 PM IST
IAF successfully test fires ASTRA air-to-air missile, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lauds efforts
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday successfully test-fired ASTRA, the indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM).
Sep 26, 2018, 19:22 PM IST
Aero India 2019 to be held in Bengaluru from February 20
The government has decided to retain Bengaluru as the host city despite earlier reports that Lucknow could be preferred for the next edition of Aero India event.
Sep 08, 2018, 11:33 AM IST
Blast at Russian explosives plant kills three, more missing
An investigation to establish the cause of the blast was underway at the plant, which belongs to state-run manufacturer Sverdlov.
Aug 31, 2018, 23:00 PM IST
DRDO going for indigenous production of PINAKA Mk-II rocket, ammunition for Arjun tank
As Indian armed forces look for state-of-art arsenal to keep up with the rapid developments in defence technology, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is also moving ahead with indigenisation of several weapon platforms. In the last three years, the DRDO has gone for indigenous production of various arms and ammunition.
Aug 07, 2018, 11:20 AM IST
India eyes AK-103 assault rifles, looks for deal to 'Make in India'
Indian officials are set to meet Russian counterparts to discuss a deal.
Apr 20, 2018, 19:16 PM IST
Indian soldiers to don world class bullet proof jackets under ‘Make In India’ initiative
The new jacket will provide 360-degree protection to the soldier in combat, including from latest hard steel core bullets
Apr 10, 2018, 07:59 AM IST
Ministry of Defence website hacked, Chinese characters spark cyberattack speculation
However, the hit didn't come with the usual owning of responsibility by a group of hackers.
Apr 06, 2018, 17:08 PM IST
Still wedded to Socialism, Congress has learnt nothing and forgotten nothing
The recent Congress plenary session has showed that the Congress still wants to undo the liberalisation that its own government started in 1991.
Mar 20, 2018, 12:16 PM IST
Afghan forces kill 28 insurgents: Ministry of Defence
At least 28 insurgents have been killed during the military operations carried out by the security forces in the past 24 hours, said the Afghan Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Mar 03, 2018, 10:58 AM IST
Defence of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Exercise: In Pics
The main objective of the exercise was to practice & validate procedures and drills of all the Command forces aimed at defending Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Nov 24, 2017, 18:44 PM IST
Amid Doklam stand-off, Defence Ministry seeks additional Rs 20,000 crore
The Defence Ministry has sought Rs 20,000 crore in addition to the around Rs 2.74 lakh crore budgetary allocation.
Aug 09, 2017, 22:05 PM IST
Delhi HC to hear plea against dual control over Assam Rifles
A petition was on Tuesday filed in the Delhi High Court, demanding that the control of the Assam Rifles be given to either the Ministry of Home Affairs or the Ministry of Defence.
Aug 08, 2017, 18:31 PM IST
CAG slams Navy for delay in ASW corvettes project
In a report tabled in Parliament, the federal auditor said two of the four warships were delivered to the Navy were not fitted with required weapons and sensor systems due to which they could not perform to full potential as envisaged.
Jul 21, 2017, 20:31 PM IST
Scientist designs revolutionary bullet-proof jacket for armed forces, India will save Rs 20,000 crore every year
The product will be included in the 'Make in India' project.
Jun 07, 2017, 12:00 PM IST
Over 51% jump in govt's revenue expenditure in April: Icra
Early passage of the budget for 2017-18 has contributed to an upfronting of expenditure, resulting in a sharp 51.2 percent rise in revenue expenditure in April, rating agency Icra said.
Jun 05, 2017, 23:30 PM IST
Eden Gardens immortalises Indian Army bravehearts, names four stands in memory of slain war heroes
In a stadium that stands on land owned by the Ministry of Defence, the formality was due after the Eden had named four stands after former India captain Sourav Ganguly, former BCCI Presidents B N Dutt and Jagmohan Dalmiya, and ex-India player Pankaj Roy.
Apr 28, 2017, 19:53 PM IST
Integration of services important: General Rawat on CDS
Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat on Wednesday supported the creation of a post of 'Chief of Defence Staff' saying integration among the three services and with the Defence Ministry is important.
Jan 04, 2017, 18:45 PM IST
Army launches full fledged Bench of AFT in Jammu
The ceremony was presided over by Justice B P Katakey, Officiating Chairperson, AFT, New Delhi.
Nov 25, 2016, 16:09 PM IST
Highways Ministry proposes doubling up 22 pan India highway stretches as airstrips
Road Transport and Highways Ministry is working on a proposal with Ministry of Defence to construct runways on highway stretches and 22 such spots have been identified across the country.
Oct 16, 2016, 11:34 AM IST
