Ministry of Defence

12 killed in suicide bomb attack on Afghan army recruits: Officials

At least 12 people were killed and dozens wounded Monday when a suicide bomber attacked a bus carrying Afghan army recruits near the eastern city of Jalalabad, officials said.

Apr 11, 2016, 20:23 PM IST

Soon, India may produce 100 missiles every month

India is looking to double missile production to 100 per month, a senior defence official said here on Wednesday.

Mar 16, 2016, 16:12 PM IST

AAP minister Kapil Mishra wrote to Parrikar for Army's help in Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's event

Amid ongoing controversy over use of Army for Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 's World Culture Festival , it has come to light that Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Sharma has written to the Ministry of Defence seeking Army's help to set up bridges on river Yamuna.

Mar 09, 2016, 20:17 PM IST

West Bengal: Car with Ministry of Defence plate seized in Burdwan, six arrested

Six suspects were arrested on Monday in the Jamalpur area of West Bengal's Burdwan District and a car with a Ministry of Defence ( MoD) license plate in which they were travelling was impounded.

Feb 08, 2016, 12:21 PM IST

Coast Guard to induct 38 more aircraft by 2020

To boost its surveillance and search and rescue capabilities, the Indian Coast Guard has proposed to induct 38 more aircraft and helicopters into its fleet by 2020.

Feb 08, 2016, 11:07 AM IST

Ministry of Defence, Jammu Cantonment Recruitment 2016 invites applications for 8 posts of Sub-Divisional Officer

Ministry of Defence, Principal Directorate, Defence Estates, Northern Command Jammu Cantonment has invited applications for 8 posts of Sub-Divisional Officer.

Jan 07, 2016, 15:05 PM IST

Defence Ministry approves induction of women fighter pilots in Indian Air Force

Women in combat roles is all set to become a reality with the MoD giving its nod to induction of women into the combat stream of the Indian Air Force.

Oct 24, 2015, 15:19 PM IST

Need to change mindset in Ministry of Defence: Parrikar

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday said that the government desires for greater outsourcing by defence PSU`s and ordnance factories`, and was looking at building synergy between public and private sector to establish a vibrant Defence Industrial Base in the country.

Sep 12, 2015, 17:12 PM IST