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"Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh will visit Siachen tomorrow. He will interact with the Armed Forces personnel deployed in the region," the Defence Ministry..
Credit: DNA - Published 4 days ago

The programme will help the IAF to replace its fleet of MiG-21s, MiG-23s and MiG-27s which have been either phased out or are set to be phased out in near..
Credit: Zee News - Published 2 weeks ago

HAL received an RFP for 97 Tejas Mark-1A fighters. The Defence Acquisitions Council approved the acquisition of 'improved' Tejas jets and an upgrade programme..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago

The defense ministry has issued a tender to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the purchase of 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets, valued at over Rs 65,000 crore...
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago

India successfully tests Agni-Prime missile with 1,000-2,000 km range from Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. Strategic Forces Command, DRDO, Defence Ministry officials..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago

The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees has said that Israel had definitively barred it from making aid deliveries in northern Gaza, where the threat..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on March 25, 2024

Turkey said on Saturday it had "neutralised" 12 members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in northern Iraq's Metina region as part of a cross-border..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on March 23, 2024

*Big Bang Boom Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (BBBS)*, India's fastest-growing defense sector start-up, has secured a significant order worth more than Rs. 200 Crores from..
Credit: NewsVoir - Published on March 22, 2024

​​​In response to media queries on comments made by the Spokesperson of the Chinese defence ministry, Randhir said, "We have noted the comments made by the..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on March 19, 2024

The Chinese military restated its claim over Arunachal Pradesh, asserting it as part of China's territory. This comes after India dismissed objections to PM..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on March 17, 2024

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Monday that Ukraine poisoned the Moscow-installed governors of Ukraine's Kherson and Luhansk regions, though both were still..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on February 19, 2024

The procurement proposals were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Credit: DNA - Published on February 16, 2024

Article 370 creator Dhar on submitting script to Defence Ministry for approval; asserts movie’s aim is to give ‘chronological account’ of J&K’s special..
Credit: Mid-Day - Published on February 14, 2024

Armenia's defence ministry said in a statement posted on the Telegram messaging app that two of its soldiers had been killed and several more wounded at a combat..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on February 13, 2024

Indonesia has ditched a controversial plan to buy 733 million euros ($790 million) worth of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets previously used by Qatar, the defence..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on February 11, 2024

Taiwan's Defence Ministry reported the highest number of Chinese balloons near the country. China considers Taiwan its own territory and has conducted military..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on February 10, 2024

Israeli strikes on Syria's Homs killed five people including three civilians Wednesday, a war monitor said, with Syria's defence ministry reporting an..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on February 7, 2024

India is set to develop three spy planes to enhance defence capabilities in surveillance and communications. The project, led by the Defence Research and..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on February 6, 2024

Employees from a Ukrainian arms firm conspired with defence ministry officials to embezzle almost $40 million earmarked to buy 100,000 mortar shells for the war..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on January 28, 2024

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday took everyone by surprise when he asked a student from the audience to come on stage and deliver a speech on his..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on January 25, 2024

Russia accused Ukraine on Wednesday of deliberately shooting down a Russian military transport plane carrying 65 captured Ukrainian soldiers to a prisoner..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on January 24, 2024

The defence ministry signs Rs 1,070-crore deal with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) for acquisition of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on January 24, 2024

India seeks cooperation from friendly countries to study increasingly frequent natural disasters in border states near China, a national security issue. Defence..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on January 19, 2024

North Korea said Friday that it had tested an "underwater nuclear weapon system" in response to joint naval exercises by Washington, Seoul and Tokyo, which..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on January 19, 2024

More than 20 Chinese warplanes were detected around Taiwan, with 11 crossing a sensitive median line separating the self-ruled island from China, Taipei's..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on January 18, 2024

Indonesian presidential frontrunner Prabowo Subianto faced criticism in a heated election debate regarding his military procurement strategy as defence minister...
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2024

Taiwan's Defence Ministry accuses China of harassment by repeatedly sending Chinese balloons over the self-governing island. The ministry's analysis found that..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on January 6, 2024

Four Chinese balloons were detected moving across the median line separating Taiwan from China, with three flying directly above the island, Taipei's defence..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on January 3, 2024

The Ministry of Defence clarified that the tableaux of Delhi and West Bengal were not included in the Republic Day 2024 parade due to not aligning with this..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on January 1, 2024

In the wake of the recent drone strikes on India-bound commercial ships and increased attacks from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, the defence ministry on Sunday that..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on December 31, 2023

India firmed up defence procurement worth over Rs 3.50 lakh crore in 2023 to enhance its combat prowess and deal with security challenges. The military focused..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on December 31, 2023

Russia's Defence Ministry reported the destruction of a Ukrainian sea drone off Crimea and a child killed in the Bryansk region. The ministry also stated that..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on December 30, 2023

The Centre has rejected Bengal's proposed R-Day tableau highlighting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's pet project, Kanyashree, for the third time in 8 years...
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on December 29, 2023

Peeved over the recent naval exercises between the navies of India and Philippines in the disputed South China Sea, Chinese military on Thursday said defence..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on December 28, 2023

China's defence ministry accused Taiwan's leadership of hyping up claims of Beijing's interference in the upcoming presidential election. The main theme of the..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on December 28, 2023

Taiwan is not seeing any signs of large-scale Chinese military activity before elections next month but is keeping a close watch on China, the island's defence..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on December 26, 2023

Twelve Turkish soldiers have been killed over two days in separate attacks on bases in northern Iraq, the defence ministry said Saturday. Turkey has operated..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on December 23, 2023

France submits bid to India's defence ministry for the estimated Rs 50,000 crore deal for 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets. The bid includes offer, pricing, and..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on December 20, 2023

British defence minister Grant Shapps said HMS Diamond shot down a drone targeting merchant shipping in the Red Sea.
Credit: Zee News - Published on December 20, 2023

Russian forces destroyed a Ukrainian drone in an attempted attack on Moscow. The drone was targeting facilities in the capital. The debris fell outside the city..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on December 19, 2023

On Friday, the defense ministry finalized a significant Rs 5,336 crore agreement with the defense public sector unit Bharat Electronics for the acquisition of..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on December 15, 2023

In a major boost for the Indian Army, the defence ministry has approved a Rs 2,800 crore proposal for buying around 6,400 rockets for Pinaka multi-barrel rocket..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on December 13, 2023

The defence ministry has approved the import of 73,000 SiG Sauer assault rifles from the US, adding to the previous purchase of 72,400 such guns. The rifles will..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on December 12, 2023

Indian Army to receive 70,000 more Sig Sauer assault rifles for troops in counterterrorism operations and other duties; approval given at high-level Defence..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on December 12, 2023

A Chinese naval formation led by the Shandong aircraft carried sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Monday, Taipei's defence ministry said. The carrier group..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on December 11, 2023

The Congress alleged on Friday that the Ministry of Defence denied landing permission for an aircraft carrying party leader Rahul Gandhi at the Naval airport..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on December 1, 2023

The defence ministry on Thursday gave the preliminary approval for capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 2.23 lakh crore, including the procurement of 97 more..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on November 30, 2023

The defence ministry approves capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 2.23 lakh crore, including 97 Tejas fighters, 156 Prachand helicopters, and upgrade of..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on November 30, 2023

Ukraine overnight tried to attack Moscow with dozens of drones, Russian authorities said Sunday, just a day after Ukrainian officials reported that Russia had..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on November 27, 2023

Russia said Friday it had destroyed 16 Ukrainian drones in the south of the country and over the annexed Crimean peninsula. On Thursday night, "an attempt by the..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on November 24, 2023

Ukraine's intelligence directorate said on Sunday that an explosion in the Russian-occupied town of Melitopol killed at least three Russian servicemen in an..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on November 13, 2023

"Raksha Mantri, Rajnath Singh, has directed the MoD to release the third instalment of OROP payment for the defence pensioners drawing pensions through the..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on November 9, 2023

Russia's new nuclear-powered submarine, Imperator Alexander III, has successfully test-launched the Bulava ballistic missile. The missile, designed to carry..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on November 5, 2023

Defence Ministry Rajnath Singh launched attacks at the INDIA alliance during his visit to poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, displaying the strength of the country.
Credit: DNA - Published on November 5, 2023

At least 43 military aircraft and seven ships China sent to Taiwan, a latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on November 1, 2023

More than 40 Chinese warplanes were detected around Taiwan in a day, the self-ruled island's defence ministry said on Wednesday.Beijing claims democratic Taiwan..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on November 1, 2023

Israel allowed an increase in the aid for Gaza, an official said and called on the Palestinians to head towards the South, a "humanitarian" zone of the..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on October 29, 2023

India has initiated the formal process to acquire 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets and associated equipment from France. The request for the deal, estimated to be..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on October 27, 2023

Bombay High Court has issued a judgment stating that a circular issued by the Union defence ministry following the Adarsh housing scandal regarding the issuance..
Credit: Mid-Day - Published on October 26, 2023

China's defence ministry has accused Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party of pushing the island towards a dangerous situation of war. This comes after reports..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on October 26, 2023

Russian forces have foiled several attempts by Ukrainian units to cross the Dnipro River in the southern Kherson region over the past day, Russia's defence..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on October 22, 2023

On Thursday, Russia scrambled two Su-27 fighter jets to intercept three British military planes, including an RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft and two Typhoon..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on October 19, 2023

An inquiry into allegations of extra-judicial killings by British special forces in Afghanistan will begin hearing evidence in public. The inquiry was ordered by..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on October 9, 2023

Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, the manufacturer of French Rafale fighter aircraft, will be visiting India for senior level meetings. He is..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published on October 8, 2023

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