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A battle within

Women may be marching perfectly in parades but they are still denied the opportunity to serve in combat roles in the Indian Army

Nyoma air base near China border operational, IAF chief lands aboard C-130J

A strategic air base at a distance of around 25 kilometres from LAC can carry out operations for fighter jets, helicopters and transport planes

Logistical issues delay delivery of 3 Apache helicopters en route to India

The An-124 aircraft carrying the helicopters flew back to the US after remaining on the ground at an airport in the UK for eight days

All about INS Ikshak, vessel that will help Navy make sense of the seas

Third indigenous Survey Vessel Large enhances Navy's hydrographic capabilities and marks progress in indigenous defence manufacturing

Pakistan set to induct Chinese Hangor-class sub next year

In an estimated $5 billion deal, four submarines will be built and delivered by China by 2028, while the other four will be made in Pakistan under the technology transfer agreement

Russia's nuclear 'Poseidon' torpedo ready to go to sea: What we know so far

It is designed to carry nuclear-powered Poseidon torpedoes capable of striking any target over long distances with a top speed of 185 km/h in low noise

Dragon talks

The Long Game: How the Chinese Negotiate with India by former foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale analyses the underlying pattern of how China does business

Nation's Calling reflects a life of service and duty

A book about how Brigadier Bal Dutt Mishra rose from a small village in Uttar Pradesh to join the Indian Army and served the country

What is the G2 grouping that Trump sought to revive in his meeting with Xi?

Talks focus on easing tariffs and export curbs as both countries explore renewing their partnership

L&T, General Atomics partner to build drones for Indian armed forces

The Indian conglomerate will act as prime bidder, with the US firm to provide critical technology transfers

President Droupadi Murmu takes Rafale sortie from Ambala air base

The President said the 'unforgettable' experience gives her a fresh sense of pride in the country's defence capabilities

Rajnath to attend 12th Asean Defence Ministers meeting in Malaysia

The visit plans to reinforce India's commitment to regional peace and security through Asean partnership

Maritime security in Indo-Pacific becoming 'dynaxic': Admiral Tripathi

The Chief of Naval Staff called for a cooperative and holistic approach to safeguard peace and prosperity across the oceans

Centre doubles welfare aid for ex-servicemen & families

The Defence Ministry doubles financial assistance under three key schemes - Penury, Education, and Marriage Grants - benefiting over 3.4 million veterans and dependents nationwide

India's new anti-submarine vessel to strengthen coastal defence

India strengthens its coastal defence with the commissioning of INS Androth, a highly agile, indigenous anti-submarine warfare vessel

India's race for rare earth minerals

From fighter jets to submarines, the country's external dependence on materials is challenging its self-reliance

India, UK conduct joint carrier strike operations in milestone Konkan 25

Carrier strike groups INS Vikrant and HMS Prince of Wales participate together for the first time

EU working on 'Drone Wall' after multiple airspace incursions from Russia

Copenhagen summit unveils plans for a pan-European shield against low-cost, high-impact unmanned aerial threats

Despite indigenous push, wait for India's fifth-gen Amca could be long

While the final Amca prototype is expected to take to the skies by 2029, final induction is projected for 2035, by which at least 8 IAF squadrons will have been retired

MiG-21 takes final flight over Indian skies, marking historic farewell

escribing the MiG-21 as a mighty machine and a national pride, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said there was a deep attachment to the aircraft that shaped our confidence