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Indian Army raises its first squadron of Apache attack helicopters

The squadron will support ground operations in the western sector and The delivery of the Apache attack helicopters is expected to start in May, officials said

China defence Budget: Concerns about low soldier readiness, morale dominate

Jump in Chinese defence Budget comes amid concerns in Beijing that its armed forces lack discipline after decades without real combat and a wide-ranging mission to eradicate military corruption

MoD inks Rs 2,890-cr contract with HAL for upgrade of 25 Dornier aircraft

'The MLU for Dornier aircraft includes an upgrade to incorporate state-of-the-art avionics systems and primary role sensors,' the ministry said

India looking at evacuating its nationals amid violence in Haiti, says MEA

Various gangs have launched coordinated attacks on key installations in Haiti in an attempt to force the resignation of the country's embattled Prime Minister Ariel Henry

This new laser weapon can destroy drones, missiles at the cost of a pizza

Directed-energy weapons are slowly emerging as an alternative to air defence interceptor missiles thanks to their low cost per interception

Donald Trump launched CIA covert influence operation against China

The CIA team promoted allegations that members of the ruling Communist Party were hiding ill-gotten money overseas

US Steel should remain American owned and operated, says President Biden

US Steel shares retreated in early trading, after plunging 13% on Wednesday when news first broke that Biden would express concern about the deal

Russia goes to presidential polls with war economy lifting living standards

Wages have soared by double digits, the ruble has stabilized, and poverty and unemployment are at record lows

Tejas, Arjun tanks and navy carriers showcase firepower: Watch videos here

From Indian Army's Arjun tank and Indian Air Force's Tejas showing their might at Pokhran to Indian Navy's twin aircraft carrier operations in the high seas, watch the best of India's military might

'Seven more Nepalese citizens serving Russian Army killed, toll touches 19'

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the deaths of seven more Nepali nationals who were fighting from the Russian side in the Russia-Ukraine war

Denmark to expand conscription, draft women into military in rare move

The goal of the updated strategy, according to Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, is to boost the proportion of young people enlisting in the military

Women scientists played major role in Mission Divyastra's success

The programme project director Dr Shankari S also played a significant role in the mission's success, defence officials said

Kim Jong Un drives new-type tank during drills, calls for efforts for war

North Korea's Defense Ministry earlier vowed to carry out responsible military activities in reaction to the ongoing South Korea-US military exercises in the South

China eyeing India's backyard for more overseas military bases: US Intel

US intelligence assessment says Beijing will focus on building fully modernised defence force by 2035 and turning PLA into a world-class military by 2049

Houthis may have hypersonic missile, raising stakes in Red Sea crisis

The report by the state-run RIA Novosti news agency cited an unnamed official but provided no evidence for the claim

Defence exports to more than double to Rs 40,000 cr by 2026: Anurag Thakur

Swedish think-tank SIPRI's recent report revealed India was world's biggest arms importer in 2019-23, with a 9.8 per cent share of all arms imports

Ex-DRDO chairman Reddy hails Divyastra, calls it a game-changer for forces

Prime Minister Narendra Modi came out in praise of the DRDO after the successful launch of 'Mission Divyastra', which put India in an elite club of nations to have developed the MIRV tech

Incredible momentum in India-US defence partnership: Pentagon official

Ryan Holliway, Political-Military Officer from the Department of State said America's partnership with India is one of the most consequential relationships it has in the world

Govt signs contract worth Rs 8,073 crore with HAL to buy 34 helicopters

The Indian Army is also raising its new ALH Dhruv attack helicopter squadron in Jodhpur on March 15, which will significantly enhance its combat capabilities in the Western desert sector

Belarus calls for UN reforms, backs India's ascension to Security Council

The Belarusian foreign minister underscored the importance of enhancing cooperation with India across various sectors such as science and technology, education, tourism, and culture