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Pakistan demands joint probe on 'accidental firing' of Indian missile

The Foreign Office said that the incident raises several fundamental questions regarding security

18 military platforms to be designed, developed by Indian defence industry

The move is part of the ministry's larger goal of boosting the domestic defence industry

India accidentally fired missile into Pakistan on March 9: Defence Ministry

The Defence Ministry said the Government of India has taken a serious view of the incident and ordered a high-level Court of Enquiry into it

Pak summons Indian envoy over alleged violation of its airspace by missile

The Indian diplomat who was summoned to the Foreign Office was told about the alleged violation of its airspace by an Indian-origin super-sonic flying object which entered into Pakistan from Suratgarh

Defence exposition in Gandhinagar cancelled, govt says will reschedule

MoD sources, speaking off the record, say postponement has nothing to do with "logistics problems"

Defence Expo 2022 postponed due to logistics problems: Govt

The Defence Ministry spokesperson said that the new dates for the 12th edition of Defence Expo will be announced in due course of time

Ministry of Defence nod to India Inc to build light tank, defence equipment

Projects under Make-I to be govt-funded; under Make-II, industry-funded

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Volodymyr Zelensky says he's target number 1

Ukraine's Defence Ministry on Friday said more than 1,000 Russian servicemen have been killed so far in the conflict

'MoD to create panel to monitor budget spending for full utilisation'

The Defence Ministry will create a panel with representatives from all three services to monitor its budget spending so that it is fully utilised in time, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. The government's commitment to reducing imports and modernising armed forces with indigenous technology has been given further impetus in this budget, he said in his speech during a post-budget webinar. Singh said he is sure that the Defence Ministry has noted all the valuable suggestions received and deliberated during the webinar and has also drawn an action plan for time-bound implementation of the budget announcements for atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defence. "For promoting industry-led research and development (R&D) efforts, I would sanction at least five projects under Make-I during the financial year 2022-23," he mentioned. Projects under 'Make-I' category involve government funding of 90 per cent, released in a phased manner and based on the progress of the scheme, as ...

Rajnath Singh reviews preparations for 12 edition DefExpo-2022 in Gujarat

DefExpo-2022 will now be held between March 10-14,2022 and will be held in a hybrid format featuring both physical and virtual stalls, said the Ministry of Defence

Fifth Scorpene-class made-in-India submarine sails out for first sea trial

The submarine, which will be christened INS Vagir at the time of commissioning, is scheduled for delivery to the Indian Navy later this year after completion of these trials

Defence allocation sees moderate rise, IAF gets largest capital boost

In the Budget FY23, the government has allocated Rs 5.25 trillion.

Chinese Army finds 17-yr-old missing boy from Arunachal: Defence PRO

A defence ministry PRO said the Chinese Army has communicated to India that they have found a missing boy from Arunachal Pradesh.

DRDO to display two tableaux at Republic Day parade: Defence Ministry

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will display two tableaux at the forthcoming Republic Day Parade on January 26, the Ministry of Defence said on Saturday.

Explained: How are Republic Day parade tableaux designed and selected?

The defence ministry provides each participant with one tractor and one trailer, and the tableau should fit on that

Army Chief Naravane dons new combat uniform during visit to Eastern Command

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane donned the new combat uniform during a recent visit to the Eastern Command area where he reviewed the operational preparedness.

Indian Army signs contract with pvt sector aimed at 'Atmanirbhar Defence'

The Indian Army on Tuesday signed its first contract worth Rs 96 crore with Anadron Systems Pvt Ltd under Make-II for Maneuverable Expendable Aerial Target.

Army Day parade: Indian Army unveils new climate friendly combat uniform

The Indian Army on Saturday unveiled a new combat uniform that is comfortable, climate friendly and features a digital disruptive pattern. A contingent of commandos of Parachute regiment, wearing the new uniforms, took part in the Army Day parade that was conducted at the Cariappa ground here. The uniform, which features a mix of colours including olive and earthen, has been designed taking into considerations aspects like areas of deployment of the troops and climatic conditions in which they operate. The new uniform has been designed after analysing combat uniforms of armies of various other countries, in association with National Institute of Fashion Technology, sources said. This uniform is more comfortable and it would be worn in all types of terrains, they said. The digital disruptive pattern is designed with help of computer aid, they said. The shirt in the new uniform does not have to be tucked in the trouser, the sources said. The shirt in the old uniform had to be tucke

Modi govt scraps missile, chopper tenders to push 'Make in India'

The Defence Ministry decided to withdraw tenders for deals related to buying short-range surface-to-air missiles and 14 helicopters

US discourages India from acquiring Russian S-400 missiles: Biden's nominee

The US has made clear to India that it is discouraging it from proceeding with its acquisition of S-400 missile defence systems, said President Biden's nominee for Coordinator for Sanctions Policy