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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

India successfully test-fires advanced version of BrahMos missile

India on Tuesday successfully test-fired a naval variant of the advanced supersonic BrahMos cruise missile from a stealth guided-missile destroyer of the Indian Navy. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said the missile hit the designated target "precisely". "Advanced sea to sea variant of BrahMos Supersonic Cruise missile was tested from INS Visakhapatnam today. Missile hit the designated target ship precisely," the DRDO tweeted. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the successful launch of the missile reconfirmed the robustness of the Indian Navy's "mission readiness". "The robustness of @indiannavy mission readiness is reconfirmed today after successful launch of the advanced version of BrahMos Missile from INS Vishakhapatnam today. I congratulate the wonderful team work of @indiannavy @DRDO_India & @BrahMosMissile," Singh tweeted. BrahMos Aerospace, an India-Russian joint venture, produces the supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from submarines,

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recovering well from Covid-19: Official

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who tested positive for COVID-19, is recovering well, a government spokesperson said on Tuesday. A Bharat Bhushan Babu, the principal spokesperson of the Defence Ministry, said a team of doctors from the Army's Research and Referral (R&R) Hospital examined Singh. "A team of doctors from Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantt examined Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh who had tested COVID positive, yesterday. He is recovering well," Babu tweeted. Singh on Monday said on Twitter that he tested positive for COVID-19 and was under home quarantine. "I have tested positive for Corona today with mild symptoms. I am under home quarantine. I request everyone who have recently come in my contact to isolate themselves and get tested," he said. Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt also said that he tested positive for COVID-19.

INS Vikrant sea trials take it one step closer to its commissioning

With the navy confident about the ship's abilities during first 2 trials, Vikrant is now sailing out to undertake complex manoeuvres to establish readings of how the ship performs in various condition

Best of BS Opinion: Looking ahead to 2022, EV industry, and more

Here is the best of BS Opinion pieces of the day

Looking ahead to 2022

The defence ministry's year-end review focuses exclusively on the achievements, but it does offer a glimpse into the challenges ahead

New HAL warfighting system removes need to send pilots into enemy airspace

Indian air power planners, however, have not entirely embraced this belief in autonomous warfare

Stealth game: HAL joins DRDO in building 5th-gen advanced combat aircraft

The IAF has accorded the Tejas Mark 2 its "comprehensive design review", which means its design has been found viable and the manufacture of its first prototypes cleared

Defence Ministry puts curbs on import of 351 items under staggered timeline

The Defence Ministry on Wednesday announced a fresh list of 351 sub-systems and components that will not be allowed to be imported under a staggered timeline beginning December next year

Defense minister Rajnath Singh unveils 27 border infrastructure projects

Singh said strong infrastructure in border areas is essential in today's uncertain times

India fines European firm for offsets delay in Rafale fighter deal

French aerospace major Dassault Aviation is the manufacturer of the Rafale jets while MBDA supplies the missile systems for the aircraft

Gesture of respect: Rajnath touches feet of 1971 war veteran's wife

Singh paid rich tributes to the brave soldiers, sailors and air warriors who ensured the victory in the 1971 war

India's defence exports in past 7 years have crossed Rs 38,000 cr: Rajnath

'We have an estimated Rs 85,000 crore industry of aerospace and defence. The contribution of the private sector in this has increased to Rs 18,000 crore,' says Defence Minister

Decision to procure S-400 missile systems based on threat perception: Govt

The procurement of Russian S-400 missile defence systems was a "sovereign decision" based on existing threat perceptions, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Ajay Bhatt said

MoD clears procurement of communication equipment worth Rs 2,236 cr for IAF

The Defence Ministry approved a proposal to procure GSAT-7C satellite and related equipment for the Indian Air Force (IAF) at a cost of Rs 2,236 crore.

Rajnath commissions Navy's most capable warship INS Visakhapatnam

The 7,400-tonne ship is the lead vessel in a new class of four guided missile destroyers that Mazagon Dock Ltd, Mumbai is building under Project 15B

Defence Ministry okays acquisition of arms, equipment worth Rs 7,965 crore

The procurement proposals were approved at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the ministry's highest decision-making body on the matter