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Centre seals deal with BDL to acquire 4,690 anti-tank guided missiles

The Defence Ministry on Friday sealed a deal with state-run Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL)

The two-front truce

LoC ceasefire offers New Delhi a unique opportunity to shift the dispute over Kashmir away from the border to the negotiating table

Mazagaon Dock pays interim dividend of Rs 92.56 cr to Defence Min for FY21

The company has declared interim dividend of Rs 109.11 crore at 54.10 per cent of equity capital for FY 2020-21, Government share being 84.83 per cent

DAC approves acquisition proposals worth Rs 13,700 cr for armed forces

Defence Acquisition Council has also approved that all capital acquisition contracts shall be concluded within two years

Defence Min all set to clear over Rs 6,000 cr Arjun Mark 1A tank for Army

The Defence Ministry on Tuesday is all set to clear the acquisition of these tanks worth over Rs 6,000 crore by the Army

Import embargo on 101 defence items would encourage self-reliance: PM Modi

Modi underscored the opportunities the government has created for the private sector by bifurcating the capital procurement budget into separate domestic and foreign procurement routes

PM Modi invites private firms for manufacturing of defence equipments

"I would urge the private sector to come forward in manufacturing as well as in design and development, waving India's glory worldwide," the Prime Minister said

India signs $50 mn def agreement with Maldives to boost maritime capability

Jaishnakar, who is here on a two-day visit, held discussions with Maldivian Defence Minister Mariya Didi

Furore over Rahul's questions on defence in Parliamentary panel's meeting

A meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on defence was held at Parliament in connection with the examination of Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Defence for the year 2021-22

PM Modi hands over indigenous Arjun Main Battle Tank MK-1A to Army

Fifteen academic institutions, eight labs and several MSMEs were involved in the project

DRDO's current manpower grossly insufficient for R&D projects: Par panel

The Defence Ministry should take effective measures to augment the workforce, stated a report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence on Friday

Aero India 2021: Compatibility hit as services buy different kinds of radio

The IAF, which is ahead of the army and navy in buying futuristic SDR equipment, has chosen to equip its aircraft with SDR developed by Israeli firm Rafael Advanced Defence Systems

India can be the net security provider in Indian Ocean Region: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said India can take on the role of being the net security provider in the Indian Ocean Region as geopolitically it is a reliable partner in the IOR. "We live in a challenging geo-political landscape where countries not only have to face the threat of military aggression, but natural calamities which include pandemics like COVID-19 which has wreaked havoc in the last one year," Singh said. Therefore, when faced with threats across multiple dimensions, it is imperative for the nation to strengthen relations with countries with whom it shared converging views on key global issues, he said,addressing the inaugural session of Chiefs of the Air Staff Conclave at Aero India here. "Geopolitically India is a reliable partner in the Indian Ocean Region and can take on the role of being the net security provider in the region," he added. Noting that air power has and would continue to play a critical role in maintaining regional stabil

Increase in capital outlay of Defence amid pandemic is huge step: IAF Chief

Defence forces received more than 18 per cent hike over last year in capital outlay meant for acquisition of new weapon systems

Centre formally seals Rs 48,000 crore deal to procure 83 Tejas LCA from HAL

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month approved the deal for procurement of the 73 Tejas Mk-IA variant and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-I trainer aircraft

Space dept, defence min agree to free band worth Rs 60k cr for 5G services

Telecom operators have been demanding 100 Mhz of spectrum in the 3300-3600 band for 5G services but at lower prices

Fewer flying displays as Covid-19 pandemic curbs Aero India 2021

The show website indicates that only 75 foreign firms are participating this year, compared to 165 companies that attended the previous edition of the biennial air show in 2019

IAF Chief on China's game plan, 'pawn' Pakistan and Galwan 'misadventure'

Pakistan's dependence on China is going to increase as the country is set to reel under a Chinese debt-trap, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said. Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria said India's "most important" national security challenge is to understand China, its "possible game plan" and the deepening and evolving Sino-Pak relationship.

Scorpeone sub to debut as second phase of Malabar exercise begins today

For the first time, the naval exercise is being held off both East and West coasts

Be wary of Chinese intent and actions, Rajnath tells army commanders

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday cautioned Army commanders to be wary of Chinese actions at disputed borders and their intent during military talks