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BJP govt working to modernise Army, make defence sector self-reliant: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the ruling BJP government in Uttarakhand is working towards modernizing the Army

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.

Rafale maritime fighter jet demonstrates operational capability in Goa

The Navy plans to acquire a fleet of combat jets for its indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant

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

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

Integration of forces to face challenges from adversaries: Rajnath Singh

Singh also handed over five DRDO products to the armed forces and other security agencies

Centre putting efforts to make defence sector 'Aatmanirbhar': Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the central government has been making constant efforts to achieve 'Aatmanirbharta' in the defence sector

IAF chopper crash: Mortal remains of only 3 of 13 deceased identified

The mortal remains of only Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and Brig LS Lidder could be identified, officials said on Thursday.

Data Patterns IPO to open on Dec 14; sets price band at Rs 555-585/share

Data Patterns (India), which supplies electronic systems to defence and aerospace sector, on Thursday said it has fixed a price band of Rs 555-585 a share for its Rs 588 crore initial public offering

Best of BS Opinion: Indigenisation costs in defence, reforming MSP and more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Friday

Army to introduce new climate-friendly combat uniform from next year

The Army is set to introduce a light and more climate-friendly combat uniform for its personnel from next year, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

PM to hand over indigenously built defence equipment to forces on Nov 19

PM Modi will formally hand over indigenously designed and developed defence equipment to the three chiefs of armed forces in Jhansi on November 19

Top headlines: Delhi HC gives 2 weeks to CCI; Ola rejigs leadership team

Business Standard brings you the top stories from today

2 naval commanders, others named in CBI charge sheet in Navy info leak case

This is one of the quickest probes in defence corruption cases

Tests above 20K ft done, Ministry of Defence orders 12 choppers

Purchase of Light Utility Helicopters from HAL under Make in India

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

Rajnath pitches for DefExpo 2022, claims exports up by 334% in 5 years

DefExpo 2022 is planned at Gandhinagar in Gujarat from March 10 to March 13.

VEM Tech inks deal with Telangana for Rs 1,000 cr integrated defence unit

The integrated defence systems facility will come up at Yelgoi in Telangana and might create around 2,000 jobs over the next five years

India needs to become a global power to defend itself, says Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said India needs to become a global power, not to attack anyone but to defend itself

K'taka makes strong pitch for more foreign investments in Dubai Expo 2020

Highlighting Karnataka's "dominant position" in Aerospace and Defence sector, the state government on Sunday made a strong pitch for more foreign investments in these sectors, at the Dubai Expo 2020