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3-month extension given to defence forces for emergency weapon acquisition

The defence forces have been buying a number of spares, weapons, missiles and systems

Akash missile sale cleared, govt to approach China-wary nations

Focus will be on high-value defence platforms to achieve target of $5-billion annual exports

A wobbly first year for the CDS

Deep and candid introspection is warranted for the Chief of Defence Staff to have a tangible impact on military reforms

Israel's sales pitch to India: Our artillery gun to support 'Make in India'

Business Standard has reviewed the letter, which was signed last Tuesday by Brigadier General Yair Kulas, director of Sibat - the Israeli defence ministry agency in charge of defence exports

Army organises cultural event Jashn-e-Baramulla, Ameesha Patel takes part

The Chinar Corps of the Indian Army organised the cultural event Jashn-e-Baramulla to promote the talent of youth

Fifty years of India's conflicts

Book review of Full Spectrum: India's Wars 1972-2020

Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in J-K's Baramulla

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Wanigam Payeen Kreeri area of Baramulla district in early morning hours of Thursday, Jammu and Kashmir Police said

Army chief awards troops deployed at Rezang La, Rechen La heights, LAC

General Manoj Mukund Naravane gave 12 Chief's Commendation Cards to troops deployed in the icy heights on the Line of Actual Control

'Time waste': Rahul Gandhi walks out of defence panel meet in protest

Panel on defence on Wednesday discussed soldiers' rank badges and uniforms for over an hour, over the objections of several members who demanded the committee focus on matters of strategic importance

Indian army kills two Pak soldiers along LoC opposite J&K's Naushera

Indian Army killed two Pakistan Army soldiers along the Line of Control opposite the Naushera sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, sources said

Israeli firm Elbit Systems offers to build 70% of artillery guns in India

That is significantly higher indigenisation than the 50 per cent required for "Make in India" projects

Army Chief General Naravane leaves for 6-day tour of UAE, Saudi Arabia

The visit by the Army chief is seen as a reflection of India's growing strategic ties with the two countries

Amid standoff, India accuses China of helping rebels on Myanmar border

Armed groups in Myanmar -- including the United Wa State Army and the Arakan Army, which was designated a terrorist organization this year -- are acting as Beijing's proxies

Govt approves Army Headquarters reorganisation, force gets 3rd deputy chief

The government has also cleared the creation of the post of Director General Information Warfare in the headquarters who would be dealing with media affairs too

Indo-Pak wars' veteran retired Major General RN Chibber passes away

Major Gen (retd) RN Chibber, who had participated in 1962, 1965 and 1971 wars, died at his residence, a defence spokesman said

India carried out 'pinpoint strikes' on terror launchpads in PoK: Report

This year eight infiltration bids were foiled and 14 terrorists have been neutralised along the LoC

2 Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu's Nagrota

Two terrorists travelling in a truck were killed on Thursday morning during an ongoing encounter in the Nagrota area of J&K's Jammu district, top police officials said.

Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Jammu's Nagrota

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces near a toll plaza in Jammu's Nagrota on Thursday morning, officials said

Upgraded facilities for troops in eastern Ladakh as harsh winter sets in

The living facilities have been provided with proper heating facilities as the region receives up to 40 feet of snow after November

India will give 'prachand jawab' if it is tested: PM Modi at Longewala Post

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed troops at Longewala Post