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Thales to display land, naval, air products in DefExpo 2020 in Lucknow

The French multinational will display the Targeting and Reconnaissance pod Talios, which combines targeting and tactical reconnaissance capabilities in a single pod

The chimera of tri-service commands

An integrated military needs tri-service operational planning structures, rather than a joint command

MoD looks to induct foreign choppers in Navy, expert advises otherwise

On November 19, the MoD asked HAL for its comments. HAL has replied that it is "generally in agreement with the viewpoints provided by the consultant"

Navy chief urges veterans to spread positive message on defence services

He also urged the veterans to use the respect that they have in society to give a positive image of the services

In naval landmark, Tejas lands on aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya

This takes India into a select group of nations that have developed aircraft capable of landing and taking off from the severely constrained confines of an aircraft carrier deck

In a major milestone, naval version of Tejas lands on aircraft carrier

The naval version of Tejas aircraft on Saturday made its first landing on the deck of aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, in a major milestone in the development of the aircraft. Military officials involved in the "arrested landing" of the aircraft said the successful test has put India among a select group of nations having the capability to design a jet which can land on an aircraft carrier. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in a tweet, said the successful landing of the aircraft on INS Vikramaditya is a "great event" in the history of Indian fighter aircraft development programme. He congratulated the DRDO and the Indian Navy for the successful test. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is involved in development of the naval variant of Tejas along with Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Aircraft Research and Design Centre of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and CSIR among others. "After completing extensive trials on the shore based test facility, DRDO, ADA devel

Two joint secys, 38 other officials appointed to assist CDS Gen Bipin Rawat

As CDS, Gen Rawat is also acting as the Principal Military Advisor to the defence minister on all tri-services matters besides helming the Department of Military Affairs

India deploys INS Vikramaditya in Arabian Sea amid China-Pak naval drill

Top officials of the Naval headquarters were on board the aircraft carrier when it was deployed in the strategic mission, military sources told PTI

All you should know about Modi's mega military reform in just 3 minutes

In his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort, the prime minister asserted that time has come to enhance synergy among the Army, Navy and the Indian Air Force

Aircraft carrier Vikrant likely to be commissioned by 2021: Report

This carrier is being built at the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi

Let's get real

Navy's plan to build 24 subs is too ambitious

Best of BS Opinion: Can govt expenditure be the only way to induce growth?

From Rahul Bajaj and Amit Shah exchange, Delhi govt's fiscal management to Navy's plans to build submarines, here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day.

Year In Review: Balakot air strikes, CDS, modernisation dominated defence

Pounding a terror facility inside Pakistan's hinterland reflected a major shift in India's approach in dealing with cross border terror

After spying case, Navy bans smartphones, social media on bases, ships

The moves come after the Navy busted a racket where seven of its personnel were found leaking sensitive information through social media platforms, including Facebook

Cabinet approves creation of CDS, single-point military adviser to govt

Days after the prime minister's announcement, an Implementation Committee headed by Doval was appointed to finalise an enabling framework and determine the exact responsibilities for the CDS

SAIL-BSP completes supply of naval grade plates for Navy's special vessels

BSP's plate mill despatches 1,938 tonnes of IRS grade-B plates out of the ordered quantity of 1,995 tonnes by Hindustan Sipyard between April and December

Navy plans to build 24 submarines, 6 of them nuclear powered: Report

In its report tabled this month, the Navy stated that there are presently 15 conventional submarines and two nuclear submarines in its fleet.

Centre amends rules, maximum age limit for Chief of Defence Staff put at 65

According to rules, the service chiefs can serve for a maximum period of three years or till attaining the age of 62, whichever is early

India, Japan vow to deepen maritime ties, hold consultation on disarmament

During the consultations, the two sides exchanged views on issues of mutual interest in these fields, the MEA said

UK pitches to design Indian aircraft carriers, Navy weighing its options

Choosing between US & UK 'a dilemma', says Navy chief