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Indian Air Force concludes 15-week course to brush up strategic thinking

Dominating the tactical and strategic battlefield today is a high level of transparency, digital communications and precision-guided weapons during both day and night

India, US launch INDUS-X for technology and defence industry partnership

A factsheet was released for operationalising the 'Defence Innovation Bridge' under the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies at a two-day event in Washington DC

Centre signs Rs 500 cr contract to strengthen army's communication system

According to the defence ministry, the development of such state-of-the-art equipment will help in boosting exports to friendly countries

India should be a permanent member on UN Security Council: Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh stated that the United Nations needed to be more democratic and representative of the realities of today while also calling for international cooperation with UN peacekeepers

Green, eco-friendly technology key for Indian Navy-says Ministry of Defense

On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Indian Navy shares green initiatives made to protect the environment and reduce the carbon footprint

Defence production crosses Rs 1 trn for first time ever: Defence ministry

The value of defence production in FY 2022-23 has crossed Rs one lakh crore for first time ever. Ministry of Defence on Friday said that the continuous and consistent efforts were made for this result

Achieved indigenisation of 164 equipment, items, says defence ministry

Defense ministry achieves indigenisation targets with a cumulative import substitution value of Rs 2,570 crore, marking a milestone towards 'Aatmanirbharta'

Govt imposes import ban on 928 defence items in self-reliance push

The MoD has also notified three PILs as regards DPSUs, comprising 3,738 major LRUs, sub-systems, assemblies, spares, and components, each with an embargo on their import from defined timelines

IAF's first C-295 tactical transport aircraft takes to the skies

This was the first time the defence ministry entrusted a private firm - TASL - to carry out the entire final assembly of a military aircraft

As India prepares for Sudan evacuation, a look at earlier rescue operations

The government has announced that it was working to ensure the safety of more than 3,000 Indian citizens in Sudan

L&T gets order to build prototype of light tank for Sino-India border

To be optimised for extreme cold, high altitude of Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh

Ministry of Defence inks Rs 1,700 crore deal with BrahMos Aerospace

In a boost to the Centre's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, the Ministry of Defence on Thursday inked a Rs 1,700 crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) for procurement of next generation maritime mobile coastal batteries and BrahMos missiles. The delivery of these batteries is scheduled to commence from 2027, the ministry said in a statement. The ministry inked the contract with BAPL for procurement of next generation maritime mobile coastal batteries (long range) and BrahMos missiles at an approximate cost of over Rs 1,700 crore under Buy (Indian) category, it said. "These systems will be equipped with supersonic BrahMos missiles and will significantly enhance multi-directional maritime strike capability of the Indian Navy," the statement said. BAPL is a joint venture between India and Russia making crucial contribution to augment the new generation surface-to-surface missile with enhanced ranges. "This contract is going to give further boost to indigenous

Import dependence

Changing global environment can increase military risks

Indian Army testing armed drone variants that won recent wars

Coming week will see trials of an 'aerial targeting system' for the artillery directorate

SC raps Ministry of Defence over payment of arrears of OROP in installments

The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on the Ministry of Defence over its January 20 communication regarding payment of arrears of One Rank-One Pension (OROP) in installments to eligible pensioners of the armed forces. A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud took exception to the letter issued by the secretary in the ministry, and directed him to file a personal affidavit explaining his position. "You tell the secretary we are going to take action against him for that January 20 communication. Either withdraw it, or we are going to issue a contempt notice to the Ministry of Defense. Sanctity of the judicial process has to be maintained," the bench also comprising Justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala said. Additional Solicitor General N Venkataraman told the court that the Ministry should be given time to carry out the exercise as per the court's order. The apex court posted the matter after Holi vacation. On January 9, the top court had granted time till March 15

Govt to plug gaps in engine tech expertise, lines up buys worth Rs 1.5 trn

India looking to buy Rs 1.5 trillion worth of aero engines in a decade

Aero India 2023: Rajnath Singh lauds 'new energy' of defence start-ups

Innovation aided by Make in India that prioritised local procurement, says tech firm Zeus Numerix

HBL Power Systems to invest up to Rs 150 cr in defence imaging firm Tonbo

Tonbo India manufactures imaging systems for surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting

India's long endurance UAV to make flying debut at Aero India Show

The DRDO-developed Medium Altitude Long Endurance class unmanned aerial vehicle TAPAS-BH (Tactical Aerial Platform for Advanced Surveillance - Beyond Horizon) will make its flying debut at 'Aero India' here next week. The TAPAS-BH will showcase its capabilities and there will be static as well aerial displays on the business days of the five-day aerospace and defence exhibition which starts on February 13, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said. "TAPAS is DRDO's solution to the tri services ISTAR (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance) requirements. The UAV is capable of operating at altitudes up to 28000 feet, with an endurance of 18 plus hours," according to DRDO. TAPAS-BH, which would make its first public flight, can carry a variety of payloads up to a maximum of 350 kg, DRDO officials said. Meanwhile, DRDO said with an endeavour to integrate various stakeholders of the defence R&D ecosystem in the country, it has planned an .

Defence budget falls below 2% of GDP, emphasis on border infrastructure

The defence allocations for 2023-24 represent an enhancement of Rs 68,371 crore