defence

Explained: Importance of the recently inaugurated Shyok tunnel in Ladakh

December 15, 2025 10:07 am

With thousands of additional troops getting deployed in the Ladakh region following the Galwan Valley clashes in 2020, the infrastructure development of the region has increased in the last five years.

India-US partnership: Lockheed Martin celebrates delivery of 250th C-130J tail component

December 05, 2025 6:17 pm

Lockheed Martin and Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited have delivered the 250th C-130J Super Hercules tail assembly built in Hyderabad, strengthening India’s role in the global defence supply chain.

How DRDO’s new rocket-sled ejection test strengthens India’s fighter aircraft safety framework

December 05, 2025 1:18 pm

At high speeds, pilots experience extreme aerodynamic forces. This makes seat ejection and other emergency systems crucial for safety. Until now, their testing could only happen abroad.

Emergency procurement for Armed Forces: Govt to foreclose contracts if no delivery in a year, says defence secretary

November 28, 2025 9:50 pm

Defence Secretary said that the government would discuss broader defence cooperation and seek clarity from Russia on delivery delays of the S-400 air defence systems during the upcoming visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin next month.

'Delusional, expansionist': Pakistan reacts to Rajnath Singh's ‘Sindh may return to India’ remark

November 24, 2025 11:08 am

Pakistan further called on India to take credible steps toward resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

Centre appoints CISF as new safety regulator for 250 Indian seaports

November 22, 2025 8:20 am

The CISF will handle core security functions, such as counter-terrorism and anti-sabotage operations, at all EXIM (export-import) ports

India could soon have Javelin missiles, Excalibur artillery in arsenal as US approves possible $93 million defence deal

November 20, 2025 10:31 am

US-India Military deal: The DSCA said the proposed sale would improve India’s capability to counter current and future threats, strengthen its defence and deter regional threats.

Armed Forces carry out mega drills along Western border to test combat readiness

November 01, 2025 8:36 pm

IAF drills to also take place in border areas of North East

Southern Command set to conduct joint training op with Navy, Air Force

October 21, 2025 5:15 am

The exercise will also comprise joint multi-domain operational exercises encompassing Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Electronic Warfare (EW), and Cyber capabilities.

Amidst trends of competitive populism, India needs to back soft power with hard power: Defence Secretary

September 12, 2025 3:34 pm

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh also said that technological superiority and industrial strength often determine outcomes in warfare in today's world.

Maldives Defence Minister meets Parrikar

January 20, 2016 5:40 am

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Minister of Defence and National Security of Maldives Adam Shareef met his Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar in New Delhi to boost bilateral ties, especially in the area of security. Shareef held delegation-level talks with Parrikar during which it was reportedly decided that both the nations should deepen their defence cooperation. Earlier in the day, Shareef also inspected a tri-services guard of honour during a ceremonial reception in the national capital. During his stay here, Shareef will also meet External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

Army movement was a regular exercise: Satpal Maharaj

January 10, 2016 1:19 pm

Patna, Jan 10 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former chairman of the defence committee Satpal Maharaj on Sunday said that while he headed the defence committee as its chairman, it was informed to them that the movement of army was a regular exercise. Brushing aside allegations that a news item concerning troops' movement published by the Indian Express in 2012 was 'fake', former information and broadcasting minister Manish Tewari on Saturday said it's unfortunate, but the story was true.

Tewari's comment on VK Singh should be avoided: BJP

January 10, 2016 8:51 am

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday took a jibe at Congress leader Manish Tewari, saying that the discussions of standing committee are never brought out in public and that is something which they take as oath. He further said that he does not think any such discussion took place within the standing committee on Defence and so Tewari's comment over VK Singh should be avoided. Another Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nalin Kohli raised question against Manish Tewari by asking him that why he did not disclose these things when they were in the government? He further stated that the Congress party says something else when in government and something different when they are not in the government.

New "Winter-free" Fence On The Line Of Control: Sushant Singh Shares Details

August 01, 2015 8:52 pm