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March 31, 2016 13:41 IST
The fourth Nuclear Security Summit being held in Washington DC from today will be attended by the leaders of more than 50 countries, including PM Modi.
Thu, Mar 31, 2016
March 31, 2016 01:59 IST
Both US and Indian officials told The Indian Express that progress on the agreements would be on top of the agenda during US Defence Secretary Ash Carter’s visit to India in April.
Thu, Mar 31, 2016
March 30, 2016 12:38 IST
The NSS focus is on enforcing nuclear security in the non-military domain by elevating concerns about fissile material falling into the wrong hands at a head-of-state level.
Wed, Mar 30, 2016
March 29, 2016 11:55 IST
This is the second meeting between the two sides since India and France signed an Inter Government Agreement (IGA) during the visit of the French President.
Tue, Mar 29, 2016
March 29, 2016 03:47 IST
7th Pay Commission: The absence of the military in the Empowered Committee has been a major cause of concern for the defence services.
Tue, Mar 29, 2016
March 28, 2016 12:49 IST
Against an authorization of 42 fighter squadrons, the IAF currently has only 33 squadrons but the effective numbers are even lower due to poor serviceability and maintenance standards.
Mon, Mar 28, 2016
March 22, 2016 02:29 IST
New DPP effective from April 2, and new blacklisting and defence agents policy to be issued next month.
Tue, Mar 22, 2016
March 14, 2016 00:25 IST
The police and the central armed police forces were unable to move the protestors from the site — and the firing resulted in the death of one protestor.
Mon, Mar 14, 2016
March 05, 2016 00:05 IST
“As of now, India has never taken part in any joint patrol; we only do joint exercises. The question of joint patrol does not arise,” said Parrikar.
Sat, Mar 05, 2016
March 01, 2016 19:03 IST
While army officials denied having received any order from the Ministry, top sources said a file has been prepared and has been sent to the army chief.
Tue, Mar 01, 2016
March 01, 2016 16:05 IST
There is little money available to buy new weapons, and even among that, that money is already committed to equipment under supply.
Tue, Mar 01, 2016
March 01, 2016 14:13 IST
This is the first time in public memory that outlay for defence was not covered by the Finance Minister in his speech to the Lok Sabha.
Thu, Mar 03, 2016
March 01, 2016 03:35 IST
Defence budget rises less than 5%, capital allocation reduced 8.5 % following under-utilisation.
Tue, Mar 01, 2016
February 24, 2016 01:53 IST
This was the last meeting of the DAC before the presentation of the Union Budget on February 29. In Budget 2015-16, Rs 93,657 crore had been budgeted for capital expenditure out of an overall defence budget of Rs 2.46 lakh crore.
Wed, Feb 24, 2016
February 23, 2016 00:56 IST
Troops have been patrolling Haryana towns as the Jat protest rages. Indian Express explains the circumstances in which the Army enters civilian law-and-order situations.
Tue, Feb 23, 2016
February 18, 2016 01:58 IST
15 defence suppliers, including six foreign firms, are currently blacklisted by the defence ministry while 23 other firm are under scrutiny.
Thu, Feb 18, 2016
February 14, 2016 00:27 IST
It was Hanumanthappa who got out the first radio message about the avalanche
Mon, Feb 15, 2016
February 13, 2016 12:46 IST
India believes that these fighter jets have limited value against terrorists and will be used to sharpen the Pakistani military prowess against India
Sat, Feb 13, 2016
February 12, 2016 17:25 IST
The Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir ends at a point called NJ9842 and the boundary northwards was never demarcated after that point.
Fri, Feb 12, 2016
February 10, 2016 03:30 IST
Siachen avalanche: Army sources said Hanamanthappa was detected with the help of a radar, but rescue teams had little hope of “discovering him alive”.
Wed, Feb 10, 2016
February 08, 2016 02:04 IST
Decision to raise 17 Corps was meant specifically for 3,500-km border with China
Mon, Feb 08, 2016
February 05, 2016 01:37 IST
Most airbases have boundary walls but not every yard of these is monitored 24×7. Sentry posts are 300 to 400 metres apart. Electronic surveillance has come into in vogue but is still not employed across all airbases.
Fri, Feb 05, 2016February 04, 2016 05:25 IST
Industry sources estimate the opportunity of ongoing programs for small arms in internal and national security to be more than Rs 3,000 crore.
Thu, Feb 04, 2016
January 31, 2016 02:19 IST
KV Krishna Rao was commissioned in August 1942 and saw action as a Company Commander of 3 Mahar in Kashmir operations of 1948.
Sun, Jan 31, 2016
January 26, 2016 00:41 IST
A close look at what the strategic partnership model means, and the debate around its pros and cons.
Tue, Jan 26, 2016




