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Defence Ministry Clears Rs 84,560 Crore for Military Hardware Procurement
The Defence Ministry on February 16 approved the procurement of military hardware valued at Rs 84,560 crore, aiming to …
Australian Military to Participate in Military Exchange Programme in India
The inaugural General Rawat India-Australia Young Defence Officers’ Exchange Programme, announced in 2022, has brought 15 officers from the …
Indian Army Proposes Procurement of Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) Worth $1 Billion
The Indian Army is taking steps towards 'Make-in-India' in the defence sector by proposing to buy 307 Advanced Towed …
MoD Seeks to Empower Tri-Service Commanders with New Disciplinary Powers
The Indian defence ministry has introduced a bill in Parliament, allowing all current and future theatre commanders of tri-service …
White House Doesn’t Confirm Claim that it Provided Intelligence to Indian Army in 2022 During the Indo-China Clash
During a recent press briefing, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the White House, John Kirby, neither …
A Non-lapsable Fund to Provide Steady Stream of Finances to Army
In Lok Sabha, the Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt revealed that the Indian government has proposed the …
19 Indian Military Officers on Higher Air Command Study Tour to Sri Lanka
On Sunday, 19 March, a group of 19 officers from the Indian armed forces arrived in Sri Lanka for …
Ministry of Defence Starts Retracting Communication on OROP
The Ministry of Defence has informed the Supreme Court that it has begun the process of retracting its communication …
Defence Ministry to Buy Lynx-U2 Fire Control Systems for Indian Navy from Bharat Electronics
On Thursday, the Ministry of Defence inked a deal with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to acquire 13 Lynx-U2 Fire …
India Ready to Spend More on Defence Equipment
In financial year 2023, India plans to allocate ₹2.71 lakh crores ($33 bn) towards defence equipment, with 99 per …
Eight Ex-Indian Navy Personnel Jailed in Qatar Released
Qatar has released the eight former Indian Navy personnel who were sentenced to death three months ago on espionage …
India’s Naval Capabilities to get Strengthened: L&T to Build Three Cadet Training Ships for Navy
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved a contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for the purchase of …
Eye on China, new LAC road nears completion
An alternative route to access Depsang and Daulat Baig Oldie.
India's First Sainik School for Girls Opens in Vrindavan
On January 1, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated India’s first all-girl Sainik School in Vrindavan, situated within Uttar Pradesh's …
Defence Ministry Signs Contracts Worth Rs. 800 Crores for BOM Wagons, Army Equipment
The Defence Ministry recently finalized contracts totaling Rs. 802 crore, which include the procurement of 697 'bogie open military …
Republic Day Parade 2024 to be Women-Centric
This year’s Republic Day parade will kick off with music played on Indian musical instruments by 100 women artists, …
Macron to Headline 75th Republic Day, Boosting India-France Ties in Defence
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to serve as the guest of honour during the 75th Republic Day celebrations …
Interim Budget 2024-25 Allocates 13% to the Defence Sector
As this year is an election year, the final budget will be announced once the new government takes office.
Biden Administration Approves $3.99 Billion Sale of 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian Drones to Strengthen India's Maritime Security
The sale is intended to enhance India's maritime security.
Indian Army Diversifies Focus: Allocates Majority of 354 Projects to Alternative R&D Platforms
This shift indicates an increased emphasis on exploring alternative development avenues and leveraging in-house expertise for technology-based innovative solutions.
DRDO Introduces 'Ugram': Indigenous Assault Rifle for Armed Forces
On Monday, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveiled 'Ugram,' an advanced 7.62 x 51 mm calibre assault …
MoD all set to okay a ₹40,000cr project for another aircraft carrier
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the apex decision-making body of the Ministry of Defence, is all set to okay …
Defence Ministry Clears Rs 84,560 Crore for Military Hardware Procurement
The Defence Ministry on February 16 approved the procurement of military hardware valued at Rs 84,560 crore, aiming to enhance the overall combat capabilities of the armed forces.
Australian Military to Participate in Military Exchange Programme in India
The inaugural General Rawat India-Australia Young Defence Officers’ Exchange Programme, announced in 2022, has brought 15 officers from the Australian Defence Forces to India from 1 March. The exchange programme was named in honour of General Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, as recognition of his contributions …
Indian Army Proposes Procurement of Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) Worth $1 Billion
The Indian Army is taking steps towards 'Make-in-India' in the defence sector by proposing to buy 307 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) for deployment along the borders with China and Pakistan. The proposal, which is worth over USD 1 billion (over ₹ 8,000 crore), is currently under discussion …
MoD Seeks to Empower Tri-Service Commanders with New Disciplinary Powers
The Indian defence ministry has introduced a bill in Parliament, allowing all current and future theatre commanders of tri-service units to wield disciplinary powers over their subordinates, two decades after the establishment of India's inaugural tri-service command. The bill was presented on Wednesday.
White House Doesn’t Confirm Claim that it Provided Intelligence to Indian Army in 2022 During the Indo-China Clash
During a recent press briefing, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the White House, John Kirby, neither confirmed nor denied a news report which claimed that the US had provided crucial intelligence to the Indian military in 2022, helping them successfully tackle Chinese forces at the border. …
A Non-lapsable Fund to Provide Steady Stream of Finances to Army
In Lok Sabha, the Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt revealed that the Indian government has proposed the creation of a Non-lapsable Defence Modernisation Fund (DMF). According to a press release by the Indian Ministry of Defence, the DMF is aimed at modernising and enhancing the Indian Armed …
19 Indian Military Officers on Higher Air Command Study Tour to Sri Lanka
On Sunday, 19 March, a group of 19 officers from the Indian armed forces arrived in Sri Lanka for a week-long strategic study tour as part of the 46th Higher Air Command Course. These officers are undergoing training for Senior Command and Staff Appointments from the three services. Their …
Ministry of Defence Starts Retracting Communication on OROP
The Ministry of Defence has informed the Supreme Court that it has begun the process of retracting its communication regarding the payment of One Rank-One Pension (OROP) arrears in four instalments and has provided a timeline for the payment of ₹28,000 crore in arrears to ex-servicemen for the years …
Defence Ministry to Buy Lynx-U2 Fire Control Systems for Indian Navy from Bharat Electronics
On Thursday, the Ministry of Defence inked a deal with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to acquire 13 Lynx-U2 Fire Control Systems for the Indian Navy, totaling more than ₹ 1,700 crore.
India Ready to Spend More on Defence Equipment
In financial year 2023, India plans to allocate ₹2.71 lakh crores ($33 bn) towards defence equipment, with 99 per cent of the equipment being sourced domestically.
Eight Ex-Indian Navy Personnel Jailed in Qatar Released
Qatar has released the eight former Indian Navy personnel who were sentenced to death three months ago on espionage charges. Seven of them have returned to India.
India’s Naval Capabilities to get Strengthened: L&T to Build Three Cadet Training Ships for Navy
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved a contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for the purchase of three Cadet Training Ships for the Indian Navy, marking a significant milestone in the country's defense sector. The deal, valued at around $376.06m (₹ 31.08bn) falls under the Buy Indian …
Eye on China, new LAC road nears completion
An alternative route to access Depsang and Daulat Baig Oldie.
India's First Sainik School for Girls Opens in Vrindavan
On January 1, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated India’s first all-girl Sainik School in Vrindavan, situated within Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district. He hailed this event as a watershed moment in the advancement of women's empowerment, emphasizing the institution's role as a guiding light for female students aspiring to serve …
Defence Ministry Signs Contracts Worth Rs. 800 Crores for BOM Wagons, Army Equipment
The Defence Ministry recently finalized contracts totaling Rs. 802 crore, which include the procurement of 697 'bogie open military (BOM) railway wagons and 56 mechanical minefield marking equipment (MMME) for the Army.
A deal worth Rs. 473 crore was signed with Jupiter Wagons Ltd for the BOM wagons. These …
Republic Day Parade 2024 to be Women-Centric
This year’s Republic Day parade will kick off with music played on Indian musical instruments by 100 women artists, a departure from the usual military band. The parade will be showcasing the themes “India – Mother of Democracy” and “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India). A groundbreaking inclusion is a 144-personnel …
Macron to Headline 75th Republic Day, Boosting India-France Ties in Defence
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to serve as the guest of honour during the 75th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, marking the sixth occasion that France has received this prestigious invitation—a record for any country. A contingent from the French Army is set to participate in this …
Interim Budget 2024-25 Allocates 13% to the Defence Sector
As this year is an election year, the final budget will be announced once the new government takes office.
Biden Administration Approves $3.99 Billion Sale of 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian Drones to Strengthen India's Maritime Security
The sale is intended to enhance India's maritime security.
Indian Army Diversifies Focus: Allocates Majority of 354 Projects to Alternative R&D Platforms
This shift indicates an increased emphasis on exploring alternative development avenues and leveraging in-house expertise for technology-based innovative solutions.
DRDO Introduces 'Ugram': Indigenous Assault Rifle for Armed Forces
On Monday, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveiled 'Ugram,' an advanced 7.62 x 51 mm calibre assault rifle. This indigenous rifle, designed, developed, and produced in partnership with a private industry collaborator, caters to the operational needs of armed forces, paramilitary, and state police units. The rifle, …
MoD all set to okay a ₹40,000cr project for another aircraft carrier
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the apex decision-making body of the Ministry of Defence, is all set to okay a ₹40,000 crore project to indigenously make a second aircraft carrier, a replica of the existing INS Vikrant.