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Boeing has completed delivery of all new AH-64E Apache and CH-47F(I) Chinook military helicopters to the Indian Air Force (IAF). (AFP Photo)

Boeing completes helicopter deliveries to Indian Air Force

Earlier this year, India and the US signed a contract for the acquisition of six Apaches for Indian Army during Trump's visit to New Delhi

10 Jul 2020 3:05 PM

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. (AP)

Australia escalates defences amid rising tensions with China

Just as US has angrily demanded to its allies, Australia's government has committed to spending at least two percent of GDP on defence

01 Jul 2020 9:40 AM

The MiG-27 fighter, which proved to be an "ace attacker" during the 1999 Kargil War, will roar through the skies for one last time today after serving the Indian Air Force or IAF for over three decades. (Photo: File)

Air Force's MiG-27 to take to skies one last time today

The aircraft will be decommissioned in a grand ceremony to be held at Air Force Station Jodhpur on 27 December 2019.

27 Dec 2019 9:11 AM

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: Twitter/ Rajnath Singh)

Rajnath says France visit will boost defence ties

Singh met French President Emmanuel Macron and also held talks with his French counterpart Florence Parly on ways to bolster the defence ties.

12 Oct 2019 3:27 AM

The Defence Minister said that Indian Coast Guard is playing a pivotal role in building this synergy and cohesion of efforts between all stakeholders responsible for ensuring safety and security in Indian Maritime zones. (Photo: ANI)

Resolve to not let 'non-state', 'state-sponsored' terrorism on our territory: Rajnath Singh

‘Govt is committed to go to extra mile to ensure that people of India feel safe, contribute their best towards nation-building,’ Singh said.

24 Sep 2019 8:52 PM

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday stated that India has never been an aggressor in history but would not hesitate in using its strength to defend itself. (Photo: Twitter/ Rajnath Singh)

India has never been aggressor but will not hesitate in using its strength to defend itself: Rajnath Singh

Singh is also expected to hold talks with counterpart Jeong Kyeong-Doo, the Minister of National Defence.

05 Sep 2019 10:22 AM

Israel Aerospace signs USD 50 million follow-up deal with Indian navy

The agreement involves maintenance and other services for sub-systems of Israel Aerospace’s medium range surface-to-air missile

17 Jul 2019 2:40 PM

Defence PSU Bharat Dynamics Ltd has planned a capex of Rs 90 crore next year. (Photo: Representational | ANI)

Expect Rs 25,000-crore order book by 2024: Defence PSU

Barring one export order, all others came from the Indian defence forces, said Bharat Dynamics Ltd CMD Siddharth Mishra.

16 Jul 2019 6:26 PM

The Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committee also supported the amendment.

US House will vote for further enhancing US-India defence ties

The amendment received the support from both Republican and Democrats members.

11 Jul 2019 1:33 PM

'Besides, as per available information, there are 64 Indian and believed-to-be Indian civilian prisoners and 209 Indian and believed-to-be Indian fishermen in Pakistan's custody. Pakistan has, on 1 July 2019, acknowledged the custody of 52 civilian prisoners and 209 fishermen,' Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said. (Photo: ANI)

Pak has not acknowledged presence of missing Indian PoWs in its custody: Govt

Around 83 missing Indian defence personnel, including PoWs, are believed to be in Pakistan's custody.

11 Jul 2019 12:42 PM

Reflecting the strong bi-partisan support in the US Congress to boost Indo-US defence ties, a powerful congressional committee has passed a legislative amendment seeking additional steps to implement the Major Defense Partner designation on India, including through appropriate technology transfers. (Photo: File)

Key Congressional Committee seeks additional steps to enhance US-India defense ties

In addition to Sherman, Congressmen Joe Wilson, George Holding, Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi were among other major co-sponsors of bill.

11 Jul 2019 11:32 AM

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will arrive in New Delhi on Tuesday and will hold talks with Modi and his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyan Jaishankar the following day. (Photo: File | AP)

India, US nearing industrial security pact for defence technology transfers

After years of hesitation, India signed an agreement in 2016 to allow both countries to access each other’s military bases.

25 Jun 2019 10:24 AM

In Sri Lanka, the State Department official is expected to meet with government officials and think tank experts to 'discuss security, peacekeeping, clearance of landmines and unexploded ordnance, counterterrorism, and other areas of mutual interest.' (Photo: ANI)

US State dept official to visit India in early June to discuss defence cooperation

US Asst Secretary, R Clarke Cooper will travel to India to discuss defence cooperation and peacekeeping.

30 May 2019 9:16 AM

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GajShield Gaj OS Bulwark 4.0 to enhance corporate cyber defence

Aims to add greater visibility, deeper inspection and better Security.

09 May 2019 11:50 AM

Prabhu said the ministry will work together with its defence counterparts to look at civilian and defence aircraft requirements. (Photo: File)

Govt wants to extend 'Make in India' plan to planes, drones: Suresh Prabhu

India is recording a healthy growth in passenger traffic as compared to China, which is the largest aviation market in the world.

14 Mar 2018 2:37 PM

The Army has been given Rs 17,756 crore lesser than what it had requested. (Photo: AP/Representational)

68 per cent arms 'vintage': Army official says Budget 2018 'dashed' hopes

'Budget 2018-19 has dashed our hopes and most of what has been achieved has actually received a little setback,' Lt Gen Chand said.

14 Mar 2018 8:46 AM

Rawat said the world looks at India as a country that can balance the rise of China in the region as it was showing its 'assertiveness'. (Photo: PTI/File)

China has arrived before time: Rawat calls for military modernisation

Last week, China unveiled its largest defence spending increase in three years, setting an 8.1 per cent growth target this year.

14 Mar 2018 8:19 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: PTI)

A relationship that keeps on growing

When the world turned against New Delhi after the Pokhran-II nuclear test, Paris kept its composure.

13 Mar 2018 12:11 AM

India to proudly showcase the indigenous 155mm ATAG gun at DefExpo 2018.

DefExpo 2018 will highlight India as an emerging defence production hub

The department of defence production presented policy initiatives for supporting Indian vendors, especially MSME in the field of defence production.

09 Mar 2018 12:18 AM

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her US counterpart James Mattis greet each other prior to delegation meet. (Photo: PTI)

No tolerance for terror hotbeds: Sitharaman after talks with James Mattis

The world's largest democracies share strong and vibrant strategic partnership and also fundamental values and interests.

26 Sep 2017 2:36 PM

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