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At last, military to get some guns & missiles

The $6.5 billion deals may be minuscule for US defence manufacturers, but the industry does not scoff at any business coming its way.

27 Aug 2018 12:00 AM

Govt approves Rs 46,000 cr for guns, missiles and copters

Focus on Make in India, indigenous tech; aim to boost Naval power.

26 Aug 2018 4:57 AM

Indian Navy to get 111 utility helicopters worth Rs 21,000 crore

The Defence Ministry on Saturday approved the procurement of 111 utility helicopters for the Navy.

25 Aug 2018 5:30 PM

Major Aditya Kumar, Rifleman Aurangzeb to get Shaurya Chakra

The official list of gallantry award winners was released by the Defence Ministry on the eve of the Independence Day.

14 Aug 2018 9:09 PM

Reliance Group denies recieving Rafale contract from Defence Ministry

Dassault choose Reliance Defence Ltd to meet its 'offset' or export obligation.

12 Aug 2018 12:54 PM

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Govt seeks Parliament's nod for Rs 11,698 cr additional expenditure

The government is also seeking Rs 1,708 crore for the Petroleum Ministry.

31 Jul 2018 12:56 PM

India, US to hold its first tri-military services drill this year

Three wings of armed forces of India, US hold separate military exercises, this will be first time both countries will have joint drill.

15 Jul 2018 1:33 PM

Indian Army tests 'Air Cavalry' concept in Rajasthan desert

Under the concept, weaponised helicopters carry out combined action against enemy in coordination with tanks and mechanised ground forces.

13 May 2018 5:24 PM

Parl panel demands classified report on arms bought during Kargil war

The draft report has been adopted by the sub-committee of the PAC, but it will be placed in Parliament after a full committee approves it.

30 Apr 2018 11:02 AM

9-year-long wait ends, Army finally to get bulletproof jackets

Defence Ministry inked a contract with a defence firm for procurement of 1.86 lakh bulletproof jackets for Army at a cost of Rs 639 crore.

10 Apr 2018 2:50 PM

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India opens contest to supply more than 100 fighter jets

Aircraft must be built largely in India as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s drive to build a domestic industrial base.

07 Apr 2018 12:35 PM

Nepal’s pro-China PM Oli to make 3-day visit to India

The Nepalese PM, who will reach New Delhi on Friday morning, will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

06 Apr 2018 6:25 AM

Panel recommends mandatory 5 yr military service for new govt officers

The panel rapped the Defence Ministry, saying that "apparently, Ministry has not taken up the matter with due seriousness with the DoPT".

16 Mar 2018 10:00 AM

17 human rights violation cases in 3 yrs, 12 were false: Defence Ministry

'Two cases of alleged human rights violation received in the current year are under investigation,' defence ministry said.

15 Mar 2018 7:58 AM

6 firms ‘debarred’, 14 suspended in defence ministry’s graft list

Global arms majors Singapore Technologies Kinetics (STK), Israel Military Industries are in the 'blacklisted' list.

20 Feb 2018 7:26 PM

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Defence min nods to procure 7.40L assault rifles at Rs 12,280 Crore

The decision was taken at a meeting of Defence Acquisition Council presided over by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

13 Feb 2018 7:03 PM

Honey-trapped IAF officer held on spying charges

Refusing to comment on the matter, the IAF refused even to identify the officer or his rank taking into account the sensitivity of the case.

01 Feb 2018 2:29 AM

Hopes rise again for new assault rifles, sufficient ammunition for Indian Army

Large stocks of ammunition have been found degraded and created problems when used.

31 Jan 2018 1:13 AM

Modi govt ‘caught snoozing’ while China occupying Doklam: Cong

Modi, who has mastered the art of electoral rhetoric has miserably failed to ensure full protection of the borders, said Cong.

18 Jan 2018 9:28 PM

Govt simplifies process for manufacturing arms

Procurement of 72,400 assault rifles cleared.

17 Jan 2018 12:28 AM

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