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Govt simplifies process for manufacturing arms

Procurement of 72,400 assault rifles cleared.

17 Jan 2018 12:28 AM IST

The CBI filed its charge sheet in the case in 2016. (Photo: PTI)

Bills passed for movement of fake Army units: CBI

CBI sources claimed that the movement of the troops of this particularly Army unit never took place.

11 Jan 2018 1:53 AM IST

Italy court acquits 2 key accused

Setback to ministry, CBI as ex-Finmeccanica CEO set free of graft charges.

9 Jan 2018 2:18 AM IST

Nirmala Sitharaman who is now Indias Defence Minister was earlier Commerce Minister. (Photo: PTI)

Defence ministry withdraws controversial note on status equivalence

The ministry said the cadre restructuring of AFHQ CS as approved by the Union Cabinet shall be duly implemented.

6 Jan 2018 9:40 AM IST

Navy to buy Rs 1,949 crore training simulator

Another four P-81 aircraft have been ordered, the delivery of which will begin in 2020.

5 Jan 2018 2:31 AM IST

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, Activities of terrorists in the hinterlands are severely curtailed due to relentless efforts of security forces. (Photo: ANI)

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 IST

Security personnel take position during a militant attack at Sunjwan Army camp. (Photo: PTI)

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 IST

The IAF official was held a few days back after surveillance was mounted on him after his suspicious behaviour in the office and his activity on social media platforms alerted the authorities.

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...

1 Feb 2018 2:29 AM IST

Indian army soldiers patrol near the highly militarized Line of Control dividing Kashmir between India and Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

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...

30 April 2018 11:02 AM IST

Security personnel take position during a militant attack at Sunjwan Army camp. (Photo: PTI)

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...

10 April 2018 2:50 PM IST

India began its search for new planes for the Indian air force in 2003 to replace its Soviet-era MiG fighters. (Photo: PTI)

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...

7 April 2018 12:35 PM IST

Its victory returns many figures of the tumultuous transition period, including CPN-UML leader KP Sharma Oli, who is expected to be the new prime minister. (Photo: AP)

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.

6 April 2018 6:25 AM IST