Defence Ministry

Defence Ministry signs Rs 26,000 cr contract with HAL for 240 AL-31FP aero engines of Su-30MKI aircraft

In a major boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited…

2 months ago

US, India sign pact for reciprocal priority support to promote national defence

The United States (US) and India have signed an agreement to provide reciprocal priority support for goods and services that…

2 months ago

12th India- Mongolia Joint Working Group meeting held to bolster bilateral defence cooperation

The India and Mongolia Defence Ministries organised the 12th Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on May 16-17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia…

6 months ago

Crew module recovery divers for India’s space mission complete training at Kochi

The first batch of the crew module recovery team for Mission Gaganyaan has completed its Phase-1 training at the Indian…

1 year ago

Defence Ministry gives nod for buying state-of-the-art armed Predator drones from USA

The Defence Ministry on Thursday gave its approval for acquiring Predator (MQ-9 Reaper) armed drones from the US for which…

1 year ago

In a first, Indian Navy runs AC plant with natural CO2 for 850 hours in green drive

A first of its kind 100KW capacity AC plant in the country based on natural refrigerant carbon dioxide, launched by…

1 year ago

Govt okays new list of 928 defence items to be made in India under Aatamnirbhar scheme

As part of the government’s policy to promote ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence and minimise imports, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved…

1 year ago

Indian Navy to benefit most after Defence Ministry clears induction of Brahmos missiles, helicopters and stand-off weapons worth Rs 70,500 crore

In a big push towards 'Make-in-India' in the defence sector, Defence Ministry on Thursday approved proposals worth Rs 70,500 crore…

2 years ago

Defence Ministry signs purchase of 70 trainer aircraft and three ships, muscling India’s military-industrial complex

In a major boost to the government's efforts to achieve 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence, the Defence Ministry on Tuesday signed contracts…

2 years ago

Defence Ministry clears Rs 85,000 crore for Zorawar light tanks, mounted howitzers, guided bombs for forces

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) of the defence ministry on Thursday accorded the approval for Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for…

2 years ago

Indian Navy gets its fifth Scorpene submarine to bolster deterrence against China

The fifth Scorpene submarine of Project-75 named 'Vagir' was delivered to the Indian Navy on Tuesday as India continues to…

2 years ago

PM unveils India-made jet trainer, lists another 101 defence items for local production

The new India is moving ahead with the mantra of intent, innovation and implementation in the defence sector, Prime Minister…

2 years ago

In a major boost to Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, IAF to induct made-in-India Light Combat Helicopters today

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the Induction ceremony of the first indigenously-developed Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) in Jodhpur today.…

2 years ago

Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan appointed India’s next Chief of Defence Staff

Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan (Retired) will be India's next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), the Narendra Modi government announced Wednesday…

2 years ago

Samir Kamat appointed as new DRDO chief, incumbent Satheesh Reddy becomes Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister

In what is being seen as a signal for the beginning of new fast pace reforms, the Government on Thursday…

2 years ago

Indian shipyard begins first-ever repair of a US Navy warship

<p> <strong>A US Navy warship (USNS) Charles Drew has arrived at Chennai's Larsen and Toubro shipyard at Kattupalli for undertaking…

2 years ago

India will give a befitting reply to anyone who tries to cast an evil eye on the country, says Rajnath Singh

<p> Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that India has become a strong and self-reliant nation with “well-equipped defence…

2 years ago

Agnipath to boost creation of a young and skilled workforce for Indian Armed Forces

<p> <strong>Skill India and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will work collaboratively with the Ministry of Defence…

2 years ago

Agniveers to get priority for jobs in paramilitary units after they complete 4-year tenure with defence forces

<p> Union Home Ministry on Wednesday announced that the soldiers recruited in the defence services under the new 'Agnipath' policy…

2 years ago

India clarifies that missile which landed in Pakistan was fired accidentally due to malfunction, incident being probed

<p> India has clarified that a missile which landed in Pakistan territory on  Wednesday got accidentally fired due to a…

3 years ago

Defence Minister on road to recovery after testing positive for COVID

<p> Defence Minister Rajnath Singh who is in home quarantine after having tested positive for COVID-19 is reported to be…

3 years ago