Russian warships arrive in India for naval exercise Indra Navy 2018
The primary aim of the exercise is to increase inter-operability amongst the two navies, develop common understanding & procedures for maritime operations.
Yearly Archives: 2018
Indian Air Force, USAF begin joint military exercise Cope India 2018
Indian & US Air Forces have started a joint exercise Cope India 2018 in India.. For the first time this exercise is being conducted at two Indian airbases.
Govt approves Brahmos missiles for navy, recovery vehicle for Arjun tanks
Govt has cleared defence purchase worth Rs. 3,000 crore, it will involve fitting of 2 navy ships with Brahmos missiles & Armored Recovery Vehicles for Army.
IAF’s intermediate jet trainer Kiran crashes in Hakimpet, Telangana
The Kiran trainer aircraft was on a routine flying mission and it had taken off from Hakimpet Air Force station at around 11.30 am in the morning.
India, Russia conclude 11 day long joint military exercise Indra 2018
Indian and Russian armies have completed the tenth edition of Indo-Russian joint military exercise INDRA-2018 in Babina military station in central India.
Sitharaman sets target for Raksha Gyan Shakti: File thousand IPR applications
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has set a target of filing of 1,000 defence intellectual property right applications and for giving IPR training to 10,000 officials.
NCC celebrates 70th raising day
NCC, the organisation for developing discipline, leadership skills and basic weapon training, celebrated its 70th raising day on Sunday.
Top officer reviews the progress of critical roads on China border
Director General of Border Road Organisation Lt Gen Harpal Singh reviewed the progress of critical roads at China border on Tuesday and Wednesday.
India-Singapore to start new trilateral naval exercise with Thailand
India and Singapore Tuesday renewed the ageement to conduct joint army training in India and also agreed to hold naval exercise with Thailand at Andman Sea.
Defence Minister reviews coastal security and coast guard’s modernisation plan
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Saturday reviewed India’s coastal security and preparedness of Indian Coast Guard and modernization plan of the force.
Bharat Electronics Ltd pays a dividend of Rs 64 crore to Govt
Public sector defence manufacturer Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has paid a total dividend of 200% to Government of India for financial Year 2017-18.
ISRO launches heaviest satellite using most powerful GSLV rocket
ISRO Chairman K Sivan said India has achieved significant milestone with our heaviest launcher lifting off the heaviest satellite from the Indian soil.
BS Dhanoa hints at India’s security concerns after delivery of S-400 to China
BS Dhanoa said that India was very much alive of the emerging threats in its neighbourhood and it was a cause of concern for the country.
India-Singapore navies begin biggest weapon firing drill Simbex
Indian Navy said the exercises at sea this year are unprecedented and largest of kind in terms of the complexity and weapon firings.
India to participate in Cobra Gold military exercise next year
Senior military officers of India, US &Thailand met this week in Bangkok to chalk out the plan for the largest military exercise of South East Asia – Cobra Gold.
India inducts artillery guns after 30 years; M777, K9 Vajra given to army
India’s artillery fire power got a booster dose on Friday as it inducted big guns M777 A2 Ultra Light Howitzers and K-9 Vajra-tracked self propelled guns.
India increases financial powers of senior military commanders
India’s ministry of defence Thursday enhanced the financial decision making powers of deputy services chiefs by five times.
INS Arihant our shield against nuclear blackmail: PM Modi
India can now carry out nuclear strikes from the land, air and sea as its nuclear submarine INS Arihant successfully completed a deterrence patrol.
India urges naval commanders to counter any challenge at seas
Nirmala Sitharaman reiterated the need for the country to be strong at seas and urged Indian Navy to be ready and vigilant to counter any challenge to defend India’s interests.
Indian Navy to operationalise deep sea rescue system in two months
Indian Navy said it would operationalise its deep sea rescue vehicle in next two months which was acquired in the flyway condition from United Kingdom.
India, Japan begin military exercise Dharma Guardian in Mizoram
The soldiers of Indian and Japanese armies Thursday started two week long military exercise Dharma Guardian 2018 (Protector of Righteousness) in Mizoram in India.
Air Marshal MSG Menon takes charge of works & ceremonial of IAF
Air Marshal MSG Menon Thursday took charge of Works and Ceremonial wing of Indian Air Force at Air Force Headquarter in New Delhi.
Indian Army’s Aviation Corps celebrates 33rd raising day
Army Aviation Corps is expanding its fleet to augment its combat, tactical lift and surveillance capabilities to act as a potent force multiplier.
PS Rajeswar takes charge of integrated defence staff of Chairman, COSC
Lt Gen PS Rajeswar commanded an artillery regiment during Operation Parakram, Infantry Brigade, Insurgency Force in Kashmir and a Corps in desert sector.
Pradeep Padmakar Bapat takes charge of Air Force Administration
Air Marshal Pradeep Padmakar Bapat Thursday succeeded HN Bhagwat as Air Officer-in Charge Administration (AOA) of Indian Air Force.
GRSE bags Rs. 2400 cr contract for building 4 survey ships for navy
Defence ministry Tuesday awarded Rs. 2,435 crore contract for designing, construction and supply of four survey vessels for Indian Navy to Garden Reach Ship Builders and Engineers.
US industry leaders call on Prime Minister Modi
Members of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum called on PM Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday and briefed him on the outcomes of India Leadership Summit.
India to spend Rs 950 cr on upgrade of 17 Dorniers of coast guard
Indian government Saturday approved the mid life upgrade of 17 long range surveillance aircraft Dornier of Indian Coast Guard at a cost of Rs. 950 crore.
Rafale offset details will be known when procurement begins: Sitharaman
Defence Minister said the details of foreign companies fulfilling the requirement to invest back a part of deal value in India will be known when procurement begins.
Indian navy’s anti submarine aircraft P-8i lands in Nicobar
Car Nicobar is located at some 1,500 kilometers south-east to Chennai and provides good vantage point for protecting Indiann interests in Malacca Strait and beyond.
India’s defence spokesperson sent on leave after twitter controversy
Defence spokesperson Swaranashree Rajashekar landed in controversy for criticizing the use of Jawans and government vehicles by officers and their families.
BEML receives top mining equipment seller award
India’s public sector defence manufacturer BEML has received the award for best seller in crawler equipment-dozers, rigid dump truck for mining industry.
IAI wins $777 mn order to supply Barak-8 missiles to Indian navy
Israel Aerospace Industries has signed $777 million deal for supply of Barak 8 long range surface-to-air missiles for seven ships of Indian Navy.
India tells ASEAN: Will again carry out surgical strikes on terror camps
India said that interplay of terror groups and the states that patronize them in its neighbourhood as a tool has worsened the menace of terrorism.
Rafale Deal: Anil Ambani slaps Rs. 10,000 crore case against NDTV
NDTV has been sued for Rs. 10,000 crores by Anil Ambani led Reliance Group in a court in Ahmedabad for its coverage of the Rafale fighter jet deal between India and France.
German Navy Chief holds discussion with Indian military leadership
Chief of German Navy Vice Admiral Andreas Krause Thursday held wide ranging discussions with the top leadership of Indian Navy to boost the bilateral relations.
India, Japan to hold military exercise Dharma Guardian in November
Two week long exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN-2018 (Guardians of Righteousness) will begin at Counter Insurgency Warfare School in Vairengte, India on November 1.
Big boost to Indian Navy’s submarine rescue capability
The rescue vehicle is operated by a three member team can rescue 14 personnel from a disabled submarine at one time.
Indian army discusses rightsizing and restructuring issues
In the week long meeting, administrative and human resource challenges facing the army were discussed in detail.
India begins coordinated patrol exercise with Indonesia
A missile corvette and a naval maritime patrol aircraft have reached Indonesia on Thursday to participate in more than two weeks long coordinated patrol exercise.
Reliance was India’s choice: Francois Hollande
Francois Hollande has blamed Indian government for selecting Anil Ambani’s Reliance Defence as Dassault’s offset partner in multi-billion dollar deal.
India test fires surface-to-surface ballistic missile Prahar
Prahar is a contemporary weapon system capable of carrying multiple types of warheads and neutralizing a wide variety of targets.
Indian Air Force begins joint air exercise Aviaindra in Russia
Indian Air Force said that the aim of the exercise is focused towards anti-terrorist operations in a bi-lateral scenario.
Talks with Russia for S-400 Triumf almost complete: India
Ahead of Russian President’s Vladimir Putin’s India visit next month, India said on Tuesday that the negotiations to purchase S-400 missile system was almost at the final stage.
India clears defence purchases worth Rs. 9,100 crore
Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman presided the meeting of DAC (Defence Acquisition Council) that cleared the purchase of Akash missiles under the ‘Buy Indian’ category.
Indian Navy Chief embarks on a bilateral visit to USA
Admiral Sunil Lamba will also interact with the chiefs of navies of Japan, France, Australia, UK, Malaysia and Sweden.
Sitharaman rejects AK Antony’s charge of overlooking HAL in Rafale deal
Sitharaman said that public sector aircraft manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited was excluded from the Rafale deal by the UPA government itself.
First ever military exercise of BIMSTEC nations conducted in India
Armies of seven member countries of Bay of Bengal region have concluded their first ever joint military exercise in Pune in Western India on Sunday.
Indian, US armies begin joint exercise Yudh Abhyas
Indian and US armies started a two week long battalion level exercise Yudh Abhyas (Practice of War) in state of Uttarakhand in Northern India on Sunday.
India, Mongolia conduct Nomadic Elephant-2018 military exercise
Indian and Mongolian armies have started a 12 day long joint exercise Nomadic Elephant-2018 in Five Hills Training Area in Ullanbaatar, Mongolia on Sunday.
Rafale: Hollande’s partner Jaulie Gayet linked with Anil Ambani
Former French President Francois Hollande’s partner Julie Gayet has been accused of receiving funds from Anil Ambani.
Ashok Leyland wins contract for tracked vehicles of Indian Army
Ashok Leyland, a Hinduja Group Company, Friday announced that it has won a tender to supply tracked combat vehicle for Indian Army.
India test-fires smart anti-airfield weapon – SAAW
This successful test is carried out by Indian air force the same day when Indian army had also successfully tested heli-borne anti-tank guided missile Helina in Pokhran range.
India-Thailand conduct Maitree-2018 military exercise
“Both the armies immensely benefitted from each other’s expertise and experience in conduct of tactical level counter terrorist operations,” said Indian Army.
India test-fires heli-borne anti-tank guided missile Helina
“All the parameters have been monitored by the telemetry stations, tracking systems and the Helicopters,” said India’s ministry of defence.
Nirmala Sitharaman addresses Jawans through radio
Following is the text of customary broadcast by the Defence Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman to the Armed Forces personnel over All India Radio on the eve of the 72nd Independence Day: “My dear Jawans, I congratulate you and your family members on the auspicious occasion of 72nd Independence Day. My best wishes to the officers…
Maiden midair refueling of Tejas aircraft conducted successfully
Indian Air Force Wednesday successfully carried out the first ever mid air refueling of the indigenously build fighter aircraft Tejas from IL-78 MKI tanker.