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.
Monthly Archives: November, 2018
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.