Brahmos missile tested successfully with made in India systems, read details here
This test of Brahmos missile is a major step in the direction of complete indigenisation of the missile developed with the Russian help.
Monthly Archives: September, 2019
RKS Bhadauria takes over as the new chief of Indian Air Force
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhaudaria has four decade long career in the Air Force and was instrumental during the initial years of development of LCA Tejas.
Naval version of LCA Tejas takes wing for service on aircraft carrier
Naval version of LCA Tejas completes the cycle of launch and recovery from aircraft carrier in a single sortie which was never done earlier.
Adding stealth to its muscles: New stealth frigate of Indian Navy launched for sea trials
INS Nilgiri is first of total 7 ships of new stealth class frigates known as Project 17A. It is being built using integrated construction technology.
Indian Navy commissions second Scorpene class stealth submarine INS Khanderi
Indian Navy: INS Khanderi, the stealth submarine, has undergone comprehensive sea trials, torpedo and missile firings to validate her fighting capability.
Bipin Rawat takes over as Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee
General Rawat’s role will be crucial in operationalising the appointment of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Big boost to India’s coastal security: Defence minister inducts Varaha ship in Indian coast guard
Indian coast guard ship Varaha has been named after the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu as a boar to protect the earth from drowning in the mythical sea.
Setback to India’s pilot training programme: IAF’s MiG-21 trainer aircraft crashes in North India
Defence ministry has ordered a court of inquiry to investigae the cause of accident. However, good news is that both the pilots ejected safely.
Lethal punch: India successfully testfires Astra missile five times in four days
Indian Air Force conducted the Astra missile developed by DRDO in different configuration to prove the end phase capability of the missile.
Indian Air Force expected to place a large follow-up order for buying more than 80 LCA Tejas
Indian Air Force is expected to soon place a large follow up order for more than 80 LCA Tejas fighter jets with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
India tests low weight man portable anti-tank missile
This is the third successful test of this low-weight ultra-modern fire and forget man-portable anti-tank guided missile for Indian Army.
Indian Navy to get second Scorpene Class submarine INS Khanderi this month
INS Khanderi: Indian Navy will induct 6 Scorpene Class Submarines under Project 75. These submarines will form the mainstay of Indian Navy’s offensive capability.
India to receive first Rafale fighter jet in Paris next month
India and France had signed a 7.87 billion Euro in September 2016 to supply 36 Rafale fighter jets manufactured by Dassault Aviation.
IAF gets Apache AH-64E attack helicopters: 8 inducted, more than a dozen to join by next year
Apache helicopters are expected to significantly improve battlefield attack capabilities of Indian Air Force as they are equipped with hellfilre missiles.
India-Japan hold high level security dialogue; discuss regional security, peace
India-Japan Defence Cooperation: Rajnath Singh discussed the issue of peace and security in Indo-pacific region with Japan’s defence minister Takeshi lwaya.
Lt Gen MM Naravane assumes the charge of voice chief of army staff of Indian Army
Lt General Manoj Mukund Naravane assumed the charge of Vice Chief of the Army Staff from Lt Gen Devraj Anbu who retired on Saturday.