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In a historic development, India's defence exports reached an all-time high level of ₹21,083 crore in financial year 2023-24 with a 32.5% growth in FY24 compared to the previous financial year.
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On the recent background of conflict between India and China, let’s peep into history to know Veer Savarkar’s views on Chinese aggression. Savarkar was well-attentive of happenings in the world from his young days.
#SecurityScan 68: The green light for an additional 97 light combat aircraft MK1A is a substantial vote of confidence for the indigenous aircraft, recently flown by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
HAL is all set to showcase its rich legacy in the design, development and production of a diverse range of avionics systems during Avionics Expo-2023 to be held at Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi
In a huge boost to Indian defence sector, the United States has provided all the necessary clearances for the India-based production of the engines that will power the indigenously built Tejas LCA Mk2 and Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)
This article is a summary of important events that have taken place in last one week affecting, India's national security . Citing national security concerns, China’s commerce ministry imposed new restrictions requiring exporters to seek a license to ship some gallium and germanium compounds starting Aug 1.
In line with the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, the Ministry of Defence announces the successful delivery of the second Ammunition, Cargo, and Troop Carrying Mini Barge ( ACTCM Barge ) to the Indian Navy.
With the government moving towards the creation of three new theatre commands, the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is looking towards further expanding and upgrading its cyber and space warfare capabilities.
The 8th India-Australia Defence Policy Talks (DPT) was held, where the two sides discussed strengthening the partnership in co-development and co-production of defence equipment and fully implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Israeli delegation communicated with Indian defence manufacturers during an interactive session that the Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) had hosted at its Pune office on Wednesday (Jul 19).
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), an Indian state-owned defence public sector undertaking, has stated that it has secured orders worth Rs. 21.9 billion from the Ministry of Defence as per sources in GBP Aerospace & Defence.
Bhojpuri Actor and BJP MP Ravi Kishan's 21-year-old daughter Ishita Shukla made her father feel proud as she became a part of the Indian Defense Forces under the Agnipath scheme.
The Indian Army has been adjudged as the best organisation in the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for procurement on Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for the financial year 2022-23 in pursuance of the PMO's overarching objective.
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), on Jun 15, accorded the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for acquisition of 31 MQ-9B (16 Sky Guardian and 15 Sea Guardian) High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) for Tri-Services from the USA through Foreign Military Sale (FMS) route.
Department Defence Production organized a briefing and interaction meeting with Thailand delegation led by Deputy Chief of Air Staff, Royal Thai Air force (RTAF) – Air Marshal Piboon Vorravanpreecha in New Delhi on Thursday (Jun 22)
India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem ( INDUS X ) was launched at an event in Washington DC, USA on Jun 21. A reception for Indian and US Government representatives, defence start-ups, think tanks, incubators, investors, industries and other stakeholders was orgainsed on Jun 20.
Indian Navy has signed a MoU for Technical Collaboration with Indian Maritime University. The MoU was signed by Vice Admiral Sandeep Naithani, Chief of Materiel and Dr. Malini V Shankar, IAS (Retd), Vice Chancellor Indian Maritime University.
Indian Navy has achieved yet another historic milestone as it undertook the maiden night landing of MiG-29K on INS Vikrant. According to the Indian Navy, the move is indicative of the Navy’s impetus towards self reliance.
With completion of the Passing Out Parade of the Officers' Training Academy at Chennai, on Saturday (Apr 29), Indian Army officially received its first batch of five Women Officers, who joined the Regiment of Artillery
The site of the attack is not considered a core area of Maoist operation. Therefore, it is possible that the security forces let down their guard and did not take adequate preventive measures.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand on Wednesday (Apr 19). The conversation was warm and cordial, stated a release.
Indian defence sector is an important part of the country's economy and national security. It encompasses various industries involved in the design, development, and production of military hardware and equipment.
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for bringing in industry-friendly reform related to Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP). So far, DGQA was the AHSP for majority of defence items.
In a giant leap towards creating a strong rocket force to tackle the threat from the northern borders, Indian defence forces are set to place orders for two more units of the Pralay ballistic missiles at the cost of over Rs 7,500 crore.
The central government has set up two Defence Industrial Corridors (DICs) in order to attract total investment worth Rs 20,000 crore by the year 2024-25 for defence industries & develop domestic supply chain.
Indian Army and the Air force jointly conducted a Multi Domain Air-Land Exercise Vayu Prahar along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern command. Multi-Domain operations aim to orchestrate military activities across all domains to deliver converging effects.
Union Cabinet on Wednesday (Mar 2) accorded approval to sign a contract with Larsen and Toubro ( L&T ) for the acquisition of three cadet training ships at an overall cost of Rs 3,108.09 crore, under Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category.
This article is a summary of important events that have taken place in last one week affecting, India's national security. he defence ministry had, in Dec 2022, approved the procurement of arms worth over Rs 84,300 crore to boost the combat capabilities of the security forces
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will address the annual meet that is also expected to discuss, border management and maritime security.
The reach-out event for 'Aero India' 2023, organized by Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, was attended by Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Chargé d'affaires and Defence Attachés of over 80 countries. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh invited the representatives from across the world.
In a recent update regarding the lady officers of the Indian Army , the organization has decided to promote 108 of them to the rank of Colonels. Reports suggest that the process for their promotions is planned to begin today.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (Jan 5), appreciated the role played by the Andaman and Nicobar Command in strengthening the national security and keeping the maritime domain secure.
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) of the defence ministry on Thursday accorded the approval for Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 24 Capital Acquisition Proposals. 21 proposals, worth Rs 82,127 crore (97.4 per cent), are approved for procurement from indigenous sources.
Tibetan parliament-in-exile has commented on China's strategy about th Tawang stand off. China will never say that they have done anything but will blame India, Dolma Tsering Teykhang, Deputy Speaker of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile said.
Two Indian Naval Ships, which are forward deployed in the South China Sea, reached Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City as part of the bilateral defence cooperation activities, the Navy said.
Rajnath Singh has appealed to the nation to contribute generously to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund, terming it the moral responsibility of every citizen to ensure the welfare of the soldiers and their families.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday (Nov 23) described transnational and cross-border terrorism as the gravest threat that the world is facing, and called for urgent and resolute intervention by the international community.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defense Ministers plus Meeting (ADMM) and the India-ASEAN defence ministers meeting.
This article is a summary of important events that have taken place in last one week affecting, India's national security.
Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto on Friday (Nov 4) visited the BrahMos Aerospace stall at the IndoDefence-22 exhibition in Jakarta. In the IndoDefence-22 exhibition, Subianto was briefed bout the capabilities of the Indo-Russian joint venture supersonic missile by BrahMos chief Atul D Rane.
This article is a summary of important events that have taken place in last one week affecting, India's national security. Under Economic Security, India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves jump by $6.56 Billion.
The Indian Ministry of Defence is the world's biggest employer with 2.92 million people, which includes combined active service personnel, reservists and civilian staff, according to a report in 'Statista'.
In a major boost to 'Make in India' and domestic aviation manufacturing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of a transport aircraft manufacturing project for the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Vadodara, Gujarat on Oct 30.
Defence industry organizations from India and the UK have come together to create a new Defence Industry Joint Working Group for more effective cooperation, the British High Commission said on Tuesday (Oct 18).
Lt Gen Anil Chauhan received the Guard of Honour at South Block, in New Delhi and was officially appointed as India's new CDS. He received the Guard of Honor in the presence of Army chief General Manoj Pande and IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari along with Navy Vice chief Vice Admiral SN Ghormade and Air Marshal BR Krishna.
IAF is planning to go ahead with its Project Cheetah under the Make in India route where Indian defence manufacturers would arm the Israeli Heron drones with strike capabilities. The development comes after a period when all major import deals being either put on hold or scrapped by the Indian govt.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday (Aug 29) visited a premier radar station of the Indian Air Force (AIF), where he witnessed the functioning of the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS).
This article is a summary of important events that have taken place in last one week affecting, India's national security . Attempt has also been made to analyze these events and recommend certain specific actions that can be undertaken by us.
Army Design Bureau on behalf of the Indian Army has signed a MoU with the Drone Federation of India to collaboratively work towards promoting research, development, testing and manufacturing of drones, counter-drone and associated technologies that can assist the Indian Army in its operations.
Amid recent crashes involving its vintage Russian combat aircraft fleet, the Indian Air Force ( IAF ) is now going to retire one more squadron of the MiG-21 Bison aircraft by September 30. The 51 Squadron based out of Srinagar air base is being number plated on September 30.
