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Japanese PM Fumio Kishida announces $75 bn boost for free Indo-Pacific plan during India visit

NEW DELHI. In a major Indo-Pacific initiative aimed at countering China's influence in the region, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has invited his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for the Group of Seven summit in May even as he announced a $75 bn boost for an open Indo-Pacific.

3 mins

Despite Some Hiccups, India Deftly Leads the G20

NEW DELHI. India assumed the Presidency of G20 (the Group of 20 countries comprising 19 large economies and the European Union) for 2023 from Indonesia on 1st December, 2022.

8 mins

Rajnath Singh hails new energy, commitment & enthusiasm of Start-ups at Aero India 2023

BENGALURU. Speaking at the Start-Up Manthan at Aero India 2023 on February Defence Minister Rajnath 16, Singh equated Start-ups with new energy, new commitment and new enthusiasm.

3 mins

Secure borders, holistic development & transformed global image: India rising as one of the strongest countries under PM Modi's leadership: Rajnath Singh

NEW DELHI. From secure borders & self-reliance to a strong economy and transformed global image, India is rising as one of the strongest countries under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said while addressing the 'Rising India Conclave' organised by a private media organisation in New Delhi on March 30.

4 mins

The Future of Surveillance Systems: Trends and Innovations

MUMBAI. Surveillance has emerged as a critical and controversial topic in recent years, with technological advancements and increasing privacy concerns at the forefront of public debate.

3 mins

Chandrayaan-3 Undergoes Key Test Successfully

INDIAN SPACE Research Organisation (ISRO) said that the 'Chandrayaan-3' lander has \"successfully\" underwent the Electro-Magnetic Interference, Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) test between January 31 and February 2 at the U R Rao Satellite Centre here.

4 mins

UAE's International Defence Conference discusses the economic and social consequences of modern technologies and their impact on the future of the defence industry

\"Today we continue our joint cooperation by discussing the concepts of adaptation, exploration and transformation, and looking at reimagining security, society and the human experience in an age of disruption. The conference is an opportunity to discuss various aspects of the challenges related to the impact of modern technologies on the future of humanity, through four sessions addressing these challenges. But, we must remember that the biggest challenge lies in human's ability to face the dangers of nature, foremost of which are the effects of climate change.\"

2 mins

Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, IDEX and NAVDEX 2023 conclude with exceptional results and unprecedented success

• The results consolidate the event's position as the largest defence event in the world

3 mins

ISRO launches largest LVM3 rocket carrying 36 Oneweb satellites

SRIHARIKOTA/BENGALURU. The Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM-III) took off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, at 9 am on March 26.

1 min

PM Narendra Modi Congratulates ISRO on accomplishing OneWeb satellite launch mission

BENGALURU. In his Tweet on March 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has Congratulated and team on yet another successful launch of LVM 3 with 36 satellites.

1 min

Defence Secretary Aramane Inaugurates HAL's Third LCA Production Line, Hands Over 100th Su-30 MKI ROH aircraft to IAF

NASHIK/BENGALURU. Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane inaugurated the third LCA production line and also handed over 100th Sukhoi-30 MKI ROH aircraft to Air Vice Marshal Sarin, Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Eng A), Indian Air Force in a programme at HAL's Nashik Division today.

1 min

Crown Group company, Dynatron Services Signs MoU with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers to undertake Warship MRO activities

BENGALURU. India's leading shipyard specializing in Ship Repairs & Ship Building, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) signed an MoU with Crown Group Defence company, Dynatron Services Pvt Ltd, India's Defence MRO major towards undertaking ship repairs/refits and allied activities as associates for Indian Navy and Coast Guard in the Bandhan ceremony at Aero India in presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

1 min

Sagar Defence Engineering has signed a MoU with Israel Aerospace Industries to develop Autonomous Weaponised Boat Swarms for Indian Navy

BENGALURU. On February 15, Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt. Ltd. and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop autonomous weaponized boat swarms for the Indian Navy.

1 min

Boeing Engineering Partners with Łukasiewicz Institute of Aviation

WARSAW. Boeing and the Łukasiewicz Institute of Aviation recently signed an agreement for close collaboration on engineering design, analysis and support projects.

1 min

Boeing and GMR Aero Technic to Set Up First Boeing Passenger-to-Freighter Conversion Line in India

NEW DELHI. On March 10, Boeing announced an agreement with GMR Aero Technic to establish a new Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) line in Hyderabad.

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Defence Secretary & his Sri Lankan counterpart review bilateral ties during 7th Annual Defence Dialogue

NEW DELHI. The 7th Annual Defence Dialogue between India and Sri Lanka was held 23. It was in New Delhi on February co-chaired by Defence Secretary GiridharAramane and his Sri Lankan counterpart General Kamal Gunaratne.

1 min

Northrop Grumman to Manufacture US Marine Corps Next Generation Handheld Targeting System

\"NGHTS is lightweight and combines four systems into one portable device with state-of-the-art imaging, targeting, ranging, designating and networking. This compact, multi-sensor electro-optical/infrared device lightens Marines' loads and keeps them connected while adding precision and safety to their missions.\"

2 mins

Lockheed Martin, Tata Group Sign MoU for Fighter Wing Production in India

Lockheed Martin and Tata Group are set to start production of N fighter jet wings at their joint venture, Tata Lockeed Martin Aerostructures (TLMAL) in Hyderabad beginning 2025.

1 min

Maiden successful flight-test of DRDO's indigenous Power Take off Shaft conducted on LCA Tejas in Bengaluru

Maiden successful flight test of Power Takeoff (PTO) Shaft was conducted on Light Combat Aircraft (LCA Tejas) Limited Series Production (LSP) - 3 aircraft in Bengaluru on March 14.

1 min

MoD inks Rs 3,700 crore contracts with BEL for Medium Power Radars 'Arudhra' & 129 DR-118 Radar Warning Receivers

The Ministry of Defence on March 23 signed two separate contracts with Bharat N Electronics Limited (BEL), at a total cost of over Rs 3,700 crore, to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force.

1 min

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviews operational readiness of the Armed Forces during Combined Commanders' Conference in Bhopal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the security situation and operational readiness of the Armed Forces during the valedictory session of Combined Commanders' Conference 2023 in Bhopal on April 1.

1 min

PM visits Bandipur and Mudumalai Tiger Reserves, inaugurates the program 'Commemoration of 50 years of Project Tiger' at Mysuru University

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi visited the Bandipur and Mudumalai Tiger Reserves in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu on April 9.

6 mins

Defence Minister Addresses 1st India-Africa Army Chiefs' Conclave in Pune

India will continue to work with African nations to promote regional security, foster stability and enhance the defence capabilities together.

4 mins

US and India to work closely to elevate bilateral space partnership to higher orbits

The United States has proposed training an Indian astronaut as part of future cooperation in the space sector.

1 min

India has emerged as first responder in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) at global level: CDS Gen. Anil Chauhan

India has emerged first responder in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) at global level, said Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in his virtual message to a Workshop on Humanitarian Assistance, Disaster Relief, Risk Mitigation and Disaster Resilience organised under the aegis of Integrated Defence Staff (IDS), Ministry of Defence on March 14 at New Delhi.

2 mins

Defence Minister reviews operational capabilities of Indian Navy during Naval Commanders' Conference aboard INS Vikrant

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the operational capabilities of the Indian Commanders' Navy during the Naval Conference held aboard India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant on March 6.

2 mins

IAF chief seeks self-reliance in design and development

As the country sharpens its focus on achieving self-reliance in defence, the Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari has stressed that Atmanirbharta should not be confined to production, but also include design and development, even as he called for building offensive and defensive space capabilities to safeguard assets, and developing directed energy weapons that have significant advantages over traditional weapons, a media report said.

3 mins

INS Nireekshak Awarded on-the-spot Chief of the Naval Staff Unit Citation for Deep Sea Diving & Undertaking Salvage Ops under the most challenging circumstances

The Chief of the Naval Staff Adm R Harikumar visited INS Nireekshak at Kochi on February 20. He interacted with the diving team of the ship involved in the salvage operations at a depth of 219 meters in the Arabian Sea and commended the ship on the safe and successful conduct of the operations under most challenging circumstances.

1 min

Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX-23) Indian Navy's Largest War Game

Indian Navy's major Operational level exercise TROPEX for the year 2023, conducted across the expanse of IOR over a duration of four months from November 22 - March 23, has culminated in the Arabian Sea.

1 min

Exercise La Perouse - 2023

Indian Navy's indigenously built guided missile frigate, INS Sahyadri and fleet tanker, INS Jyoti participated in the third edition of the multilateral exercise La Perouse conducted from March 13-14.

1 min

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Our Editorial Board has highly distinguished personalities, including three former Chiefs of Air Staff, two former Foreign Secretaries (Deputy Secretaries of State), Ambassadors, Admirals, Generals, and Strategic Experts. The editor, Mr Gulshan R Luthra, is a distinguished defence analyst. He is a member of the governing board of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), a think tank set up in 1965 by the Indian Ministry of Defence on the lines of US Rand Corporation. 

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Seminars 
We have been holding two seminars every year and cooperate with universities and think tanks. 
The National Seminar on Aerospace Technologies (N-SAT) is held in cooperation with the Indian Air Force, and its 5th edition was held on 26th November 2012. 
FirePower India, a conference on precision weapons, is held in cooperation with the Indian Army’s think tank, CLAWS. Officers from Army, Navy and Air Force.