Defence Minister attends ADMM-Plus in Cambodia

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh participated in the 9th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) Plus in Siem Reap, Cambodia on November 23, 2022.

India has emerged as a net security provider in Indo-Pacific, says Defence Minister at multi-agency HADR exercise 'Samanvay 2022'

Representatives from ASEAN nations & national & regional stakeholders involved in disaster management attending the exercise Defence Minister calls for sharing of information, resources & equipment to deal with future natural disasters

India for Free & Rules-based Indo-Pacific for economic development of the region: Regional Rajnath Singh at Indo-Pacific Dialogue

'Dialogue only civilised mechanism for resolving disputes & creating global order' 'India does not believe in a world order where few are considered superior to others, multi-aligned policy only way to shared prosperity'

Japan Orders Two More Boeing KC-46A Tankers

Japan Air Self-Defense Force now slated for six multi-mission KC-46A tankers with two already delivered Growing global fleet of Pegasus aerial refuelers increasing interoperability for mission success

Lockheed Martin-Built Orion Spacecraft Launched to the Moon on Historic Artemis I Mission

With the backdrop of a Florida starlit sky, NASA's Artemis I mission, with the Lockheed Martin-built Orion spacecraft on top, majestically launched to the Moon and propelled the world into a new era of human deep space exploration.

Indian Army's push to boost adventure tourism in border areas

India's North-East region has immense and so-far largely untapped potential for tourism especially the adventure tourism, a sector which can generate much needed local employment and sustain the local economy through an eco-system of tourism associated economic activities.

Remembering 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War - IAF's Finest Hour

On the evening of December 3, 1971, as the Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, was returning to Delhi from Calcutta on board an Air HQ Communication Squadron aircraft the pilot came up to her Principal Adviser D.P. Dhar and asked him to come to the cockpit as there was an urgent message from Delhi.

Fifth Scorpene Submarine Vagir Delivered to Indian Navy

Sixth Submarine set for delivery in 2024

India Set to Order High Altitude SeaGuardian Unmanned Drones Shortly from US, indicates Admiral R Hari Kumar

US to Help India in Developing HALE Technology US to set up an MRO for SeaGuardians in India

Change of Command of Western Fleet - Rear Admiral Vineet McCarty takes over as Cdr of the Sword Arm

MUMBAI. The 'Sword Arm' of Indian Navy, the Western Fleet, underwent a change of guard on November 15, 2022.

Northrop Grumman-built Satellite to Support US Space Force National Security Mission

DULLES, VA. Northrop Grumman Corporation's Long Duration Propulsive ESPA (LDPE)-3A spacecraft has been launched successfully in support of the USSF-67 mission. This spacecraft helps advance rapid access to space for the US Space Force and marks the third successful launch in the LDPE program.

IAF's Joint Air Defence Exercise with Japan, Veer Guardian 2023', Concludes

The inaugural edition of the bilateral air exercise 'Veer Guardian  2023' between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) concluded in Japan on January 26..

Indo-Russian joint venture starts Kalashnikov AK-203 manufacturing assault rifles for Indian Army

NEW DELHI. Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited, a joint venture between. Russia and India, registered and located in Amethi in Uttar Pradesh, whose founders on the Russian side are Rosoboronexport and Kalashnikov Concern (both subsidiaries of the Rostec State Corporation), has started producing Kalashnikov assault rifles.

Naval Group to fit DRDO's Air Independent Propulsion system on Indian Navy's Scorpene submarines

NEW DELHI. In a major boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, fuel cell-based Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system of DRDO's Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL) will soon be fitted onboard INS Kalvari.

US Embassy Staff Visits Indian Navy Station Operating Leased MQ-9

The Indian Navy has been operating General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GAASI) manufactured MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) under lease for over two years. Recently, Senior Staff from the US Embassy of India visited the operating location.

Building India's Talent Pool in Aerospace and Defence

NEW DELHI. India is one of the fastest-growing major economies projected to be $5 trillion before the end of this decade. With digital and technology transformations driving a significant portion of this growth, the talent in India is a force multiplier for driving scalability across diverse sectors.

Boeing Commits to Growing Local Industry at Aero India

Boeing to reinforce commitment to India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision. Interactive show exhibit to highlight investments in local technology and innovation. The AH-64 Apache simulator and other advanced defence and commercial products on show

It is crucial for India to embrace Multi-Domain Operations

If the brawls at Pangong Tso, Galwan and Yangtse and the thrust required towards MDO are yardsticks to go by, strategic minds have a plateful of imperatives to address.

Drones Defending the Expendables

The De Havilland Museum in the UK has a unique exhibit, one of the two surviving Queen Bee aircraft. In the 1930s, the RAF converted a Tiger Moth trainer aircraft into a radio-controlled version, with some modifications on the airframe like using wood in place of metal, and called it Queen Bee from where it acquired the often-used name Drone (male bee).

India's military prowess, women's empowerment, cultural ethos seamlessly blend at 74th Republic Day Parade

NEW DELHI. Even the weather gods were kind as India seamlessly combined its military prowess, its efforts at women's empowerment, and cultural ethos at the 74th Republic Day Parade on January 26 with President Droupadi Murmu taking the salute for the first time as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el Sisi as the Chief Guest.

Air Marshal AP Singh assumes appointment of Vice Chief of Air Staff

NEW DELHI. Air Marshal AP Singh took over as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) on February 1. On the occasion, he laid a wreath at the National War Memorial to honour those Armed Forces personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. Following this, he was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Air Headquarters.

Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates Asia's Largest Helicopter Factory

HAL to Produce 1000 Helicopters over 20 Years at this facility. Export of Civil Helicopters Envisaged

Gen Anil Chauhan is the new Chief of Defence Staff

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INAS 325 Commissioned at Port Blair

He also commended efforts of the air station and added that it was truly an honour and privilege to witness the significant military milestone.

MoD signs Rs 2,900 cr contract with BDL for ASTRA Mk I BVR Air-to-Air Missile System for IAF and Indian Navy

Signing of contract between Ministry of Defence and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for procurement of ASTRA Mk I Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile System & Associated Equipment for Indian Air Force & Indian Navy in New Delhi on May 31. Contract being signed between Joint Secretary & Acquisition Manager (Air) Mr. Sanjai Singh and Director (Production) Mr. P. Radhakrishna.

Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Kord team-up to defeat multiple mortars and large drones with Stryker-mounted high-energy laser

A 50 kilowatt-class laser mounted on a US Army Stryker vehicle, shown during a live-fire exercise at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The combat-capable weapon system is on track for operational fielding in 2022.

Ajeet Mini makes a Sterling Debut @ Bharat Drone Mahotsav 2022

Ajeet Mini addresses the countries demand for the largest types of drones imported into India over the past 4-5 years albit illegally.

International Airlines Group Finalizes Agreement for Up to 150 737 Jets

Boeing and International Airlines Group (IAG) announced recently, an order for a combined total of 50 737-8-200s and 737-10s, plus 100 options.

Boeing Business Jets Names Pearson to Lead VIP Jet Sales

Erika is perfectly suited to lead the BBJ team, providing world-class support to our global customer base," said Mounir.

Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar Takes Charge of Naval War College at Goa

He has done instructional tenures at Project 15 Training Team, Mumbai, Mids Wing Officer Cadet School, Singapore and at Navigation & Direction School, Kochi. H