defence

Rajnath Singh receives IAF's 1st Rafale jet: Here's why it will be India's most capable fighter aircraft

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh received Indian Air Force (IAF)'s first Rafale fighter jet on October 8

Terror alert: Major defence installations including Pathankot on ‘orange alert’

Security review has been carried out at defence establishments, including Udhampur in J&K

500 terrorists waiting at border, security agencies ready to retaliate: Indian Army

Indian Army is in at heightened state of alert after intelligence warnings of infiltration by terrorists into Kashmir and the terror launch pads across the LoC being reactivated by Pakistan

In military doctrine prepared by Ajit Doval, India to seal its stand on anti-satellite weapons

India joined the elite group of countries to have tested anti-satellite weapons, ASAT, that can destroy satellites in outer space

Rajnath Singh becomes first defence minister to fly indigenously-built Tejas fighter jet

Rajnath Singh became the first Defence Minister to fly on board in the Light Combat Aircraft

This PSU is on track for faster growth

INS Khanderi: All you need to know about India's 2nd Scorpene-class submarine

The stealth submarine was launched in January 2017 and was under sea trial since

India to spend $130 billion for military modernisation in next 5-7 years

Another key priority is to procure 110 multirole fighter aircraft for the IAF

IAF's 17 Squadron to be resurrected today; to be first Rafale unit

The 'Golden Arrows' 17 Squadron was commanded by Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa during the Kargil war in 1999

Defence Talk | Apache helicopters for IAF are good products wrapped up in a bad package

The AH-64 is great, but, why does the Indian Air Force feel the need for four types of attack helicopters? It shows a fundamentally muddled mind and a severe myopia of higher defence planning.

Rajnath Singh holds talks with South Korean counterpart to boost defence ties

During the wide-ranging talks, held on September 5 in Seoul, the two leaders comprehensively reviewed bilateral defence cooperation, a Defence Ministry statement said.

Ordnance Factories’ Unions ask PM Modi to scrap corporatisation plan: Report

In a letter, the unions pointed out how the move would leave national assets associated with the factories up for grabs

IAF fleet to get Apache helicopters, fighter pilot Abhinandan likely to join event

Four Apache helicopters are to be stationed at the Pathankot Air Force Station, which is considered to be the prime airbase, which is just a few miles from the border of neighbouring Pakistan

Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit: Phalcon AWACS, Derby air-to-air missiles on agenda

Top diplomats based in New Delhi and Tel Aviv said on condition of anonymity that an advanced security liaison team from Israel will land in Delhi on September 2 to prepare ground for the prime ministerial visit

Ideas for Profit | This smallcap has highest revenue visibility, yet trades at attractive valuations

41 ordnance units may be turned into public enterprises

The official noted that in the past, the CAG, the government’s auditor, and the armed forces, repeatedly raised issue of quality and delays in delivery of equipment by the ordnance factories

No proposal to privatise OFB, apprehension misplaced: Defence Ministry

Indian Ordnance Factories is the oldest and largest industrial setup which functions under the Department of Defence Production of the Ministry of Defence.

Key panel to suggest changes in defence procurement policy to check delays

The Defence Procurement Procedure 2016 (DPP) is due for revision. Officials said the panel will recommend measures to remove procedural bottlenecks and hasten defence acquisition.

India may change 'No First Use' nuclear policy: Rajnath Singh

“Till today, our nuclear policy is 'No First Use'. What happens in future depends on the circumstances,” said Rajnath Singh.

Wing Commander Abhinandan didn't get message from war room due to old system

If his MiG 21 Bison had been equipped with anti-jamming technology, Abhinandan Varthaman may have turned around when instructed to. That would have prevented him from being shot down and taken captive by Pakistan

India exporting defence equipment to friendly countries: Defence ministry official

Ajay Kumar added that all types of components made by Indian defence production units were being bought by large and reputed companies worldwide.

Rajnath urges private players to work towards ramping up defence exports

The minister said the government wants to encourage private industry investment in defence and strengthen defence public sector undertakings and Ordnance Factory Board.

India, US agree on collaboration in defence sector

During the meeting, the two countries recognised the benefit of enabling defence agreements concluded by the two sides and appreciated India's designation as a Major Defence Partner of the US.

PSUs rule the roost in defence manufacturing despite opening up 18 years ago: Report

The report quoted government data presented in the parliament, which stated that the annual turnover of the private sector in the defence and aerospace sector is around Rs 15,000 crore, while that of the public sector is about Rs 63,208 crore, which is four times that of the private sector.

Space Defence | Economics and technology are driving the re-weaponisation of space

India is among the few countries that has anti-satellite technologies. While this deterrence has its benefits, the development of space-based defences is a necessary redundancy measure and a technological and economic inevitability.