Guns

The army plans to replace two aging gun platforms—L70 and Zu-23mm—with advanced indigenous systems. Trials for the new L70 successor are expected in July, with a request for proposal (RFP) already issued for 220 guns. The L70, originally manufactured by Sweden’s Bofors AB in the 1950s, has been in service in India since the 1960s.

Punjab govt bans songs glorifying weapons, public display of firearms

The state witnessed two major incidents killing of Shiv Sena (Taksali) leader Sudhir Suri on November 4 and Dera Sacha Sauda follower Pardeep Singh on November 10.

Married couple held for smuggling 45 hand guns at Delhi airport: Customs

The officials who made the arrest said a ballistic report will confirm whether the guns are real or not.

New York governor: State to limit where guns can be carried

Gov. Kathy Hochul said lawmakers have agreed on the broad strokes of a gun control bill that the Democratic-led Legislature is poised to pass Thursday.

Ohio makes it easier for teachers to carry guns at school

Teachers and other school employees in Ohio will be able to carry firearms into school with a tiny fraction of the training that has been required since last year, after Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law Monday.

The most important gun lawsuit you’ve never heard of

A largely overlooked lawsuit is playing out in New Jersey about the way Smith & Wesson advertises its wares, but the truth is the case is about much more than advertising. The outcome could have profound implications for the gun industry

India inks Rs 5,000 cr deal with US for 145 M777 howitzers

Breaking the Bofors jinx, India and the US today inked a nearly Rs 5,000 crore deal for 145 M777 ultra-light howitzers, which will be mostly deployed near the borders with China.

BHEL bullish on acquiring defence orders

Over the years, the company has made significant contributions for naval guns and Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS), BHEL Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) B Prasada Rao said at the company's 51st AGM held here

Plan to make jet engines; Aerospace next big focus: Kalyani

Baba Kalyani expects big opportunity in artillery gun business going ahead.

Top 100 arms makers' arms sales fall in 2011: study

Arms sales by the 100 biggest weapons makers fell for the first time since the mid-90s in 2011 as economies slowed and military equipment purchases were reduced for operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, a leading think-tank said on Monday.

Groupon halts gun-related deals

Groupon has halted gun-related promotions such as deals for shooting ranges and concealed weapons courses...

‘Where do I check in my gun please?‘

‘Where do I check in my gun please?‘