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New Delhi, April 4 The Ministry of Defence has initiated the process for the indigenous design and development of a 1,000-kg aerial bomb, similar to the Mk-84, for the Indian Air Force (IAF), aiming to boost India's 'self-reliance' in the sector, according to senior officials.The project is...

India and Mozambique concluded the Fifth Joint Defence Working Group (JDWG) meeting in Maputo, Mozambique, today. The Ministry of Defence stated that the meeting reaffirms the strong ties between the two countries and their shared commitment to regional security and stability. During the...

New Delhi, April 2 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday raised concerns about deficiencies in the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) and stated that the government should, at the very least, show respect and provide support to the brave armed forces personnel who sacrifice...

New Delhi, March 31 The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹1,950 crore contract with state-run Bharat Electronics Limited on Tuesday for the procurement of two mountain radars and related infrastructure for the Indian Air Force.The installation and commissioning of these radars will enhance the...

Helsinki, March 29 – Two drones entered Finnish airspace and crashed near the town of Kouvola in southeastern Finland on Sunday, according to the country's Ministry of Defence. No injuries were reported.The drones crashed in separate locations near Kouvola, with one landing north of the town...

New Delhi, March 28 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday emphasized the need to ensure preparedness for the medium to long term and a swift decision-making process to address the evolving crisis in West Asia.Singh made these remarks while chairing the first meeting of the Informal Group...

Gwalior, March 28 In a boost to the Indian Army's firepower, a major defence company delivered the first batch of 2,000 'Prahar' light machine guns (LMGs) on Saturday, manufactured under the 'Make in India' initiative.The 7.62 mm-calibre weapon has been manufactured by Adani Defence and...

Chandigarh, March 27 Milkfed placed a general manager and two other officials of its dairy unit in Ludhiana under suspension with immediate effect on Friday, following the Army's rejection of a consignment of whole milk powder.Milkfed supplies whole milk powder, cheese, flavored milk, and...

New Delhi, March 27 – The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth a total of Rs 858 crore on Friday for the procurement of the cutting-edge Russian Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and a maintenance contract with Boeing for the depot-level inspection of the Indian Navy's P8I Long-Range...

Dubai, March 26 An Indian national was among the two killed in the UAE on Thursday when debris from intercepted missiles fell on a street in Abu Dhabi, local media reported.The Indian Embassy in the UAE expressed "deepest condolences" on the tragic death of an Indian national in the incident...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence on the Border Roads Organisation in New Delhi. The meeting focused on key issues related to defence infrastructure, connectivity, and strategic initiatives to strengthen...

New Delhi, March 25 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of the parliamentary consultative committee for the Ministry on the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Wednesday, during which discussions were held on issues related to ongoing strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening...

New Delhi, March 25 The government has appointed Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty as a full-time member of SEBI for a period of three years.With this addition, the regulatory board now has its full team of four full-time members. The other three full-time members are Amarjeet Singh, Kamlesh...

New Delhi, March 20 – Over 850 former servicemen and 42 leading national and multinational companies came together to explore 1,290 employment opportunities across various sectors at a job fair organized by the Ministry of Defence here on Friday, an official said.The Directorate General...

State Minister for Defence, Sanjay Seth, stated today that MSMEs and start-ups are playing a crucial role in transforming India into a global defence manufacturing hub. He made this statement during the closing session of the National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC) 2026, held in New Delhi...

New Delhi, March 16 The Supreme Court has ruled that the Air Force Group Insurance Society (AFGIS) is a 'State' under Article 12 of the Constitution, as it performs a public duty by protecting and looking after the welfare of armed forces personnel and their families.Article 12 of the...

Pune, March 13 An event for ex-servicemen (ESM) was organized at BEG & Centre in Kirkee, Pune, on Friday, according to an official.The event was organized by the Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR) under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DoESW) of the Ministry of Defence, he...

Kochi, March 13 The current situation in West Asia will not have any immediate negative impact on Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), the country's leading public sector company.However, if such conditions persist for more than a year, the company could be affected, the official said.Speaking to...

The Indian Army participated in the National Additive Manufacturing Symposium 2026 in New Delhi today. The symposium brought together representatives from government, the armed forces, academia, and industry to discuss the growing role of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in strengthening India's...

The Delhi Cantonment Board has launched the Swachhata Monitoring and Automated Reporting Tool (SMART) to improve the effectiveness and transparency in monitoring sanitation and civic services across the cantonment area.The Ministry of Defence stated that this innovative digital solution...