weapon systems

New Delhi, April 10 – In a major effort to achieve "self-reliance" in defense preparedness and military capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched a major program to indigenize its fighter jet fleet by equipping them with cutting-edge components and domestically produced launchers...

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...

April 03, New Delhi: In a defining moment for India's maritime sovereignty, the Indian Navy commissioned its latest stealth frigate, INS Taragiri, in Visakhapatnam today, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presiding over the ceremony.Describing the ship as a "legacy reborn and power...

Visakhapatnam, April 3 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to commission the indigenously built advanced stealth frigate, Taragiri, here on Friday, highlighting the strategic importance of India's eastern coastline.The commissioning ceremony will be held in the presence of senior naval...

Seoul, April 2 – North Korea appears to be accelerating the construction of its third 5,000-tonne Choe Hyun-class destroyer, a South Korean lawmaker said on Thursday, as Pyongyang has been seeking to strengthen its naval power.North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the construction of...

Washington, March 31 – US troops deployed in the Middle East are demonstrating strong motivation to accelerate operations against Iran, with many calling for intensified strikes to quickly conclude the conflict, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said.Describing a recent visit to frontline units...

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...

Washington, March 28 – A top US senator has raised sharp concerns about the cost and feasibility of the proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system, while warning that China’s advancing space capabilities could pose new strategic risks to American assets.During a Senate Armed Services...

March 21, New Delhi — The Indian Navy is set to commission its newest stealth frigate, Taragiri (F41), on April 3, 2026, in Visakhapatnam. The ceremony will be presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and marks a significant step in India’s efforts to strengthen maritime self-reliance...

New Delhi, March 13 As the war in West Asia continues, former IAF chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari (retired) has said that the first takeaway for India is the necessity to build a "very strong air defense" with more weapon systems, radars, and other operational capabilities.Speaking with

New Delhi, March 12 As the war in West Asia continues, former IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari (retired) said on Thursday that the first takeaway for India is the necessity to build a "very strong air defence" with more weapon systems, radars, and other operational capabilities...

Jammu and Kashmir Police has formed a specialized high-altitude warfare unit, “Snow Leopards,” to counter terrorists shifting operations to mountainous and forested regions.Mar 07, Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police has formed a specialized high-altitude warfare unit named “Snow Leopards” to...

Washington, March 6 – The Pentagon told US lawmakers that modern warfare is being reshaped by cheap, mass-produced drones, warning that battlefield lessons from Ukraine and recent combat involving Iran make it imperative for the United States to rapidly build a domestic drone industry and arm...

New Delhi, March 3 The Defence Ministry on Tuesday signed contracts worth ₹5,083 crore for the procurement of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) and surface-to-air missiles.While the ALH Mk-II helicopters are being procured for the Indian Coast Guard, the Shtil missiles will be deployed on...

Washington, March 3 – The United States has a plan to counter rising oil prices and protect global shipping lanes as it presses ahead with strikes aimed at crippling Iran's missile arsenal and naval power, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at the US Capitol.Rubio said markets were reacting...

New Delhi, March 2 – B.P. Singh, an alumnus of the National Defence College, assumed the role of Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) at Naval Headquarters in New Delhi, an official said on Monday.Singh, an officer from the 1994 batch of the Indian Naval Armament Service (INAS), took...

New Delhi, February 27 The Ministry of Defence on Friday said that three successful flight trials of a very short-range air defence missile system were conducted from Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha.The trials were carried out to "revalidate" the capability of the VSHORADS (Very Short-Range...

Jaipur, February 27 Dressed in an olive-green flight suit and helmet, President Droupadi Murmu took a 25-minute flight as a co-pilot in the 'Prachand' Light Combat Helicopter near the India-Pakistan border in the Jaisalmer district on Friday.According to the Indian Air Force (IAF), the...

New Delhi, February 26 – The resolution passed by the Pakistani Senate condemning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over remarks about forming regional alliances with India and other countries, is a clear sign that Islamabad is rattled.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to...

February 11, New Delhi – Following Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force is poised to send a clear message across the western front. Exercise Vayu Shakti 2026, the premier firepower demonstration, is scheduled for February 27. Over 100 aircraft, including 77 fighter jets and 43 helicopters...