Features
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July 2, 2020
Amidst border face-off with China, India moves to buy 21 MiG-29 & 12 Su-30MKI fighters for $2.4 B
By Vishal ThaparDAC approves military procurements worth $5.2 B, nod for 1,000 km cruise missile and Astra BVR marks major milestone in indigenous missile capability
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July 2, 2020
Welcome the Rafale Jets
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)What is also of significance is that the IAF will be acquiring an enhanced combat capability at a time when military confrontation between India and China along the Line of Actual Control has been escalating despite all political and diplomatic efforts.
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June 29, 2020
Indian Air Force in action along the LAC
By Air Marshal B.K. Pandey (Retd)As the focus now has to shift from the Western to the Northern border, the IAF has been conducting regular air exercises and combat air patrol missions along the LAC.
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June 26, 2020
Russia-India-China review the situation on the world arena
By Ayushee ChaudharyBefore the revelry of the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow, Foreign Ministers of the three countries convene to discuss cooperation in the corona situation and other multilateral forums.
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June 25, 2020
Defence Minister in Moscow
Indian Defence Minister and Myanmar Military Chief hold bilateral talks
By Ayushee ChaudharyThis is the second significant meet by the Indian Defence Minister in Moscow during his visit
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June 24, 2020
Defence Minister in Moscow
Defence Minister attends the 75th Victory Parade at Red Square in Moscow
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe Tri-Service contingent of the Indian Armed Forces comprising of 75 all ranks, marched along with contingents of Russian Armed Forces and 17 other countries during the Parade.
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June 24, 2020
Defence Minister in Moscow
Defence Minister reviews India-Russia defence cooperation
By Ayushee ChaudharyThe bilateral relations and the 'special and privileged strategic partnership' between both the nations was ensured further strength and spirit at the meeting.
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June 23, 2020
Defence Minister in Moscow
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaches Moscow for his three-day visit
By Ayushee ChaudharyThis is visit is being looked at as a significant opportunity to deepen strategic relationship with Russia.
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June 20, 2020
“Well prepared and suitably deployed”, IAF Chief echoes Air Force’s determination
By Ayushee ChaudharyTaking note of the current scenario at the LAC, Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria assured that all efforts are underway to peacefully resolve the situation.
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June 3, 2020
SpaceX brings back human spaceflight to the United States
By Ayushee ChaudharyThis mission marked the first time a commercially developed space vehicle, owned and operated by a private entity rather than NASA, carried Americans into orbit.
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June 1, 2020
Vivek Lall returns to General Atomics as Chief Executive
By Vishal ThaparTop honcho's focus is likely to be the expansion of General Atomics' global footprint and international collaboration
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April 22, 2020
Navantia - A reliable partner for Transfer of Technology, in support of “Make in India”
By SP's CorrespondentNavantia organises the first Indian Industry online event for the P75(I) submarines program
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April 18, 2020
Navantia’s “BEST” AIP (Bio-Ethanol Stealth Technology)
By SP's CorrespondentThe S-80 Class submarines under construction by Navantia are fitted with Navantia's proprietary BEST (Bio-Ethanol Stealth Technology) Air Independent Propulsion (AIP).
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March 18, 2020
Decks cleared for $5 B contract for 83 LCA Mk 1A fighters
By Vishal ThaparStage set for final nod by CCS headed by Prime Minister Modi
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February 28, 2020
Cross-border terror not a low-cost option against India after Balakot: Rajnath
By Vishal ThaparThe surgical strike of 2016 and Balakot airstrikes of 2019 were not just military strikes but a strong message to the adversary that terror infrastructure across the border cannot be used as safe haven to wage low-cost war against India, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in New Delhi on February 28.
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February 27, 2020
HAL seeks Government funding for Indian Multi-Role Helicopter
By Vishal ThaparIMRH pitched as one-stop replacement for Mi-17, Kamov series and Sea King choppers
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February 26, 2020
American 'Romeo' set to give the Indian Navy its biggest rotary wing upgrade
By Vishal ThaparFirst 6 MH-60Rs to be delivered within a year, boost submarine hunting & over-the-horizon targeting capability
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February 25, 2020
TRUMP VISIT
India-US sign $3B deals for 24 MH-60R Seahawk naval choppers and 6 Apache gunships
By Vishal ThaparDefence & Energy to be the big drivers, as India, US raise ties to "comprehensive global strategic partnership"
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February 20, 2020
Ahead of Trump visit, CCS clears $2.9 B deals for 30 American choppers
By Vishal Thapar24 MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopters for $2.12 B and 6 Apaches for $796 M to sweeten Presidential visit in the absence of trade deal
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February 19, 2020
Indian Navy reviews warship refit plans amidst growing operational requirements
By Vishal ThaparAugmentation of maintenance infrastructure to support high operational tempo also on the cards
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February 18, 2020
India's premier think tank IDSA renamed after Manohar Parrikar
By Vishal ThaparStep to honour the legacy of the late former Defence Minister who initiated far reaching reforms
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EXCLUSIVE
February 17, 2020
Russia to delay delivery of S-400 air defence missile systems to India by 2 years
By Vishal ThaparSetback to India's military readiness plans as delivery timeline is stretched from 2023 to 2025
