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CDS Subramani to seek approval of theatre commands from defence minister

The new CDS is expected to make a detailed presentation of the same proposal before all stakeholders and the minister.

Updated 3 days ago

Govt says fallen Op Sindoor soldiers were honoured in 2025, issues clarification

A visitor reads the names of six military personnel inscribed on the memorial wall at the National War Memorial in tribute to those who died in the line of duty during Operation Sindoor in 2025

Updated 18 days ago

India advances deal for 114 Rafale fighters from France

The Rafale fighter jet during the Indian Air Force Day celebration in Guwahati.

Updated 44 days ago

Navy rolls back much-hyped plan to indigenise ranks

The proposal to replace colonial titles with Indian ranks was unveiled almost three years ago and backed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Updated 47 days ago

India tests Agni-5 MIRV missile with 5,000 km Range, multi-warhead capability

India has successfully test-fired an advanced Agni missile equipped with MIRV (Multiple Independently Targeted Re-entry Vehicle) capability. (X/@DefenceMinIndia)

Updated 67 days ago

The urgency to reform the defence forces

The wars in Ukraine and West Asia, as well as the limited India-Pakistan conflict last year, have demonstrated how much warfare has changed (@prodefencejammu)

Published 123 days ago

MoD signs contracts worth ₹5,083 cr for ALH, Shtil missiles

The defence ministry said it signed contracts worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,083 crore to bolster India’s maritime and air defence capabilities. (PIB)

Published 135 days ago

Govt notifies amendment rules formally recognising MNS personnel under re-employment rules

Govt notifies amendment rules formally recognising MNS personnel under re-employment rules

Published 156 days ago

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited knocked out of stealth jet race

Representative image.

Updated 162 days ago

Defence earns big allocation in Budget after Op Sindoor; Rajnath Singh reacts

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh arrives to attend the Union Budget session at Parliament, in New Delhi.

Published 165 days ago

Centre considering ₹3.25 L-cr deal for 114 Rafale jets

Representative photo.

Published 182 days ago

India's largest defence deal for 114 Rafale jets to come up at meet, says report

A pilot climbs into a Rafale fighter jet at a French military base during the Garuda 2025 French-Indian military cooperation exercise in Mont-de-Marsan, southwestern France, in November 2025. If a new deal is approved, it would be India's largest-ever defence deal and would take the number of Rafale jets in the Indian military to 176.

Updated 183 days ago

Govt inks ₹4,666-cr deals for advanced carbines, torpedoes

In the financial year 2025-26, the ministry has signed capital contracts worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,82,492 crore for the modernisation of the armed forces.

Published 197 days ago

MoD signs deals worth ₹4,666 crore for carbines, heavy-weight torpedoes

The navy operates six Kalvari-class (Scorpene) submarines built under a <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>23,562-crore programme called Project 75 (X/indiannavy)

Published 198 days ago

Defence ministry clears procurement of military hardware worth ₹79,000 cr

Defence minister Rajnath Singh addresses Lok Sabha during the recently concluded Winter Session of Parliament. (Sansad TV)

Published 199 days ago

Defence ministry clears mega procurement push: ₹79,000 crore for all 3 forces

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives for the ‘Commanders’ Conference 2025’ at Nausena Bhawan, in New Delhi, on Thursday.

Published 266 days ago

Defence Ministry opens missile, shell production to private sector

The missile sector has been opened to private players as Operation Sindoor has shown that the future belongs to stand-off weapons and long range conventional missiles, the people close to the matter told HT

Updated 284 days ago

MoD inks ₹62,000 crore deal with Hindustan Aeronautics for 97 more LCA Mk-1As

The delivery of these aircraft will begin in 2027-28 and be completed within six years, the defence ministry said

Updated 294 days ago

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan gets extension to implement key military reforms

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan gets extension to implement key military reforms

Published 294 days ago

28 firms line up to partner with HAL for stealth fighter project

HAL chairman DK Sunil (HT PHOTO)

Updated 298 days ago

Health cover approved for cadets boarded out during training on medical grounds

Around 10 to 20 cadets are boarded out every year due to medical causes attributable to or aggravated by military training. (ANI FILE)

Published 321 days ago

India successfully test-fires Agni-5 intermediate range ballistic missile

India successfully tested the ballistic missile on Wednesday from Chandipur, Odisha.

Updated 329 days ago

India working to cut arms-buying timeline

India working to cut arms-buying timeline

Updated 364 days ago

Navy successfully tests made-in-India anti-submarine rocket ERASR

ERASR is a totally indigenous anti-submarine rocket used to combat submarines

Updated 373 days ago

8 Turkish soldiers killed by gas exposure during cave search in northern Iraq

A Turkish soldier was killed during a military operation against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party.

Published 374 days ago

Defence ministry sets up panel to review acquisition procedure

The aim of the review, the ministry said, is to meet the operational requirements and modernisation needs (Ministry of Defence)

Published 391 days ago

Defence ministry sets up panel to steer review of arms-buying rules

The defence ministry has declared 2025 as the year of reforms aimed at transforming the military into a technologically advanced, combat-ready force capable of tackling new challenges (Vipin Kumar/HT File Photo)

Updated 392 days ago

Centre gives nod for weapons that outgun Pakistan's arsenal

The decision was taken on the basis of action taken reports and damage assessment undertaken by the three services.

Published 403 days ago

J&K govt closes schools, colleges, universities as India-Pak tension rises

Decision to shut schools was taken as a precautionary measure in view of the prevailing security situation. (Representative image)

Updated 433 days ago

What Indian military said after foiling Pakistan's missile, drone attack

City of Jaisalmer during blackout amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Rajasthan, Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Published 433 days ago

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