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defence ministry news

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.
india news
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 09:00 pm IST

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
india news
Updated on Jun 28, 2026 02:19 pm IST

Finland will buy US glide bombs for F-35 fighter jets, says defence ministry

FILE PHOTO: Unveiling of the new F-35 during a rollout ceremony of F-35 fighter jets ordered by Finland at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Jeremy Lock/File Photo
world news
Updated on Jun 18, 2026 08:02 pm IST

India advances deal for 114 Rafale fighters from France

The Rafale fighter jet during the Indian Air Force Day celebration in Guwahati.
india news
Updated on Jun 02, 2026 07:55 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on May 30, 2026 10:52 am IST

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)
india news
Updated on May 11, 2026 02:56 pm IST

The urgency to reform the defence forces

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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)
editorials
Published on Mar 15, 2026 10:35 pm IST

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

The defence ministry said it signed contracts worth ₹5,083 crore to bolster India’s maritime and air defence capabilities. (PIB)
india news
Published on Mar 03, 2026 05:16 pm IST

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

Govt notifies amendment rules formally recognising MNS personnel under re-employment rules
india news
Published on Feb 10, 2026 04:44 pm IST

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited knocked out of stealth jet race

Representative image.
india news
Updated on Feb 04, 2026 11:59 pm IST

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.
india news
Published on Feb 01, 2026 03:05 pm IST

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

Representative photo.
india news
Published on Jan 15, 2026 06:08 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on Jan 15, 2026 12:00 am IST

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

In the financial year 2025-26, the ministry has signed capital contracts worth ₹1,82,492 crore for the modernisation of the armed forces.
india news
Published on Dec 31, 2025 04:57 am IST

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

The navy operates six Kalvari-class (Scorpene) submarines built under a ₹23,562-crore programme called Project 75 (X/indiannavy)
india news
Published on Dec 30, 2025 06:09 pm IST

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)
india news
Published on Dec 29, 2025 05:23 pm IST

Russia downs 111 Ukrainian drones in three hours, defence ministry says

This photograph taken on December 27, 2025 shows smoke rising above residential buildings following Russian drones and missiles attack, in Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine.
world news
Published on Dec 27, 2025 10:23 pm IST

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.
india news
Published on Oct 23, 2025 10:14 pm IST

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
india news
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 06:12 pm IST

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
india news
Updated on Sept 25, 2025 04:49 pm IST

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan gets extension to implement key military reforms

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan gets extension to implement key military reforms
india news
Published on Sept 25, 2025 06:20 am IST

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

HAL chairman DK Sunil (HT PHOTO)
india news
Updated on Sept 23, 2025 12:09 am IST

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)
india news
Published on Aug 29, 2025 06:19 pm IST

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

India successfully tested the ballistic missile on Wednesday from Chandipur, Odisha.
india news
Updated on Aug 21, 2025 04:52 am IST

India working to cut arms-buying timeline

India working to cut arms-buying timeline
india news
Updated on Jul 17, 2025 06:48 am IST

India's advanced artillery gun system exemplary mission mode success: Defence Ministry

India's advanced artillery gun system exemplary mission mode success: Defence Ministry
india news
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 01:21 am IST

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

ERASR is a totally indigenous anti-submarine rocket used to combat submarines
india news
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 09:04 pm IST

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.
world news
Published on Jul 07, 2025 12:18 pm IST

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)
india news
Published on Jun 20, 2025 07:36 am IST

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)
india news
Updated on Jun 19, 2025 08:21 pm IST
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