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    Defence News

    Ukraine out of stock, allies in a queue, and the US Patriot missiles now shaping wars and alliances

    Servicemen patrol in front of the Patriot air defence system during military training, at the airport in Warsaw, Poland.
    Ht Explainers
    Published 6 days ago

    CBI to examine all recent contracts awarded by arrested defence company official

    Officials said that during interrogation, it was learnt that the cash was the bribe amount for favouring SMPP Limited in a <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>500 crore ammunition deal.
    India News
    Published 6 days ago

    A necessary pivot on defence production

    What makes this moment significant is the defence technology now emerging from Indian factories.
    Opinion
    Updated 29 days ago

    HAL to deliver LCA trainer, Dhruv NG on Friday

    The trainers and helicopters will be delivered in the presence of defence minister Rajnath Singh and civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu.
    India News
    Updated 36 days ago

    China's LAC troop deployment thinned in 2025 amid thaw: Defence ministry report

    Troop deployment along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh.
    India News
    Updated 38 days ago

    India's nuclear arsenal estimated at 190 warheads: Report

    The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) derived the estimates from analyses of a combination of open sources, state-originating data and commercial satellite imagery.
    India News
    Updated 42 days ago

    Rajnath Singh hails India-Japan defence ties ahead of Exercise Veer Guardian

    Japan's Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) fighter aircraft.
    India News
    Updated 42 days ago

    Pakistan warns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia could activate joint defence pact

    Khawaja Asif said any unprovoked aggression against a member state would activate the collective-defence provisions of the agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye.
    World News
    Published 43 days ago

    From missiles to radars, DAC clears ₹1.1L-cr defence boost, pushes self-reliance

    India has taken several measures to boost self-reliance in the defence manufacturing sector in recent years.
    India News
    Published 44 days ago

    Privatising missile sector to preserve autonomy

    India wants to build a missile industrial base rather than merely produce missiles. The immediate rationale is familiar. But the strategic logic is deeper.
    Opinion
    Published 44 days ago

    PM Modi holds talks with Kyrgyzstan, Armenia leaders

    HT Image
    India News
    Published 51 days ago

    India to buy US-made Javelin anti-tank missile; Sergio Gor hails move

    The Indian Army has signed a letter of offer and acceptance (LOA) to buy the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system from the United States through its foreign military sales process.
    India News
    Updated 54 days ago

    Navy set to commission Diving Support Vessel 'Nipun', 2nd of its type, on Aug 31

    The Navy is set to commission 'Nipun', the second DSV of the Nistar-class, on August 31 at Naval Dockyard
    India News
    Published 58 days ago

    China's new missile could hit planes miles away, its range will blow your mind

    The Pentagon reportedly estimates that as of 2024, China had at least 300 ground-launched cruise missiles and 3,150 ballistic missiles.
    World News
    Published 58 days ago

    Iran invited to join Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi Arabia's Mecca defence pact: Report

    Tehran reportedly received an invitation to join the Mecca defence pact.
    World News
    Updated 60 days ago

    India, Japan sign pact to enhance maritime security, defence cooperation

    Indian defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, and Japanese defence minsiter, Shinjiro Koizumi
    India News
    Updated 62 days ago

    India imposes ban on import of 405 defence items to boost domestic production

    India has pursued a two-pronged approach to indigenisation through import bans. The first targets complete platforms—such as fighter jets, warships, helicopters and artillery guns
    India News
    Updated 64 days ago

    Pakistan bats for NATO-like Islamic alliance after pact with Turkey, Saudi

    Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif
    World News
    Updated 74 days ago

    UP plans defence, FDI conclave ahead of assembly polls to boost investment

    The Uttar Pradesh government is planning a Defence and FDI Conclave in Lucknow to attract investment ahead of the 2027 assembly election
    Cities
    Published 87 days ago

    BSNL launches satellite phone at ₹1,34,166: Who can buy and why is it special?

    Satellite phone use is heavily restricted in India due to national security concerns.
    India News
    Updated 104 days ago

    Uranium deal, defence ties on agenda for PM Modi’s Australia visit

    PM Modi will address the India-Australia CEOs Forum at a time when both sides are engaged in negotiations to upgrade an interim trade deal into a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement. (Reuters)
    India News
    Updated 105 days ago

    India, Indonesia rise as key partners

    Prime Minister Modi and President Subianto both spoke of their commitment to an Indo-Pacific centred around unimpeded commerce and a rules-based order. (@IndianEmbJkt)
    Editorials
    Published 106 days ago

    Indian-origin ‘fake’ CIA agent secured defence deals from Indonesia President

    Indian-origin businessman Gaurav Srivastava allegedly pretended to be a CIA agent to secure deals from now-Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
    World News
    Updated 108 days ago

    ₹52,000 crore defence buys approved by DAC, anti-tank missiles, drones included

    The DAC accorded its Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of the very short-range air defence system (V-SHORADS), an active protection system for tanks, and a jet-based kamikaze drone system.
    India News
    Updated 110 days ago

    Acquisition architecture of defence-industrial autonomy

    Defence minister Rajnath Singh (File)
    Ht Insight
    Published 128 days ago

    From patrol to rescue: US's sea drone just rewrote rules of unmanned warfare

    US Navy awarded Saronic Technologies the contract for Corsair vessels last year.
    World News
    Published 133 days ago

    Centre to set up air-raid warning systems in 244 districts

    Documents seen by HT showed that the Directorate General (Fire Service, Civil Defence & Home Guards), a federal agency under the Home Ministry, is leading the project and hiring experts from the IAF.
    India News
    Updated 143 days ago

    Centre okays ₹70,000-crore deal for six made-in-India submarines

    The induction of the nuclear submarine is going to further strengthen the capability of the forces.
    India News
    Updated 146 days ago

    DRDO successfully tests ULPGM-V3 missile | All about the indigenous weapon

    DRDO successfully completed the final deliverable configuration development trials of the ULPGM-V3 in Air-to-Ground and Air-to-Air modes at the DRDO test range in Kurnool on Tuesday.
    India News
    Updated 155 days ago

    'Will strengthen defence cooperation': Rajnath during bilateral talks in Vietnam

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with Vietnamese counterpart General Phan Van Giang to strengthen defence ties between the two countries
    World News
    Updated 156 days ago
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