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    Defence News

    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 2 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 4 days ago

    PM Modi holds talks with Kyrgyzstan, Armenia leaders

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    India News
    Published 11 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 14 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 18 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 18 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 19 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 22 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 24 days ago

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

    Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif
    World News
    Updated 34 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 47 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 64 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 65 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 65 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 68 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 70 days ago

    Acquisition architecture of defence-industrial autonomy

    Defence minister Rajnath Singh (File)
    Ht Insight
    Published 88 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 93 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 103 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 106 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 115 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 116 days ago

    Who is ‘Pak-China expert’ Lt General NS Raja Subramani, the next CDS of India?

    Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani has been appointed as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, succeeding General Anil Chauhan.
    India News
    Updated 126 days ago

    Indigenous defence manufacturing: India’s first line of strategic resilience

    Indian Defence
    Ht Insight
    Updated 139 days ago

    Why Pete Hegseth quoted a fake Bible verse: Pulp Fiction confusion explained

    US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on April 16.
    World News
    Updated 148 days ago

    Pete Hegseth fake Bible quote row: Pulp Fiction dialogue sparks backlash

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon, April 16, in Washington.
    World News
    Published 148 days ago

    Will Trump fire Pete Hegseth amid impeachment row? Here's what we know so far

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
    World News
    Updated 149 days ago
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