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Acquisition architecture of defence-industrial autonomy

Defence minister Rajnath Singh (File)
governance
Published on Jun 16, 2026 10:05 am IST

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 on Jun 11, 2026 09:35 pm IST

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 on Jun 01, 2026 06:41 am IST

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 on May 30, 2026 09:00 pm IST

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 on May 20, 2026 12:00 pm IST

'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 on May 19, 2026 11:25 am IST

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 on May 31, 2026 12:28 pm IST

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

Indian Defence
governance
Updated on Apr 26, 2026 05:37 pm IST

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.
us news
Updated on Apr 16, 2026 11:43 pm IST

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.
us news
Published on Apr 16, 2026 09:43 pm IST

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

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
us news
Updated on Apr 16, 2026 03:20 am IST

Pete Hegseth ‘paranoid’ about losing job? Report links fears to Army purge

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looks on during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on March 31, 2026. (Photo by Oliver Contreras / AFP)
us news
Updated on Apr 04, 2026 01:23 pm IST

5 S-400s, strike drones cleared in ₹2.38 lakh cr defence boost for India

The additional air defence systems will bring the number of S-400 units in the IAF to 10.
india news
Updated on Mar 28, 2026 08:59 pm IST

SC allows pension benefits to SSC women officers as ‘one-time measure'

The SC bench used its extraordinary power under Article 142 of the Constitution.
india news
Published on Mar 25, 2026 06:25 am IST

India may join 6th-generation fighter jet consortium

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan. (File photo) (@HQ_IDS_India X/ANI Photo)
india news
Updated on Mar 19, 2026 08:08 am IST

Trump official Elbridge Colby's visit this month to revive India-US defence ties

Elbridge Colby, under secretary of defense for policy.
india news
Updated on Mar 18, 2026 08:39 am IST

Punjab Assembly okays bill to establish Shri Guru Teg Bahadur World Class University

Punjab Assembly okays bill to establish Shri Guru Teg Bahadur World Class University
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 16, 2026 10:14 pm IST

India world’s 2nd largest arms importer despite drop in goods: Report

India has taken several measures to boost self-reliance in the defence manufacturing sector during recent years.
india news
Updated on Mar 10, 2026 08:22 am IST

Tense situation prevails at Aruvankadu defence factory, emergency sirens sounded

While the exact cause remains unclear, police and army officials are investigating the situation at this critical facility known for producing military ammunition propellants.
india news
Published on Mar 05, 2026 02:19 pm IST

AI, deterrence and the new battlespace

Artificial intelligence
future tech
Published on Feb 23, 2026 02:23 pm IST

PM to visit Malaysia: Security, defence, investment on agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
india news
Published on Feb 05, 2026 06:09 am IST

Watch: Italian foreign minister serves Risotto at gathering in New Delhi

The gesture symbolised Italy’s pride in its culinary heritage.
trending
Published on Jan 25, 2026 11:59 am IST

India and Spain vow to fight terror, improve ties

The two leaders reviewed the gamut of bilateral ties, including trade, investment, defence and security, tourism and people-to-people relations. (@jmalbares)
india news
Published on Jan 22, 2026 07:54 am IST

Jaishankar, Rubio talk India-US trade

Rubio and Jaishankar also discussed regional developments and reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (PTI)
india news
Updated on Jan 14, 2026 03:23 pm IST

Jaishankar and Marco Rubio discuss trade, defence ties on phone, may meet in Feb

External affairs minister S Jaishankar with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur (PTI)
india news
Updated on Jan 14, 2026 05:31 am IST

The good, the bad and the downright ugly: 2025 version

Crossing a line.
opinion
Published on Dec 22, 2025 07:00 am IST

Cabinet nod to ₹7,280 cr scheme to promote manufacturing of rare earth magnets

This photo provided by Noveon Magnetics, a row of specialized furnaces that are used to produce rare earth magnets sits inside the Noveon Magnetics plant in San Marcos, Texas. (Noveon Magnetics via AP)
india news
Updated on Nov 26, 2025 05:55 pm IST

Russia unveils Khabarovsk submarine, set to carry advanced underwater weapons

This nuclear submarine would be the carrier of underwater weapons and robotic systems to successfully address the challenges of ensuring the security of Russia's maritime borders.
world news
Updated on Nov 02, 2025 05:49 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
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