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Evolved procurement key to defence drones' utility

The idea is to have a contract where the buyer and seller engage over a long period of time, beyond merely the initial order.

Published 2 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.

Updated 34 days ago

Israeli drone strike kills Palestinian siblings in a Gaza tent camp

FILE: Mourners attend the funeral of Azzam Al-Hayya, the son of Khalil Al-Hayya, Hamas' chief negotiator in US-mediated talks over Gaza's future in Gaza City May 7, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

Updated 40 days ago

Who is Lorenzo Rojas-Martinez? Man arrested over alleged FIFA drone flight

FIFA has designated airspace around official World Cup matches and fan festivals as a "No Drone Zone."

Updated 48 days ago

Iran made them famous, India building its own arsenal: What are Kamikaze drones?

The Agniveg turbojet-powered kamikaze drones have an operational range of 180 km and speed of up to 450 kmph.

Updated 50 days ago

'Drones a decisive force': Army chief details how India is boosting defence

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi spoke to HT.

Published 63 days ago

Russia accused over drone that hit Romanian apartment block, Putin hits back

Russia accused over drone that hit Romanian apartment block, Putin hits back

Published 69 days ago

NATO member Romania says Russian drone hit block of flats, injuring two people

A Russian drone hit the roof of a 10-storey block of flats in Galati and caused an explosion, the authorities said.

Published 70 days ago

Trump administration in talks to fund drone companies, says report

US President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington DC.

Updated 70 days ago

Iran resumes drone production, rebuilding base ‘faster than expected’: Report

Motorbikes drive past a billboard showing the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the U.S. and Israel strikes on Feb. 28, in downtown Tehran, Iran. (Photo for representation)

Updated 77 days ago

Explained: APKWS, UK’s low-cost anti-drone system deployed amid Iran war

The system was rapidly tested and deployed with support from defence firms BAE Systems and QinetiQ. (Representational image)

Published 82 days ago

United Airlines flight reportedly hit by ‘drone’ above San Diego; scary audio

Representational image.

Updated 99 days ago

MQ-4C Triton, US' $200 million drone, vanishes after distress signal? Details

A US Navy MQ-4C Triton drone vanished near Iran. Was it shot down? Read more below to find out.

Updated 118 days ago

8, including 2 kids, injured in Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's Novorossiysk

Smoke and flames rise following a drone attack in Novorossiysk, Russia, in this screengrab obtained from a video released on April 5, 2026. (Reuters)

Published 123 days ago

A drone crashes in UP village, Akhilesh says ‘people thought a stray missile'

Akhilesh Yadav posted a video clip showing the crashed drone and people gathered around it in Nandpur village of Saifai, Etawah.

Updated 124 days ago

Russia fired nearly 1,000 drones, launched deadly daytime attack: Kyiv air force

The air force added that the “geography of the attack during the day was wider than at night”.

Published 135 days ago

Drone scare over US base housing Rubio, Hegseth; relocation being mulled: Report

Drone scare over US base housing Rubio, Hegseth; relocation being mulled: Report

Updated 140 days ago

Video: Massive ball of fire near Dubai airport after Iran drone attack

Video: Massive ball of fire near Dubai airport after Iran drone attack

Updated 144 days ago

Toxic pollution from Iran war will spread and last for decades

Researchers detected high levels of fine particulate matter and heavy metals like lead, cadmium, chromium and nickel in Tehran's water and air.

Published 144 days ago

Cheap, low-flying drones, Russian tactics: How Iran is standing up to US, Israel

A Shahed drone on display during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran.

Updated 145 days ago

Iran-US conflict: How $20,000 drones are changing war

File photo of an Iranian Shahed drone. (Photo for representation)

Updated 147 days ago

Iran attack warning in California a ‘false flag’? FBI's alert sparks buzz

A boulevard in California. (Representational)

Updated 148 days ago

UAE releases video of air defence system intercepting Iranian missiles, drones

The UAE defence ministry said that eight cruise missiles were detected by its defence systems, causing “collateral damage”.

Published 155 days ago

UK, France and Germany ready to join US in 'war' against Iran

Britain, France and Germany's joint statement aimed to protect their citizens and military personnel amidst reported drone attacks on allied bases.

Published 158 days ago

Indian Army downs Pakistani drone after crossing LoC in JK's Poonch

A search operation was launched to ensure that there was no airdropping of weapons or narcotics by the drone, the officials said.

Published 159 days ago

Drone shot down, Tehran demands to shift talks venue: Latest on Iran-US tensions

Drone shot down, Tehran demands to shift talks venue: Latest on Iran-US tensions

Updated 183 days ago

Congress leader's ‘India will respond’ warning to Pakistan after drone sightings

Security tightened after multiple ‘Pakistani drone’ sightings; Congress leader warns of intent

Published 202 days ago

'Lagaam lagaiye': Indian Army's warning to Pakistan over drone sightings

Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi addresses an annual press conference in New Delhi on Monday

Updated 205 days ago

Security tightened in J&K's Samba after ‘Pakistani drone sightings’ near LoC

File photo of security personnel of the Special Operations Group (SOG) keeping a vigil along the Babbar Nallah near the International Border. (Photo for representation)

Published 206 days ago

Suspected Pak drones seen hovering over J&K border areas; search on: Report

Security vigil along the Line of Control (LoC) has been heightened to counter any potential infiltration attempts.

Updated 207 days ago

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