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Defence ministry issues ₹1 lakh-crore tender for 60 medium transport aircraft

India is likely to conclude several big contracts in the financial year 2026-27 to sharpen the air force’s combat edge

Updated 14 hours ago

Navigating India’s defence procurement framework

Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh

Published 25 days ago

Defence gives green signal for Army land transfer for Green Corridor project: LDA VC

Defence gives green signal for Army land transfer for Green Corridor project: LDA VC

Updated 41 days ago

Lt General Dhiraj Seth appointed as next Army chief, to assume office on June 30

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff. (ANI Photo/Naveen Sharma)

Updated 61 days ago

Rajnath Singh clears 250-MW solar project on defence land in Sitapur

The project approved by defence minister Rajnath Singh will be executed in close coordination with the Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) and the Directorate General Defence Estates (DGDE). (File)

Published 65 days ago

NDA seeks trainers for female cadets, proposes credit system for physical training

To bridge the gap, the academy has submitted a proposal to the MoD seeking additional physical education instructors, particularly from those recruited under the Agniveer scheme. The proposal is currently under consideration. (HT FILE)

Published 147 days ago

How Dubai, Abu Dhabi air defences are keeping citizens safe amid Iran attacks

Data on the interception by the UAE air defence of Iranian attacks is displayed by the Ministry of Defence during a press briefing. AFP

Updated 154 days ago

Two UAE soldiers killed in helicopter crash due to technical glitch

The ministry also expressed condolences and sympathies to the families of the two martyrs.

Updated 157 days ago

India's hypersonic glide missile LR-AShM debuts at 77th Republic Day parade

The hypersonic glide missile is configured with a two-stage propulsion rocket motor system.

Updated 199 days ago

Expect scheme of facilities to be provided to out-boarded cadets for rehabilitation: SC

Expect scheme of facilities to be provided to out-boarded cadets for rehabilitation: SC

Published 310 days ago

ACC appoints 15 IAS officers in ministries

ACC appoints 15 IAS officers in ministries

Published 352 days ago

India refutes reports of pause in defence talks with US amid tariff dispute

US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Updated 370 days ago

DRDO, IAF successfully test fire indigenous Astra beyond visual range missile

The missiles destroyed the targets with pinpoint accuracy.

Updated 398 days ago

MoD slashes timeline to procure weapons

Defence secretary Rajesh Singh said that move will save “about 69 weeks” and the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020, the document that spells out the procurement process, is being revisited to reflect current realities. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 438 days ago

Centre authorises Army Chief to call up Territorial Army amid Indo-Pak tensions

Indian army soldiers during a search operation in a forest area outside the Pathankot air force base in Pathankot.

Updated 461 days ago

Citizens allege PD office intervention in revision of bldg byelaws of cantonments

The exercise was carried out under the directions of the ministry of defence (MoD), which had instructed cantonments to engage expert agencies. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published 482 days ago

CBI books 15 officers of defence ministry unit in 11 corruption cases

CBI books 15 officers of defence ministry unit in 11 corruption cases

Published 489 days ago

DGR organises job fair for ex-servicemen

Directorate General of Resettlement, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare and Ministry of Defence, organised a job fair at Air Force Station Pune. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published 529 days ago

Britain must learn from Ukraine and use AI for warfare, MPs say

Undated handout photo issued by the Ministry of Defence of a damaged military drone. Britain should learn from Ukraine’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the battlefield against Russia, a committee of MPs has said. (Ministry of Defence/Crown copyright)

Published 580 days ago

Indian Coast Guard rescues stranded boat amid terrifying weather conditions

Snapshot of the stranded Indian boat.

Published 756 days ago

‘Will make us atmanirbhar’: PM Modi on defence production record

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in conversation with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi.

Published 769 days ago

Rajnath Singh okays OLS survey of Pune Airport

On Monday, the Ministry of Defence approved the long-awaited obstacle limitation surfaces (OLS) assessment, paving the way for the runway expansion at the Pune International Airport. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 779 days ago

Purandar airport original site receives approval from DGCA, MoD

Murlidhar Mohol, who was recently appointed as the minister of state for civil aviation and cooperation, received a warm welcome from supporters at Pune airport upon his arrival Saturday morning. (SOURCE:X)

Updated 788 days ago

DRDO develops India's lightest bulletproof jacket against highest threat

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed India's lightest bullet proof jacket for protection against highest threat level 6 of BIS

Published 841 days ago

India test fires new version of medium range ballistic missile

According to the ministry, the user launch proved the operational capability of the missile with new technologies

Updated 842 days ago

Karnataka's Karwar base gets naval pier, residential accommodation

The Pier 3 Offshore Patrol Vessel Pier is 350m long, capable of berthing OPVs, large survey vessels and Mine Counter Measure Vessels.

Published 855 days ago

₹19,000-cr mega Indian Navy deal for BrahMos missiles gets Cabinet nod: Report

A view of the Brahmos booth at the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore February 21, 2024.

Published 903 days ago

‘Great military-to-military relationship with India’: US

Deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh speaks during a briefing at the Pentagon in Washington. (AP)

Updated 911 days ago

Hold elections, increase FSI, make cantonment boards self-reliant: AICBEF to MoD

The reasons behind the MoD move have not been placed in the public domain, inviting suggestions and opinions. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 912 days ago

Job seekers outnumber offers at ex-servicemen job fair in Lucknow

Job seekers outnumber offers at ex-servicemen job fair in Lucknow

Published 913 days ago

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