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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 on Jul 03, 2026 10:34 am IST

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 on Jun 13, 2026 11:59 pm IST

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 on Jun 09, 2026 07:59 pm IST

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 on Mar 19, 2026 05:46 am IST

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 on Mar 12, 2026 06:00 pm IST

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 on Mar 09, 2026 08:08 pm IST

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 on Jan 26, 2026 11:15 am IST

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 on Oct 07, 2025 06:18 pm IST

ACC appoints 15 IAS officers in ministries

ACC appoints 15 IAS officers in ministries
Published on Aug 26, 2025 05:10 am IST

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

US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Updated on Aug 08, 2025 11:59 pm IST

Of 75,629 acres of defence land, 2,024 acres encroached upon by individuals: Centre to SC

Of 75,629 acres of defence land, 2,024 acres encroached upon by individuals: Centre to SC
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 04:03 am IST

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

The missiles destroyed the targets with pinpoint accuracy.
Updated on Jul 13, 2025 02:59 pm IST

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 on Jun 01, 2025 07:52 am IST

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 on May 09, 2025 04:43 pm IST

Misleading message circulating on WhatsApp related to donation for Army's modernisation: Govt

Misleading message circulating on WhatsApp related to donation for Army's modernisation: Govt
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 06:47 pm IST

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 on Apr 18, 2025 05:52 am IST

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 on Apr 11, 2025 07:36 am IST

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 on Mar 02, 2025 07:38 am IST

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 on Jan 10, 2025 12:54 pm IST

Indian Coast Guard rescues stranded boat amid terrifying weather conditions

Snapshot of the stranded Indian boat.
Published on Jul 18, 2024 02:08 pm IST

‘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 on Jul 05, 2024 02:36 pm IST

Defence production hits record high of nearly 1.27 lakh crore in 2023-24: MoD

The Ministry of Defence has achieved the highest-ever growth in indigenous defence production in value terms during financial year 2023-24
Published on Jul 05, 2024 02:32 pm IST

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 on Jun 25, 2024 05:24 am IST

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 on Jun 16, 2024 05:00 am IST

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 on Apr 24, 2024 12:20 pm IST

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 on Apr 23, 2024 09:58 pm IST

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 on Apr 10, 2024 02:53 pm IST

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 on Feb 22, 2024 11:39 am IST

‘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 on Feb 14, 2024 07:51 am IST

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 on Feb 13, 2024 06:18 am IST