India Accidentally Fired Missile Into Pakistan
A missile was fired accidentally from the Indian side into an area in Pakistan earlier this week, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday, blaming the incident on a “technical malfunction” that was “deeply regrettable”. “On 9 March 2022, in the course of routine maintenance, a technical malfunction led to the accidental firing of a missile. […]
Nearly 45,906 acres of defence land lying vacant states Central Govt
Around 45,906 acres of defence land, under the management of different services and organisations, is presently lying vacant, the government said in Lok Sabha on Monday. Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt, replying to a question, said service headquarters have informed that the available land under their management is used for bonafide military purposes only and for strategic operational and security needs. To […]
Experimental Induction Scheme of Women Fighter Pilots in IAF Into Permanent One
Women Fighter Pilots in IAF : The Defense Ministry has decided to change the experimental plan to induct women fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force into a permanent one. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that this decision is a testament to the potential of India’s women power and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s […]
Odisha-based firm Anadrone bag defence contract
In the first project to be finalised under the industry-funded Make in India scheme of the defence ministry, an Odisha-based company has signed a contract to supply expendable aerial targets to the Army and Air Force, with officials acknowledging it as a critical landmark that will pave the way for more such opportunities. The contract to supply […]
Defence ministry restricts import of 351 more items for ‘Make in India’
This was the third such list issued by the defence ministry in the past 16 months as part of efforts to make India a hub for developing and manufacturing military hardware. The ministry issued a separate list of 2,500 imported items that it said had already been indigenised. The curbs on the import of 351 […]
Security situation in Jammu and Kashmir improved since Aug 2019
The security situation in Jammu and Kashmir has improved significantly since August 2019 and there has been a significant decline in terrorist incidents while infiltration of terrorists from across the border has also come down, Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai also said the number of terrorist incidents in Jammu and […]
Seven IAF aircrafts crashed in last two years Says Defence Ministry
IAF aircrafts crashed : Seven aircraft of the Indian Air Force have crashed in the last two years, the government said in Rajya Sabha on Monday. Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said this while replying to a question in the House. ”A total of seven aircraft of the Air Force have crashed in […]
59,190 armed forces personnel granted Disability Pension since 2016 : Defence Ministry
The government on Friday said it has granted disability pension to 59,190 armed forces personnel since 2016. Armed forces personnel “invalidated” out of service on account of bodily disability sustained during service are eligible for disability pension. According to details provided by Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt in Lok Sabha, 6,851 personnel were granted […]
Names of Roads Under Cantonment Board To Be Named After Indian Army Soldiers
The country is celebrating the nectar festival of independence, but there are still many things that leave the mark of the British Crown and their officials. These also have roads and buildings. Similar roads and buildings still come under the Ministry of Defense in the Cantonment Board, but now soon the streets and buildings named […]
190 Armed Forces Personnel Died Due to Covid : Defence Ministry
Armed Forces Personnel Died Due to Covid : The Central Government said on Monday that a total of 190 Armed Forces personnel have died across the country due to corona infection. The highest number of 137 personnel died in the Army. Minister of State for Defense Ajay Bhatt told the Rajya Sabha in a written […]