Armed forces need to be ready to act at ‘short notice’ in case of emergency : Rajnath Singh
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that it is necessary to increase jointness among the armed forces, with the launch of an ambitious plan for theatricalization of the capabilities of the Army, Air Force and Navy in India. The inputs from all the stakeholders will be considered for the new structure. Addressing the conference […]
Indian Armed Forces will be equipped with hi-tech weapons, Defence Acquisition Council approves project of 7965 crores
Taking another step towards the modernization of the Indian Army, the Defense Ministry has approved a proposal of Rs 7965 crore to purchase modern weapons and military equipment. This also includes the purchase of 12 light utility helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics. The procurement proposal was approved in a meeting of the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), […]
Report for formation of theatre command to be received by April 2022
The Department of Military Affairs has sought a report from the three services in connection with the establishment of a unified theatre command of the three armies for warfare. The armies have to submit the report by April 2022. The Department of Military Affairs functions under the Ministry of Defence. In connection with the formation […]
DRDO Successfully Test Fires Akash Prime Missile
A new variant of Akash missile was successfully test-fired from Chandipur in Odisha on Monday. Officials said the missile, named ‘AKASH PRIME’, in its maiden test flight, accurately hit an unmanned aerial target mimicking an enemy aircraft. This test was done at 4.30 pm. An official said, “Akash Prime is equipped with indigenous RF detection […]
Defence Ministry Sign Historic INR 20,000 Crore Deal With AirBus-Tata For Transport Aircraft
AirBus-Tata Deal : Defense Ministry on Friday signed an agreement with Spain’s Airbus Defense and Space for a deal worth Rs 20,000 crore. Under this agreement, the Avro-748 aircraft of the Indian Air Force will be replaced with 56 C-295 medium transport aircraft. This long-pending purchase was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Defense two […]
Defense Production Department dedicate 220 years old ordnance factories to nation by making seven companies
Advertisement released by the ‘Department of Defense Production’ under the Ministry of Defense has created a ruckus. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photo is printed on this advertisement. It is written in it that on October 1, seven new defense companies will be dedicated to the nation. C. Sreekumar, general secretary of All India Defense Employees […]
Indian Army Orders 118 Arjun Mk-1A Tanks
Taking a major step to increase the combat capabilities of the Army, the Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement for the purchase of 118 Main Battle Tanks (MBT) Arjun for the Indian Army at a cost of Rs 7,523 crore. finalized. The ministry has placed this order for the Arjun Mk-1A tanks at Heavy […]
Deputation of 40 + Age CISF, ITBP Jawans Posted In Cold Conditions On Hold
Deputation of CISF, ITBP Jawans : The security forces are struggling to give deputation-linked postings after working up to the age of 40 years to the soldiers who are in hard duty in forces like ITBP, BSF etc. An internal consensus is awaited and the government’s recommendation on many issues is awaited. The security forces […]
Union Defence Ministry Reviewing Proposal On Appoint Of Commander-In-Chiefs of Indian Armed Forces Wings
Union Defence Ministry is reviewing a proposal related to the appointment of Commander-in-Chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force and if this proposal is passed,
Indian Army Lacks 7912 officers and 90640 soldiers : Defence Ministry
While the Indian Army is facing a shortage of over 7,900 officers, more than 90,000 vacancies for soldiers including junior commissioned officers are also lying vacant, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said in a written reply to the query raised the Rajya Sabha. The Navy, which is considered third in terms of the […]