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Defence ministry clears ₹79,000 crore procurement proposals for armed forces

DAC clears procurement proposals worth ₹79,000 crore for armed forces

The DAC accorded acceptance of necessity for a range of systems spanning anti-tank missiles, amphibious vessels, and autonomous strike platforms. Read More

Sir Creek dispute explained: Rajnath Singh says any misstep could redraw Pakistan’s map

Misstep in Sir Creek could redraw Pakistan’s map, warns Rajnath Singh

India will rewrite the history and redraw the geography of Pakistan if it dares to engage in any misadventure in the Sir Creek sector, the defence minister, Rajnath Singh, warned. Read More

India poised to build one of the world’s finest militaries: Rajnath

Calling the 21st century the era of Bharat, the defence minister, Rajnath Singh said India will soon be home to one of the finest militaries in the world as the armed forces are moving swiftly towards self-reliance in defence. Read More

India considers S-500 acquisition after S-400 Operation Sindoor combat validation

India considers S-500 acquisition after S-400 Op Sindoor success

New Delhi is looking to strengthen strategic ties with Moscow through potential S-400 expansion and advanced S-500 acquisition following battlefield validation in Operation Sindoor. Read More

Defence ministry signs ₹62,370 crore deal with HAL for 97 Tejas-Mk1A fighter jets

MoD signs ₹62,370 crore deal with HAL for 97 Tejas-Mk1A fighters

The IAF moved closer to modernizing its ageing fleet as the defence ministry finalized a major purchase contract worth over ₹62,370 crore with HAL. Read More

India unveils ambitious 15-year defence modernization plan worth hundreds of billions of dollars

MoD unveils ambitious, expensive defence modernization plan

The defence ministry had launched comprehensive military transformation targeting nuclear propulsion, hypersonic missiles, and autonomous warfare systems. Read More

Government extends ECHS benefits to medically discharged officer cadets

MoD extends ECHS benefits to medically discharged officer cadets

The policy applies retrospectively to cadets previously discharged on medical grounds and will cover future cases meeting the established criteria. Read More

Government issues RFI for 76 utility helicopters for Indian Navy and Coast Guard worth estimated ₹5,000 crore

MoD issues RFI for 76 naval utility copters worth around ₹5,000 crore

The defence ministry is seeking twin-engine aircraft for the Navy and Coast Guard under “Buy and Make (India)” programme. Read More

In his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces indigenous ambitious missile-defence shield ‘Mission Sudarshan Chakra’ in response to regional threats

In his I-Day speech, Modi announces ambitious missile-defence shield

The effectiveness of systems forming Mission Sudarshan Chakra’s foundation was demonstrated during Operation Sindoor, when Pakistani forces launched coordinated attacks using drones, missiles, and aircraft. Read More

Defence ministry seeks 200 modern helicopters, drone-detection systems as military modernizes ageing fleet

MoD issues RFI for 200 helicopters, drone detectors to upgrade military

The defence ministry has issued procurement requests for reconnaissance helicopters and drone-detection systems. Read More