Defence Ministry
Kargil Vijay Diwas: Nation marks 25th anniversary of victory over Pak
The nation came to a standstill as it paid tribute to the indomitable spirit of the armed forces, who successfully pushed back Pakistani intruders from the icy heights of the Kargil and Dras.
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Union Budget 2024-25: Government allocates ₹6.22 lakh crore for defence
The government allocated ₹6.22 lakh crore (approximately $75 billion) to the defence ministry in the Union Budget for the current fiscal.
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BRO achieves breakthrough of Sungal tunnel on key J&K highway
The Border Roads Organization achieved a major milestone by achieving breakthrough of the Sungal tunnel, the longest on the strategically important Akhnoor-Poonch National Highway (NH-144A) in Jammu & Kashmir.
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India strengthens joint military command with new law
In a move seen as a step towards greater integration of its armed forces, the government has notified the Inter-Services Organizations (Command, Control & Discipline) Act.
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Military leaders must adapt to changing warfare, stresses CDS Chauhan
The chief of defence staff, General Anil Chauhan emphasized the need for military leaders to adapt to the rapidly evolving nature of warfare.
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Hindutva groups get govt deals to run 62% of new Sainik Schools: Report
The Union government has awarded agreements to run 62% of the new Sainik Schools to organizations closely associated with Hindutva groups, a Reporters’ Collective report says.
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Govt open to change Agniveer scheme if needed, Rajnath says
The defence minister, Rajnath Singh, said the government was open to changes in the Agniveer recruitment scheme, if deemed necessary.
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Chinese spy ships enter IOR amid speculation of India’s missile test
In a recent development, open-source maritime tracking data has revealed the presence of at least four Chinese research vessels in the Indian Ocean Region. This comes ahead of India’s expected ballistic-missile test followed by its recent Agni V test.
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‘Tiger Triumph’: India, US begin their joint military HADR exercise
India and the United States have begun a bilateral, multi-service exercise – “Tiger Triumph – 2024” – in the Bay of Bengal. This two-week exercise aims to enhance readiness and cooperation between the two militaries during HADR operations.
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MoD inks ₹8,073 crore Dhruv deals with HAL for Army, Coast Guard
The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth ₹8,073 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the acquisition of 34 advanced light helicopters (ALH) Dhruv-MkIII.
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