New Delhi: In a significant move to modernize airbase operations, the Indian Air Force is going to adopt an advanced Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) tool-tracking system, after signing a contract with IG Defence and Aerospace, who have won Ministry o...
New Delhi: In a major step toward expanding maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean region, India and 10 African nations are preparing to conduct their first joint naval exercise in April 2025. The initiative, dubbed “AIKEYME” (Africa In...
Indian Navy personnel carrying an injured MV Heilan Star sailor for medical care. (Photo: Indian Navy)New Delhi: The Indian Navy completed a critical medical evacuation operation from the MV Heilan Star, a Panama-flagged bulk carrier, positioned...
The arsenal and strength of the Naxalites have steadily diminished since the central armed police forces (CAPFs) launched their well-crafted campaign against left-wing extremism. The Union home minister, Amit Shah, has articulated the government&rsqu...
Narendra Modi (L) with Christopher Luxon in New Delhi, on March 17, 2025. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)New Delhi: India and New Zealand solidified their defence and security partnership by signing a comprehensive memorandum of understanding (MoU) in New D...
Astra missile test-fired from LCA-Mk1ANew Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organization’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) on Wednesday successfully conducted test-launch of homegrown Astra, beyond visual range air-to-air missil...
A BSF soldier keeps watch across a fenced section of the India-Bangladesh border.Border management in India encompasses both border-guarding forces and border populations, including border areas and local administration. It ensures the security of th...
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh (F) and Gen Upendra Dwivedi on the cockpit of a Tejas at Aero India in Bangalore.Bengaluru: In a historic event preceding Aero India 2025, the Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh and the Indian Army c...
VSHORADS during one of its three test-firings. (Photo: DRDO)New Delhi: India has achieved a significant milestone in its defence capabilities with three consecutive successful flight trials of its very short-range air-defence system (VSHORADS) conduc...
Nirmala Sitharaman before presenting the Union Budget 2025-26 before Parliament.New Delhi: The finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced a defence budget of ₹6.81 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2025-26, on Saturday, marking an increase of...