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NEW DELHI, Dec 9 (Reuters) - At least half a dozen executives from top Indian arms makers, including Adani Defence and Bharat Forge, attended rare meetings in Russia this year to discuss potential joint ventures, three people familiar with the matter said. The meetings took place during the first visit of India's defence business leaders to Russia since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The visit by the defence business leaders had not previously been reported. The Indian government is seeking ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Dec 9 - At least half a dozen executives from top Indian arms makers, including Adani Defence and Bharat Forge, attended rare meetings in Russia this year to discuss potential joint ventures, three people familiar with the matter said. The meetings took place during the first visit of India's defence business leaders to Russia since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The visit by the defence business leaders had not previously been reported. The Indian government is seeking to reorie ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): The Indian Army showcased a captured Pakistan military drone of Turkish origin brought down by the Indian forces on May 10 during Operation Sindoor. On May 9, in a major escalation along India's western front, the Pakistani army carried out multiple airspace violations and drone intrusions on the night of May 7 and 8, targeting Indian military infrastructure. Also Read | VB-G RAM G Bill 2025: 5 Key Changes in India's Rural Employment Law Replacing MGNREGA. ...Read More >
The Indian Army showcased a Turkish Yiha drone downed during Operation Sindoor. Pakistan deployed these kamikaze drones against Indian installations. The displayed drone, launched from Lahore, was targeting Jalandhar. It carried 10 kg of explosives and was intercepted by Army Air Defence. India destroyed numerous such drones during recent hostilities. Vijay Diwas commemorates the 1971 war. New Delhi, The Indian Army on Monday displayed a reconstructed Turkish armed drone Yiha, which was shot do ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian Army on Monday (December 15) displayed a Turkish-made drone that was shot down during recent military clashes with Pakistan. Held ahead of Vijay Diwas, the unveiling highlighted the drone's origins and the threat it posed, offering a rare glimpse into the advanced unmanned aerial vehicles used in cross-border operations. The drone was shot down on May 10, the final day of the four-day Operation Sindoor. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi was present during the display, whi ...Read More >
The Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Friday sealed a major deal with US-based General Electric Aerospace to procure 113 jet engines for its Tejas light combat aircraft programme. Under the deal, the delivery of the F404-GE-IN20 engines and support package for the execution of 97 Tejas MK-1A light combat aircraft (LCA) will begin from 2027, and the supplies will have to be completed by 2032. HAL said it has entered into an agreement with General Electric to acquire the engines and support pac ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) The Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Friday sealed a major deal with American defence major GE Aerospace to procure 113 jet engines for its Tejas light combat aircraft programme. The firming up of the deal came notwithstanding a downturn in India-US relations after the Trump administration slapped a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods. Under the deal, the delivery of the F404-GE-IN20 engines will begin from 2027 and the supplies will have to be completed by 2032, offici ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], November 3 (ANI): Ambuja Cements, part of the diversified Adani Portfolio, on Monday reported that its consolidated Profit After Tax or net profits during the July-September 2025-26 quarter jumped 364 per cent year-on-year to Rs 2,302 crore. In the year ago quarter, it was Rs 496 crore. The Adani Adani company's consolidated revenue from operations during the quarter rose over 21 per cent Rs 9,174 crore, versus Rs 7,552 crore, its highest ever in Q2 series. Also Re ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], November 3 (ANI): Ambuja Cements, part of the diversified Adani Portfolio, on Monday reported that its consolidated Profit After Tax or net profits during the July-September 2025-26 quarter jumped 364 per cent year-on-year to Rs 2,302 crore. In the year ago quarter, it was Rs 496 crore. The Adani Adani company's consolidated revenue from operations during the quarter rose over 21 per cent Rs 9,174 crore, versus Rs 7,552 crore, its highest ever in Q2 series. The com ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged India to prepare for war-like situations, emphasizing indigenous military foundations. He highlighted the need for self-reliance in defence production, citing recent cross-border hostilities as a reminder of potential threats. Singh stressed that indigenisation is crucial to navigate global uncertainties and redefine India's security strategy. NEW DELHI: India needs to be "ready for a war-like situation", with military preparedness being based on indigenous ...Read More >
Srinagar- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said India must stay prepared for a "war-like situation" at all times, citing lessons from Operation Sindoor, the four-day military conflict with Pakistan in May that underscored the volatility along the country's borders. Addressing an event in New Delhi, Singh said that although India gave a "firm response" during the May 7-10 conflict, the episode should serve as a learning experience for shaping future national security strategies. "Operat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (PTI) India must remain ready for a "war-like situation" as the four-day military conflict with Pakistan in May showed anything can happen anytime along the frontiers, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday. Addressing an event, Singh said that though India gave a "firm response" to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, it should serve as a case study to learn and chart the future course of action in dealing with national security challenges. The defence minister said the ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 24 (ANI): Reflecting the national vision of JAI - Jointness, Atmanirbharta, and Innovation, the Southern Command has showcased the strength of unified air defence through a joint exercise Sudarshan Vayu Sanchar as part of Exercise Trishul in the Desert Sector, demonstrating how seamless coordination across services is redefining India's air defence architecture, according to a release. The exercise brought together Army Air Defence units, Indian Air Force ele ...Read More >
Three hundred eighty infantry battalions of the Indian Army have been equipped with drone platoons while elite commando units are being raised as part of a modernisation drive to bolster the force's combat capabilities along the northern and western frontiers. IMAGE: An Army personnel operates a drone to locate stranded civilians following cloudburst, at Dharali in Uttarkashi. Photograph: @adgpi X/ANI Photo Lt Gen Ajay Kumar, the director general of infantry, said this while highlighting steps ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): The Indian Army is gearing up for a major transformation with the introduction of Bhairav battalions and Ashni drone platoons. The Indian Army's first Bhairav battalion is to be ready for deployment on November 1, said Director General Infantry, Lt Gen Ajay Kumar, on Wednesday. Also Read | Darjeeling Road Accident: 4 Killed, 16 Injured As Vehicle Falls Into Gorge in West Bengal District. The Indian Army's first Bhairav battalion is set to be ready for depl ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): The Indian Army is gearing up for a major transformation with the introduction of Bhairav battalions and Ashni drone platoons. The Indian Army's first Bhairav battalion is to be ready for deployment on November 1, said Director General Infantry, Lt Gen Ajay Kumar, on Wednesday. The Indian Army's first Bhairav battalion is set to be ready for deployment on November 1, with 25 such battalions planned to be raised in the next six months. Each battalion will co ...Read More >
The Indian side has also expressed interest in acquiring additional S-400 squadrons and has requested Russia to deliver the pending units. India is planning to buy a large number of missiles worth around Rs 10,000 crore from Russia to strengthen the capabilities of 'Sudarshan' S-400 air defence systems, according to a report by news agency ANI. The S-400 system, a critical component of the Indian Air Force's air defence network, was instrumental during a four-day conflict when it brought down ...Read More >
The Centre, on Tuesday, officially recognised the exceptional courage and leadership of defence personnel who participated in Operation Sindoor early this May, through a newly released gazette notification. The citations, published on Wednesday, hail the bravery of six officers from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force who played decisive roles in the operation that targeted terrorist bases across the border following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack between May 7 and May 10 in retaliation for ...Read More >
New Delhi: New details have emerged about the intensity of Operation Sindoor, as the Central government has published in the Gazette of India the citations of Indian Armed Forces personnel who were awarded gallantry medals on Independence Day for their roles in the four-day conflict. The citation for Group Captain Ranjeet Singh Sidhu, Commanding Officer of the Rafale Squadron, who was awarded the Vir Chakra, stated that his squadron was selected for strike missions over predetermined targets in ...Read More >
New Delhi: IAF fighter pilot Group Captain Ranjit Singh Sidhu, who received a prestigious military decoration for his heroics during Operation Sindoor in May, flew "multiple deep-penetration strike missions" to destroy the designated targets with surgical precision while facing "complex threat scenarios" and layered air defences. His gallant act during the four-day military conflict between India and Pakistan, which earned him a Vir Chakra recently, finds mention in a list of medal citations pu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) IAF fighter pilot Group Captain Ranjit Singh Sidhu, who received a prestigious military decoration for his heroics during Operation Sindoor in May, flew "multiple deep-penetration strike missions" to destroy the designated targets with surgical precision while facing "complex threat scenarios" and layered air defences. His gallant act during the four-day military conflict between India and Pakistan, which earned him a Vir Chakra recently, finds mention in a list of medal ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has issued a Gazette notification listing gallantry award winners from the Indian Armed Forces, honouring their extraordinary courage and leadership during various operations including Operation Sindoor. The awards include several Vir Chakra recipients from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, recognising their bravery in active combat and critical missions. Colonel Koshank Lamba has been conferred the Vir Chakra for his exceptional bravery and leadership un ...Read More >
New Delhi: India is negotiating with Russia to buy missiles worth around Rs 10,000 crore for the S-400 air defence system. The Indian Air Force successfully used the system to shoot down six to seven Pakistani fighter jets and one spy plane over 300 km inside Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The S-400 has been described by the Air Force as a game-changer. "The Indian Air Force is looking to buy the missiles in significant numbers to further bolster its air defence capabilities. The discussion ...Read More >
Narendra Modi added that India's arms export had increased 30-fold over the past 11 years NEW DELHI, October 20. /TASS/. Numerous countries have shown interest in acquiring BrahMos cruise missiles following New Delhi's Operation Sindoor, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. "The BrahMos and Akash missiles demonstrated their effectiveness during Operation Sindoor. The name BrahMos alone is enough to make people take notice. Many countries are expressing interest in the BrahMos missile," he ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles at the BrahMos Aerospace Production Unit in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' mission. He stated that every part of Pakistan is now within the missile's range and highlighted their impact during Operation Sindoor, saying the operation served as a warning of India's growing missile capabilities. Every inch of Pakistani territory is now within the reach of India's BrahMos missiles, said ...Read More >
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday witnessed a BrahMos virtual strike through the Indian Air Force's SU-30 fighter jet at the BrahMos aerospace production unit in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. Singh also flagged off the trucks displaying the first batch of locally manufactured BrahMos missiles. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak accompanied the Defence Minister. Singh, along with Adityanath, planted a sapling in the premises of the BrahMos A ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles at the BrahMos Aerospace Production Unit in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' mission. Singh was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh cm Yogi Adityanath on the occasion. This comes months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Brahmos missiles will now be manufactured in Lucknow. Addressing a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Var ...Read More >
Nashik (Maharashtra) [India], October 17 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday announced that India defence exports have touched a record Rs 25,000 crore, marking a massive leap from less than Rs 1,000 crore a few years ago. He said the government has now set an ambitious target of achieving Rs 3 lakh crore in domestic defence manufacturing and Rs 50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029. In a post shared on X, RMO India said, Our defence export, which used to be less than 1,000 crore ...Read More >
Nashik (Maharashtra) [India], October 17 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday announced that India's defence exports have touched a record Rs 25,000 crore, marking a massive leap from less than Rs 1,000 crore a few years ago. He said the government has now set an ambitious target of achieving Rs 3 lakh crore in domestic defence manufacturing and Rs 50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029. In a post shared on X, RMO India said, "Our defence export, which used to be less than 1,000 cro ...Read More >
Nashik (Maharashtra) [India], October 17 (ANI): As the first LCA Mark 1A aircraft produced by the Nashik facility of the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) took its maiden flight on Friday, HAL Chairman and Managing Director DK Sunil said that several countries have shown interest in buying the aircraft. Speaking to ANI on Thursday, Sunil said that the discussions with several nations are in a preliminary stage. Also Read | Bengaluru Horror: B-Tech Student Arrested for Raping Coll ...Read More >
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