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Ambala (Haryana) [India], September 29 (ANI): The Indian Army displayed indigenous drones and counter-drone equipment in Ambala, Haryana, on Monday. During the drone showcase, officials from the Indian Army discussed the features of their drone technology. Also Read | Gwalior Shocker: 14-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Raped by 'Friend' at Gwalior Fort Under Pretext of Lift to School in Madhya Pradesh; Investigation Underway. "We have made an electronic fuse that can be used to fire by connecting to ...Read More >
Ambala (Haryana) [India], September 29 (ANI): The Indian Army displayed indigenous drones and counter-drone equipment in Ambala, Haryana, on Monday. During the drone showcase, officials from the Indian Army discussed the features of their drone technology. "We have made an electronic fuse that can be used to fire by connecting to any sort of ammunition and can be dropped via drones... This will work depending upon the payload of the drone..." Colonel Pushp Raj Pandey told ANI. During the even ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: In a major boost to the naval power, two multi-mission stealth frigates - INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri - have been commissioned into the Indian Navy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the commissioning ceremony held at the Eastern Naval Command in Vishakhapatnam. Both warships belonged to the Nilgiri class frigates. INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri are part of the Indian Navy's state-of-the-art Project 17 A. Notably, it is for the first time that the two frontline warships ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - New Delhi has put on hold its plans to procure new US weapons and aircraft, according to three Indian officials familiar with the matter, in India's first concrete sign of discontent after tariffs imposed on its exports by President Donald Trump dragged ties to their lowest level in decades. India had been planning to send Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Washington in the coming weeks for an announcement on some of the purchases, but that trip has been cancelled, two of the people ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -New Delhi has put on hold its plans to procure new U.S. weapons and aircraft, according to three Indian officials familiar with the matter, in India's first concrete sign of discontent after tariffs imposed on its exports by President Donald Trump dragged ties to their lowest level in decades. India had been planning to send Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Washington in the coming weeks for an announcement on some of the purchases, but that trip has been cancelled, two of ...Read More >
India has paused plans to procure U.S. weapons and aircraft due to tariffs imposed by President Trump on Indian goods, escalating trade tensions. This decision impacts discussions on Stryker combat vehicles, Javelin anti-tank missiles, and Boeing P8I reconnaissance aircraft. Despite a strong defense partnership, India is re-evaluating purchases amid rising anti-U.S. sentiment and ongoing engagement with Russia. New Delhi has put on hold its plans to procure new U.S. weapons and aircraft, accord ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to freedom fighter Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary, remembering him as a "pioneering warrior" who challenged British authority and remains a lasting symbol of courage and patriotism. Recognised as one of the earliest voices of resistance, Mangal Pandey played a key role in the events that sparked the Revolt of 1857, which eventually led to the dissolution of the East India Company and the establishment of ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: MoS Defence Sanjay Seth visited the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad on Wednesday and Thursday, to review ongoing missile and weapon systems programmes developed by DRDO's premier Missile Cluster Labs - Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), and Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL). During his visit to DRDL, Seth inspected key facilities involved in the development of Astra Mk I and II air-to-air missiles, the Vertically-Launched ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday urged his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, N. Chandrababu Naidu, not to obstruct Telangana's irrigation projects He appealed to the neighbouring state not to obstruct Telangana's crucial irrigation initiatives, including the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, as well as the Dindi, Kalwakurthy, Bheema, Nettempadu, and Koilsagar projects. "We demand Andhra Pradesh not to block our projects. We seek cooper ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Jul 18: Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth undertook a two-day visit to the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Hyderabad on July 16 and 17, 2025, to review progress on key missile and weapon system programmes. During his visit, Sanjay Seth assessed the ongoing projects at the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), and Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL) -- the three key labo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth visited DRDO's Dr J Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad and reviewed the missiles and weapon systems programme being pursued by its various laboratories, officials on Friday said. He visited the complex on July 16 and 17, the Defence Ministry said. Seth commended the DRDO scientists for playing a crucial role in building Aatmanirbhar Bharat through realisation of state-of-the-art weapon systems. He exhorted the scientific community to ...Read More >
The Indian Army successfully tested the Akash Prime missile system in Ladakh. The trials occurred at over 15,000 feet. The missile achieved direct hits on aerial targets. Akash Prime has an improved seeker for better precision. It was previously used during Operation Sindoor. The system's induction will strengthen India's air defence network. This advances India's self-reliance in defence production. In a key advancement for India's indigenous air defence capabilities, the Indian Army on Wednes ...Read More >
New Delhi : India showcased its error free air defence system during a brief war with Pakistan recently; adding more power, the tri-colour nation tested its surface to air Akash Prime missiles twice in Ladakh. This will boost India's defence capabilities at high altitude, majorly along the frontier with China. During the trials, Akash Prime missiles accurately destroyed two high-speed unmanned aerial targets at an altitude of 15,000 feet. Union Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, proudly congratu ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwa ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) India, on Thursday, successfully carried out the test-firing of two of its key strategic assets -- the short-range ballistic missile Prithvi-II and the ballistic missile Agni-I, the Ministry of Defence officials said. The test-firing was carried out from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha's Chandipur. According to the Ministry of Defence, the launches were conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command as part of routine training and validation e ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Houthi rebels have some long-range missiles and drones, which are capable of carrying out sporadic attacks on Israel. Some of their missiles, such as Palestine-2, can challenge Israel's defense systems, but their limited numbers, outdated technology and economic weakness make them unable to hold out against Israel for long. The Houthi rebels, officially known as Ansar Allah, are an Iran-backed armed group in Yemen that controls large parts of northern and western Yemen. Since the ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's defense sector, which showed its strength to the whole world through Operation Sindoor, is developing rapidly. Seeing India's growing military power, Pakistan and China are bound to sweat. On Thursday, July 3, the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has approved 10 big defense deals worth about Rs 1.05 lakh crore. The biggest thing is that this entire deal is going to be done under the 'Buy Indian IDDM' category so that defense manufactu ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 4 (ANI): Sub Lieutenant Astha Poonia officially became the first woman to be streamed into the fighter stream of Naval Aviation. Paving the way for a new era of women fighter pilots in the force, and shattering barriers, Poonia also received the prestigious 'Wings of Gold' from Rear Admiral Janak Bevli, Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Air). According to the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Navy celebrated the graduation of the Second Basic Hawk C ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam, Jul 4: Sub Lieutenant Astha Poonia officially became the first woman to be streamed into the fighter stream of the Indian Navy. Paving the way for a new era of women fighter pilots in the force, and shattering barriers, Poonia also received the prestigious 'Wings of Gold' from Rear Admiral Janak Bevli, Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Air). According to the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Navy celebrated the graduation of the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course at the Naval A ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Defence stocks were trading in positive territory on Friday, a day after the union government approved the purchase of defence equipment worth Rs 1.05 lakh crore. Shares of all major public sector defence companies, including BEL, BEML, Hindustan Aeronautics, and Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilder, rose by up to 4.5 per cent during intraday trading. Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders shares were up 1.46 per cent at Rs 3, 337.80 on NSE. The shipbuilding company's shares opened at Rs 3, 320.0 and rose to ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals valued at approximately Rs 1.05 lakh crore. As per an official statement, all these procurements will be sourced indigenously, further strengthening India's commitment to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' in defence production. Key land and air systems cleared The ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals valued at approximately Rs 1.05 lakh crore. As per an official statement, all these procurements will be sourced indigenously, further strengthening India's commitment to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' in defence production. Key land and air systems cleared The ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: In one of the largest anti-encroachment drives in recent years, the Lakhimpur district administration on Thursday demolished 218 illegal homes and cleared 288 bighas of encroached land across three Village Grazing Reserves (VGRs).The eviction drive, which was conducted under the supervision of district commissioner (DC) Pronab Jit Kakoty and senior superintendent of police (SSP) Gunendra Deka, saw a massive deployment of police and paramilitary forces, along with 12 excavators, at Phu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹1.05 lakh crore, all to be sourced indigenously. The approvals, granted under the Buy (Indian - Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category, mark a significant boost to the country's drive for self-reliance in defence manufacturing. "These procurements will enhance mobility, stren ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to approx. Rs 1.05 lakh crore through indigenous sourcing. "The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh today accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to approx. Rs 1.05 lakh crore throug ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday cleared 10 capital acquisition proposals worth approximately Rs 1.05 lakh crore for procurement of indigenously sourced quick reaction surface-to-air missiles, naval vessels and more. The DAC accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals, including the procurement of Armoured Recovery Vehicles, Electronic Warfare System, Integrated Common Inventory Management System for the Tri-Services ...Read More >
India's Defence Acquisition Council approved Rs. 1.05 lakh crore worth of indigenous arms and military equipment procurement. The Defence Acquisition Council of India has approved the start of a process to acquire arms and military equipment worth Rs. 1.05 lakh crore, the defence ministry said on Thursday. Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals will be done through indigenous sourcing. According to the presser by the ministry, the AoNs were accorded for procurement ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday, gave the go-ahead for 10 proposals to purchase military hardware, including missiles and electronic warfare systems, worth approximately Rs 1.05 lakh crore through indigenous sourcing. The Council accorded its "Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of Armoured Recovery Vehicles, Electronic Warfare System, Integrated Common Inventory Management Sy ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) The defence ministry on Thursday cleared capital acquisition of military hardware and platforms worth approximately Rs 1.05 lakh crore. The procurement projects were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The DAC accorded approval for procurement of armoured recovery vehicles, electronic warfare system, integrated common inventory management system for the tri-services and surface-to-air missiles, according to an offic ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The delivery of the indigenously manufactured stealth Frigate Udaygiri to the Indian Navy on Tuesday marked a rare landmark in the history of the Force. Yard 12652 (Udaygiri), the second ship of Project 17A stealth frigate, being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), became the 100th ship to be designed and delivered by the Indian Navy's in-house Warship Design Bureau. The Indian Navy in its statement said, "The Project is a follow-on of the Shivalik class (Project 17) ...Read More >
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