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The radio relay containers will address a long overdue requirement of mobile communication detachments of the Indian Army, the Ministry of Defence says

Aatmanirbhar Bharat: PM Modi's Plan For India's Defence Sector

Sangeet Kumar Sanu

India was ranked seventh in the world in terms of military spending in 2015. It rose to fourth in 2021

Defence Production Hits Rs 1 Lakh Cr For First Time

The defence production stands at almost Rs 1.07 lakh crore in Financial Year 2022-23, an increase of more than 12 per cent over 2021-22

Defence Ministry Bans Import Of 928 Items, Will Be Manufactured In India

The present report, the fourth in the series, focuses on 928 strategically significant line replacement units, spares and components that will not be imported on time over the next five years

Supreme Court Asks Ministry Of Defence To Submit Their Plan For Payment Of Arrears Under OROP By Next Week

Charu Singh

The Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala on Monday asked the Attorney General to ensure that the Defence Ministry does not attempt to take laws into its own hands in relation to the payment of One Rank One Pension arrears.

Defence Minister Interacts With CEOs Of OEMs On Sidelines Of Aero India

Singh while addressing the 14th Aero India emphasised the nation to be in a win-win situation where defence manufacturing companies from across the world can become a part of the Indian growth story

Soldiers Today Allowed To Take Decisions Immediately: MoS Ajay Bhatt

While addressing the event, the Minister of State, Defence Ministry stated, "Today our soldiers are allowed to take decisions immediately, then and there itself. It's not like we sit quietly when our soldiers and people are being killed"

India’s Biggest Airshow To Be Held On Schedule At Bengaluru In Feb

Vishal Thapar

Ministry of Defence announces dates for 14th edition of Aero India, foreign OEMs allowed as exhibitors

Over Rs 3,090 Cr Disbursed To Pensioners Under SPARSH System: Centre

The ministry said that a total of 5,62,946 defence pensioners migrated successfully onto the digital platform of SPARSH in August 2022

No Changes In Recruitment Process: MoD In Tri-Service Conference

The conference was chaired by Additional Secretary, Department of Military Affairs

Army Personnel Without Govt House Now Can Get HRA Without NAC: Singh

Armed Forces Personnel will now be able to get HRA without NAC. The Ministry of Defense gave this information

Fourth India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue In DC On April 11

Vishal Thapar

World

First comprehensive review of ties with the Biden Administration, two sides to chart the future course of growing Defence ties

DRDO’s Rustom II UAV Has Reached The Target Altitude Of 28,000 ft; No Need to Import ISR Drones: G Satheesh Reddy

Manish Kumar Jha

Economy Policy Defence

In its new avatar, with structural changes and thrust on accountability, DRDO strives to push the boundaries. G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO has been responsible for much of the changes lately. In an exclusive interaction, Dr Reddy speaks with Manish Kumar Jha of BW Businessworld on the wide range of technological breakthroughs and innovations which are taking place in DRDO’s laboratories spread across India. He makes major announcement on critical technologies, including aero-engine for AMCA, Rustom II, ATAGS, Light tank, Hypersonic system and Quantum breakthroughs.

India Postpones Defence Exhibition Amid Russian And Ukraine war

Vishal Thapar