Defence

DRDO To Test Indigenous Laser Weapon DURGA-2

In a notable stride towards advanced military technology, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is reportedly gearing up to test a real prototype of its indigenous laser weapon system, DURGA-2. The project, designed in secrecy by the Indian defence...

HAL, DRDO to Begin Rs 60,000 Crore Sukhoi Fighter Jet Fleet Upgrade

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) embarks on a comprehensive upgrade project worth Rs 60,000 crore for the Su-30MKI fighter jet fleet. The initiative aims to bolster the aircraft's capabilities through the...

India Hosts Milan Naval Exercise with Participation of Nearly 50 Countries

India is hosting the 12th edition of the 'Milan' naval exercise in Visakhapatnam, aimed at bolstering maritime cooperation among like-minded nations. The exercise comes amidst growing global concerns over the deteriorating security situation in the Red Sea. Participating Countries and...

Indian Air Force (IAF) Conducted ‘Exercise Vayu Shakti-24’

Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted 'Exercise Vayu Shakti-24' at the Pokhran range near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, presenting a formidable display of its aerial firepower. The event, attended by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, marked a significant demonstration of...

Indian Army’s Rs 57,000 Crore Project to Replace Aging T-72 Tank Fleet

The Indian Army is embarking on a significant endeavor to modernize its armored forces by replacing its aging Russian T-72 tank fleet with cutting-edge Future Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCVs). These FRCVs, totaling 1,770 units, will be produced indigenously in India...

SAMAR Air Defense Missile Debuts In Vayushakti Exercise At Jaisalmer

The SAMAR (Surface-to-Air Missile for Assured Retaliation) air defense missile system marked a significant milestone as it was fired for the first time during the Vayushakti Exercise in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Saturday, February 17th. Development by the Indian Air Force...

Visakhapatnam to host 12th edition of MILAN naval exercise

The 12th edition of the MILAN naval exercise is poised to set sail in the strategic port city of Visakhapatnam from February 19 to 27, marking a significant gathering of naval forces from over 50 countries. This year's theme, "Forging...

India Approves Acquisition of Defence Equipment Worth Rs 84,560 Cr

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, has approved various capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 84,560 crore on February 16, 2024. These approvals emphasize the procurement of equipment from Indian vendors to promote self-reliance...

Ministry of Defence Achieves ₹1 Lakh Crore Total Order Value Milestone on Government e-Marketplace

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has achieved a significant milestone on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal, recording procurement worth ₹1 lakh crore since the portal's inception in 2016. This achievement underscores MoD's commitment to optimizing public spending in the defense...

Havildar Varinder Singh Awarded Vishisht Seva Medal for Developing Multipurpose Octocopter

Havildar Varinder Singh, a member of the Sikh Regiment in the Indian Army, has been honored with the prestigious Vishisht Seva Medal for his remarkable contribution to military technology. President Droupadi Murmu bestowed this accolade upon him in recognition of...