Defence

India Successfully Tests Nag Mk 2 Anti-Tank Missile

India recently conducted successful field evaluation trials of the indigenously developed Nag Mk 2 Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) at Rajasthan’s Pokhran Field Firing Range. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), this missile system is part of India’s...

India-U.S. Sonobuoy Production Line Set for 2027

India and the U.S. are set to collaborate on the co-production of sonobuoys, a crucial technology for undersea domain awareness, aimed at enhancing the Indian Navy’s ability to detect submarines. This initiative will involve the final assembly of U.S.-specification sonobuoys...

India-U.S. Collaboration on Sonobuoy Production for Indian Navy

India and the U.S. have entered into a significant partnership for co-producing U.S. sonobuoys to enhance undersea domain awareness (UDA) for the Indian Navy. This move is part of a broader collaboration aimed at improving naval capabilities and tracking submarines...

What is Abdali Missile?

Amid rising tensions in India-Bangladesh relations, Dhaka is reportedly mulling to purchase the Abdali Short Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBMs). What is Abdali Missile? The Abdali (Hatf 2) is a short-range, road-mobile, solid-propellant ballistic missile. It is developed by the Pakistan Space Research Commission...

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra Assumes Command of IAF’s Western Air Command

On January 1, 2025, Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra assumed command of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Western Air Command, succeeding Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha, who retired after over 39 years of distinguished service. Professional Background Commissioned as a fighter...

2025: A Year of Defence Transformation As Per Defense Ministry

On the eve of the New Year, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting with all Secretaries of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to assess the progress of ongoing schemes, projects, and reforms. The meeting concluded with a unanimous...

Vitul Kumar Appointed Officiating DG of CRPF

Vitul Kumar, a 1993-batch IPS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the officiating Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) following the retirement of Anish Dayal Singh on December 31, 2024. Kumar, who...

India’s Defence Exports Cross Rs 21,000 Crore : Rajnath Singh

India’s defence exports have witnessed a remarkable surge, reaching a record Rs 21,000 crore from a mere Rs 2,000 crore a decade ago. During a visit to the Army War College (AWC) in Mhow Cantonment, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh set...

Indian Army Unveils Chhatrapati Shivaji Statue at Pangong Tso

The Indian Army has unveiled a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Pangong Tso in Ladakh, marking a significant strategic and cultural assertion near the India-China border. Installed by the Fire and Fury Corps on December 26, 2024, the statue...

India’s Defence Exports Reach Rs. 21,083 Crore In 2023-24

In the fiscal year 2023-24, India achieved a significant milestone in its defence sector. The country's defence exports reached a record-high value of Rs 21,083 crore (around USD 2.63 billion), marking a 32.5% growth over the previous year. This growth...