Final Contract for AK-203 Assault Rifle Set to Be Finalised Shortly – Top Indian Defence Official
Russian assault rifles will replace the country’s home-made and outdated INSAS rifle. The Indian Army has previously made several attempts to replace the rifle but failed. India and Russia a... Read more
Troops in Afghanistan: India Faces New Options
Praveen Swami wrote in an article that Afghanistan’s National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib, during his recent visit to Delhi for the Raisina dialogue, had asked for the positioning of In... Read more
India’s plans for a 3rd aircraft carrier may have been torpedoed as the defense chief prioritizes new submarines. This decision will shape the Indian Navy’s strengths and weaknesses at... Read more
Donald Trump’s India Visit: Key India-US Defence Deals in Offing?
US President Donald Trump’s maiden official visit to India, on February 24 and 25, could see the finalisation of some important defence deals between the two countries, besides a trade pact,... Read more
India Should Buy the F-15EX From America. Here’s Why.
India has been strengthening its defense relations with the United States to address shared strategic interests in the APAC region by purchasing a number of U.S. weapon systems. In the build... Read more
DRDO seizes missile autoclave from Chinese ship, allowed to leave for Pak
Missile scientists from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will physically open and examine the suspected cargo seized at Kandla port from detained Chinese ship Dai Cui... Read more
Chinook helicopters operationalised in high-altitude locations including Siachen glacier
Indian Air Force’s American-origin Chinook helicopters have started getting operationalised in the high-altitude locations including the Siachen glacier area in the Ladakh sector and a... Read more
Indian Navy will push ahead with plan for 3rd aircraft carrier despite CDS’ reservations
The Indian Navy is firm on its plans to have a third aircraft carrier despite Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat’s scepticism, and will approach the government for permission to in... Read more
HAL to bring the LUH into the civilian market
The Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) of India received initial operational clearance (IOC) on Feb. 7, 2020, during the DefExpo at... Read more
Pak must crack down on terrorists for dialogue with India: White House
US President Donald Trump is encouraging a reduction in tensions between India and Pakistan, the White House said on Friday, emphasising that any successful dialogue between the two neighbou... Read more