Defence
SMSES & AIFF Signs MoU to Promote Football
For the first time ever, Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society (SMSES) has collaborated with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to promote football at the grass root level. […]
Ministry of Defence
Foreign Relations
MoD signs contract of ₹2725cr with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd
MoD signs a contract of Rs. 2725 Cr with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd for Medium Refit with Life Certification of Submarine INS Shankush […]
Business
Ministry of Ayush Signed MoU with Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Ayush and Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare/ECHS, Ministry of Defence (ECHS/DoESW) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to integrate Ayurveda in ECHS Polyclinics as an OPD service for five years period. […]
Business
India’s IMPORT AND EXPORT OF DEFENCE SECTOR
Details of the net Budget provided to the Ministry of Defence (All four Grants) in Budget Estimates (BE), Revised Estimates (RE) from 2017-18 to 2022-23 are tabulated below: […]
Foreign Relations
Indo-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Commences at Goa
The 7th edition of Exercise Sangam, a joint Naval Special Forces exercise between Indian Navy MARCOs and US Navy SEALs commenced […]
General
Indigenous LCH Prachanda inducted into IAF
Indigenously Designed and Developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) inducted into Indian Air Force; LCH is as much a force multiplier for IAF as it is for Atmanirbharata in Defence: Raksha Mantri
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Business
MOD signs a deal for dual role Surface-to-Surface BrahMos missile with BAPL
Providing further impetus to Aatmanirbharta in defence production, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) signed a contract today with M/s BrahMos Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. (BAPL) for acquisition of additional dual-role capable Surface to Surface BrahMos missiles […]
Foreign Relations
Rajnath Singh to attend SCO meeting at Tashkent
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan […]
Technology
DRDO, Indian Navy successfully test VL-SRSAM missile system in Odisha
Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) was successfully flight-tested by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy from an Indian Naval Ship at Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on June 24, 2022 […]
Foreign Relations
Rajnath Singh, Australian counterpart review defence cooperation pact
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh & his Australian counterpart Mr. Richard Marles discuss ways to enhance defense cooperation during bilateral talks in New Delhi
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Technology
Mou Signed Between Indian Navy And The Directorate General Of Shipping
A landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Directorate General of Shipping on 20 Jun 22 to facilitate the transition of Indian Navy personnel, both serving and retired, into the Merchant Navy. […]
Foreign Relations
Raksha Mantri to hold bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will hold bilateral talks with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Mr. Richard Marles in New Delhi on June 22, 2022. […]
Technology
Indian 5G Test Bed To Be Established At Mcte, Mhow
An Indian 5G testbed is to be established at the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) […]
Technology
Govt announces ‘Agnipath’ recruitment scheme for armed force
Agniveers to be enrolled under respective Service Acts for four years; Attractive monthly package with Risk & Hardship allowances as applicable in the three Services; One time ‘Seva Nidhi’ package to be paid to Agniveers upon completion of engagement period of four years […]
Foreign Relations
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visits training institutions of Vietnam
Gifts one million dollars to Air Force Officers Training School at Nha Trang to establish a language & IT laboratory […]
Technology
Rajnath Singh enhance funding under TDF scheme of DRDO to Rs 50cr
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved enhancement of funding under Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme of Ministry of Defence to Rs 50 crore per project from Rs 10 crore. […]
Foreign Relations
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh & his Vietnamese counterpart hold bilateral talks in Hanoi
‘Joint Vision Statement on India-Vietnam Defence Partnership towards 2030’ signed to enhance defense cooperation; MoU to simplify procedures for mutually beneficial logistic support also inked […]
Finance
India Bangladesh Joint Military Exercise “Ex Sampriti-X” To Commence In Bangladesh
As part of the ongoing India Bangladesh bilateral defense cooperation, a joint military training exercise Ex SAMPRITI-X is being conducted at Jashore Military Station in Bangladesh from 05 June to 16 June 2022. […]
Technology
NCC cadets campaign against tobacco on World No Tobacco Day
National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets took a solemn oath to say a big no to the use of tobacco on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day on May 31, 2022. […]
General
Provision for Online Mutation in Property Tax Registers
As a step towards facilitating ease of living, over 2.18 lakh property taxpayers living in cantonment areas would be able to apply online for Mutation in the property tax register under the eChhawani Portal […]
Foreign Relations
11th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held in New Delhi
Defence Secretary & Chief of Force Development Authority at MoD, UAE discuss ways to enhance defense cooperation
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Technology
Indian Navy – Launch of Bangladesh Navy Bilateral X Bongosagar
The third edition of Indian Navy (IN) – Bangladesh Navy (BN) Bilateral Exercise ‘Bongosagar’ commenced at Port Mongla, Bangladesh on 24 May 22. […]
Technology
AGM and GCM of Navy Foundation Held
Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) in his capacity as President of Navy Foundation presided over the 29th Governing Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting of Navy Foundation, a Retired Naval Officers organization registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860, at Goa on 22 May 22. […]
Technology
Army Chief Reviews Security Situation In Kashmir
Chief of Army Staff (COAS)General Manoj Pande is on a two-day visit to Kashmir. The COAS is on his maiden visit to Kashmir after taking over as the Chief of the Indian Army. He arrived at Srinagar on 21 May 2022.
General
Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Onboard Indian Navy’S P8I Aircraft
Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, during his visit to Mumbai undertook a sortie on the Indian Navy P8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance Anti-Submarine Warfare aircraft. […]
Technology
Curtain Raiser: Launch Of Yd 12707(Surat) & Yd 12652 (Udaygiri)
On 17 May 2022, the nation will witness a landmark event in the history of indigenous warship building when two frontline warships of the Indian Navy, Surat, a Project 15B Destroyer, and Udaygiri, a Project 17A Frigate will be launched concurrently at Mazgaon Docks Limited, Mumbai.
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Technology
Chief Of Army Staff Visits Ladakh
General Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff arrived at Leh on 12 May 2022 on his maiden visit to the Ladakh region after assuming the reins of the Indian Army.
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Technology
Advancements in futuristic technologies need of the hour: Raksha Rajya Mantri
The government is making all efforts to meet defense requirements through domestic procurement, says Shri Ajay Bhatt
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Technology
President Confers 13 Shaurya Chakras In Defence Investiture Ceremony
14 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, four Uttam Yudh Seva Medals & 24 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals also given […]
General
New PAO complex for RRRC at Delhi Cantt
The Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) Shri Rajnish Kumar inaugurated the new office building of the Pay and Accounts Office (PAO) for the Rajputana Rifles Regimental Centre (RRRC) today in Delhi Cantonment, in the presence of General Officer Commanding (GOC) Delhi Area Lieutenant General V K Mishra and Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (PCDA) Western Command Shri Devi Ram Negi, and senior officers of the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) and Indian Army. […]
General
Raksha Mantri interacts with Tiranga Mountain Rescue team in New Delhi
Lauds them for saving lives of Army personnel deployed in difficult areas through avalanche rescue & training
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General
MOD signs MoU with Ministry of AYUSH
Two MoUs have been signed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with the Ministry of AYUSH (MoA), one for starting Ayurveda Centres at 37 Cantonment Hospitals and another for starting Ayurveda Centres at 12 Military Hospitals of Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS). […]
Foreign Relations
CNS VISIT TO MALDIVES
In his first overseas visit after assuming the office of the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral R Hari Kumar visited the Maldives from 18 to 20 Apr 22. […]
Technology
Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’ successfully flight tested
Indigenously developed Helicopter launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’ was successfully flight tested on April 11, 2022, at high-altitude ranges as part of user validation trials. […]
Business
MoD Pushes for Industry Design & Development
In a significant boost to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision on ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’, and in sync with the announcement in the Union Budget 2022-23 that allocated 25% of Defence R & D Budget for industry led R & D, 18 major platforms have been identified by the Ministry of Defence for industry led Design & Development under various routes. […]
General
Defence Secretary calls for innovative methods to deal with VUCA environment
Defence Secretary calls for innovative methods to deal with Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous environment; Four-day Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange conference concludes […]
Foreign Relations
Australian Army Research Centre MoU with CLAWS
Australian Army Research Centre (Aarc) Signs Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) with Centre for Land Warfare Studies (Claws), India […]
General
SRI LANKA – INDIA BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE SLINEX begins
The Ninth Edition of India – Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime Exercise SLINEX (Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise) is scheduled at Visakhapatnam from 07 Mar to 10 Mar 2022. The exercise is being conducted in two phases; the Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam on 07-08 Mar 22 followed by the Sea Phase on 09-10 Mar 22 in the Bay of Bengal. […]
General
Saudi Commander visits India
In a historic and landmark visit, the Commander of the Royal Saudi Land Forces, Lieutenant General Fahd Bin Abdullah Mohammed Al-Mutair, arrived in India on 14 February 2022 […]
Foreign Relations
LCA TEJAS TO PARTICIPATE IN SINGAPORE AIR SHOW -2022
A 44 member contingent of Indian Air Force reached Changi International Airport in Singapore today to participate in the ‘Singapore Air Show-2022’. The Air Show will be held from 15th to 18th February 2022. Singapore Air Show is a biennial event which provides a platform for the Global Aviation Industry to showcase their products. […]
Technology
Ammunition stock to have RFIDs
The Indian Army commenced implementation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tagging of its ammunition inventory today. The first consignment of RFID tagged ammunition, comprising three lots of 5.56mm ammunition was despatched from Ammunition Factory Khadki to Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) Pulgaon […]
General
BrahMos with enhanced capability test-fired
BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, with increased indigenous content and improved performance, was successfully test-fired from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at 1030 hrs on January 20, 2022. The launch was conducted by Brahmos Aerospace in close coordination with the teams of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) […]
Foreign Relations
Raksha Mantri flags-in multi-dimensional adventure sports expedition in france
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on January 07, 2022, flagged-in India’s first multi-dimensional adventure sports expedition conducted by National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (NIMAS) in France. The expedition was conducted in November 2021 and the team was led by Director NIMAS Colonel Sarfaraz Singh, comprising 12 people – eight Army personnel and four youths of Arunachal Pradesh. […]
General
MoD notifies positive indigenization of subsystems
A positive indigenisation list of 2500 sub-systems/assemblies/sub-assemblies/components has been notified by Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, as part of the efforts to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing and minimise imports by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) […]
General
DRDO launches S2S Missile Pralay
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted maiden flight test of indigenously developed surface-to-surface missile ‘Pralay’, from Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha […]
General
Indigenous Stand-Off Anti-Tank Missile built
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) flight-tested the indigenously designed and developed Helicopter launched Stand-off Anti-tank (SANT) Missile from Pokhran ranges on December 11, 2021 […]
General
Pinaka Extended Range System tested
Successful tests of Pinaka Extended Range (Pinaka-ER), Area Denial Munitions (ADM) and indigenously developed fuzes have been carried out at various test ranges […]
General
INS Visakhapatnam commissioned into Indian Navy
INS Visakhapatnam commissioned into Indian Navy in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai […]
Foreign Relations
6th EDITION OF INDO-FRANCE JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE
The Sixth Edition of Indo – France joint military exercise “Ex SHAKTI 2021” has commenced at the Military School of Draguignan, France […]
Foreign Relations
India & US hold 11th Defence Technology & Trade Initiative Group meet
Co-chairs agree on revised Statement of Intent to strengthen dialogue on defence technology cooperation
First Project Agreement for Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle under Joint Working Group Air Systems signed since last meeting
Defence Industry Collaboration ForumVirtual Expo conducted to further encourage development of niche technologies
DTTI Group aims to create opportunities for co-production &co-development of defence equipment […]