MoD concludes emergency procurement contracts worth around ₹2000 cr to enhance Army's counter-terrorism capability

In a significant move to strengthen Indian Army's operational readiness in counter-terrorism operations, the Defence Ministry has concluded thirteen contracts under the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism.

India, France begin joint military exercise 'Shakti'

A joint exercise between the militaries of India and France, aimed at enhancing operational coordination and focused on joint operations in a sub-conventional environment, began on Thursday, officials said.

Indian Navy inducts first anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft Arnala

INS Arnala, the first warship in the anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft series equipped to conduct subsurface surveillance, search and rescue missions and low-intensity maritime operations, was inducted into the Indian Navy on Wednesday.

'Op Sindoor' stands as shining testament to unparalleled prowess of the Indian Air Force: IAF chief

IAF Chief, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh has said that 'Operation Sindoor', launched after the Pahalgam terror attack, stands as a shining testament to the unparalleled prowess of the Indian Air Force. He also said that this operation demonstrated IAF's capability to deliver swift, precise and decisive blows to the enemy.

Govt sets target of Rs 3 lakh crore defence production by 2029: Rajnath

The government has set a target of Rs 3 lakh crore defence production by 2029, while it anticipates that the country's exports in the sector would reach Rs 50,000 crore by that time, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday.

Modernisation, self-reliance focus in defence production: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that significant changes have unfolded in the defence sector in the 11 years of his government, with a clear focus on both modernisation and self-reliance in defence production.

DEFENCE NEWS


IAF to get at least 6 Tejas jets by March: HAL Chief Sunil

IAF to get at least 6 Tejas jets by March: HAL Chief Sunil The Indian Air Force will get at least half-a-dozen Tejas Light Combat Aircraft by March 2026, the chief of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, which is manufacturing the cutting-edge fighter jets, has disclosed. He attributes the delivery delays to GE Aerospace missing deadline for supply of its engines.

Defence Minister to take part in SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in Qingdao, China

Stealth frigate INS Tamal to be commissioned into Indian Navy on July 1

Panel set up for comprehensive review of Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020: Defence ministry

RFPs/CONTRACTS

Govt deal with BEL for electronic warfare suites, aircraft modification kits

Hanwha Aerospace signs $253 million contract with L&T to supply components for an additional 100 K9 Vajra-T SP howitzers for Indian Army

PM-led CCS clears over Rs 62,500 cr contract to procure 156 Prachand helicopters

Defence Ministry inks Rs 6,900 crore contracts for procurement of artillery gun systems, vehicles

Boeing wins contract to design Next-Generation Air Dominance fighter for USAF

SPACE NEWS


ISRO carried out 122 Collision Avoidance Manoeuvres in 14 years

ISRO carried out 122 Collision Avoidance Manoeuvres in 14 years ISRO has said it has carried out 122 Collision Avoidance Manoeuvres (CAM) for its Earth Orbiting Satellites in the last 14 years.

SpaceX launches another Starship rocket after back-to-back explosions, but it tumbles out of control

Axiom-4 astronauts, including India's Shukla, move into quarantine ahead of space travel on Jun 8

Faulty PSLV fails to deliver earth observation satellite in orbit

KNOW HOW


Operation Sindoor : India sets new precedents in contemporary warfare

Operation Sindoor : India sets new precedents in contemporary warfare 'Operation Sindoor' has strengthened India's defence preparedness to counter increasingly volatile situations in modern era wherein military conflicts are becoming increasingly complex, multi-faceted and unpredictable in nature.

Chandrayaan 4 and Chandrayaan 5: A brief on ISRO's planned missions

Chandrayaan-3: India's Space Exploration takes a giant leap

Gaganyaan: ISRO's first human space flight programme

'Floating island': Onboard India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant