India test-fires nuclear-capable Agni, Prithvi missiles

India on Thursday successfully test-fired nuclear-capable short range ballistic missiles Prithvi-II and Agni-I from an integrated test range off the Odisha coast, demonstrating its strategic deterrence capability.

Self-reliance in UAVs, counter-unmanned aerial systems strategic imperative for India: CDS

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has said that recent conflicts globally have demonstrated how drones can "shift tactical balance disproportionately", and asserted that self-reliance in UAVs and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) is a "strategic imperative" for India.

India celebrates astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's return from space after 'historic' mission

India has celebrated the return of its astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to Earth after spending 18 days at the International Space Station, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying he has inspired a billion dreams with his dedication, courage and pioneering spirit.

Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth after 18-day stay at ISS

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others of the commercial Axiom-4 mission have returned to Earth after the Dragon 'Grace' spacecraft made a splash down off San Diego coast in southern California on Tuesday, capping a 22.5-hour journey after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station.

Axiom-4 mission to splash down off San Diego at 3:01 pm

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others of the commercial Axiom-4 mission are on track to return to Earth with a splash down off San Diego in California on Tuesday, capping a 22.5-hour journey after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station.

New BrahMos testing facility in Lucknow will strengthen India's self-reliance: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that the newly inaugurated integration and testing facility of BrahMos Aerospace in Lucknow will strengthen the country's self-reliance in the defence sector.

DEFENCE NEWS


Indian Navy to participate in SIMBEX exercise in Singapore

Indian Navy to participate in SIMBEX exercise in Singapore The Indian Navy will participate in the 32nd edition of exercise SIMBEX as part of its engagement with the Singapore Navy. It is one of the longest uninterrupted maritime exercises for India, High Commissioner to Singapore Shilpak Ambule has said.

India carries out successful trial of Akash Prime missile in Ladakh

Indian Army's Fire and Fury Corps conducts integrated firing exercise in Ladakh

Stealth frigate Mahendragiri expected to be delivered by Feb 2026

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Indian Navy signs contract with BEL for implementation of NMDA Project

DRDO-designed CQB carbine: Bharat Forge emerges in 'L1' category in tendering process

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

SPACE NEWS


Shubhanshu Shukla completes 7 experiments onboard ISS: ISRO

Shubhanshu Shukla completes 7 experiments onboard ISS: ISRO Experiments on the Indian strain of Tardigrades, Myogenesis, Sprouting of methi and moong seeds, Cyanobacteria, Microalgae, Crop seeds and Voyager Display have been completed as planned, ISRO has said.

'Saare jahan se accha': Shubhanshu Shukla says India looks fearless, confident from space

ISRO carried out 122 Collision Avoidance Manoeuvres in 14 years

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

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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