In a significant boost to India’s self-reliance efforts in the defence sector and mordernize the armed forces, the Ministry of Defence signed five major capital acquisition contracts worth ₹39,125.39 crore. Read More

India has achieved a significant milestone in its defence capabilities with the successful testing of its indigenous very short-range air-defence system. Meanwhile, The Eastern Army Command concluded its annual field firing of anti-tank guided missiles. Read More

The summit marked a significant step forward in the burgeoning defence cooperation between India and the United States, with a focus on fostering innovation and collaboration. Read More

The defence ministry’s Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by the defence minister, Rajnath Singh, approved 24 capital acquisition proposals worth ₹84,560 crore, of which 98 per cent of the items will be sourced from domestic industries. Read More

United States President Joe Biden’s administration has formally notified the US Congress of its intention to sell 31 MQ-9B Predator long-endurance drones to India. This move comes after the megadeal was initially announced during the prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington last year. Read More

The Union Budget 2024-25 has allocated a record ₹6.21 lakh crore (approximately $77.93 billion) for defence. This marks a 4.3 per cent increase from the previous year and signifies the largest financial commitment to national security in India’s history. Read More

Indian graziers confronted Chinese troops in Skakjung (also called Kokzhung) in eastern Ladakh near the line of actual control (LAC) earlier this month, a social media video revealed. Read More

The 75th Republic Day celebrations came to an end with the Beating Retreat ceremony concluding at sunset on Monday at the capital’s Vijay Chowk. Read More

Germany has proposed a government-to-government agreement for the sale of six advanced conventional submarines to India for the Indian Navy’s Project-75(I) procurement programme, India Sentinels has learned. Read More

India celebrated its 75th Republic Day with a grand parade and tableaux show at the national capital’s Kartavya Path. The event was marked by a fusion of tradition, security vigilance, and cultural extravaganza. Read More