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Govt approves proposals for defence purchases worth ₹1.45 lakh crore

The Defence Acquisition Council’s approval includes a diverse range of acquisitions aimed at enhancing the military’s operational readiness and tech edge. Read More

Exercise Tarang Shakti – 2024: Phase 2 of multinational air drills starts in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur with some notable firsts in India

Phase 2 of Tarang Shakti air drills starts in Jodhpur with notable firsts

This phase, which will run until September 14, will see the participation of 18 countries, including Australia, Bangladesh, Greece, Singapore, UAE, and US. Read More

Indian Air Force MiG-29 crashes in Rajasthan’s Barmer, pilot ejects safely

IAF MiG-29 crashes in Rajasthan’s Barmer, pilot ejects safely

An Indian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet crashed during a night-training sortie in Rajasthan’s Barmer district. Read More

Government approves purchase of 240 AL-31FP engines for Indian Air Force’s Sukhoi-30MKI warplanes from HAL

Govt nod to purchase 240 engines for IAF’s Sukhoi-30MKIs from HAL

The Cabinet Committee on Security has granted approval for the procurement of 240 AL-31FP engines for the IAF’s Sukhoi-30MKI fighters from the HAL. Read More

In a first, Indian Army’s Remount Veterinary Corps deploys 4 newly commissioned women officers in forward posts

In a first, RVC deploys 4 young women officers in forward posts

The Remount Veterinary Corps women officers’ forward posting marks yet another step for the Indian Army towards gender inclusivity. Read More

Indian Army’s changes plan for Ayodhya field firing range as government denotifies military land for civilian use

Army drops plan for Ayodhya firing range as govt denotifies military land

The denotification of the Ayodhya firing range to pave the way for an airport is part of a larger government move to modify 10 cantonments across the country. Read More

Army’s induction of assault rifle remains a never-ending nightmare

In this op-ed, veteran Col Dinesh Kumar writes that the procurement of the basic rifle for the Indian Army has turned out to be a never-ending nightmare, and there’s something more than what meets the eye in India’s defence purchases. Read More

DK Sunil takes charge as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s chairman and managing director

DK Sunil takes charge as HAL’s chairman and managing director

Dr DK Sunil has officially taken charge as the chairman and managing director of the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in an additional capacity. Read More

After India commissions SSBN INS Arighat, China says nuclear weapons not for flexing muscles or blackmailing

INS Arighat: China says nukes not for flexing muscles or blackmailing

INS Arighat, which can carrying nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missiles, is seen as a counterbalance to China’s expanding naval presence in the Indian Ocean region. Read More

HAL selects Safhal to supply engines for India’s two indigenous multirole chopper programmes

HAL selects Safhal engines for two indigenous helicopter projects

The HAL and Safhal have signed a contract to begin the joint design, development, manufacture, supply, and support of the new-generation high-power engine, named “Aravalli”. Read More