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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

Indian Army puts on hold purchase of 200 logistics drones from Dhaksha Unmanned Systems over China parts concerns

Army halts purchase of 200 Dhaksha logistics drones over China concerns

The military has not just banned defence items that have Chinese parts, but have also said they won’t accept equipment or parts from countries that share land border with India. Read More

INS Arighat commissioned as Indian Navy’s second SLBM-carrying nuclear submarine

INS Arighat commissioned as Navy’s second SLBM-carrying SSBN

INS Arighat is the second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine in service with the Indian Navy after INS Arihant. Read More

New SIG Sauer 716 rifles deal: Indian small-arms company SSS Defence CEO Vivek Krishnan wonders if government serious about ‘Make in India’ initiative

New SIG 716 deal: Upset Indian small-arms company CEO challenges Army

With the new SIG 716 contract going to a US company and not to an Indian one, Vivek Krishnan raised his doubts on the seriousness of the government’s much-touted “Make in India” initiative. Read More

India to procure 73,000 additional SIG Sauer assault rifles from US for ₹800 crore

India to buy 73,000 more SIG 716 assault rifles from US for ₹800cr

The deal, reportedly worth ₹800 crore, marks the second time India has chosen the SIG 716 rifles to expand its upgradation of the Army’s infantry rifle. Read More