In this article, Col Dinesh Kumar (R) laments the government’s U-turn on its OROP promise and – what he perceives to be – the constant politization of India’s armed forces. He also highlights some serious issues, which he believes to be addressed. Read More

Spanish aerospace company Airbus will display scale models of the new-generation tanker A330 MRTT as well as the C295 military aircraft during the Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru to be held from February 12-17. Read More

At Aero India show 2023, the Boeing has placed AH-64 Apache simulator for the visitors to experience it and learn more the combat helicopter’s capabilities and a wide range of missions. Read More

Hours after announcement of disaster relief response to earthquake hit Turkiye, the Indian Army has mobilised a Field Hospital to provide medical support to the affected people in the region. Read More

For the first time since its commissioning in September 2022, Indian Navy’s indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant saw two fighter jets landing on its deck and taking off – a major move for the giant boat to become fully operational. Read More

With an objective to boost India’s defence manufacturing capabilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the HAL helicopter factory at Tumakuru in Karnataka. Read More

In a major milestone which is sure to boost self-reliance in the defence manufacturing, indigenously built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant witnessed successful landing onboard by HAL-built LCA (Navy). Read More

After a prolonged illness, Pakistan’s former president Pervez Musharraf died on Sunday at a hospital in Dubai. He was 79. Read More

The prime minister, Narendra Modi, will inaugurate a helicopter factory at Tumakuru, Karnataka, on February 6, just ahead of Aero India – 2023. The state-run plane-maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will operate the greenfield chopper factory. Read More

The Indian Army has changed its selection process for new Agniveers. Now, from the next recruitment session, candidates will have to take an online examination first before physical and medical test. For this, an online common entrance examination will be held at 200 locations across the country. Read More