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Ladakh: 8 strategic bridges inaugurated, 45 more to come in next 2 years

The 44 bridges constructed by BRO and were inaugurated today are spread over seven states/union territories

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India's new bridges along tense China border may deepen crisis: Report

Eight of the bridges are in the Ladakh province, where India and China have each amassed over 50,000 soldiers, tanks, missiles and have put on fighters on stand-by

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Indian Navy scraps tender to procure 4 Landing Platform Docks at Rs 20k cr

The LPDs are used to transport troops, land warfare assets such as tanks, helicopters and vessels into a war zone by sea.

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7th Sino-India military talks 'positive', but no breakthrough in sight

The seventh round of military talks between India and China was "positive and constructive", a joint statement by the two armies said on Tuesday

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India-China border row: 7th round of talks ends without any agreement

India's core demand remains a troop pull-back by China to positions both sides held in April

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Rudram missile will give IAF capability to detect, attack enemy radar: DRDO

The Rudram -1 anti-radiation missile launched from a fighter aircraft would require a few more tests to be completely proven and will provide IAF with the capability to strike enemy radars

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Foiled suspected BAT action from Pak side in Jammu and Kashmir: Army

The Army on Wednesday said it has foiled suspected BAT action from Pakistani side along the Line of Control in Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir

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IAF team in France to make preparations to induct more Rafale jets

As it prepares to induct a second batch of Rafale jets, IAF has sent a team of officials to France to oversee the logistical issues and review the training of a hand-picked group of pilots

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With an eye on China, India gifts a used submarine to Myanmar

The Indian Navy has operated INS Sindhuvir, a Soviet-origin Kilo-class submarine, since 1988

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Chinese troops with weapons at LAC a 'very critical' challenge: Jaishankar

Jaishankar also said the violent clashes at the border in Ladakh sector in June had a very deep public, political impact, and left the relationship between India and China "profoundly disturbed"

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India conducts successful night trial of nuclear-capable Prithvi-2 missile

India on Friday successfully conducted a night trial of the indigenously developed nuclear-capable Prithvi-2 missile as part of a user trial by the Army from a test range in Odisha

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CRPF with IIT-Delhi, DRDO to create pool of 500 high-tech experts

Facing emerging challenges in conflict-torn and insurgency hit Jammu & Kashmir as well as Maoist-affected states, the CRPF has planned to create a pool of high technology experts "from among its...

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BrahMos supersonic cruise missile successfully test-fired from INS Chennai

The missile was fired from INS Chennai, a stealth destroyer, and it hit the target with pin-point accuracy after performing "extremely complex" manoeuvres

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Army commanders to deliberate on border row with China at 4-day conference

Top commanders of the Army will extensively deliberate on the border row with China in eastern Ladakh as well as on a slew of long-pending reform measures

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Top Army brass to discuss China border situation at commanders' conference

India has been engaged in a military stand-off with China for close to six months now where the two sides have indulged in violent face-offs

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In pictures: 10 missiles that India has tested in the last two months

Naval version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired yesterday from an indigenously built stealth destroyer. With this, India has now tested 10 missiles in last 2 months

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Army Chief MM Naravane visits Ambala-based Kharga Corps, reviews security

Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane on Monday visited the Ambala-based Kharga Corps and reviewed its security and operational preparedness, officials said.

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Beijing rebuff: Australia to take part in naval excercise Malabar 2020

The four-nation naval exercise will be held later this year

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Rajnath approves new procurement manual for DRDO to encourage research

Rajnath Singh said that the new manual will help towards realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream of Atma Nirbhar Bharat

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China hopes its missing soldier held by Indian Army will be released soon

The Chinese military has expressed hope that its missing soldier apprehended by the Indian Army in Eastern Ladakh will be released soon. A Chinese soldier was apprehended by the Indian Army in the...

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Setting up theatre commands next step in military reforms: Army Chief

The comments by the army chief comes at a time India has been adopting a "unified" military approach in eastern Ladakh to deal with the border row with China

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Indigenous stealth corvette INS Kavaratti to be commissioned into Navy

Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane will commission the last of four indigenously built anti-submarine warfare (ASW) stealth corvettes 'INS Kavaratti' into the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam on Thursday

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INS Kavaratti: Why time, cost overruns are endemic to warship projects

Indigenously built warfare corvette set to be commissioned

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INS Kavaratti in pics: A combat-ready ship to take on hostile submarines

Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane commissioned the last of four indigenously built anti-submarine warfare (ASW) stealth corvettes 'INS Kavaratti' into the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam on Thursday

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Navy Chief reviews combat readiness, makes an address from INS Vikramaditya

Admiral Karambir Singh on Thursday addressed a select group of combatants of the Navy's Carrier Battle Group over a broadcast from the INS Vikramaditya, India's only aircraft carrier

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In pics: Mike Pompeo arrives in India for 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

The talks are taking place at a time India is engaged in a border row with China; the issue is likely to figure in the deliberations

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Defence land needed for public use can be traded for equal value infra: MOD

Defence land needed to create public infrastructure can now be provided if the acquirer is willing to establish equal value infrastructure (EVI) for the organisation owning the land, said MoD

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How BECA with US can help India in 'another Balakot'; keep an eye on China

The in-person talks between India and the United States is taking place at a time when India is locked in a tense standoff with China in eastern Ladakh

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Pompeo says 'US will stand with India', signs landmark defence pact

In the 2+2 dialogue, the two sides deliberated on a host of critical issues including ways to further expand the already close relationship between the militaries of the two countries

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Defence Minister lauds Army's handling of current security environment

Rajnath Singh addressed top Army commanders and lauded the force for the way it is handling the "current security environment", in a clear reference to the border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh

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Be wary of Chinese intent and actions, Rajnath tells army commanders

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday cautioned Army commanders to be wary of Chinese actions at disputed borders and their intent during military talks

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Border dispute: India, China to hold eighth military talks next week

Military delegates from India and China will hold talks for the eighth time next week to resolve the border dispute in Eastern Ladakh

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PM Imran Khan's minister admits to Pakistan role in Pulwama blast

Bajwa was trembling; Qureshi said India will attack if Abhinandan not released, recalls Pak Opposition leader

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OBC reservation to be introduced in Sainik schools from FY22: Defence Secy

Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar on Friday said 27 per cent seats in Sainik schools will be reserved for other backward classes (OBCs) from the academic session of 2021-22

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IAF test-fires air launched version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

The missile hit a sinking ship with deadly accuracy and the test-firing produced desired results

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