Two village defence guards kidnapped, killed by terrorists in J&K
On Thursday evening, Village Defence Group (VDG) members in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district were kidnapped and killed by the terrorists. An offshoot of the...
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Defence Ministry To Approve Major Military Projects
India’s Defence Ministry is set to approve projects worth over Rs 1.3 lakh crore. This includes the Navy’s Rs 70,000 crore plan to build seven...
India Tests Ballistic Missile Defence System
India has successfully tested the second phase of its ballistic missile defence system. The DRDO launched the phase-II ‘AD endo-atmospheric missile’ from LC-III at ITR,...
Atmanirbharta Not At The Cost Of Defence: IAF Vice Chief
Air Marshal A.P. Singh emphasized that India’s self-reliance (‘Atmanirbharta’) must not compromise national defence. Citing delays in delivering Tejas fighters and other Indigenous systems, Singh...
Defence Ministry Testing Astra Mark 2 Missiles, 130km Range
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is set to conduct the first test of the Astra Mark 2 air-to-air missile, which will enhance the...
US Military Conduct Self-Defence Strikes Against Houthi Facilities
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Friday that American forces launched defensive strikes against three underground weapon storage sites belonging to the Houthi rebels in...
China Removes ‘Peaceful Reunification’ Mention Of Taiwan; Increases Defence Budget By 7.2%
China will increase its defence budget by 7.2% this year, allocating 1.67 trillion yuan ($230.6 billion) to military spending, according to an official work report...
Defence Ministry Finalizes Five Procurement Contracts Worth ₹39,125 crore
On Friday, the Defence Ministry signed five military procurement contracts totalling ₹39,125 crores. One contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited involves aero-engine procurement for MiG-29 aircraft....
Liberia Defence Minister Resigns Amidst Barracks Protests
Liberia’s Defence Minister Prince Charles Johnson III resigns due to protests led by soldiers’ wives, citing low wages and poor living conditions in military barracks....