The March 28th contract signing between the Ministry of Defence and the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to make 156 of the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) is a significant step for the domestic industry
The March 28th contract signing between the Ministry of Defence and the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to make 156 of the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) is a significant step for the domestic industry
The Indian Army will receive 90 Light Combat Helicopters (LHC), while the Indian Air Force will get 66
The CAG had highlighted systemic lapses in HAL’s adherence to mandated pre-project processes, including the absence of PFRs in 18 out of 32 projects and DPRs in 29 out of 32 projects
Cutting-edge platforms such as long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft, armed helicopters, UAVs, loitering munitions were employed to achieve total situational awareness and rapid target engagement
The Punjab govt will establish a second line of defence at the border by deploying 5,000 home guards alongside the BSF, says FM Harpal Cheema
Defence production reached Rs 1.27 lakh crore in the 2023-24 financial year, marking a 174 per cent rise from Rs 46,429 crore in 2014-15
Operational deployment exposes the dogs to extreme weather conditions, strenuous physical exertion and toxic environment, which can result in heat stress, fatigue, respiratory disorders and cardiac health issues
Emphasises on achieving 80% target against current 47.5%
The collaboration to enhance research for meeting military’s requirements
The Technology Development Fund scheme extends financial support and expertise to upgrade existing products and systems
Several types of drones are being used by the Armed Forces to meet different requirements
The Defence Acquisition Council has also approved guidelines for reducing the timelines at various stages of the capital acquisition process to make it faster, more effective and efficient
The IAF’s present fleet of such aircraft is relatively small as compared to that of its two hostile neighbours
The operation aims at restoring connectivity along the strategic highway, which serves as a lifeline for both civilians and Defence personnel
Strength of women officers in the Army, excluding those in the medical cadre, is about 1,800
The visit aims to further strengthen bilateral defense intelligence cooperation and enhance strategic engagement between India and Australia
A total of 126 girls from 17 states and union territories across the country have joined the NDA so far
Ashwini radar is capable of tracking aerial targets from high-speed fighter aircraft to slow moving targets such as unmanned aerial vehicles and helicopters
Emphasises the need for integrated training and operational synergy among the three Services of Indian Armed Forces to enhance combat effectiveness
Almost a decade after the central government reserved up to 33 per cent vacancies in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for women, the representation of women personnel in these forces remain way below target, prompting a key parliamentary panel to urge the government for taking remedial steps
Tensions with China, Pakistan driving India’s arms imports, shift towards western suppliers
This study assumes significance in light of Sunita Williams and Barry Willmore being stranded in space for about nine months
The aim of the exercise is to exchange experiences and best practices in counter-terrorism and special forces operations in urban and mountainous high altitude terrain scenarios
157 Indian cadets, including 24 women, commissioned into the Army as Lieutenants
The Soviet-origin T-72 is the mainstay of the Indian tank fleet
The remains of the ill-fated Jaguar fighter aircraft fall in a hilly area near Raipur Rani in Panchkula district
According to 2025 assessment by International Institute for Strategic Studies, China maintains largest armed forces with estimated 20.35 lakh active military personnel, followed by India and US
With appropriate modifications, system can also be adapted for use in MiG-29K and other aircraft
Experts emphasise the need for technology infusion into the Army’s existing mechanised platforms
The seminar was inaugurated by Vice-Chief of the Army Staff Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani