- 23 November, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National SecurityMake in India
India’s Dhanush Howitzer: Has The Phoenix Risen?
In an effort towards modernising its Artillery profile, the Indian Army (IA) embarked upon the Field Artillery Rationalisation Plan (FARP) post the 1999 Kargil War, with a vision towards streamlining…
By Brig Arvind Dhananjayan (Retd)
INS Visakhapatnam commissioned into Indian Navy in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai
Key Highlights of RM’s speech: · INS Visakhapatnam will strengthen maritime security & protect national interests · Giant leap towards achieving ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ · Public-private partnership will soon…
Commissioning of Visakhapatnam and Vela
November would be a landmark month for the Indian Navy with Commissioning of ‘Visakhapatnam’, the first stealth guided missile destroyer ship of the Project 15B in the presence of Hon’ble…
India’s Arjun Mark-1A Vs Pakistan’s VT-4: Rival Chariots of Fire
No manoeuvre machine on land can cause the adversary as much anxiety and fear of being annihilated as can the Main Battle Tank- indeed there is no sound more terrifying…
By Brig Arvind Dhananjayan (Retd)
IITF (India International Trade Fair) to show India is “Back in Business” – Shri Piyush Goyal
The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal has said we are on historical high of exports of goods and…
Raksha Mantri inaugurates first operationalised private sector defence sector defence manufacturing facility in UP Defence Industrial Corridor
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first operationalised private sector defence manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) in Lucknow on November 13, 2021. The facility, run…
IAF – AIR FORCE COMMANDERS’ CONFERENCE NOV 2021
The Second bi-annual IAF Commanders’ Conference was inaugurated by Hon’ble Raksha Mantri on 10 Nov 21 at Air Headquarter (Vayu Bhawan). Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal VR…
DRDO & Indian Air Force carry out successful flight tests of indigenously-developed smart anti-airfield weapon
Key highlights: Two different configurations on satellite navigation & electro optical sensors tested successfully First Electro optical seeker based flight test of this class of bomb in the country Equipped…
Defence Acquisition Council, headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, approves proposals worth Rs 7,965 crore for Armed Forces modernisation under ‘Make in India’
Key highlights: Approval for procurement of 12 Light Utility Helicopters from HAL Lynx U2 Fire Control System from BEL to enhance detection tracking and engagement capabilities of Naval war ships Approval…
Indian Navy Receives First Ship 12704 (Visakhapatanam), First Ship of Project 15B, Built in Mazgaon docks
Y 12704 (Visakhapatnam), the lead ship of Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyers being built at Mazgaon Docks Limited (MDL), was delivered to the Indian Navy on 28 Oct 21. The…
Public-private partnership can bring Defence Production Revolution: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at SIDM Annual meeting
Key Highlights of RM’s speech: Indian companies capable of manufacturing state-of-the-art hardware in cost-effective way Government reforms aim to create long-term linkages with OEMs to meet global demands Focus must…
MoD signs contract with Airbus Defence & Space, Spain for acquisition of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft for IAF
Key Highlights: Big step towards modernisation of IAF transport fleet 5-10 tonne capacity aircraft equipped with contemporary technology Airbus to also directly purchase eligible products & services from Indian Offset…
