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- World
US defence secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of ‘imminent’ threat from China
Singapore: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific on Saturday that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China, while insisting that…
- India
India successfully tests hard-kill counter-swarm drone system ‘Bhargavastra’
New Delhi: India achieved a significant milestone in its counter-drone capabilities with the successful test firing of its low-cost, hard-kill counter-swarm drone system, ‘Bhargavastra’, at the Seaward Firing Range in Gopalpur on…
- World
Russia downs 170 drones, 8 Western-supplied missiles over Crimea, other regions
Moscow: Russia on Saturday said it has downed 170 drones and more than 10 guided missiles overnight over Crimea and several border regions with Ukraine. In a press release on its Telegram…
- World
India-US enjoy close defence relations: JD Vance
Jaipur: The US Vice President JD Vance outlined three key pillars of India-US collaboration—protecting nations, building great things, and innovating cutting-edge technologies—during his address in Jaipur on Monday. “I want to talk…
- Hyderabad
CM Revanth proposes Hyderabad-Bangalore defence corridor
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday, February 28, proposed the Hyderabad defence industrial corridor to enhance defence research and production in the city. “Today, the defence and security of…
- Hyderabad
Defence exhibition at Gachibowli stadium from February 28
Hyderabad: In commemoration of National Science Day, a significant exhibition titled ‘Vigyan Vaibhav 2K25’ is being organized under the joint auspices of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Aeronautical Society…
- Hyderabad
Illegal constructions demolished on Secunderabad Cantonment’s defence lands
Hyderabad: Authorities in Secunderabad Cantonment demolished illegal constructions on defence department land on Thursday, January 30. This action follows a recent court ruling that ordered the removal of unauthorized structures, including the…
- India
India’s defence production poised to clock 20 pc annual growth in FY 2024-29
Mumbai: On the back of robust government reforms and increasing private sector participation, India’s defence sector production is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 20 per…
- India
Navy plans pan-India coastal defence exercise with 6 ministries from Nov 20
New Delhi: The Indian Navy will conduct a pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-24′ on November 20 and 21, involving six ministries and 21 different agencies. The exercise will focus on strengthening…
- India
PM Modi calls Tata-Airbus facility a milestone in India’s defence sector
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, October 30 said that the inauguration of the C-295 aircraft manufacturing complex in Vadodara was a watershed moment in India’s defence and aerospace journey.…
- Middle East
Iran warns US troops ‘at risk’ over missile defence deployment to Israel
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has warned that the US would be endangering its troops by deploying them to Israel to operate American missile defence systems. Araghchi’s remarks on Sunday…
- India
Rajnath to inaugurate India Defence Aviation Exposition in Jodhpur
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force is conducting one of its largest multinational air exercises, Tarang Shakti-24, in Jodhpur. On the sidelines of the event, the lAF is also hosting the India…
- India
India’s defence export projected to grow at 18 pc by 2030: Report
New Delhi: India’s defence export is estimated to grow at 18 per cent CAGR (compound annual growth rate) from FY24-FY30, driven by the ‘Make in India’ initiative and thrust on local manufacturing.…
- World
Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels around its territory
Taipei: Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) said on Sunday that it detected 12 Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels from 6 am (local time) on Saturday to 6 am (local…
- News
India-Japan defence partnership vital to ensure free, open Indo-Pacific: Govt
New Delhi: Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa arrived here on Monday to hold the third India-Japan ‘2+2’ dialogue that is expected to review the situation in the Indo-Pacific region and explore ways…
