Defence

NEW DELHI: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has developed lightweight bulletproof jackets named ABHED (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat) developed by Prof. Naresh. These innovative jackets have been created at the DRDO Industry Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE) at IIT […]

NEW DELHI: The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, under the Ministry of Defence, organized a highly successful Job Fair at Kanpur Cantonment, in UP on Friday. The event aimed to bridge the gap between veterans seeking employment and companies looking for experienced and disciplined candidates. The fair attracted an impressive turnout, with 1,573 ex-servicemen from Uttar […]

NEW DELHI: The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) recently conducted joint maritime operations with the Indian Navy in the Indian Ocean on July 12, 2024. This collaboration aims to enhance interoperability between the two nations, reinforcing their commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The U.S. and Indian forces worked together to […]

NEW DELHI: In a stride towards strengthening bilateral defence ties, India’s Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, visited the Safran Engine Division’s R&D Centre near Paris, France. Welcomed by Olivier Andries, Global CEO Safran, the minister witnessed pioneering developments in aero-engine technology, remarking, “The strides at Safran’s R&D Centre showcase France’s defense prowess.”   Expressing eagerness for collaborative […]

PRAYAGRAJ: The 91st Indian Air Force (IAF) Day anniversary flypast in Prayagraj witnessed a momentous event as the iconic Dakota DC-3 VP 905, affectionately named ‘Parashurama,’ graced the skies. This aircraft, restored in 2018, occupies a distinctive place in the history of aviation in India. It was gifted to the IAF by the Union Minister […]

Empowering Indigenous Defense: Rajnath Singh Calls for 60-65% Indigenous Content in IDDM Projects

  NEW DELHI: In what could be a defining statement vis-à-vis India’s position in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rightly stated that while the country wants to be friends with the West, it needs Russia’s assistance to defend its borders. India has steadfastly resisted the West’s attempt to limit its bilateral relations with […]

LUCKNOW: Union Defence minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for Defence Technology & Test Centre and BRAHMOS Manufacturing Centre, established by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) in Lucknow on Sunday. The ceremony was also attended by Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. During his address, Singh lauded the ‘efforts and readiness’ of the Adityanath […]

NEW DELHI: Adding yet another feather in its cap, India successfully test-fired a long-range Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo (SMART) on Monday.  Designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), SMART was test fired off the coast of Balasore in Odisha. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the teams involved in the successful test […]