Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari Indian Air Force

IAF will get S-400 missile system this year: Air Force Chief

Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, who took charge this week, said India will receive Russian-made S-400 anti-missile defence system very soon, adding that the force was ready to fight a two-front war with the country’s arch rivals China and Pakistan. Read More

October 2, 2021

Will defend nation at any cost: Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari

"My first priority would be to ensure that safety of the nation is assured through the appropriate and correct use of the air power. Secondly, to be able to train, motivate and equip all our personnel to take on challenges of future warfare," Chaudhari told reporters in New Delhi after assuming the charge as the 27th chief of world’s fourth largest air force. Read More

September 23, 2021

Indian Army to get 118 new Arjun Mk-1A battle tanks

The new variant of the Arjun Main Battle Tank (MBT) has 72 new features and is equipped with more locally developed features compared to the Mk-1. Read More

September 21, 2021

Air Marshal VR Chaudhari to be next Air Force Chief

Air Marshal VR Chaudhary also played crucial role in finalizing the government-to-government deal with France to acquire 36 Rafale fighters to meet the urgenl operational needs of Indian Air Force. Read More

September 8, 2021

Govt clears purchase of 56 Airbus C-295 MW aircraft for air force

C-295MW aircraft is a transport aircraft of 5-10 tonnes capacity with the latest technology in its segment and it will replace IAF’s ageing Avro aircraft. With 6 tonnes of load, the aircraft will have a range of 2,000 nautical miles. Read More

August 31, 2021

BEL bags order to supply anti-drone system to Navy

The NADS can instantly detect and jam micro drones and use a laser-based kill mechanism to terminate targets. It will be an effective all-encompassing counter to the increased drone threat to strategic naval installations. Read More

August 26, 2021

Mahindra Defence wins Rs 1350 crore contract to supply ASW suit to Navy

Mahindra Defence qualified by proving the capability of the system through comprehensive testing by the Indian MoD in actual operations at sea before being declared as winner on commercial bid. Read More

August 26, 2021

India, US, Japan, Australia Navies begin Malabar Exercise

This edition of Malabar Naval Exercise is being hosted by the US Navy and is conducted in Western-Pacific Ocean in a clear signal to China of the resolve of the Quad Nations to protect and defend the freedom of navigation across Asia-Pacific, including South China Sea. Read More

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August 19, 2021

Thirty-five problems to be solved under Defence India Startup Challenge

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dubbed the fifth round of defence startup challenge as a reflection of the government’s resolve to create a self-reliant India in defence sector. Read More

DRDO Advanced Chaff Technology Indian Air Force

August 19, 2021

DRDO develops chaff technology to protect fighter jets

The MoD said in order to ensure survivability of aircraft, Counter Measure Dispensing System (CMDS) is used, which provides passive jamming against Infra-Red and radar threats. Read More