The rifles will be manufactured in India as part of the joint venture Indo-Russia Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), established between the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), the Kalashnikov Concern and Rosoboronexport—the Russian state agency for military exports. Read More
The two new Phalcon AWACS, which will add to the three such aircraft inducted by the Indian Air Force in 2009-2011 under a US$1.1 billion contract, will be delivered in three to four years. Read More
Kozhikode Air India Crash: At least 17 people were killed and over 100 others injured when a Dubai-Calicut Air India Express flight with 191 passengers and crew on board overshot the runway and fell into a valley on Friday evening, according to officials. Read More
Corona Virus Vaccine: India’s top vaccine manufacturer Serum Institute of India (SII) Friday announced that it will produce up to 100 million doses of Corona vaccine at an affordable price of just $3 dollars or approximately Rs 250 per dose. Serum Institute of India (SII) hopes to make the vaccine available in 92 countries. Read More
Former union minister and senior BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh, Manoj Sinha, was on Thursday appointed as Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, the Rashtrapati Bhawan spokesman said. Read More
Indian Air Force Wednesday received five Rafale fighter jets at Ambala airbase located in North India. The five Rafale jets left from Dassault Aviation Facility, Merignac in France on Monday morning reached India Wednesday afternoon after flying for nearly 8,500 kilometers. Read More
In a strong signal of India’s resolve to defend its territory in the face of Chinese aggression, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday morning reached forward location in Nimu. He accompanied by India’s first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General MM Naravane. Read More
FDI in Defence: Modi government Saturday allowed increase in the cap in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in defence sector from present 49% to 74%. Read More
India has set an ambitious target of becoming a net exporter of defence technology on the occasion of 21st Pokhran anniversary that is celebrated in the country National Technology Day. Read More