US approves $450 million F-16 fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan
Reversing the decision of its predecessor, the Biden Administration has approved a whopping USD 450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan.
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India, US to launch emerging defence capabilities dialogue soon
India and the US, on 8 September, discussed ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership by launching the inaugural emerging defence capabilities dialogue later...
CCS clears indigenous LCA Mark 2 fighter aircraft project
In a major boost to indigenous fighter aircraft development initiatives, the Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday cleared the development of LCA Mark 2...
Army begins upgrade of mechanised infantry
India’s mechanised infantry is on the threshold of a critical transformation, with the army setting a brisk pace to equip its vital combat arm...
Import ban on 780 defence items in self-reliance push
India, 28 August, published a new list of 780 components and sub-systems that will come under a phased import ban between December 2023 and...
21-day Indo-US joint special forces drill concludes in Himachal
The 13th edition of India -- USA joint special forces drill, Exercise Vajra Prahar -- 2022 culminated at Bakloh Cantonment in Himachal Pradesh on...
Enhanced range Pianaka rockets pass user trials by Army
In a milestone for the private sector, the Army has conducted successful user trials for indigenously developed and manufactured rockets that will progressively replace...
Eye on China threat, Army launches Project Zorawar to deploy light tanks for mountain...
With the “increased threat” from China along India’s northern borders “likely to remain in the foreseeable future”, the Army is launching Project Zorawar — the induction of...
India successfully flight-tests VL-SRSAM
The indigenously-developed ship-borne weapon system, Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM), was successfully flight tested by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)...
UP defence corridor bags 93 investment proposals worth Rs 11,250 cr
The Uttar Pradesh defence corridor, which constitutes a vital cog in the country’s defence and strategic matrix, has been so far successful in attracting...
















