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September 10, 2024 8:57 PM

Indian Navy eyes three major defence deals worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore by end of fiscal year

The Indian Navy is on course to finalize three significant defence deals, collectively valued at ₹1.25 lakh crore, before the close of the current fiscal year. These agreements are aimed at enhancing the Navy’s surveillance and combat readiness, ...

September 10, 2024 2:26 PM

South Korea summit announces ‘blueprint’ for using AI in the military

A global summit in South Korea on Tuesday announced a "blueprint for action" to govern responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military, with more practical guidelines than a similar document last year, but still legally non-binding. ...

September 10, 2024 11:12 AM

India and Philippines to strengthen defence cooperation at key meeting in Manila

India’s Defence Secretary, Giridhar Aramane, will co-chair an important meeting with the Philippines to strengthen defence ties between the two countries. The fifth meeting of the India-Philippines Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) will be...

September 9, 2024 3:56 PM

MoD signs Rs 26,000 crores deal with HAL for Su-30MKI fighter jet engines

In a major push for the Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to supply 240 AL-31FP engines for Su-30MKI fighter jets. The contract, worth over Rs 26,000 crore, was s...

September 9, 2024 3:47 PM

“MoU between Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and Indian Air Force will help in creating efficient logistics system”: Rajnath Singh

The Indian Air Force and Army have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), a newly established central university specializing in transportation and logistics. The agreement, inked in the presence of Defenc...

September 9, 2024 10:25 AM

South Korea summit to target ‘blueprint’ for using AI in the military

South Korea convened an international summit on Monday seeking to establish a blueprint for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military, though any agreement is not expected to have binding powers to enforce it. More than 90 ...

September 6, 2024 2:17 PM

India’s peace cannot be disturbed under any circumstances, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday clarified his earlier statement urging the Armed Forces to be prepared for war, explaining that it was intended to ensure India's peace remains undisturbed under any circumstances. He emphasized that maintaini...

September 3, 2024 9:57 PM

US close to agreeing on long-range missiles for Ukraine; delivery to take months

The U.S. is close to an agreement to give Ukraine long-range cruise missiles that could reach deep into Russia, but Kyiv would need to wait several months as the U.S. works through technical issues ahead of any shipment, U.S. officials said. The inc...

September 3, 2024 1:01 PM

Australia deploys combat aircraft to India for ‘Exercise Tarang Shakti’

The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed combat aircraft to India for the first time to participate in 'Exercise Tarang Shakti,' according to a statement from Australia's Defence Department. The second phase of India's largest multilateral air ex...

September 2, 2024 5:31 PM

Maritime security to feature in talks with Singapore, says MEA ahead of PM Modi’s visit

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Singapore, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that discussions on maritime security will be a key agenda item during the talks with Singaporean leadership. "On maritime security ...

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