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June 27, 2025 10:11 AM

No known intelligence that Iran moved uranium, US defence chief says

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday said he was unaware of any intelligence suggesting Iran had moved any of its highly enriched uranium to shield it from U.S. strikes, amid continuing questions about the state of Iran's nuclear program. ...

June 25, 2025 1:17 PM

NATO leaders set to back Trump defence spending goal at Hague summit

NATO leaders gathered in The Hague on Wednesday for a summit tailor-made for U.S. President Donald Trump, with European allies hoping a pledge to hike defence spending will prompt him to dispel doubts about his commitment to the alliance. The summit...

June 19, 2025 3:18 PM

SAIL supplies entire special steel requirement for Indian Navy’s INS Arnala

In a significant boost to India's defence self-reliance efforts, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has supplied the complete requirement of special steel for the Indian Navy’s first indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shall...

June 17, 2025 7:37 PM

Indian Army hosts Chiefs’ Chintan to strengthen coordination with former chiefs

The Indian Army commenced a two-day structured interaction, Chiefs’ Chintan, on Tuesday, bringing together Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi and former Chiefs of the Army Staff (CsOAS) in New Delhi. The conclave, held in the wa...

June 17, 2025 4:53 PM

Indian, French Armies to conduct joint military drill in Southern France

A contingent of the Indian Army departed on Monday to participate in the eighth edition of the Indo-French joint military exercise, Shakti, set to be held from June 18 to July 1, at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, in southern France. The Indian team ...

June 11, 2025 4:37 PM

From Surgical Strikes to Operation SINDOOR: tracking 11 years of internal security measures

India’s firm and clear-eyed approach to internal security and counter-terrorism over the last eleven years reflects the government’s unwavering resolve to prioritise national interest above all. From precision military strikes across borders to s...

June 11, 2025 3:21 PM

193 contracts, ₹1.27 lakh crore production: a decade of defence transformation

As the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government completes 11 years in office, India’s defence sector marks a decade-long shift towards self-reliance, driven by focused policy interventions, enhanced budget allocations, and institutional refo...

June 11, 2025 3:55 PM

India’s defence exports surge 34-fold in 11 years of Modi government

India’s defence sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past eleven years, with exports reaching a record high of ₹23,622 crore in 2024–25. This marks a 34-fold increase from ₹686 crore in 2013–14, underlining the Modi gov...

June 11, 2025 10:55 AM

From barriers to battalions: the rise of women in India’s armed forces

As the Modi government marks the completion of eleven years in office, one of the most striking shifts in India’s defence landscape has been the growing presence of women in uniform. From policy reforms to breaking long-standing barriers, the journ...

June 10, 2025 2:07 PM

Making India stronger: PM Modi highlights 11 years of defence reforms, self-reliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the remarkable strides made by India’s defence sector over the past 11 years, underlining the twin focus on modernisation and self-reliance. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "The last 11 years...

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