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February 27, 2025 10:28 AM

DRDO and Indian Navy successfully test Naval Anti-Ship missile

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy on Wednesday successfully conducted flight trials of the first-of-its-kind Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur. The missile,...

February 25, 2025 4:02 PM

ICG personnel honoured with 32 gallantry and distinguished service medals at investiture ceremony

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conferred 32 gallantry, distinguished service, and meritorious service medals to Indian Coast Guard (ICG) personnel during the 18th ICG Investiture Ceremony at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Tuesday. The awards were pr...

February 25, 2025 3:51 PM

India-Japan military ties strengthen as 6th edition of ‘Dharma Guardian’ kicks off in Japan

The 6th edition of the India-Japan joint military exercise, Dharma Guardian, commenced on Monday, at the East Fuji Training Area in Japan. This year’s exercise marks a significant expansion, with troop participation reaching company strength for th...

February 24, 2025 11:01 PM

Defence Ministry panel explores greater private sector role in India’s indigenous AMCA fighter jet project

The Defence Ministry has intensified focus on strengthening domestic aerospace capabilities by involving the private sector in the development of the indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). To facilitate this, the Ministr...

February 24, 2025 4:14 PM

India’s tech sector poised to reach valuation of $350 billion in five years: Rajnath Singh

India’s technology sector is projected to reach a valuation of $300-350 billion over the next five years, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday. Speaking at the 16th Foundation Day of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi in Himac...

February 21, 2025 2:55 PM

India showcases defence innovation and strengthens global ties at IDEK and NAVDEX 2025

India’s participation in IDEX and NAVDEX 2025 concludes today, reaffirming the country’s commitment to global security cooperation, indigenous defence innovation, and strategic partnerships in the international defence landscape. The India P...

February 20, 2025 5:10 PM

Ministry of Defence signs Rs. 1220.12 crore deal with Bharat Electronics for Coast Guard Radios

In a major step toward enhancing maritime security, the Ministry of Defence has inked a contract worth Rs. 1220.12 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, for the procurement of 149 state-of-the-art Software Defined Radios (SDRs) for ...

February 17, 2025 5:41 PM

India’s Matsya-6000 Deep-Ocean Submersible clears wet tests

India's fourth-generation deep-ocean submersible, Matsya-6000, has successfully completed its wet testing at the harbor, marking a significant step towards conducting shallow-water demonstrations at depths of up to 500 meters by the end of 2025, as p...

February 16, 2025 3:37 PM

India, Japan joint military exercise to begin at Mount Fuji from Feb 25

The sixth edition of Joint Military Exercise Dharma Guardian, between India and Japan, is scheduled at Mount Fuji, Japan from February 25 to March 9, the Indian Army said on Sunday. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability between the two force...

February 14, 2025 5:25 PM

India, US to sign 10-year defence partnership framework, review arms transfer rules

India and the US are set to begin discussions on a new 10-year defence framework that will run from 2025 to 2035, with finalization expected later this year. The "US-India Major Defence Partnership in the 21st Century" aims to strengthen defence tie...

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