Defence Ministry

50% army officers may retire in just 5 years under Centre's new proposed recruitment model, details here

The Defence Ministry may introduce a new recruitment model in the Indian Army that will allow the government to recruit soldiers for shorter periods of three and five years.

Apr 07, 2022, 08:02 AM IST

'Deeply regrettable': Technical malfunction led to 'accidental firing of missile' into Pakistan, says Defence Ministry

The Defence Ministry on Friday said a "technical malfunction" in the course of routine maintenance led to the "accidental firing of a missile'' into Pakistan on March 9.

Mar 11, 2022, 19:17 PM IST

Atal Tunnel is 'longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet', says World Book of Records

The 9.02 km long, strategically significant, Atal Tunnel, that runs under the `Rohtang Pass` was constructed on the Manali - Leh Highway under the challenging conditions of freezing temperatures in extremely difficult terrain. Atal Tunnel was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 3, 2020.

Feb 09, 2022, 22:34 PM IST

e-Counselling for students seeking admission into 100 new Sainik Schools

"The Sainik School Society (SSS) is in the process of developing an automated system for the conduct of e-counselling," the defence ministry said in a statement.

Feb 06, 2022, 19:13 PM IST

Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile, equipped with IIR seeker and advanced avionics, flight-tested successfully

The indigenously developed anti-tank missile was launched from a man-portable launcher integrated with the thermal site, Principal Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, also said.

Jan 11, 2022, 18:38 PM IST

Defence Ministry to take up Rs 20,000 crore Predator drones deal with US

India and the US have been negotiating the deal for more than two years and it is now in the final stages of getting cleared by the government, the sources said. The Indian Navy is the lead service for this acquisition case, and it is jointly putting it up for clearance from the government.

Nov 15, 2021, 13:10 PM IST

Defence Ministry issues new list of firms with whom dealings have been suspended or put on hold

"There are a total of 13 firms with whom the ministry has suspended or put on hold the dealings. These firms include IDS, Mauritius; Unitech Enterprises and others," said the Ministry of Defence.

Nov 14, 2021, 15:23 PM IST

Defence Ministry changes family pension rules, dependents can now get up to Rs 2.5 lakh pension

The Defence Ministry has increased the maximum limit of family pension payable to dependents in accordance with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).

Oct 30, 2021, 19:50 PM IST

India's Agni -V missile, nuclear-capable with striking range of 5,000 Km, successfully test fired

The indigenously-developed missile Agni-V, can carry a nuclear warhead of more than one tonne and is capable of striking a target more than 5,000 km.

Oct 27, 2021, 21:26 PM IST

Tata, Airbus sign Rs 20,000 crore deal to make military aircraft in India

The 56 C-295 medium transport aircraft will replace the Avro-748 planes.

Sep 24, 2021, 12:59 PM IST

Defence Ministry formalises acquisition of 56 Airbus C295 aircraft

Nearly Rs 20,000 crore contract was inked with Airbus Defence and Space of Spain and will replace Avro-748 planes of the Indian Air Force.

Sep 24, 2021, 12:48 PM IST

Defence Ministry places order for 118 Arjun Mk-1A tanks at cost of Rs 7,523 crore

The Defence Ministry has sealed a contract to procure 118 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) which are a new variant of Arjun tanks designed with enhanced fire power, mobility and survivability.

Sep 23, 2021, 19:09 PM IST

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Central Vista Project: Opponents remain silent as soon as truth comes out, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Defence Ministry building built under the Central Vista Project. Speaking on this occasion, PM Modi told why the country felt the need for this. PM Modi also praised those artisans who did not let this work stop amid the Coronavirus epidemic.

Sep 16, 2021, 13:30 PM IST

Narendra Modi hits out at critics of Central Vista project, inaugurates Defence Offices Complexes

The Prime Minister asserted that ease of living and ease of doing business was behind the spirit of the work being done under the initiative.

Sep 16, 2021, 13:27 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate new Defence Ministry office complexes in Delhi today

The inaugural event will be attended by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, MoS Defence Ajay Bhatt, MoS Housing and Urban Affairs Kaushal Kishore and others.

Sep 16, 2021, 06:53 AM IST

Independence Day 2021: This is how Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commemorate the special day, will virtually launch several events

India is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Independence Day as 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'

Aug 12, 2021, 23:36 PM IST

No cases of infiltration reported at Indo-China border this year: Defence Ministry

As per the report submitted by the security forces to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, the number of infiltration attempts at the Indo-Pakistan border was 33, 11 infiltrators were killed and 20 infiltrators were apprehended during 2021 (till June 30, 2021).

Aug 09, 2021, 19:52 PM IST