Defence Ministry

Pakistan-based terror groups may target India through sea: Home Ministry

Terror-groups based in Pakistan may be devising a strategy to enter India using the sea route. This is what the Home Ministry informed Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, citing inputs from Indian intelligence agencies.

Jan 02, 2019, 14:16 PM IST

Defence Ministry cleared 111 military projects worth Rs 1.78 lakh crore under Make in India

10 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas planes have been delivered to the Air Force till now.

Jan 01, 2019, 08:08 AM IST

Air Marshal Rajeev Sachdeva takes over as DCIDS-Operations

Air Marshal Rajeev Sachdeva has taken over as the Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Operations), the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.

Dec 26, 2018, 23:00 PM IST

Defence Ministry sends spokesperson on leave after tweet criticising military officials

Swarnashree Rao Rajshekhar was proceeded on leave after she “inadvertently” posted a tweet criticising misuse of privileges by military officials.

Oct 26, 2018, 20:27 PM IST

Governments had no say in Rafale offset decision: Defence Ministry

The Ministry of Defence spokesperson, however, reiterated that neither India nor the French government had any say in the commercial decision.

Sep 21, 2018, 19:47 PM IST

Modi cutting Army jobs, but not extravagance on self promotion: Congress

Amid reports that the Army may cut 1.5 lakh jobs, the Congress on Wednesday came down heavily on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his extravagance on self promotion but keeping the Army cash starved.

Sep 12, 2018, 18:13 PM IST

Defence Ministry begins process to acquire 6.5 lakh assault rifles under 'Make in India'

The new assault rifles will be manufactured by the Ordnance Factory Board under the govt's 'Make In India' initiative.

Sep 01, 2018, 08:39 AM IST

Do you own a startup? Innovate for India's defence and win up to Rs 1.5 crore

The challenge is part of the Defence Ministry's aim to create an ecosystem which fosters innovation and encourages technology development in Defence.

Aug 29, 2018, 10:31 AM IST

Karnataka: Day after row over Nirmala Sitharaman's itinerary for flood-hit Kodagu visit, Defence Ministry gives detailed account

In the statement, the Ministry said the tour program of the Sitharaman was finalised by the district administration of Kodagu in consultation with the public representatives and on the request of the district administration, an interaction with the veterans was added to the schedule.

Aug 25, 2018, 19:03 PM IST

Defence Ministry approves procurement of 111 helicopters for Indian Navy at cost of Rs 21,000 crore

The decisions were taken at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the ministry's highest decision-making body on procurement.

Aug 25, 2018, 16:25 PM IST

When we can organise Kumbh mela, holding Aero India show no big deal: UP Aviation minister

There have been reports that the event which is considered to be the largest aerospace exhibition in Asia, may be organised at the Bakshi Ka Talab air force base in Lucknow in October.

Aug 14, 2018, 16:34 PM IST

Indian military eyes Artificial Intelligence as next game changer for national security

A task force was constituted to prepare a roadmap for the use of Artificial Intelligence for national security purposes.

Aug 01, 2018, 20:38 PM IST

Defence Ministry clears implementation of 'Make in India' policy for weapons

The first project to kick off the long-delayed Strategic Partnership policy will be 111 utility twin-engine helicopters worth an estimated Rs 21,000 crore for the Indian Navy.

Jul 30, 2018, 21:05 PM IST