In a big boost to India’s defence capabilities, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts worth Rs 697.35 crore. The contracts have been signed with Action Construction Equipment Ltd (ACE) and JCB India Ltd. The agreement facilitates the procurement of 1,868 Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trucks (RTFLTs). These procurements are going to enhance the…
When US President Donald Trump proposed to sell a couple of F-35s to India, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit; it stirred the pot quite substantially everywhere including the latter’s grousing neighbour to its west. What people miss is that it has been happening for a long time. The only difference is that the US…
It was a private phone call in 2018, one of many between two leaders, but this one had an unusual twist. Donald Trump, never one to shy away from grand statements, leaned into his characteristic flamboyance as he told Narendra Modi: “You are like Elvis Presley in India.” There was a pause. Modi, known for…
At Aero India 2025, the largest air show in Asia, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke of India’s remarkable transformation into a self-reliant defence powerhouse. His speech at the indigenisation event and valedictory ceremony at Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru, resonated with pride and optimism, as he detailed the exponential growth in indigenous defence manufacturing…
India’s Defence Ministry recently signed contracts worth Rs 10,147 crore with Economic Explosives Limited (EEL), Munitions India Limited (MIL), and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to bolster the firepower capabilities of the Indian Army, reported the ministry. This procurement focuses on advanced ammunition for the indigenously developed Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and upgrades to…
The importance of military aircraft in contemporary defence strategies cannot be overstated. These sophisticated machines play a crucial role in safeguarding national security and contributing to global stability. It doesn’t necessarily bat for violent activities as one might assume but on the contrary, it will also deter the possibility of a violent end. During the…
India presents its budget for FY 2025-26 on February 1 this year. And with it comes the age-old question, what will be the share of the budget for defence this time? The answer might lie with the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, but the background was set about 15 years ago. In 2010, Iranian nuclear technicians…
The Pakistan Army is actively facilitating the infiltration of militants into India, with at least 50 highly trained Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives currently stationed in the Kashmir Valley. These militants are strategically positioned in elevated terrains to shield themselves and carry out attacks on Indian security forces. For the first time, according to local media reports citing…
India is celebrating its 76th Republic Day this year on January 26, an occasion that commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950. While the day is widely associated with parades, cultural programs, and the display of military might, its deeper significance also lies in reflecting on how the Constitution continues to guide the…
The Cope India 04 exercise, held at the Gwalior Indian Air Force range from February 15 to 27, 2004, was a milestone in India-US defence ties—it became a global talking point. The highlight? Indian pilots pulled off an impressive feat, dominating over 90% of mock air combat scenarios against the formidable F-15C jets of the…