India begins theaterisation of military, unified commands will take 2-3 years to create
Services have been told to dual-task commander-in-chief rank officers to work on structures of 4 identified theatres — 2 led by Army, 1 each by Air Force & Navy.
IAF to get 56 C-295 Airbus aircraft as Modi govt clears ‘Make in India’ deal
The nearly $3 billion-deal is the first project in India in which military aircraft will be manufactured by a private company.
Centre says women can join National Defence Academy, tells SC it needs time to implement change
Centre tells Supreme Court that it wants status quo maintained for November exam since infrastructural changes need to happen, top court sets next hearing for 22 September.
IAF looks to ‘atmanirbhar’ start-ups to boost India’s swarm drone capability
IAF is set to issue a Request for Proposal for swarm drone contracts to 5 start-ups, selected firms to receive support from air force as well as DRDO.
Rajnath Singh approves expansion of financial powers to armed forces for revenue procurement
Defence ministry said the primary focus of the enhanced delegation is to procure equipment & 'war-like stores' in a speedy manner for urgent operational necessities.
Why Rajnath, Gadkari will land on national highway aboard IAF’s C-130 J Super Hercules
Both ministers will Thursday land on a 3.5-km strip on the national highway in Barmer, Rajasthan. This will be the first such landing on a national highway.
China appoints Gen Wang Haijiang as new army commander to lead troops along Indian border
Gen Wang is the fourth commander to head the Western Theatre Command after the eastern Ladakh standoff that began in May last year.
Naval aviation gets President’s Colour. Here’s all you need to know of the honour
The President’s Colour is the highest honour bestowed on a military unit in recognition of its exceptional service to the nation.
Army, Navy, IAF sign deals for swarm, kamikaze drones amid govt push for new tech warfare
Leading the Services on new contracts signed is the Army which has inked three separate deals for various types of drones.
India, US sign pact for cooperation in development of air-launched unmanned vehicle
According to the defence ministry, the project agreement for air-launched UAV was signed on 30 July under the overall framework of the Defence Technology and Trade Initiative.
As Taliban announces new ‘caretaker’ govt, India, US, China, Iran must brace for the worst
Afghanistan's new govt is dominated by the Taliban’s military faction. It is unlikely to be much of a consolation for the US & other countries with an interest in Kabul.
Microsoft invests $5 million in Oyo to develop AI-driven hotel technologies
Oyo carries a valuation of $9.6 billion after Microsoft's investment, third in the country behind Byju’s and Paytm. The startup is due to file IPO documents in the coming weeks.
Defence
Strength of security and self-reliance not achievement, but necessity, says Rajnath Singh
At an event where medium range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM) was inducted into IAF, Singh said developments in Afghanistan indicates uncertainty has spread globally.
India can’t alienate its 20 crore Muslims, not when Taliban are finding legitimacy, not ever
Indian Muslims have been completely edged out of power structures, not just by BJP, but all other parties. Even in the Supreme Court, there’s one Muslim judge out of 33.