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Induction of Rafale aircraft into Indian Air Force to take place by 2022, says IAF Chief

IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria also said that some deliveries from France have been ahead of time, while minor delays happened with 'one or two' aircraft due to Covid-related issues.

Ordnance Factory Board’s corporate makeover — the plan & how it impacts India’s arms production

The Union Cabinet Wednesday approved the corporatisation of the OFB, a plan which was first mooted two decades ago. 

Expert panel to fine tune military theaterisation plan after stakeholders differ on key issues

The big dilemma facing the govt and the armed forces is whether theatre commands, which call for a joint war strategy, should be country-specific or based on challenges.

Army wants to buy more special clothing, equipment for Ladakh troops as LAC stand-off continues

The Army will give priority to Indian manufacturers in the spirit of the Make of India initiative. The items will have to be procured from indigenous sources starting January 2023.

How rush among women for Military Police job pushed cut-off up to over 80% in last 2 yrs

In both 2019 & 2020, advertised eligibility criterion was 45% aggregate in Class 10. But number of applicants pushed shortlist cut-off to 86 & 84%. Application is now open for third batch.

China’s military recruiting jobless Tibetans on border to form ‘volunteer militia’: Intel reports

Intel inputs say the Chinese PLA and police authorities are recruiting the unemployed youth from Yadong county, located opposite Sikkim, and other neighbouring areas in the region.

India’s military theatre commands could be delayed as there’s no consensus on basic structure

A chief dilemma facing govt and armed forces is whether theatre commands, which call for a joint war strategy, should be country specific or based on challenges.  

Lt Gen Hooda bats for ITBP to be under Army, says step necessary at ‘unsettled’ borders

Lt Gen D.S. Hooda, former Northern Army Commander, spoke at a webinar organised by Institute of Chinese Studies Wednesday. His comments come a year after the Galwan Valley clash.

What does the future of India-China ties look like? 8 experts speak

As the disengagement process continues between India and China in Ladakh, experts weigh in on the future of the two countries' bilateral ties.

Chinese counterpart listening, Rajnath calls for freedom of navigation in South China Sea

Rajnath Singh was speaking at the virtual ASEAN Plus Defence Ministers' Meet, where US Secretary of Defense Llyod Austin was also present.

On Camera

India’s aviation crisis is all about too big to tame

Nobody is safe in a market where competition is stunted and choice limited. For the industry, meaningful reform will have to start with the government itself.

South rising, west slipping: India’s export map is being redrawn, shows RBI data

Data shows re-alignment in India’s exports, with Tamil Nadu & Telangana posting strong growth in 2024-25 as traditional heavyweights Gujarat & Maharashtra see declines. Gujarat still leads, though.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.