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.
Will develop emergency landing strips in 15 days instead of 1.5 yrs, Gadkari promises IAF
The NHAI took nearly 19 months to construct the emergency landing strip on Satta-Gandhav stretch on NH-925 in Rajasthan's Barmer that was inaugurated Thursday.
Modi govt okays 6 more ‘eyes in the sky’ for IAF, DRDO project to cost Rs 11,000 crore
The DRDO will get 6 aircraft from Air India, get them modified & fit them with the Airborne Early Warning & Control system that can detect & track all flying objects faster than ground-based radars.
Rajnath, Gadkari inaugurate emergency landing strip for IAF aircraft on NH-925 in Rajasthan
A Hercules C-130J plane, carrying the Union ministers & CDS Bipin Rawat, conducted a mock emergency landing on NH-925 in Barmar, India's first national highway used for this purpose.
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.
How the World Bank scandal is linked to Xi Jinping regime’s growing sense of entitlement
The Ease of Doing Business report and its deserved demise should not worry us. Concern about what will follow next.
Carlsberg India, United Breweries, others fined Rs 873 cr for cartelisation in beer sale
CCI directed United Breweries and Carlsberg India to pay penalties of approximately Rs 750 crore and Rs 120 crore, besides passing a cease-and-desist order.
Defence
India signs mega deal for 56 Airbus C-295 aircraft — here’s what lies ahead
The aircraft have a 5-10 tonne capacity, are capable of operating from semi-prepared strips and has a rear ramp door for quick reaction and para dropping of troops and cargo.
Modi at 71 has zero challenge. But one CM is emulating him, a divisive, rising BJP star
Yogi has put high command in a tough situation. If he doesn’t win UP next year, it will set back BJP’s prospects in 2024. If he wins, it will be seen as his win as much as theirs.