scorecardresearch
Friday, September 5, 2025
HomeDefence

Defence

Indian forces respond ‘effectively’ to unprovoked firing by Pakistani troops along LoC in J&K

The cross-firing between 29-30 April is most recent activity along the border. Initial firings from Pakistani side began on 24 April after India suspended the IWT in aftermath of Pahalgam attack.

Ultra & Alpine Quest—technologies that keep Pakistani terrorists, especially LeT, going in J&K

The first recovery of ‘Ultra’ sets happened in 2023 in the Jammu region and not Kashmir.

China outspends India on defence in 2024, shows SIPRI report. Pakistan far behind

SIPRI’s latest data on Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2024, shows China spent $314 bn on its military in 2024, India spent $86.1 bn, while Pakistan spent $10.2 bn.

India-France sign mega deal for 26 Rafale fighters, integration of Astra missile & a fuselage facility

Delivery of these aircraft would begin in 2028, 3 years from the date of contract, and will be completed by 2030.

J&K farmers harvest crop early amid heightened tensions between India-Pakistan

In the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack, regular life in villages along the border has been disturbed and security in these areas has been put under high alert.

Pakistan continues to violate ceasefire along LoC, firing in Poonch & Kupwara

There has been unprovoked firing from Pakistani troops for fourth consecutive night. This comes amid heightened tensions between the neighbours in aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack.

CDS Gen Chauhan briefs Defence Minister Singh on preparedness after Pahalgam attack

Indian Army is on high alert in wake of Pahalgam terror attack, and has launched several search operations to neutralise terrorists.

Indian Navy flexes muscle in Arabian Sea with long-range precision anti-ship missile firings

Navy shares visuals of BrahMos anti-ship & anti-surface cruise missiles being fired from warships as tension persists in the neighborhood after the Pahalgam terror attack.

‘All can see where we stand’: Message to the nation by fallen hero Havildar Jhantu Sheikh’s father

Havildar Jhantu Ali Sheikh was inducted into elite 6 Para at age 19. His village in West Bengal now mourns the young soldier who died in exchange of gunfire with terrorists Thursday.

LeT offshoot TRF retracts Pahalgam attack claim, blames ‘hacking’ for earlier statement

TRF denial over Pahalgam attack comes four days after initial claim and just hours after Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said LeT was extinct and denied having heard of TRF.

On Camera

Giorgio Armani brought a feminine touch to men’s tailoring — and taught them how to suit up

Armani built a multibillion-dollar global brand from something as simple as an unstructured jacket, and broke down the walls between formal and casual.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.