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Frontline T-90 tanks upgrade to Varunastra, DAC clears defence purchases worth Rs 54,000 crore

On Thursday, the Defence Acquisition Council also approved guidelines to reduce the timeline of various stages of the Capital Acquisition Process, to make it faster & efficient.

Defence ministry clears key ‘eye in the sky’ project to catch up with Pakistan

IAF plans to induct 6 more Netra systems, besides possible replacement for two it operates. Also, there are plans to induct six Netra MK2 mounted on Airbus A321 aircraft.

Defence Ministry approves cutting down procurement timelines by half

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had been keen on reducing timelines, it is learnt, and had given Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh the responsibility.

Finally! ATAGS deal worth Rs 7,000 cr set to be signed next week, Army’s focus shifts to TGS

60% of the contract, which involves 307 howitzers and 327 towing vehicles, will go to Bharat Forge, which emerged as lowest bidder, and 40% to Tata Advanced Systems.

Amid violence in Manipur & Nagpur, Rajnath Singh’s message to citizens—put nation 1st, stay united

The Defence Minister was speaking at Major Bob Khathing Memorial Event jointly organised by Indian Army, Assam Rifles & United Services Institution of India.

India & US firms sign MoU to co-produce underwater unmanned system for anti-submarine warfare

This was one of the key projects under discussion between US & India following PM Modi & President Trump’s talks.

Don’t arm ‘terror sponsor’ Pakistan, Rajnath tells Netherlands counterpart as India raises terror pitch

Terrorism was also a key focus area during a meeting of intelligence heads from 20 countries hosted by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in the national capital this week.

‘Unknown gunmen’ strike Hafiz Saeed’s close aide Sindhi in Pakistan; was behind Poonch-Rajouri attacks

Sindhi, a top LeT commander, oversaw drone arms drops, infiltrations into J&K, and Rajouri-Poonch attacks. He managed LeT camp in Kotli and reported directly to Sajid Jutt.

Watch CutTheClutter: How China’s shipyards are fuelling a global power shift

In episode 1622, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta & Deputy Editor Snehesh Alex Philip discuss how China is now a dominant shipbuilding force, accounting for nearly 50% of global shipbuilding.

How indigenous transportable radar Ashwini can boost India’s air defence capabilities

New Delhi: An indigenous Low-level Transportable Radar (LLTR) is set to enhance India’s air defence capabilities by providing advanced surveillance and tracking of low-altitude...

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Essential oils aren’t just about nice smells. They can change your skincare routine

Essential oils contain powerful properties that can help address concerns like acne, aging, hydration, and inflammation.

A Rs 33,000 cr ‘banking fraud’: ED’s case against Arvind Dham, Amtek’s web of ‘500 shell companies’

ED has accused Amtek promoter Arvind Dham of controlling web of nearly 500 shell companies operating as a layered structure, with up to 15 levels of indirect ownership, to divert funds.

Ahead of SCO meet, Russia & China stage maiden joint submarine patrol in Sea of Japan, East China Sea

Joint submarine patrol ‘covered more than 2,000 nautical miles’ and was joined by Russian support vessels. Beijing maintains exercise ‘not directed against any third party’.

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.