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TopicDefence Ministry

Topic: Defence Ministry

India has a solid defence structure on paper. But it lacks a national security vision

After Operation Sindoor, there is a realisation that the Indian Air Force has been good but needs to be better both in quality and quantity.

With Cheetah & Chetak fleets ageing, Army, IAF move to fast-track purchase of 200 light helicopters

Request for Information issued by govt seeks transfer of technology. This comes as the planned acquisition of 200 Kamov light utility helicopters from Russia remains in limbo.

MoD clears projects worth Rs 1.05 lakh cr, including QRSAM, MCMVs and electronic warfare systems

New Delhi: Projects worth Rs 1.05 lakh crore for a wide array of military systems, including quick-reaction surface-to-air missiles (QRSAM), mine countermeasure vessels (MCMVs),...

Ahead of crucial AMCA meet, private companies flag heavy tilt in HAL’s favour

EOI was marked a historic shift in defence procurement & industrial participation policy since this meant that HAL will have to bid along with private firms to bag the contract.

Defence ministry plans own Raisina Dialogue-style conference—Ran Samvad, likely to be held in August

It will be conducted by each service—Army, Navy and IAF—in rotation, with tri-services think-tank Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, it is learnt.

Centre approves development of AMCA prototype with rollout target of 2031. HAL to bid with private firms

HAL has so far been the only entity in India to manufacture fighter planes. It will now have to compete against private companies, like TATA, Adani, L&T and other interested players.

Ministry of Defence urges media to avoid live coverage, real-time defense operations & movements

Citing incidents like Kargil war & 26/11 attacks, the ministry has advised individuals and organsiations to be responsible and mindful of national security.

Defence ministry data accessed by hackers for sale on dark web, highlights security lapses

Hacking group claimed that the breach compromised 20TB of sensitive military data, including a ‘secret’ document related to a strategic defence project.

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.

On Camera

We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.