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Sunday, January 11, 2026
TopicDefence Ministry

Topic: Defence Ministry

Defence Secretary talks tough—‘will foreclose emergency procurement contracts’ if not delivered in time

Rajesh Singh also spoke about jet engine development to power next gen fighters, saying govt is finalising programme with leading international firm to co-develop 120KN jet engine.

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.

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How to treat melasma—strict sun protection, oral therapies and targeted lasers

Classic features of the disease include brown, gray-brown, or bluish patches on cheeks, forehead, upper lip, nose, and chin—often forming a mask-like pattern.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.