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Topic: Defence Ministry

Defence Ministry approves Future Ready Combat Vehicles procurement. Here’s the roadmap for the project

Project is being processed through Make-I procedure, which involves govt funding of up to 70% of the project with the rest being put in by selected firm or firms.

Yes, India’s defence exports are booming, but guess who’s the biggest importer

India's defence industry now supplies to over 90 countries, with exports growing by more than 30 times in 10 years. Equipment exported is wide-ranging, from small arms to armoured vehicles.

Defence Ministry plans campaign to plant 15 lakh trees across country on Independence Day

The initiative is part of the ‘Ek PedMaa Ke Naam' (A Tree in the Name of Mother) campaign.

INS Brahmaputra fire accident is alarming. It calls for a course correction

When an aspiring blue water navy loses two warships and one submarine in harbour in 13 peacetime years, it’s time we sit up and take notice.

India’s defence industry logs record growth in FY 2023-24

Value of defence production soars 16.7% from previous fiscal year to Rs 1,26,887 crore.

Army chief Gen Pande gets extension, Govt seeks merit over mere seniority

Last time such an extension was granted was in the case of former Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw when he was Army chief for period of six months.

India carries out maiden test of indigenous engine for future tanks, which will power Arjuns & FRCVs

This paves the way for India using indigenous engines & not being dependent on foreign ones. The 1,500 HP engine will be used for Arjun MK-1A instead of German engine chosen initially.

Defence Ministry and armed forces differ on emergency procurement powers

New Delhi: The defence ministry and the armed forces are in talks for the next set of emergency procurement (EP) powers — which was...

Defence ministry signs Rs 1,600 crore deal to procure 6 patrol vessels for Indian Coast Guard

The acquisition of the platforms is aimed at boosting the Coast Guard’s capability towards maritime security, the defence ministry said.

Rahul’s flight not given landing clearance at Kochi owing to ‘paucity of time to process application’

New Delhi: A day after the Congress party alleged that the defence ministry did not grant landing permission to an aircraft carrying party leader...

On Camera

Poll loss in Bodoland is a wake up call to BJP in Assam. How Zubeen’s death puts CM Himanta in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

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.

India looks to procure more S-400/S-500 air defence systems from Russia

The 2018 contract with Russia for 5 S-400 systems had a follow-on clause for 5 more. S-400 was described as a 'game-changer' for shooting down 5 Pakistan fighter jets during Op Sindoor.

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.