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Larsen & Toubro to now manage communication network of armed forces

The final step was taken when L&T secured a coveted order to create the software backbone that ill manage the AFN

Armed forces readying 51 hospitals to treat coronavirus-affected patients

All armed forces units are coordinating with local civilian authorities to enhance Covid-19 preparedness levels

After Rs 21,000-cr turnover in 2019-20, HAL eyes higher growth this year

Rs 19,000 crore remains outstanding from the three defence services

Quarantine within units, extended leave mark Armed Forces' war on Covid-19

Fourteen-day isolation for those returning from leave, work from home for a third of officers in armed forces.

Missing in Action: the unfinished stories of India's lost soldiers

This intensely researched book opens up a crucial and uncomfortable chapter of military, political and diplomatic history that few care to visit

Defence ministry approves largest 'Make in India' order for Tejas Mark 1As

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has ordered 40 Tejas Mark 1 fighters, of which HAL has already built and delivered 16

Hindustan Aeronautics' operational turnover to cross Rs 20,000 cr in FY20

HAL is also poised to scale another summit this year, with its operational turnover for 2019-20 on track to exceed Rs 20,000 crore - for the first time ever

Indian Armed Forces now have 9,449 women personnel, most in the Army: Govt

Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said there are 685 women personnel in the Navy, 1,872 in the Air Force and 6,892 in the Army.

Rafale jets not enough, indigenous weapons to be game changer: IAF Chief

The air chief also said that while India had an edge over Pakistan in terms of Beyond Visual Range Missile capability at the time of Kargil, "we allowed that to slip"

Balakot, a year on: What has changed for India after the airstrike?

A realistic assessment will tell us that not much has changed between India and Pakistan since Balakot; the relationship remains as fraught as before with little prospect of reconciliation

Coronavirus: IAF aircraft brings 76 Indians, 36 foreigners from Wuhan

The C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft was sent to Wuhan on Wednesday and it carried 15 tonnes of medical supplies for coronavirus-affected people in China

IAF flies plane on bio-fuel mixture; helps lower crude oil import, says PM

He pointed out that the bio-jet fuel is prepared from "non-edible tree borne oil" and is procured from various tribal areas of India

China delaying permission to India for sending plane to Wuhan: Official

Official sources said Japan, Ukraine and France have been allowed to operate flights between February 16 and 20 but India's request has not been approved

China denies delay in granting permission to special Indian flight to Wuhan

India evacuated 647 Indians and seven Maldivians by operating two Special Air India flights to Wuhan earlier this month

SC grants women right to permanent commission and command in Indian Army

The Court dismissed the defence ministry's contention that "owing to prolonged absence during pregnancy, motherhood and domestic obligations," women were not equipped to deal with hazards of service"

Boeing may offer F-15EX fighter jets to IAF, seeks nod from US authorities

The move is seen as an attempt by Boeing to bag a $18 billion contract by IAF to procure 114 fighter jets

Thales sees opportunities in India after military plans theatre commands

The first batch of RBE2 air defence radar systems will roll out from the joint venture between Thales and Reliance Defence Limited next month, Sourisse told.

Top 10 biz headlines: New tax dispute resolution scheme; F15EX jets for IAF

From expanding the scope to cover litigation pending in arbitration forums to Boeing offering F-15EX fighters to India, here are the top business headlines of the day

Boeing to offer F-15EX fighters to India, field two aircraft in tender

Short of numbers, the IAF has launched the procurement of 114 medium fighters

Gaganyaan: Indian astronauts for 1st human mission start training in Moscow

Russian launch service provider Glavkosmos said the planned twelve month training programme of Indian candidates for a spaceflight started on Monday at the Gagarin Research and Test Cosmonaut Training Center (GCTC) in Moscow. After a thorough selection, the four Indian Air Force fighter pilots became the Indian Space Research Organisation candidates for the spaceflight. For India's first manned mission to space- Gaganyaan, which is planned around 2022, trained pilots will be selected from among them. "This Monday Gagarin Research & Test Cosmonaut Training Center (GCTC) has started the planned training program of Indian candidates for a spaceflight under the contract between Glavkosmos,JSC (part of the State Space Corporation Roscosmos) and the Human Spaceflight Centre of the (ISRO)," Glavkosmos said in a statement on its website. Most part of the training will take place at the GCTC facilities. Glavkosmos said the 12-month training programme includes comprehensive .