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No coordination in procurement, forces could be fighting in silos

This could result in their being isolated in battle and unable to coordinate operations

No coordination in procurement, forces could be fighting in silos
Updated On : 07 Feb 2020 | 11:01 PM IST

Eyeing fighter jet deals, Boeing says ready to bring advanced tech to India

Boeing is a strong contender for Indian Air Force's proposed deal to acquire 114 fighter multi-role fighter jets and Indian Navy's proposal to procure 57 carrier-borne aircraft

Eyeing fighter jet deals, Boeing says ready to bring advanced tech to India
Updated On : 06 Feb 2020 | 6:55 PM IST

Strategic shift: India asks private companies to firm up defence production

With defence budget stagnating and government agencies lagging in building weapon systems, India needs the private sector to fill up the production vacuum

Strategic shift: India asks private companies to firm up defence production
Updated On : 05 Feb 2020 | 7:24 PM IST

Budget 2020: In a first, defence gets more for pension, less for salaries

Army planners are increasingly worried about this drain on funds that could otherwise go towards equipment modernisation

Budget 2020: In a first, defence gets more for pension, less for salaries
Updated On : 04 Feb 2020 | 1:31 AM IST

Thales to display land, naval, air products in DefExpo 2020 in Lucknow

The French multinational will display the Targeting and Reconnaissance pod Talios, which combines targeting and tactical reconnaissance capabilities in a single pod

Thales to display land, naval, air products in DefExpo 2020 in Lucknow
Updated On : 25 Jan 2020 | 3:54 PM IST

IAF to increase squadron strength; 3 more to be inducted in 2020

One new squadron, which will be raised in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, in the coming months, will be equipped with new Sukhoi-30MKI fighters, built by HAL in Nashik

IAF to increase squadron strength; 3 more to be inducted in 2020
Updated On : 19 Jan 2020 | 12:30 AM IST

The chimera of tri-service commands

An integrated military needs tri-service operational planning structures, rather than a joint command

The chimera of tri-service commands
Updated On : 17 Jan 2020 | 12:40 AM IST

MoD looks to induct foreign choppers in Navy, expert advises otherwise

On November 19, the MoD asked HAL for its comments. HAL has replied that it is "generally in agreement with the viewpoints provided by the consultant"

MoD looks to induct foreign choppers in Navy, expert advises otherwise
Updated On : 16 Jan 2020 | 2:21 AM IST

In naval landmark, Tejas lands on aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya

This takes India into a select group of nations that have developed aircraft capable of landing and taking off from the severely constrained confines of an aircraft carrier deck

In naval landmark, Tejas lands on aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya
Updated On : 11 Jan 2020 | 11:34 PM IST

Two joint secys, 38 other officials appointed to assist CDS Gen Bipin Rawat

As CDS, Gen Rawat is also acting as the Principal Military Advisor to the defence minister on all tri-services matters besides helming the Department of Military Affairs

Two joint secys, 38 other officials appointed to assist CDS Gen Bipin Rawat
Updated On : 10 Jan 2020 | 8:11 PM IST

All you should know about Modi's mega military reform in just 3 minutes

In his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort, the prime minister asserted that time has come to enhance synergy among the Army, Navy and the Indian Air Force

All you should know about Modi's mega military reform in just 3 minutes
Updated On : 09 Jan 2020 | 7:49 PM IST

SC ruling on Army's Rafale procurement vindicates govt, says Ex-IAF chief

In its order on December 14, 2018, the apex court had said that there was no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the procurement relating to the Rafale jets.

SC ruling on Army's Rafale procurement vindicates govt, says Ex-IAF chief
Updated On : 08 Jan 2020 | 9:33 PM IST

Year In Review: Balakot air strikes, CDS, modernisation dominated defence

Pounding a terror facility inside Pakistan's hinterland reflected a major shift in India's approach in dealing with cross border terror

Year In Review: Balakot air strikes, CDS, modernisation dominated defence
Updated On : 31 Dec 2019 | 4:22 PM IST

Cabinet approves creation of CDS, single-point military adviser to govt

Days after the prime minister's announcement, an Implementation Committee headed by Doval was appointed to finalise an enabling framework and determine the exact responsibilities for the CDS

Cabinet approves creation of CDS, single-point military adviser to govt
Updated On : 30 Dec 2019 | 3:43 PM IST

Centre amends rules, maximum age limit for Chief of Defence Staff put at 65

According to rules, the service chiefs can serve for a maximum period of three years or till attaining the age of 62, whichever is early

Centre amends rules, maximum age limit for Chief of Defence Staff put at 65
Updated On : 30 Dec 2019 | 12:19 AM IST

IAF bids farewell to MiG-27, fighter jet takes final sortie in Jodhpur

The base had the last fleet of seven MiG-27 attached to Squadron No 29, also known as the 'Scorpions', which had its last sortie on Friday

IAF bids farewell to MiG-27, fighter jet takes final sortie in Jodhpur
Updated On : 27 Dec 2019 | 7:46 PM IST

Last MiG-27 fighters to retire on Friday; IAF down to 28 squadrons

This will reduce the IAF's combat strength to 28 fighter squadrons, just two-third of the 42 squadrons it is authorised to fight a two-front war against Pakistan and China together

Last MiG-27 fighters to retire on Friday; IAF down to 28 squadrons
Updated On : 25 Dec 2019 | 10:49 PM IST

India successfully tests land and air versions of BrahMos missile

The Air Force had successfully fired BrahMos air version missile from Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft in May

India successfully tests land and air versions of BrahMos missile
Updated On : 23 Dec 2019 | 5:48 PM IST

IAF will continue to play critical role in security domain: R K S Bhadauria

Since inception, the IAF has always undertaken challenging roles, he said

IAF will continue to play critical role in security domain: R K S Bhadauria
Updated On : 22 Dec 2019 | 12:06 AM IST

Tejas to AMCA, Gen-5 fighter on track, may spread its wings by 2025

The second of a two-part series focuses on the capabilities of India's most ambitious fighter programme, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), and what design challenges it is facing

Tejas to AMCA, Gen-5 fighter on track, may spread its wings by 2025
Updated On : 18 Dec 2019 | 3:23 AM IST