Kyiv, Aug 10 (IANS) India has begun formal steps to join France’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS) - a sixth-generation fighter programme that could give New Delhi access to next-generation combat aircraft technology while accelerating the development of the country's fighter aircraft, a report has stated.
Port Louis/New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan is on a four-day visit to Mauritius starting Monday, during which the focus will be on strengthening the maritime cooperation and defence ties with the East African nation, officials said.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The first test of the Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile system is set to bring India closer to self-reliance and be a key part of Sudarshan Chakra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-phase Mission for a multilayered national defence umbrella, against ballistic missiles, fighter aircraft, drones and other threats by 2035, a media report said.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The accuracy and lethality of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile played a crucial role in prompting Pakistan to swiftly call for a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor, as the weapon demonstrated its capability to successfully evade Chinese-origin air defence systems deployed by it, according to a new report.
Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that the Indian soldiers eliminated terrorists and their patrons in Pakistan and the ‘Operation Sindoor’ sent a global message that the nation was prepared to go to any extent to secure the safety of its citizens.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) To mark Independence Day, the Indian Air Force (IAF) Band will present a special musical performance at the Public Plaza, Param Yodha Sthal, National War Memorial in Delhi on Sunday evening.
Kolkata, Aug 8 (IANS) With the Indian Army's Eastern Command preparing to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the 1971 war with Pakistan that led to the liberation of Bangladesh later this year, it has paid tribute to Sepoy Krishna Jagdale, who was honoured with the Vir Chakra for his exceptional courage.
Athens, Aug 8 (IANS) India-Israel defence ties have evolved beyond a robust bilateral partnership into a broader, interest-driven strategic architecture linking geographically distant but complementary partners. While political will and regional dynamics will determine whether it becomes a formal grouping or remains a flexible network, the trajectory is already clear, a report has stated.
Tokyo, Aug 7 (IANS) India and Japan on Friday held discussions on further strengthening defence cooperation between the two nations.
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Unverified visuals claiming to depict developments along the India-China border are being circulated on social media, leading to misinformation and confusion.
