Centre inks Rs 6,900 cr contracts for advanced artillery gun systems, high mobility vehicles

IANS | March 26, 2025 6:04 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) In a bid to further to further enhance Indian Army’s operational readiness, the Centre on Wednesday announced contracts with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced System Limited for the procurement of 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and High Mobility Vehicle 6x6 Gun Towing Vehicles, at a total cost of about Rs 6,900 crore.

Indian Navy's self-reliance strengthened with launch of frigate 'Tavasya'

IANS | March 22, 2025 9:52 PM

Goa, March 22 (IANS) The second frigate of the Project 1135.6 Additional Follow-on Ships, named ‘Tavasya’, was launched at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on Saturday.

Bodies of two Baramulla residents who jumped into Jhelum returned by PoK authorities

IANS | March 22, 2025 7:14 PM

Srinagar, March 22 (IANS) Bodies of two residents of J&K’s Baramulla district, missing after they reportedly jumped into the Jhelum River earlier this month, were handed over to Indian authorities by officials of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) at the Kaman post on the Line of Control (LoC) on Saturday.

BSF seizes heroin valued at Rs 6.77 crore along India-Bangladesh border

IANS | March 22, 2025 5:32 PM

Kolkata, March 22 (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF) has claimed to have arrested a Bangladeshi smuggler with 3.38 kg heroin along the India-Bangladesh border in Murshidabad district of West Bengal.

Adani Group pays tribute to soldiers with short film 'Hifaazat Ki Hifaazat Mein'

IANS | March 20, 2025 7:39 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Adani Group's defence company, Adani Defence and Aerospace, on Thursday, released the short film "Hifaazat Ki Hifaazat Mein" as a tribute to the country's soldiers.

Govt okays Rs 54,000 crore purchases of India-made military hardware in big push to self-reliance

IANS | March 20, 2025 6:10 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday approved eight proposals worth over Rs 54,000 crore that include the purchase of more powerful engines for the Army’s T-90 tanks, anti-submarine torpedoes for the Navy, and Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) Aircraft Systems for the Air Force.

Cabinet okays Rs 7,000 crore acquisition of India-made advanced artillery guns in big boost for self-reliance

IANS | March 20, 2025 2:47 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the acquisition of the India-made Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) worth nearly Rs 7,000 crore, marking a major step towards the country’s self-reliance in the defence sector, according to official sources.

India remains steadfast in zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism: Defence Secretary

IANS | March 19, 2025 9:27 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said on Wednesday that India has a zero tolerance policy for terrorism.

Can't leave Bofors probe hanging, still people and papers out there: Chitra Subramaniam (IANS Interview)

Vikas Datta | March 18, 2025 10:52 AM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Nearly four decades after it broke out, the probe into the Bofors scandal still remains inconclusive even though papers and people that can establish the truth are still out there but are still ignored and unutilised, says journalist Chitra Subramaniam.

Israel conducts 'extensive airstrikes' on Hamas in Gaza, cites stalled ceasefire talks

IANS | March 18, 2025 9:22 AM

Jerusalem, March 18 (IANS) Israel launched a series of heavy airstrikes on Hamas targets across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, marking the first major military operation since the ceasefire began on January 19.

Defence

Centre inks Rs 6,900 cr contracts for advanced artillery gun systems, high mobility vehicles

Indian Navy's self-reliance strengthened with launch of frigate 'Tavasya'

Bodies of two Baramulla residents who jumped into Jhelum returned by PoK authorities

BSF seizes heroin valued at Rs 6.77 crore along India-Bangladesh border

Adani Group pays tribute to soldiers with short film 'Hifaazat Ki Hifaazat Mein'

Govt okays Rs 54,000 crore purchases of India-made military hardware in big push to self-reliance

Cabinet okays Rs 7,000 crore acquisition of India-made advanced artillery guns in big boost for self-reliance

India remains steadfast in zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism: Defence Secretary

Can't leave Bofors probe hanging, still people and papers out there: Chitra Subramaniam (IANS Interview)

Israel conducts 'extensive airstrikes' on Hamas in Gaza, cites stalled ceasefire talks

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