Poor quality, frequent malfunctions undermine confidence in Chinese arms: Report

IANS | November 1, 2025 9:21 PM

Dhaka, Nov 1 (IANS) The reputation of Chinese military hardware and equipment has suffered a major dent due to several prominent export failures. Frequent issues with Pakistan's F-22P frigates, groundings and technical problems experienced by JF-17 customers, and recently reported operational difficulties with the Chinese SkyShield laser system in desert environments have been cited as the main reasons behind China's defence exports not gaining access to significant world markets, a report cited on Saturday.

Hegseth unleashes diatribe over China's activities in South China Sea, calls for concerted efforts

IANS | November 1, 2025 8:40 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 1 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday lashed out at China for its military activities in the South China Sea, calling for collective efforts to counter them, such as crafting a shared maritime domain awareness platform.

Rajnath Singh meets Singaporean counterpart Chan Chun Sing, discusses enhancing bilateral defence ties

IANS | November 1, 2025 1:54 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 1 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday met his Singaporean counterpart Chan Chun Sing in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur, where the two leaders discussed ways to enhance defence cooperation between India and Singapore.

Adani Defence & Aerospace’s Kanpur Ammunition Complex wins SIDM Champion Award 2025

IANS | November 1, 2025 1:26 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 1 (IANS) Adani Defence & Aerospace, one of India’s leading defence and aerospace companies, on Saturday announced that it has been honoured with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) Champion Award 2025.

India ready to boost cooperation, ensure regional peace: Rajnath Singh at ADMM-Plus meeting in Kuala Lumpur

IANS | November 1, 2025 1:04 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Nov 1 (IANS) Expressing New Delhi’s commitment to deepen cooperation across all areas of mutual interest, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday stated that ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) remains an integral part of India’s ‘Act East Policy’ and broader Indo-Pacific vision.

Rajnath Singh meets Vietnamese Defence Minister Phan Van Giang in Kuala Lumpur

IANS | November 1, 2025 8:44 AM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Vietnamese counterpart, Gen. Phan Van Giang, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday.

‘India prepared for Operation Sindoor 2.0’: Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi

IANS | October 31, 2025 9:04 PM

Rewa, Oct 31 (IANS) Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Friday said that 'Operation Sindoor' carried out against Pakistan in May this year is still ongoing, and the decision to conclude the operation will be announced at an appropriate time.

At key ASEAN gathering, Malaysian Defence Minister hails India as 'global powerhouse of knowledge and innovation'

IANS | October 31, 2025 8:19 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 31 (IANS) Malaysian Defence Minister Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin on Friday said that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries regard India as a "global powerhouse of knowledge and innovation" – a nation whose strength lies not only in military capability, but in science, technology, and innovation leadership.

In a veiled message, NSA Ajit Doval targets Rahul Gandhi for attacking electoral system

IANS | October 31, 2025 8:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) In a veiled reference to the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s attacks on the Election Commission of India for alleged unfair conduct of elections, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Friday flagged the threat of disinformation eroding the credibility of national institutions.

Rajnath Singh, Malaysian counterpart discuss ways to strengthen bilateral defence ties

IANS | October 31, 2025 3:33 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 31 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with his Malaysian counterpart Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur on Friday, as both discussed ways to further strengthen the bilateral defence partnership.

Defence

Poor quality, frequent malfunctions undermine confidence in Chinese arms: Report

Hegseth unleashes diatribe over China's activities in South China Sea, calls for concerted efforts

Rajnath Singh meets Singaporean counterpart Chan Chun Sing, discusses enhancing bilateral defence ties

Adani Defence & Aerospace’s Kanpur Ammunition Complex wins SIDM Champion Award 2025

India ready to boost cooperation, ensure regional peace: Rajnath Singh at ADMM-Plus meeting in Kuala Lumpur

Rajnath Singh meets Vietnamese Defence Minister Phan Van Giang in Kuala Lumpur

‘India prepared for Operation Sindoor 2.0’: Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi

At key ASEAN gathering, Malaysian Defence Minister hails India as 'global powerhouse of knowledge and innovation'

In a veiled message, NSA Ajit Doval targets Rahul Gandhi for attacking electoral system

Rajnath Singh, Malaysian counterpart discuss ways to strengthen bilateral defence ties

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