India, UK agree to address contemporary challenges, advance Indo-Pacific security

IANS | April 22, 2026 1:53 PM

London, April 22 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan held a meeting with his UK counterpart, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, on Wednesday, during which India and UK reaffirmed their shared resolve to address contemporary challenges from global trade imbalances to emerging cyber threats while advancing a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific..

Tank shell explosion kills three Japanese defence personnel

IANS | April 21, 2026 5:10 PM

Tokyo, April 21 (IANS) Three defence forces personnel have died and one injured after a premature explosion of a tank shell at a Ground Self-Defence Force (GSDF) training range in southwestern Japan, the country's media reported on Tuesday.

Defence Ministry inks Rs 975 crore contracts for TRAWL Assembly for T-72, T-90 tanks

IANS | April 21, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) In a bid to enhance Indian Army’s minefield breaching capability, Defence Ministry on Tuesday said it has signed contracts with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) and Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics (India) Pvt Ltd for the procurement of TRAWL Assembly for T-72/T-90 Tanks for nearly Rs 975 crore.