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IAF boosts "Eye in the Sky" capabilities with three upgraded Netra AEW&C systems

New Delhi, June 25 -- The Indian Air Force's (IAF) on Thursday got three upgraded advanced Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system, significantly enhancing its "Eye in the Sky" cap... Read More


Ammunition indigenisation challenges: Army seeks MoD intervention over idle explosive licences

New Delhi, June 25 -- The Army has sought intervention of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to overcome challenges hindering conversion of close to 40 idle explosive licences into manufacturing facilities... Read More


Haryana police files FIR over alleged pressure to declare Punjab CM Mann's controversial video as 'fake'

New Delhi, June 23 -- The controversy surrounding a viral video allegedly showing Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in an intoxicated state and disrespecting Sikh Gurus has taken a fresh turn, with ... Read More


Centre plans to create 7 State clusters backed by IITs to boost indigenous defence manufacturing

New Delhi, June 21 -- For the first time, the Centre is working towards creating seven clusters of States and union territories, each backed by dedicated IITs and other centres of excellence to provid... Read More


PM Modi announces 70 lakh jobs created under PM-VBRY; transfers Rs.2,400 cr DBT

New Delhi, June 19 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that 70 lakh jobs and social security benefits have been created for first-time employees under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat ... Read More


Post-corporatisation OFB production hits Rs.26,282 cr; exports skyrocket by 55x in 6 years

New Delhi, June 19 -- The Ordnance Factor Board's (OFB's) production value has grown by 106.05 per cent in the last six years, increasing from Rs.12,755 crore in the pre-corporatisation year of FY 201... Read More


Dropping 'Indo' from US command name signals strategic shift, leaves experts wary of impact on India & Quad

New Delhi, June 17 -- The United States (US) has reversed its eight-year-old decision to restore the name of the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) to the US Pacific Command (USPACOM). The US Depar... Read More


Indian Army taps Israeli MEPRO X6 telescopic sights for NEGEV machine guns

New Delhi, June 15 -- The Indian Army has selected the Israeli defence company Meprolight's MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its in-service NEGEV light machine guns, which ... Read More


MoD's in-principle approval for Rs.500 cr National Military Drone Technology Hub at IIT Kanpur

New Delhi, June 15 -- The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has granted in-principle approval for a Rs.500 crore National Military DroneTechnology Hub at IIT Kanpur, offering a full stack capability from desi... Read More


Selective import curbs relief leaves many state-owned firms at a commercial disadvantage

New Delhi, June 10 -- The government's selective easing of the 2020 border-country import restrictions has created an uneven playing field for state-owned enterprises. While it allows Bharat Heavy Ele... Read More