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From stealth to strike: The top 10 most dangerous nuclear submarines

Explore the world's most formidable nuclear submarines, from the Virginia-class to the Ohio-class, and discover their advanced capabilities and strategic significance in global military power.

'Make in India' gains momentum as Army canteens drop imports, revive local brands

In October 2020, the Ministry of Defence halted the sale of 431 directly imported items in CSD outlets nationwide as part of the "Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan" (self-reliant India movement). This decision aimed to support domestic production and reduce dependency on foreign-made goods.

In a first, Army’s Remount Veterinary Corps commissions 4 women officers, posted at forward areas

The Corps has been also involved in breeding of specialist horses for equestrian sports. It has been the backbone for animal based logistics and operational support to combat teams, in most inaccessible areas and difficult terrain in inclement weather conditions.

'That's Indian Army for you': Retired Major General Mandip Singh's post celebrating forces' unity wins hearts

A heartfelt post by Retired Major General Mandip Singh has taken the internet by storm, encapsulating the unity and diversity of the Indian Army.

HAL chooses SAFHAL helicopter engines to develop 'Aravalli' engines for India's IMRH, DBMRH platforms

The contract was signed by S Anbuvelan, CEO (Helicopter Complex), HAL and Olivier SAVIN, Director, SAFHAL Helicopter Engines and EVP, Sales & Marketing, Safran Helicopter Engines and SK Mehta, Director, SAFHAL Helicopter Engines and Executive Director (Finance), HAL.

Ex-Army personnel convicted & sentence by NIA Lucknow court in Pakistan-operated espionage case

A special NIA court in Lucknow on Wednesday convicted and sentenced former Indian Army personnel, Saurabh Sharma, in connection with a Pakistan-operated espionage case.

Rajnath Singh to commission second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine 'Arighat'

Arighat is the first-of-class INS Arihant which was launched in July 2009. It was commissioned in August 2016. The third one was launched in November 2021 but has not been named yet.

'What about Make in India?': Sig Sauer's rival SSS Defence challenges Govt, Army over 73k Sig-716 rifles deal

The recent announcement by US-based firearms manufacturer Sig Sauer Inc, which involves supplying an additional 73,000 Sig-716 assault rifles to the Indian Army, has sparked a heated response from Bengaluru-based SSS Defence.

Defence Ministry signs Rs 800 crore deal for 73,000 SiG716 SIG SAUER rifles, boosting Army modernization

The Defence Ministry has secured a contract with the US defense giant SIG SAUER to acquire an additional 73,000 SiG716 rifles for the Indian Army, valued at approximately Rs 800 crore.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's 35ft statue at Malvan fort collapses, Indian Navy investigates (WATCH)

Terming the incident as unfortunate, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said: "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is the revered deity of Maharashtra. This statue was erected by the Navy. They had also designed it. But due to strong winds of around 45 km/h, it fell and got damaged."