India Defence News

The Indian Navy is set to commission the MH 60R Seahawk, a multirole helicopter, on March 6 at INS Garuda in Kochi, Kerala, as part of its modernization efforts. The MH-60R will bolster the Navy's capabilities in anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, search and rescue, medical evacuation, and vertical replenishment

The consignment, featuring a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine by an Italian company, underwent scrutiny by customs officials and a DRDO team, certifying its potential use in critical parts for Pakistan's missile development.

In a statement, the ministry said that deals will further strengthen indigenous capabilities, save foreign exchange and reduce dependency on Foreign Origin Equipment Manufactures in future.

The integration of yoga into the Dharma Guardian exercise not only promotes physical and mental well-being among soldiers but also serves as a powerful expression of the enduring partnership between India and Japan

The Sea Phase of MILAN 2024, a multinational naval exercise, concluded on February 27, 2024, with the participation of 35 units from various nations. Exercises included complex drills across surface, sub-surface, and air warfare domains, fostering enhanced cooperation and interoperability among participating navies

India aims to boost its presence in the global defence market by exporting platforms like Tejas aircraft, BrahMos missiles, and Pinaka systems. India's defence production is projected to reach Rs 3 lakh crore

The four astronauts for India's pioneering human spaceflight endeavour, Gaganyaan, underwent extensive training at Russia's Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Centre. This historic facility was where Rakesh Sharma, India's first astronaut, had trained back in 1984.

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande highlighted the need to transform the Indian Army into a self-reliant and future-ready force capable of sourcing or producing essential equipment indigenously.

The Adani Group has inaugurated two ammunition and missile facilities in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. These cutting-edge facilities, inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath and Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande, aim to bolster India's self-reliance and technological advancement in defence

The Western Command has pledged to strengthen preventive measures to avoid such incidents in the future. Investigations are ongoing, with concerns raised about previous complaints against the principal