The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini concluded a three-day port call at Las Palmas in the Canary Islands yesterday, marking a key milestone in its Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition. The Ministry of Defence said that during the visit, the Commanding Officer of INS Sudarshini called on Rear...
The defence ministry on Tuesday signed contracts worth nearly Rs 975 crore for the procurement of critical equipment for T-72 and T-90 tanks of the Army which will enhance the minefield breaching capability of the force.
The contracts were inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in...
India and the United Kingdom have agreed to strengthen cooperation to address contemporary challenges and enhance security in the Indo-Pacific region. During his visit to the UK, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan held talks with his counterpart Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton. Both sides reaffirmed their...
Indian Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Sunayna arrived at Jakarta in Indonesia on Tuesday, marking the third port call of its deployment under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative in the Indian Ocean Region. The Ministry of Defence said, the ship, carrying a multinational crew from 16 friendly foreign countries,...
Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR has departed Phuket in Thailand on completion of a high-tempo three-day Operational Turnaround. This marks the successful culmination of her second port call during the ongoing deployment. Defence Ministry said that IOS SAGAR undertook a series of professional, strategic and cultural engagements with the...
The frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, INS Trikand, has concluded her port call at Mombasa in Kenya. In a statement, the Ministry of Defence said that Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, handed over INSAS rifles and ammunition to the...
Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh held discussions with US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen Ken Wilsbach here to advance shared priorities in support of the strong and growing defence partnership between the two countries.
Singh received a full honours arrival at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling...
The Indian Army today unveiled a technology roadmap for Unmanned Aerial System and Loitering Munitions in New Delhi. This initiative is a significant step towards providing long-term visibility of the Indian Army’s requirement in the field of Unmanned Aerial Systems. The Indian Army said that the roadmap provides clear,...
The Indian Navy commissioned the stealth frigate INS Taragiri at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam today. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the ceremony.
Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, the warship is the fourth vessel under the Project 17A class. Its induction strengthens India’s indigenous naval capabilities. Addressing...
India has sent a consignment of one thousand metric tonnes of rice to Burkina Faso as humanitarian assistance. In a social media post, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this initiative is aimed at supporting food security for vulnerable communities and internally displaced persons. He added that this...
