IAF Releases Images of Rafale Jet Carrying Scalp Stealth Cruise Missile
The Indian Air Force released images of a Rafale fighter jet carrying the Scalp cruise missile. It will come as a boost to the IAF’s air defence capabilities.
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Aircraft Carrier Vikrant To Go For Phase-II Trials In October End, Likely To Be Commissioned In August 2022
In the second phase of the trials, a thorough check would be performed on the complete habitat, including each of the over 2,300 compartments. During the first phase of trials, the performance of Vikrant’s hull, main propulsion, power generation and distribution and auxiliary equipment were tested, and the results were “extremely satisfactory”.
Indian Navy to Build, Operate A Mix of Nuclear, Conventional Submarine Fleet
Against the backdrop of Australian decision to scrap a USD 90 billion deal with France to build conventional diesel-electric submarines and opt for building nuclear boats only, a senior government official on Monday said the Indian Navy will operate a mix of both nuclear and conventional submarines to deal with the threats around the country.
DRDO Set for Experimental Test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile
The missile, also dubbed as Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM), a derivative of Nirbhay, will be flight-tested with indigenously developed engine, propulsion and navigation systems.
India Clears Defence Buys Worth ₹54,000 Crore in Less Than A Month
In a major push to self-reliance in defence, India has signed contracts and cleared projects worth almost ₹54,000 crore in less than a month to boost military capability with locally produced weapons and systems, including transport planes, tanks, helicopters, airborne early warning systems and counter-drone weapons.
K9-Vajra Howitzer Regiment Inducted in Eastern Ladakh: Army Chief
The Indian Army has successfully tested the made-in-India K-9 Vajra howitzers in high altitude locations in Eastern Ladakh and inducted a regiment of these guns in the sector, said Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Saturday
Major Road Projects Launched in Ladakh to be Constructed by BRO
On a landmark day for the Union Territory of Ladakh and its people, construction on 05 major road infrastructure development projects was launched by His Excellency the Governor of Ladakh Shri Radha Krishna Mathur, from Turtuk, the northernmost village of India. The ground breaking ceremony was also attended by the Chief Executive Councillor, Leh Mr TashiGyalson, MP Ladakh Mr Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Defence Secretary Mr Ajay Kumar and Director General Border Roads Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry besides overwhelming villagers from nearby areas.
Defence Accounts Department Develops IT-Enabled Payment System to Ensure that Domestic Defence Suppliers Get Payments Without Any Delay
The Defence Accounts Department under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence has developed an IT-enabled payment and accounting system called PRABAL to ensure that the domestic defence suppliers get payments without any delay.
India and US to Set-Up Joint Working Group in Defence Industrial Security
The ISA was signed in December 2019 to facilitate the exchange of classified information between the defence industries of both the countries. It was held to create a roadmap for the implementation of the ISA.
BrahMos Gets 200th Set of Airframes for Supersonic Cruise Missile
Each airframe of the BrahMos missile consists of 138 complicated sub-assemblies that are manufactured from more than 1,500 parts. The BrahMos missile is a stealth universal supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from ships, submarines, aircraft, and land-based platforms. It can be used for a precision strike to destroy targets on land and sea.