Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that governments prior to 2014 deliberately kept India dependent on foreign countries for its defence needs.Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with delegates from more than 30 countries witnessed the war exercise "Bharat Shakti" at the Pokhran field firing range in Jaisalmer district.Addressing defence personnel and locals, PM Modi said, "The country’s

In January, Maldives’s Defence Ministry signed a deal with Turkey to buy drones to patrol its exclusive economic zone waters. Those drones have now arrived in Male, local news organisation Adhadhu reported on Thursday. The report said drones were temporarily stationed at Maafaru but were later taken to Haa Dhaal Hanimaadhoo.Adhadhu reported that the Maafaru airport hanger was temporarily handed

“The ex-MV Ruen, which had been hijacked by Somali pirates on 14 December, was
reported to have sailed out as a pirate ship towards conducting acts of piracy
on high seas,” the Navy stated

Indian Navy announced Saturday that the coastguards had stopped Somali
pirates’ attempt to take over a ship by intercepting their vessel in the high
seas off the east coast of Somalia.

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SpaceX’s Starship rocket achieved several milestones on its third test flight on March 14, 2024, including propellant transfer, stage separation, and payload door operation. However, the spacecraft lost contact with the Earth’s atmosphere during re-entry, and the module broke apart, destroying it as it approached the Indian Ocean. The flight also did not demonstrate Super Heavy rocket recovery,

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan stated that despite economic turmoil, Pakistan’s military capabilities remain a threat. He emphasized India’s readiness to handle border security challenges, especially along disputed borders in the north. Gen Chauhan highlighted the changing nature of warfare, stressing the need for India to adapt with new weapon systems, technologies, tactics, and strategies.He also noted

The Indian Army has established a squadron for Apache attack helicopters at Jodhpur ahead of the delivery of six choppers from the US, with the first batch expected in May. The IAF has already inducted 22 Apaches, and the Army will receive six under separate deals.The Apaches, armed with advanced weaponry, are crucial for providing combat aviation cover for the Army’s ‘strike corps’. Additionally