Defence

The CDS also noted that the Armed Forces are investing in technology, which will be key as India continues the process of reorganising its war fighting structure into theatres.

India and France are expected to announce the two procurement deals after wideranging talks between Modi and Macron on Friday.

The deal to buy 26 Rafale M jets and three additional Scorpene submarines from France are expected to be announced during PM Narendra Modi’s visit to France during July 14-16.

This marked the final leg of the outreach expedition, covering approximately 5.000 km and traversing remote areas and tough terrains of Ladakh.

Congress has questioned the government alleging that India is buying Predator MQ 9B drones at a price higher than that paid by some other countries.

PM Modi will be the guest of honour at France's Bastille Day celebrations at the Champs Elysees in Paris.

MoD requested all “not to spread fake news/ misinformation which can have a serious impact on the morale of the Armed Forces and adversely impact the acquisition process.”

Agreements on semiconductors, minerals, technology, space and defence cooperation are expected to be announced.

The much-talked-about General Electric F414 fighter aircraft engines could majorly add to India’s airpower and take forward indigenous fighter aircraft programmes.

CHANDIGARH: Two daughters of two farmers from Punjab were on Saturday commissioned as flying officers in the Indian Air Force (IAF), an official statement said. Ms. Ivraj Kaur and Ms. Prabhsimran Kaur, alumni of Mai Bhago Armed Forces…

Sources said initially, a common Confidential Report for two and three-star officers has been approved to be implemented.

The Sea Guardian Predator drones are being procured at a cost of around USD 3 billion to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the frontier with China, they said.

This joint exercise began on Wednesday with the aim to strengthen trilateral cooperation among the navies of three nations.

This comes a few days after another such operation carried out into the Indian Ocean towards the eastern seaboard.

It has a range capability between 1,000 and 2,000 km and is an advanced variant of the Agni class of missiles.

The BrahMos missile can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or land and has been inducted into all three services -- Army, Navy and Air Force.

A helicopter makes an emergency landing in the agricultural fields of farmer Gaya Singh Bhadauria in Jakhmauli village of Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district. Pilots safe.

The Indian Navy on Thursday said, “This challenging night landing trial demonstrates the resolve, skill and professionalism of the Vikrant crew and the Naval pilots.”

There are only three MiG-21 squadrons operating in the IAF and all of them are going to be phased out by the early part of 2025.

The vessel, Lu Peng Yuan Yu 028, sank approximately 900 nautical miles from India with the crew including nationals from China, Indonesia and Philippines