Pokhran (Rajasthan): India today hinted that its nuclear weapons doctrine of ‘no first use’ against a rival could change based on future circumstances. Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh, after paying homage to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajyapee at the nuclear weapons testing site here, told reporters that […]
New Delhi: India will soon have a single-point military adviser for the government to ensure better synergy among the four armed forces of the nation in planning their future. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff, most possibly a four-star […]
New Delhi: India today approved the procurement of next generation long range maritime mobile coastal batteries that would use the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to deliver warhead on inimical forces. The Indian Navy would operate the missile batteries. The decision came at the Defence Acquisition Council meet, the […]
New Delhi: India has signed a 1,500-rupee ($220-million) deal with Russia to arm its fleet of Sukhoi Su-30MKI fleet with the R-27 air-to-air missiles that provide a medium-range stand-off capability to the air force. The missiles, with an extended range, would add to the capabilities of the Su-30 […]
New Delhi: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said terrorism and proxy war pose a threat to the entire world, while those nations defeated in wars were now resorting to proxy war and supporting terrorism to achieve their political objectives. Addressing an even to mark the 20th anniversary […]
New Delhi: The 11th biennial edition of DefExpo India- 2020 is scheduled to be held for the first time in Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow, the government announced today. The media release reads: “It offers an excellent opportunity for the Indian defence industry to showcase its capabilities and promote […]
