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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show in Greater Noida, reaffirmed India’s commitment to building defence equipment in collaboration with...
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved 10 capital acquisition proposals worth ₹1.45 lakh crore.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) stands as a cornerstone in India's defence and aerospace sector, wielding significant influence and commanding a crucial role in national security. Yet, recent incidents raise serious questions about its operational integrity and the efficacy of its oversight mechanisms.
The Octava plant, overseen by RT-Capital of Rostec, has introduced a new version of the Obereg bulletproof vest. This updated vest is designed for engineers who work on humanitarian demining. It offers a larger area of protection against shrapnel and is lighter, weighing only 5 kg, according to a report by Russian media outlet Sputnik.
In combat, CS is spread as an aerosol. At low concentrations, it irritates the eyes and upper respiratory tract. At high concentrations, it can cause burns to exposed skin and, in some cases, lead to paralysis of the respiratory and circulatory systems, resulting in death.
In addition to the Intermediate-Range Tactical Cruise Missile (ITCM) with a range of 1000 km, India also possesses the Prithvi-II, a short-range cruise missile capable of striking targets within a 350 km radius.
The deployment of BrahMos missiles will enhance the Philippines' maritime defense, particularly in the crucial South China Sea area, and marks a major advancement in India's defense export strategy.
This article offers a glimpse into the complex reasons behind India's first nuclear test, suggesting that India, striving to protect its own interests in a world where superpowers like the U.S. and the Soviet Union pursued their own goals, managed its challenges well.
Later in the same month, the Security Council supported a report from the UN's special coordinator for Afghanistan, which advocated for an overhaul of the outdated 1988 sanctions regime. According to Smith, this regime should be revamped into a series of incentives designed to encourage the Taliban's cooperation on counterterrorism efforts.
Despite ambitions for self-reliance, India's Tejas fighter jet faces operational hurdles—poor serviceability, limited capabilities, and technical issues.