‘Agnipath’ scheme to transform defence forces announced

‘Agnipath’ scheme to transform defence forces announced

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the ‘Agnipath’ scheme to transform the country’s defence forces. Chiefs of the three defence forces were present on occasion. Through this scheme, the opportunity of four years of service in the Army, Navy and Air Force has been presented to the youth. Accordingly, 46,000 ‘Agniveers’ will be recruited […]

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DAC to procure defence equipment worth over Rs ₹76,000 crores domestically

DAC to procure defence equipment worth over Rs ₹76,000 crores domestically

New Delhi: An important decision was taken at the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The DAC approved the purchase of defence equipment worth ₹76,390 crores from domestic industries. This includes about eight next-generation corvettes for the Indian Navy and a provision of nearly ₹36,000 crores has been made for […]

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches INS Surat and INS Udaygiri

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches INS Surat and INS Udaygiri

Mumbai: Indian warships INS Surat and INS Udaygiri have been inducted into the naval force. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed confidence that these warships would augment the strength of the Indian Navy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that these indigenously built warships at the Mazagon Docks in Mumbai truly exhibit India’s self-reliant capability to the […]

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China dispatches aircraft carrier and destroyers; Militaries of Japan and Taiwan on alert

China dispatches aircraft carrier and destroyers; Militaries of Japan and Taiwan on alert

Tokyo: China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier and eight destroyers sailed near the Japanese island of Okinawa. It is claimed that China has demonstrated its strength through this action. Military analysts say the patrolling of Chinese warships is a warning for Taiwan and Japan. Japan, meanwhile, issued a warning to the patrolling Chinese warships by dispatching its […]

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Will give highest priority to Capacity Building & countering challenges: new Indian Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande

Will give highest priority to Capacity Building & countering challenges: new Indian Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande

New Delhi: General Manoj Pande has taken over as the new Chief of Army Staff. The term of General Manoj Mukund Naravane as Chief of Army Staff ended on 30th April and General Manoj Pande has become the 29th Chief of Army Staff of India. While addressing the media after assuming the new responsibility on […]

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