‘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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France, which has become a war economy, will increase defence expenditure substantially: President Emmanuel Macron

France, which has become a war economy, will increase defence expenditure substantially: President Emmanuel Macron

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron indicated a substantial increase in defence expenditure by saying, ‘Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, France has become a war economy. The situation could continue in France for the next many years.’ The French President has issued instructions that taking into account the significant changes in the geopolitical equations of […]

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Despite the apparent peace, war continues on many fronts – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Despite the apparent peace, war continues on many fronts – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised that India is a peace-loving country. However, if challenged, India will give a befitting response. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was speaking at a function organised by the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA). Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pointed out that in today’s times, war and peace […]

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China will resist Taiwanese independence to the end, warns Chinese Defence Minister

China will resist Taiwanese independence to the end, warns Chinese Defence Minister

Singapore: Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe warned, ‘If someone tries to separate Taiwan from China, China will resist with all its might and till the very end. There is no other option for China. No one should make a mistake of underestimating the resolve and the capabilities of the Chinese defence forces to maintain […]

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Maintaining good relations meets interests of India and China: Chinese Defence Minister

Maintaining good relations meets interests of India and China: Chinese Defence Minister

Singapore: US Secretary of Defence expressed serious concerns over China’s aggression in the Indo-Pacific sector. During his speech in Singapore at the Shangri-La Security meeting, the US Secretary of Defence claimed that the Indian military might be the balancing force in the Indo-Pacific sector. After that, the Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe expressed that it […]

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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 forces will have to develop capabilities to fight on various fronts: Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari

Defence forces will have to develop capabilities to fight on various fronts: Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari

Pune: Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said that the techniques and nature of wars are changing. The nature of the threats posed to the country’s security also is changing. In this situation, the defence forces have to develop skills to fight wars not on one but on multiple fronts. The Air Chief Marshal was speaking […]

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Monkeypox spread from US Biolabs in Nigeria, Russian Defence Ministry alleges

Monkeypox spread from US Biolabs in Nigeria, Russian Defence Ministry alleges

Moscow: World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that 250 cases of Monkeypox found in 20 countries are only the tip of the iceberg. This WHO warning clarifies the seriousness of the Monkeypox epidemic. The Russian defence department has made an even more serious accusation. The Russian defence department accused that the Monkeypox had been spread […]

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Indian Navy among the leading navies of the world: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Indian Navy among the leading navies of the world: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Karwar: Indian Navy is a modern, potent and credible force that can remain vigilant, courageous, and victorious in every situation. Today, the Indian Navy is counted among the front line navies of the world. The world’s biggest navies are keen to cooperate with the Indian Navy, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said. The Defence Minister, […]

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US reaffirms help to defend Saudi’s territorial integrity- announcement by US defence headquarters

US reaffirms help to defend Saudi’s territorial integrity- announcement by US defence headquarters

Washington: The Pentagon has announced that the United States will provide all necessary assistance to protect Saudi Arabia from external threats. The announcement was made after the meeting between Saudi Deputy Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and the US Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin. Relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia have been […]

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