India successfully test fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from Odisha coast

The defence ministry said that the flight test was a ‘major milestone in the way forward for BrahMos programme’.

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· Jan 20, 2022 · 04:33 pm

Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar to take over as Navy chief from November 30

Kumar, who is currently the chief of the Western Naval Command, will replace Admiral Karambir Singh.

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· Nov 10, 2021 · 08:56 am

India successfully test-fires Agni-5 surface-to-surface ballistic missile

Agni-5 uses a three-stage solid fuelled engine, and is capable of striking targets at ranges up to 5,000 kilometres, the defence ministry said.

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· Oct 27, 2021 · 10:52 pm

More items to be included in list of defence items banned for import, says Rajnath Singh

The Union minister said the move will save ‘crores of rupees’

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· Aug 11, 2020 · 02:37 pm

Centre to ban import of 101 defence items, Rajnath Singh says ‘big push’ for self-reliance

The defence minister added that the government will continue to identify more equipment for import embargo.

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· Aug 09, 2020 · 11:27 am

Chief of defence staff and 3 service chiefs to address media at 6 pm, Covid-19 may be in focus

The topic of the press conference was not announced.

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· May 01, 2020 · 04:42 pm

Soldiers in Siachen, Ladakh short on essential gear, clothing and rations: CAG report

Procurement of high-altitude clothing and equipment was delayed by up to four years, leading to acute shortage of such items, the audit report said.

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· Feb 04, 2020 · 12:38 pm

Indian Air Force inducts eight US-made Apache attack helicopters at Pathankot airbase

The Air Force had signed a contract for 22 Apache helicopters from the United States government and Boeing in September 2015.

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· Sep 03, 2019 · 01:27 pm

PM Narendra Modi announces creation of post of Chief of Defence Staff to head three services

The prime minister said the Chief of Defence Staff will ensure synergy among the Army, Navy and the Air Force and provide effective leadership to them.

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· Aug 15, 2019 · 10:01 am

Indian Army says disability pension is taxed due to exploitation of its benefits

The finance minister released the statement after a circular said personnel who remain in service till retirement will have to pay tax on disability pensions.

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· Jul 02, 2019 · 08:39 pm

Navy chief appointment: Vice Admiral Bimal Verma files fresh plea with military court

The Defence Ministry had on Saturday rejected his petition against the appointment of colleague junior to him as the next Navy chief.

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· May 22, 2019 · 10:52 am

Defence Ministry rejects Vice Admiral Bimal Verma’s plea against appointment of next Navy chief

The Armed Forces Tribunal had given the defence ministry 3 weeks to decide on a petition filed by Verma about Vice Admiral Karambir Singh’s appointment.

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· May 18, 2019 · 05:42 pm