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A fleet of Su-30MKI jets of the Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out a strategic mission over the Indian Ocean region for eight hours, days after a similar operation was carried out by four Rafale aircraft. People familiar with the operation said the Su-30MKI jets flew over the south-western region of the Indian Ocean on Thursday, demonstrating their operational prowess and capability to carry out
by Brig Anil GuptaWhen the UPA 2 government was voted out of power in 2014, it had left the Indian Armed Forces in a state of “Hollowness”. The Armed Forces’ capabilities were severely limited due to shortages, obsoletism, voids, aging equipment, critical deficiencies, archaic procedure and processes aggravated by a recalcitrant bureaucracy and policy paralysis. The things had reached such a
Indian defence and aerospace Industry eco-system is on the cusp of a transformation to rightfully claim its place among global industries. The Indian defence Industry has already undergone several structural changes in its ecosystem, with a shift from a largely import-dependent to a globally competitive Industry. The policy framework implemented by the Government over the last decade has
The country’s military strength has increased rapidly in the last few years. India has received the consignment of fighter aircraft Rafale bought from France.India has one of the largest armies in the world, the bravery and the courage of Indian army is discussed all over the world.The country’s military strength has increased rapidly in the last few years. India has received the consignment of
India was ranked seventh in the world in terms of military spending in 2015. It rose to fourth in 2021Defence in India is a critical strategic sector, that has witnessed significant development in the last nine years. The budget sanctioned for the Indian military went up to Rs 5.45 lakh crore in the fiscal 2020-21. The country has been striving for the indigenisation of military gear, as the
India must focus on advancement in defence technology in view of "double threat" along the borders, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday in an oblique reference to challenges along the frontiers with China and Pakistan. In an address at a conference, Singh underlined the need for extensive research to develop defence technologies for the country to meet various security challenges."For
New Delhi: The global stage is witnessing a remarkable shift in India’s international diplomacy as Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a momentous five-day visit to three countries, which commenced on May 19.This exceptional journey witnesses his active participation in three significant multilateral summit meetings held in Japan, Papua New Guinea, and Australia respectively. Notably, the
Hiroshima: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the importance of Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, a group of four countries – US, Australia, India, and Japan) while addressing concerns over Chinese assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific.Addressing Quad leaders US President Joe Biden, Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, PM Modi said, "There is no doubt
Hiroshima: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India will be willing to host the next Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue meeting in 2024."We will be happy to host the Quad summit in India in 2024," PM Modi said in the opening remarks of the Quad meeting held on the sidelines of a Group of Seven Summit (G7) meeting in the Japanese city of Hiroshima.PM Modi was addressing leaders
Pune: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said self-reliance in defence is essential for strengthening the security apparatus of the country.Addressing the 12th convocation ceremony of Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) in Pune, Singh said dependence on import of defence equipment can become a hindrance to India’s strategic autonomy.This is the reason the government led by Prime