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India, US sign key defence agreement
Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The two countries also signed a 'Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Assignment of...

Why Govt Spends Rs 96,792 Crore On CAPFs
Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

When the internal security situation spirals out of the control of the provincial law...

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt
Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's tactical and operational response demonstrated its ability to prosecute...

Is This What India Will Spend On Defence?
Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Going by this Budget's estimate of government spending of Rs 48.2 trillion, the...

How R&D Powers India's Himalayan-Altitude Flight
Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

HAL's sustained, long-term income will come from the design, development, manufacture,...

IAF To Get More Power With Gen-5 Fighter
Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

In the event of a war with China, AMCA deep strikes would target China's rail and road...

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle
Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

For India, it is a symbol of will and a successful feat of arms.

Tejas Mark-1A Ready For IAF
Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

HAL has integrated the ASRAAM (advanced short range air-to-air missile) for the Tejas...

How Nibe Is Helping Boost India's Defence
Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'If you take any ministry of defence project, Nibe is up there, getting orders.'

Will BJP commit to 3% of GDP for defence spending?
Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Neither the BJP, nor the Congress before it, made any manifesto commitments on defence...

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?
Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

India has allocated Rs 1.72 trillion, or 27.67 per cent of the total defence budget to...

Tejas Gets More Sophisticated
Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The Mark-1A will be more sophisticated and capable than the Tejas Mark-1.

Defence Budget Can't Beat Inflation!
Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

India spends significantly less on defence than could be expected from a country that...

Atmanirbharta Complicates India-US Arms Deals
Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Indian policymakers must realise that in buying small quantities of equipment, it...

Akash NG Can Shoot Enemy Target In Seconds
Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

By the time the enemy aircraft is 50 km away, the Akash-NG's computers have calculated...

India Counters China, Focus On Border Villages
Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'We are developing infrastructure on the mountains and deploying the troops on hill...

Can India's Zorawar Match China's ZTQ-15?
Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

DRDO's latest tank will face trial in Rajasthan's summer which will be followed by...

What Rajnath's UK Visit Means For India's Defence
Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy, which was earlier looking towards the US for design expertise,...

Why Securing Gateway of Tears Is Critical For India
Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy, which regards itself as the 'net security provider' in the Indian...

India-Taiwan-US Unite To Counter China's Cyber Threats
Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Three countries share a common interest in warding off cyber attacks from various...