Republic Day: Flying Rafales, hypersonic missiles & Operation Sindoor tableau, what the 2026 parade will convey from Kartavya PathIndia Republic Day: India gears up for its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026. President Droupadi Murmu will lead celebrations at Kartav...
26 Jan, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
DRDO has given quantum jump to India's pursuit of self-reliance in defence: Chairman Samir V KamatIndia's defense self-reliance is set for a major boost. Twenty-two Acceptance of Necessity have been granted for DRDO-developed systems. Th...
02 Jan, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
India-made platforms take centre stage during paradeThe parade took place on a cold, foggy morning here, which cleared up towards noon, giving spectators a view of the multi-aircraft fly past...
26 Jan, 2023, 11.41 PM IST
India celebrates 73rd Republic Day in style, Covid curbs keep crowds smallIndia displayed its military might and vibrant cultural heritage on Rajpath with the ceremonial event this year being drastically scaled do...
26 Jan, 2022, 06.38 PM IST
R-Day parade: Indian Army showcases Centurion tank, PT-76 tank that played major role in 1971 warOne 75/24 Pack howitzer, two Dhanush howitzers, one PMS bridge-laying system, two Sarvatra bridge-laying systems, one HT-16 electronic warf...
26 Jan, 2022, 11.15 AM IST
Republic Day parade to have 25 tableaux, 16 marching contingents, 17 military bandsThe mechanised columns of the Army will show one PT-76 tank, one Centurion tank, two MBT Arjun MK-I tanks, one APC TOPAS armoured personnel...
22 Jan, 2022, 04.30 PM IST
BEL unveils new weapon system for Arjun battle tankThe new Remote Controlled Weapon Station/Air Defence Weapon Station is an improvised version of the manually-operated air defence gun, the ...
14 Jul, 2018, 08.45 PM IST
Army's fleet of Arjun tanks face technical issues; major proportion of 124 tanks in service not operationalIt is believed that meeting on low serviceability rate of Arjun fleet was conducted at South Block recently and Defence Minister is aware o...
14 Jul, 2018, 03.28 PM IST
Necessary changes made to main battle tank Arjun Mark II: DRDOArjun will have a better gun barrel with an equivalent firing charge (strength of the barrel to sustain firing) of 500 rounds against the T...
14 Jul, 2018, 02.36 PM IST
Critical review of Army recovery vehicle next monthThe vehicle, which is a variant of the Arjun Main Battle Tank, is jointly being designed by CVRDE and Bengaluru-based Bharat Earth Movers L...
09 Jan, 2015, 12.17 PM IST
Defence Ministry scraps Rs 6000 crore tender for Light Utility HelicoptersTo develop indigenous industry, the govt decision is expected to generate business worth over Rs 40,0000 cr for the local industry in defen...
29 Aug, 2014, 05.12 PM IST
Government to discuss role of agents in the defence dealsThe meeting is likely to discuss the role of agents in the Defence Procurement Procedure, 2013, which guides the procurement process of the...
29 Aug, 2014, 01.41 PM IST
65th Republic Day: Cultural heritage; Tejas, Hercules, on display at RajpathBraving the winter chill, a large number of enthusiastic people came to witness the parade that culminated at the historic Mughal monument ...
26 Jan, 2014, 12.47 PM IST
Full Republic Day dress rehearsal at RajpathThe parade preview began with four army helicopters flying above Rajpath with the tricolour and the flags of Army, Air Force and Navy.
23 Jan, 2014, 05.09 PM IST
Final trials of indigenous Arjun Mark II tank in AugustAfter the trials are completed successfully, the tank would be ready for induction into the force by the beginning of next year.
25 Jul, 2013, 08.27 PM IST