Indian Navy hopes to sign Rs 90,000 crore deals for 26 Rafale, 3 Scorpene submarines by next monthThe Indian Navy hopes to finalize deals worth Rs 90,000 crore for 26 Rafale Marine combat aircraft and three additional Scorpene submarines...
02 Dec, 2024, 06.47 PM IST
China's PLA Navy conducts historic dual aircraft carrier exercises in South China SeaChina's People's Liberation Army Navy has undertaken dual aircraft carrier formation exercises in the South China Sea for the first time, i...
02 Nov, 2024, 01.52 PM IST
China's naval ambitions take a big hit: World's largest navy's new nuclear submarine sinks, satellite images confirm accidentChina's latest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, according to a senior U.S. defense official. The incident raises qu...
27 Sep, 2024, 11.58 AM IST
China is "exponentially" increasing its warship capabilityChina is "exponentially" increasing its warship capability and has reportedly re-started mass production of guided-missile destroyers, loca...
24 Aug, 2022, 06.46 PM IST
China launches second advanced naval frigate for PakistanThe Pakistan Navy has contracted the construction of four Type 054A/P frigates from China since 2017, and the first ship was launched in Au...
29 Jan, 2021, 08.57 PM IST
China building 'most advanced' naval warships for Pakistan: ReportEquipped with modern weapon systems, it will be capable of anti-ship, anti-submarine & air-defence operations.
03 Jan, 2019, 06.06 AM IST
China holds biggest ever military drill in South China SeaChina claims almost all of the South China Sea.Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan have counter claims over the area.
12 Apr, 2018, 10.02 PM IST
China to downsize army to under a million in biggest troop cutThe People's Liberation Army (PLA) in China will increase the numbers of other services, including navy and missile forces.
12 Jul, 2017, 09.34 AM IST
Chinese navy to make waves with more carriers, marine corpsChina's military is eyeing more aircraft carriers to enhance its capabilities, experts said, as the PLA Daily reported the achievements of ...
22 Apr, 2017, 01.00 AM IST
Xi Jinping asks new PLA units to be ready for combat, modern warfareXi Jinping spoke to the commanders of the new units yesterday and asked them to improve their joint operation capabilities and technology l...
19 Apr, 2017, 06.56 PM IST
China commissions sophisticated, round-the-clock naval reconnaissance shipIn a rare move, PLA Navy media outlet made public the composition of the nation's electronic intelligence fleet comprising of six ships, in...
12 Jan, 2017, 04.55 PM IST
'China's PLA held live drills with 100 ballistic missiles'Each combatant branch of the PLA - the Army, Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force - has confirmed that realistic training drills and exercises ...
11 Jan, 2017, 07.06 PM IST
China's second aircraft carrier to focus more on military operationsZhang said China urgently needs a second carrier, as the country is seeking to improve its defence systems and safeguard national interests.
04 Jan, 2016, 01.38 PM IST
Chinese navy commissions anti-submarine patrol aircraft to boost its operational capabilityEarlier reports by Chinese media said the Gaoxin-6, with a crew of up to 10, is capable of flying 6,000 kms or staying in the air for more ...
07 Jul, 2015, 01.06 PM IST
China developing new STOVL fighter for Navy, similar to America's F 35B aircraftA detailed article on the PLA website on Wednesday says that China’s aviation industry is working on a new short takeoff and vertical landi...
13 May, 2015, 04.59 PM IST
Chinese submarines not technically advanced but good enough: ExpertsChinese submarines are well-suited for developing nations' navies, as they boast strong combat capabilities, proven technologies and compet...
08 Apr, 2015, 10.43 AM IST
China to deploy dogs in combat, anti-terror operationsThis means the military will use them for a wider range of missions, including combat operations, said an official for the PLA Daily.
06 Feb, 2015, 01.05 PM IST