US Navy starts Hormuz blockade: This 9,000-tonne destroyer with Tomahawk has been deployed to stop the sea traffic, check featuresArleigh Burke-class destroyers, the backbone of the US Navy, are highly versatile warships central to maritime deployments. With advanced A...
14 Apr, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Israel vs Iran showdown: Who is more powerful? Power, nuclear weapons, army numbers comparedIsrael vs Iran Attack: Israel launched airstrikes inside Iran following earlier tensions. Blasts were reported in several Iranian cities, i...
28 Feb, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Thailand vs Cambodia: As border fight escalates, one army resembles a toy against the other’s war machine; Military mismatch explainedRecent armed clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, the worst in over a decade, have spotlighted their military disparity. Thailand, with a...
25 Jul, 2025, 12.46 PM IST
Ministry of Defence signs $248 mn deal with Rosoboronexport for procurement of engines for T-72 Tanks for Indian ArmyThe Ministry of Defence has signed a $248 million contract with Russia's Rosoboronexport to procure 1000 HP Engines for T-72 Tanks. This ag...
07 Mar, 2025, 05.57 PM IST
Defence Ministry ink contract with Heavy Vehicles Factory for 47 T-72 Bridge laying tanks for ArmyThe Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth Rs 1,561 crore with Heavy Vehicles Factory for procuring 47 T-72 Bridge Laying Tanks fo...
21 Jan, 2025, 08.48 PM IST
Taiwan receives world's most advanced tanks from US amid increasing tensions with ChinaTaiwan received the first US tanks in over two decades. The shipment included 38 M1A2T Abrams tanks. These tanks will boost Taiwan's defens...
21 Dec, 2024, 03.09 PM IST
ICICI Securities picks 9 counters after DAC clears Rs 21,772-crore acquisition; BEL and HAL key beneficiariesIndia's Defence Acquisition Council approved five capital acquisition proposals worth ₹21,772 crore, boosting the domestic defence ecosyste...
04 Dec, 2024, 03.24 PM IST
China challenge: Army embarks on Project Zorawar for light, high altitude warfare tankThe need for a light tank was felt two years ago during the border crisis when China moved a large number of troops and heavy equipment to ...
26 Aug, 2022, 03.01 PM IST
BEML bags Ministry of Defence order for supply of de-mine equipment for T-90 tanksAccording to BEML, under the Make in India policy the contract has Buy and Make (Indian) categorisation with a minimum of 50 per cent indig...
21 Jul, 2020, 04.14 PM IST
Pakistan procuring 600 tanks to strengthen capability along border with India: Intelligence SourcesApart from battle tanks, Pakistan Army is also procuring 245 150mm SP Mike-10 guns from Italy out of which it has already received 120 guns.
30 Dec, 2018, 06.28 PM IST
Army invites Indian, global players for mobility and weapons upgrade of 1500 armoured vehiclesThe plan to open up the project to the private sector has opened up a chance for top players like Tata and Mahindra to get a significant ch...
14 Jul, 2018, 04.39 PM IST
Tatas, M&M may participate in Rs 12,700-crore Army fleet upgrade projectThe Army is all set to reverse its decision to hand over the mega upgrade project of its fleet of infantry combat vehicles to the public se...
14 Jul, 2018, 04.25 PM IST
Defence ministry to clear military deals worth Rs 5,000-crThe government is set to clear two major military purchases from Russia days before Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar’s visit to Moscow.
11 Jul, 2018, 01.17 PM IST
Cabinet Committee on Security clears Rs 1,800 cr deal for night-vision equipment in ArmyThe Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared a proposal worth over Rs 1,800 crore for procuring night-vision equipment.
13 Feb, 2014, 08.47 PM IST
Army to upgrade entire fleet of infantry combat vehiclesWhile infantry combat vehicles may be the poorer tanks, they perform the critical task of carrying soldiers into the battle zone with fire ...
31 Mar, 2013, 10.43 AM IST
Army plans massive upgrade of 2,000 infantry vehiclesArmy chief General Bikram Singh is pushing hard for speedy modernization of the 1.13m force, especially the fighting arms of infantry, arti...
31 Mar, 2013, 03.42 AM IST
- Govt to hire 13 private choppers for use in Naxal areas
The government is all set to hire 13 twin-engine, armour-plated turbine helicopters from private operators on wet lease for movement of tro...
31 Oct, 2010, 12.52 PM IST