A $2.89 trillion military surge signals the sharpest global arms buildup since WWIIThe surge in global military budgets is astonishing, with nations investing heavily in their defense capabilities in response to escalating...
24 May, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
From Rafales to space surveillance how India expanded military capabilities after Operation SindoorIndia is significantly boosting its military strength after Operation Sindoor. Major defense deals are being finalized, including new Rafal...
08 May, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Defence Ministry inks Rs 975 crore pact for TRAWL Assembly of Army tanksThe Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth Rs 975 crore with BEML and Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics for the procurement of TRAW...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP planted 'cherry-picked' officers at airport to cause delay in flight opsWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accuses the BJP of obstructing her flight and targeting TMC workers. She criticises the central ...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Nearly 800 TTP terrorists killed in ongoing operation in Afghanistan: PakistanPakistan security forces have killed almost 800 Afghan Taliban terrorists. The operation, Ghazab lil-Haq, has resulted in significant losse...
05 Apr, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
India's tank maker looking to go global, eyes partnersIndia's Armoured Vehicles Nigam (AVANI) is actively seeking global channel partners to export its armoured platforms, spares, and support s...
02 Oct, 2025, 10.17 AM IST
The invisible fortress: Inside the secret world of VIP armoured carsArmored vehicles, designed to safeguard high-profile individuals, represent a complex intersection of security and public safety. Carmakers...
21 Sep, 2025, 08.55 AM IST
France to deliver hundreds of armoured vehicles to Ukraine, defence minister saysFrench Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced that France will deliver "hundreds" of armoured vehicles to Ukraine by early next year ...
31 Mar, 2024, 07.32 PM IST
Armoured, specialised vehicles of armed forces exempted from BS-VI emission normsIssuing a notification, the road transport and highways ministry has also granted exemption to these vehicles from BS-IV compliance.
02 Aug, 2019, 07.52 PM IST
Tata Motors to showcase its Indigenously Build Combat Vehicles at BIMSTEC summitThe WhAP8x8 (Wheeled Armoured Amphibious Platform) is jointly developed with the DRDO while the Mine Protected Vehicle (MPV) with a 4x4 con...
14 Sep, 2018, 04.00 PM IST
NITI submits draft Cabinet note on zero-emission vehiclesMinister of State for Planning Rao Inderjit Singh said that, in order to promote electric vehicles, NITI Aayog has proposed the formation o...
04 Apr, 2018, 06.35 PM IST
Karnataka police want to purchase 3 more bulletproof cars citing protocolThe police department plans to purchase Toyota Fortuner SUVs for its bulletproof fleet, an official said, declining to be identified.Each o...
27 Jul, 2017, 01.01 PM IST
Jindal Stainless (Hisar) Limited to foray into defence sectorThe company has signed a licensing agreement with DRDO, an arm of the defence ministry for transfer of technology for manufacturing High Ni...
01 Mar, 2017, 04.21 PM IST
Tata group looks for bigger pie in defence sectorThe group that garnered a revenue of Rs 1,700 crore in FY'13 is aiming for about 40% growth in the fiscal to touch about Rs 2,300-2,400 cro...
29 Jan, 2014, 06.27 PM IST
Indian cars not safe enough for Canadian PM Stephen HarperWith all its security trappings, India still didn't have the right vehicle to ensure security for Canadian PM Stephen Harper during his las...
04 Feb, 2013, 07.18 AM IST
Plans in place, police still to buy Games equipmentPolice are yet to procure three armoured cars, bullet-proof jackets and latest ammunition.
26 Jul, 2010, 08.44 AM IST
- Mahindra, BAE Systems to invest $21.25-mn in defence JV
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd and UK's BAE Systems today said they will inject a total of USD 21.25- million (Rs 99.4-crore) over a three-year pe...
08 Feb, 2010, 07.35 PM IST