Defence ministry seals 13 procurement contracts to boost Army's anti-terror gridTo bolster the Indian Army's counter-terrorism capabilities, the defence ministry has finalized 13 contracts worth ₹1,981 crore under the e...
24 Jun, 2025, 12.28 PM IST
Army rejects companies' demand to conduct critical ballistic tests at a police laboratoryThe Army insists on using the defence ministry's Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) for testing new equipment, such as bulletpr...
03 Feb, 2025, 11.46 PM IST
- Best protective gears for cricket to stay safe and play strong
Explore article listing the best protective gears for cricket will provide cricket enthusiasts with a comprehensive guide to essential safe...
19 Nov, 2024, 03.42 PM IST
Some units reported minor injuries to para troopers using airborne helmets in 2022: MoS DefenceThe contract for procurement of ballistic helmets at a cost of Rs 170.81 crores was signed in December, 2016.
03 Feb, 2023, 05.38 PM IST
Central Asia outreach: Famed Indian battalion trains Uzbek troops for counter terror operationsIn exercises that will span 10 days, battle hardened Indian troops are sharing experiences in tackling terrorist threats in a variety of sc...
14 Mar, 2021, 07.42 PM IST
Of the 188 contracts signed in last 3 yrs, 121 given to defence PSUs, ordnance board: GovernmentCurrently, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has orders to manufacture Sukhoi aircraft, light combat aircraft, Dornier aircraft, advance ...
08 Jan, 2019, 10.39 AM IST
After decades of wait, Indian Army finally gets modern bullet-proof helmetsThey are designed to bear the impact of 9 mm ammunition fired from short range. This meets the global standard for protection among leading...
15 Jul, 2018, 01.34 PM IST
Army to get 1.59 lakh ballistic helmetsThe indigenous helmets will be procured from MKU, an Indian firm which supplies military equipments to the UN and NATO, according to Minist...
14 Jul, 2018, 08.38 PM IST
Army gets the first lot of 7,500 hi-tech helmetsThe new helmets come in two kinds. The first is the “normal helmet”, which merely offers protection to a soldier’s head. Head is normally t...
13 Jul, 2018, 01.34 PM IST
Government to buy 7.60 lakh medals for soldiersThough much-delayed, the move to procure the 7.60 lakh medals for about Rs 28 crore is a welcome step since the basic ethos of soldiers rev...
11 Jul, 2018, 04.37 PM IST
Army scouting for full body protection gearsThe Army intends to procure about 60,000 of the Individual Protection System, the first of its kind in India.
01 Mar, 2018, 08.44 AM IST
Gauri Lankesh murder: SIT probing Sanatan Sanstha angleInvestigators already suspect involvement of Sanstha members in the murder of CPI leader Govind Pansare.
15 Sep, 2017, 12.30 AM IST
How IIT-Delhi is making smart moves for India's defenceIn collaboration with DRDO, IIT-Delhi has launched a 'science park' under the Joint Advanced Technology Centre to develop smart technology ...
25 Apr, 2017, 04.33 PM IST
Indian Army to test their armour in Gujarat Forensic Science LaboratoryVyas believes that Indian Army has put trust on Gujarat FSL considering the transparency and cost-effective testing here.
27 Oct, 2014, 11.07 AM IST
Gujarat FSL to tie-up with US-based firm DuPont for ballistic testingGujarat FSL is likely to soon tie-up with US-based firm DuPont to share best practices in the field of ballistic testing.
08 Sep, 2014, 11.31 AM IST
Gujarat to get Asia's first Ballistic Research CentreThe Ballistic Research Centre will conduct tests for armoured vehicles of the Indian Army and also provide services to private players who ...
01 Sep, 2014, 11.18 AM IST
- Soldiers yet to get bulletproof vests, ballistic helmets
After going around in circles for several years, the much ballyhooed project to acquire 1,86,168 bulletproof jackets for the humble soldier...
02 May, 2012, 12.19 PM IST