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India's light tank Zorawar may face delays of up to 2 years as Army demands enhanced protection
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- Fog, speed & AI: Inside Ukraine's drive to defeat the dreaded Shahed drone
  Ukraine is battling Russia's Shahed drones with its own interceptor drones. These Ukrainian drones are low-cost and designed to destroy the...
  29 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- In the fast lane: A new generation of Indian fast bowlers, forged in the IPL, offers depth, variety and a long-awaited sense of security for the future
  Indian cricket sees a surge in fast-bowling talent. The 2026 IPL edition highlights a deep pool of promising quicks. Players like Prince Ya...
  25 Apr, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
- Captured in Gulf War: Former British pilot John Peters reveals what it’s like to be shot down
  Former RAF pilot John Peters recounts his capture during the Gulf War. He describes the shock of being shot down and the subsequent evasion...
  04 Apr, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
- Adani Defence delivers first batch of 2,000 'Prahar' light machine guns to Army
  Adani Defence and Aerospace has delivered the first batch of 2,000 'Prahar' light machine guns to the Indian Army, manufactured under the '...
  30 Mar, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
- IAF’s Surya Kiran stuns Chandigarh with aerial display
  The Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team captivated crowds with a stunning airshow over Sukhna Lake. Hawk Mk-132 jets performed in...
  28 Mar, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
- Israeli defence firm says it plans to supply first batch of LMGs to India early next year
  Shuki Schwartz, CEO of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), also said that his firm is currently collaborating with various agencies within Indi...
  06 Dec, 2025, 02.26 PM IST
- RPL-20 light machine gun breaks cover as Russian paratroopers launch fresh attack on Ukrainian defenses
  Russian Airborne Troops are deploying the new RPL-20 light machine gun in Zaporozhye, enhancing squad firepower. Developed by Kalashnikov C...
  05 Jul, 2025, 02.21 AM IST
- Indian Army is testing an AI machine gun that can detect, decide and destroy enemy on its own: Watch live demo
  An Indian firm, BSS, successfully tested an AI-powered autonomous machine gun, marking a significant milestone in India's defence moderniza...
  24 Jun, 2025, 03.33 PM IST
- Paras Defence shares rally 10% on getting license to make Light Machine Guns
  Paras Defence and Space Technologies announced that it had obtained a license from the Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trad...
  07 Jan, 2025, 10.51 AM IST
- Defence Ministry signs contract for 16,479 Light Machine Guns for frontline troops with Israel Weapons Industries
  The ministry on Thursday said that it has signed a Rs 880 crore contract for the light machine guns with Israel Weapons Industries. “The In...
  19 Mar, 2020, 08.34 PM IST
- A first: Defence ministry moots public-private partnerships for four arms units
  The four units identified for the PPP model are Small Arms Factory in Kanpur, Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli, Rifle Factory Ishapore in B...
  15 Jul, 2018, 01.49 PM IST
- From assault to sniper rifles, machine guns to carbines, soldiers yet to get basic infantry weapons
  In September 2016, the Army was forced to re-launch its global hunt for new-generation 7.62 mm x 51 mm assault rifles to replace the glitch...
  14 Jul, 2018, 02.37 PM IST
- Rs 15,000 crore weapons purchase proposal approved by government
  On January 16, the DAC had cleared the procurement of 72,400 assault rifles and 93,895 carbines on a fast-track basis for Rs 3,547 crore.
  14 Feb, 2018, 07.11 AM IST
- China using inferior bullets developed 30 years ago: Report
  The report said the 5.8mm standard bullet which was successfully developed in 1987, is only used by China as the main bullet type.
  08 Aug, 2015, 07.22 PM IST
- Pakistan violates ceasefire along International Border in Jammu
  Pakistan Rangers resorted to small arms firing in Nawapind forward belt along International Border in R S Pura sector last night, a senior ...
  06 Apr, 2015, 04.43 PM IST
- Naxals fired on CRPF party from tree-mounted light machine guns in Sukma
  According to information prepared on basis of survivors, CRPF personnel were traversing through Kasalpada village when they found themselve...
  02 Dec, 2014, 10.59 PM IST
- Arms seized from ultras in J&K enough to raise a large army
  The quantity of arms & ammunition recovered by security forces from militants in J&K over the past 22 yrs is enough to raise a large army.
  08 Jul, 2012, 03.13 PM IST
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