The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), in its meeting held under the Chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on June 04, 2021, has approved proposals concerning Capital Acquisitions of various equipment for modernisation and operational needs of the Armed Forces amounting to approx. Rs 6,000 crore.
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MoD notifies ‘Second Positive Indigenisation List’ of 108 items to promote self-reliance
The ‘Second Positive Indigenisation List’ comprises complex systems, sensors, simulator, weapons and ammunitions like Helicopters, Next Generation Corvettes, Air Borne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) systems, Tank Engines, Medium Power Radar for Mountains, MRSAM Weapon Systems and many more such items to fulfil the requirements of Indian Armed Forces.
Modi Govt increased defence budget to 4.78 lakh crore
Defence Budget: 2021-22 Union Budget for the Financial Year 2021-22, presented by the Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on February 01, 2021, has given a historic push to defence modernisation by increasing defence capital outlay by 18.75…
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China’s National Defense in the New Era – The white paper 2019
"Peace is an aspiration for all peoples, and development is an eternal theme of humanity". Contents Preface I. International Security Situation II. China’s Defensive National Defense Policy in the New Era III. Fulfilling the Missions and Tasks of China’s Armed…
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Rule for Enhanced Defence Family Pension w.e.f. 01 October 2019 eased
DATED: 05 OCT 2020 As per existing provision, there is a requirement of continuous qualifying service of 7 years for grant of Ordinary Family Pension at enhanced rate to NoK of Defence Forces personnel. Ordinary Family Pension at enhanced rate…
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PM inaugurates worlds`s longest highway Atal Tunnel
The South Portal (SP) of Atal Tunnel is located at a distance of 25 Km from Manali at an altitude of 3060 Mtrs, while the North Portal (NP) of the tunnel is located near village Teling, Sissu, in Lahaul Valley at an altitude of 3071 Mtrs.
Successful Flight Test of High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT)- ABHYAS
Successful flight test of ABHYAS - High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) was today conducted by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from the Interim Test Range, Balasore in Odisha. During the trials, two demonstrator vehicles were successfully test flown. The vehicle can be used as target for evaluation of various missile systems.
List of banned 101 defence items by India(MoD) and clarification
Consequent to release of the negative list of items for import by Ministry of Defence (MoD) on August 09, 2020, certain queries have been received with respect to inclusion of some of the items like the light combat aircraft LCA Mark 1A, Pinakarocket system and Akash missile system, which are manufactured in India. It is highlighted that systems like LCA MK 1A, Pinakarocket system, Akash Missile System, etc are developed with qualitative requirements framed by Defence Forces. Such systems are also available in the international market.
Defense Budget of the U.S. Government FY 2021
The Budget requests $705.4 billion for DOD, including $636.4 billion for the base budget and $69 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). The Budget reflects a $0.8 billion increase above the 2020 enacted level for base and OCO.
Year-End Review – 2019 Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence 27-December, 2019 2019 was a year full of remarkable events for Ministry of Defence.In a landmark decision with tremendous reform in higher defence management in the country, the Government has approved to create the post of Chief…
Mission Shakti India’s Anti-Satellite Missile
Mission Shakti India’s Anti-Satellite Missile test conducted on 27 March 2019 Press release March 27, 2019 I. What was the test? 1. On March 27, 2019 India conducted Mission Shakti, an anti-satellite missile test, from the Dr A P J…
Defence in South-Asian Context
Russia and India have signed a contract on supplies of S-400 air defense systems to India
