In his first Independence Day speech in his second term Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made a far-reaching announcement for India’s defence forces. PM Narendra Modi said his government has decided to establish the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDF) for the three services
Indian Air Force (IAF) Squadron Leader Minty Agarwal, the first woman who has been awarded the Yudh Seva Medal, on Thursday said that she witnessed Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft during a dogfight on February 27, a day after
Hello Defence Lovers, Every year UPSC conducts NDA Exam twice for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA). The selection process of NDA & NA II 2019 recruitment will consist of Written Exam
On July 23, the day after India launched Chandrayaan-2 on the nation’s second mission to the moon, a spokeswoman for China’s Foreign Ministry said China would like to work with India on space exploration. For many, the idea of India-China space collaboration is difficult to
Hello Defence Lovers, The 67-year-old leader, who had served her fourth term in Lok Sabha had long been her party’s most prominent woman face. Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj passed away in Delhi following a cardiac arrest. Difficult to accept this news. A glorious chapter
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had briefed his American counterpart, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, about the Modi government’s intentions to abrogate Article 370 and Article 35A for Jammu and Kashmir, multiple sources have told ThePrint. This, however, was not the first time that the
The government’s decision on Article 370 of the Constitution that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir and the bifurcation of the border state into two union territories has been hailed by military experts as a “bold and logical” move towards national integration. On a
India will get its own eye in the sky to warn it about space debris that could potentially threaten its satellites and other space assets. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said that it is working on telescopes and radars that will enable it
Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday proposed the abrogation of Art 370 in Jammu and Kashmir that grants special status to the state. This was preceded by a Cabinet meeting at Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi’s residence in the morning. The announcement followed weeks of speculation after
Hello Defence Lovers, Union Public Service Commission has declared the results of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2018 examination. The following are the lists, in order of merit, in respect of 195 (*140+^55) candidates who have finally qualified on the basis of interviews held
The Indian Air Force has been asked to be on high alter in Jammu and Kashmir after India approved additional 25,000 troops to the volatile region. Earlier, the Indian Air Force has a face-off with Pakistani counterparts when India hit ‘what New Delhi called’ terror
New Delhi is expected to commit to a series of new major arms deals with Moscow at the next session of the Indo-Russian intergovernmental commission on military industrial cooperation, to be held in October. These would include a contract on 18 additional kits for the
Hello Defence Lovers, Indian Air Force is going to conduct the exam for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2019 on 24 and 25 August 2019 across the country. Candidates who applied for this exam will be able to download AFCAT Admit Card 2019 from
IPS officer V K Johri has been appointed as the next Director General (DG) of country’s largest border guarding force, BSF, an official order said Sunday. The order has been issued by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) that is headed by Prime Minister Narendra
The Indian Air Force (IAF) bombed Balakot on February 26 this year. The next day, it fought off a determined effort by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to attack Indian army installations. During both battles, the IAF, when it came to safe communication, found itself
A year after her husband, Major Kaustubh Rane martyred in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Gurez, his wife Kanika will be joining the Army. After her husband’s death, it was Kanika’s wish that she joins the Armed forces to keep the memories
A Sukhoi fighter jet suffered major damage after being hit by a bird in Rajasthan’s Jopdhpur last week, underlining the threat to the crucial Western Air Command base. The incident was recounted on Monday by Jodhpur airbase Air Officer-in-Command Phillip Thomas to the district administration,
Russia has started the mass production of Sukhoi Su-57 5th Generation stealth fighter. Sukhoi Aircraft Company, which is a part of Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation, released a brochure on its 80th anniversary on Monday which revealed that a contract with the Defence Ministry has been
Military teams from China and several other countries have arrived in the country to participate in the India leg of the International Army Games that will be held in culturally-rich golden city of Jaisalmer from August 6 to 14, officials said on Monday. India is
The Indian Navy has received delivery of the first BrahMos missile which will be installed on its Talwar class frigates which are currently being built at the Yantar shipyard at Russia’s Kaliningrad, Jane’s Defence has reported. BrahMos aerospace will also supply an eight-cell vertical launch
Pakistan on Thursday announced that it will send its first astronaut to space in 2022 using close ally China’s satellite launching facilities. Pakistan’s decision came as India on Monday successfully launched its second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2. Fawad Chaudhry, Minister for Science and Technology, said the
Hello Defence Lovers, Applications are invited from eligible unmarried Male and unmarried Female Engineering Graduates and also from Widows of Defence Personnel who died in harness for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Indian Army. Course will commence in Apr 2020 at Officers
From Top Gun fans to IAF enthusiasts, everyone’s talking about the F/A-18 Super Hornet this week. We take a closer look… Since the trailer for Top Gun: Maverick dropped last week, aviation enthusiasts have been buzzing about the multi-role fighter that the Indian Air Force
Just a day after India successfully launched its Chandrayaan-2 Moon mission, Beijing says it is ready to team up with New Delhi to explore Earth’s natural satellite, possibly offering a way to mend ties with its rival neighbor. China welcomes the start of India’s flagship
India has asked Russia to modernize its fleet of Sukhoi or Su-30MKI, supermaneuverable, multirole fighter jets, Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa said in an interview, released on Monday. ”We are very pleased with the upgrades of the MiG-21, MiG-27
Inspired by the courage and valour of their elder brother who was martyred in the line of duty, two younger brothers of Aurangzeb recently joined the Indian Army. Mohammad Hanif, Aurangzeb’s father and a former soldier with the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, has said
Commissioned in November 2013, INS Vikramaditya is India’s newest aircraft carrier and the only aircraft carrier that calls the Indian Ocean home. In the event of war, Vikramaditya will be used to blockade Karachi, Pakistan’s largest port, or sever China’s economic lifeline to the Persian
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has approved MS Dhoni’s request to train with a territorial army battalion of the parachute regiment for 2 months after the India cricketer approached the Indian Army with his request. MS Dhoni, an honorary Lieutenant Colonel, would get to train
Described as a ‘royal merciless game-changer’, the Sukhoi Su-30 ‘Flanker’ is a monster: a long-ranged, well armed, unbeatably manoeuvrable fighter uniquely equipped with 3D thrust-vectoring control (TVC) enabling it to perform seemingly impossible aerobatics in the sky. We spoke to IAF Gp Capt Anurag Sharma
Falling in line with the rapidly booming video game craze, the Indian Air Force has announced the IAF mobile game for Android and iOS platforms with a patriotic agenda. The official Twitter account of Indian Air Force has shared a short teaser that hints what
