News Releases
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October 31, 2017
Early warning and emergency HF Communications for low lying Pacific islandsThe island country of Tuvalu has recently upgraded their HF communications system as part of the National Adaptation Program of Action (NAPA).
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October 30, 2017
IWI, an SK Group member, launches the 7.62X51mm TAVOR 7 AR, the newest member of the TAVOR Bullpup Rifle FamilyAdapted for military and law enforcement markets, the TAVOR 7 AR will be exhibited at Defense and Security Thailand, Milipol (Paris)France, and Expodefensa Colombia, with availability from Q1/18
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October 27, 2017
71st Infantry Day Celebrations71st 'Infantry Day' was celebrated on 27 October 2017. On the occasion, General Bipin Rawat, Lieutenant General YK Joshi, DG Infantry and Colonels of the Infantry Regiments laid the wreaths and paid homage to the braves in a solemn ceremony organised at 'Amar Jawan Jyoti'.
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October 27, 2017
Infantry Day tribute to its heroes in a novel wayAs part of the Infantry Day Celebration 2017, for the first time this year a mega event showcasing the martial traditions and extraordinary marching skills with arms by the Infantry soldiers is being organized on 28 Oct 17 from 5:00pm onwards at the lawns of the iconic 'India Gate'.
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October 26, 2017
Anti Tobacco SymposiumOperational Guidelines for Tobacco Control Initiative in the Indian Army released by Gen Bipin Rawat, COAS along with AG and DGMS (Army) on October 25, 2017 at South Block, New Delhi.
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October 24, 2017
Rafael awarded contract to rapidly produce & provide SPIKE LR 2 5th Gen missiles for the Israel Defense ForcesThe advanced 5th Generation precision-guided missile is part of the wider SPIKE Family sold to over 26 countries
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October 24, 2017
Army Design Bureau and FICCI to organise inaugural seminar to realise the vision of self-reliance in the defence sector through "Make in India"Army Design Bureau and FICCI are organising a seminar on 'Solutions to Problem Statements' on 25 October 2017.
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October 16, 2017
Exercise INDRA-2017: Indo-Russia Joint ExerciseGiving the Indo-Russian defence cooperation a major boost, Exercise INDRA-2017, the first ever Tri Services Joint Exercise between Indian and Russian Armed Forces will be conducted in the Eastern Military District of Russia from 19 to 29 Oct 2017.
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October 16, 2017
Army focuses on Minimally Invasive Surgery in ChildrenThe Department of Paediatric Surgery at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi organised a module on "Continuing Medical Education on Minimally Invasive Surgery in Children – Current trends and future perspectives" on 14th & 15th October 2017.
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October 15, 2017
Raksha Mantri made her maiden visit to CVRDE, ChennaiThe Raksha Mantri Nirmala Sitharaman made her maiden visit to Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, Chennai, yesterday.
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October 13, 2017
Opening Ceremony: Exercise Mitra Shakti 2017The fifth India-Sri Lanka Joint Training Exercise MITRA SHAKTI 2017 started with a grand Opening Ceremony conducted at Aundh Military Station, Pune. The exercise is based on Counter Terrorist Operations and an Infantry company from both the countries is participating in the same.
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October 13, 2017
COAS, General Bipin Rawat Paying Homage to MartyrAll present Officers and Soldiers join Gen Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff in paying homage to the Sep Thallepureddy Krishna Reddy at Palam Technial Area, Air Force Station, Delhi on October 13, 2017.
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October 12, 2017
Army dispels MIS-apprehension regarding status of service units of Indian ArmyDuring the Army Commanders Conference the issue of services being non-combatants was discussed. Some personnel from Army Service Corps (ASC) have expressed apprehensions that since they are non-combatants...
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October 10, 2017
'Integration of Services My Priority' says Raksha MantriRaksha Mantri Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman joined the ongoing Army Commanders' Conference at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt today for over 30 minutes and addressed senior Army hierarchy including Army Chief and all Army Commanders.
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October 10, 2017
GA-ASI transitions to an All Gray Eagle Extended Range production line for the US ArmyGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) officially transitioned its production line from the MQ-1C Gray Eagle to its new long-range variant...
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October 9, 2017
Territorial Army celebrates 68th Raising DayTerritorial Army (TA) celebrated its 68th Raising Day here today. As per tradition, the TA fraternity led by ADG TA Major General DA Chaturvedi, called on the President Shri Ram Nath Kovind and payed their respect to the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
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October 2, 2017
AUSA 2017: ACS will Present a Unique Rigid Carrier for fast, safe handling of fragmentation and flash bang grenadesACS Industries Ltd., a leading supplier of innovative grenade carriers, will present the Grenade Trigger Pouch - its unique rigid carrier for fast and safe handling of fragmentation and flash bang grenades - at AUSA 2017.
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October 2, 2017
AUSA 2017: Automotive Robotic Industry (ARI) will highlight the AMSTAF family of autonomous, multi-mission, robotic vehiclesThe family of UGVs will be offered in several sizes - adaptable for a variety of missions
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October 2, 2017
AUSA Annual Meeting 2017: Beeper Communications presents its software-defined wide area network solution (SD WAN) to deliver video from the fieldBeeper Communications - a leading provider of emergency communication and critical messaging services for major security, military and homeland defense...
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October 2, 2017
AUSA Annual Meeting 2017: RT LTA announces new capabilities for the Skystar 100 AerostatRT LTA Systems Ltd. - a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of aerostats for use in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and communications applications - will present the new capabilities of the Skystar 100 aerostat for the first time, at AUSA Annual Meeting 2017.
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September 29, 2017
India-US: New Phase in Defence Partnership
By Ranjit Kumar
After India-US defence relations reached to its astounding heights at the fag end of Obama administration, both the countries saw a lull in high level contacts creating a perception that the new Trump administration believes more on transactional relationship than sharing something critical to India's defence needs.
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September 28, 2017
Rafael unveils the Samson Dual 30mm M230LFA new Remote Weapon Station with armor protection and under-armor reloading
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. unveils the new Samson Dual M230LF RWS -
September 28, 2017
190th Gunners Day CelebratedRegiment of Artillery, one of the largest Arms of the Indian Army celebrated 190th Gunners' Day on September 28, 2017. The Gunners' Day is celebrated to commemorate the raising of the first Indian Artillery Unit namely, 5 (Bombay) Mountain Battery on this day in 1827.
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September 28, 2017
Closing Ceremony Exercise Yudh Abhyas - 2017Joint Indo US exercise, Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2017 concluded on September 27, 2017 at Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM), Washington, USA.
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September 28, 2017
Rafael will display both Samson RWS Dual with M230LF and Trophy Light active protection system on Oshkosh Defense JLTVThe light version (LV) of the Trophy APS is a derivative of the world's only combat-proven APS for armored vehicles and the Samson RWS is globally integrated on thousands of fielded ground and naval platforms in over 25 countries.
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September 23, 2017
Multi-agency exercise 'Pralay Sahayam' heldA multi-agency exercise was conducted on the banks of Hussain Sagar Lake as the final event of 'Pralay Sahayam' in Hyderabad today.
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September 22, 2017
DGMO level talks between India and PakistanDGMO level talks on behest of Pak DGMO was held on September 22, 2017. During the talks the Pak DGMO raised the issues of targeting of Pak Civilians opposite the Jammu Sector by own troops.
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September 22, 2017
India-Nepal Joint Exercise, Surya Kiran-XII
By Lt General V.K. Kapoor (Retd)India-Nepal Joint Military Exercise Surya Kiran-XII, pitched at battalion level, was conducted at Nepal Army Battle School (NABS), Saljhandi, Nepal from September 3 to September 16, 2017.
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September 21, 2017
PAC-3 MSE test successful from remote launcherA Lockheed Martin PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor successfully intercepted a tactical ballistic missile target on Saturday in the first-ever MSE test from a remote launcher.
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September 20, 2017
Upgraded Lockheed Martin laser outguns threat in half the timeA Lockheed Martin prototype laser weapon system proved that an advanced system of sensors, software and specialized optics can deliver decisive lethality against unmanned aerial vehicle threats.
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September 18, 2017
The World's Largest Arms Fair
By R. ChandrakanthThe host country, Britain is all set to expand its export footprint and this was outlined by the Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon who suggested that Britain would look...
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September 16, 2017
Opening Ceremony held for INDO-USA Joint Exercise Yudh Abhyas - 2017Exercise Yudh Abhyas - 2017, a joint military exercise between Indian and US armies commenced this morning at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, USA with a brief and impressive opening ceremony.
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September 15, 2017
Indigenous Development of Trawl System by DRDOR&DE (Engrs), a premier system engineering laboratory under Armament & Combat Engineering (ACE) cluster of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently undertaken the design and development of Trawl System...
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September 14, 2017
Southern Command Investiture Ceremony 2017 concludes at BhopalSouthern Command Investiture Ceremony was conducted at Bhopal on 14 September 2017. Lieutenant General PM Hariz, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Command, felicitated a total of 63 Officers...
