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Defence Acquisition Council clears proposals worth ₹79,000 crore for modern weapon systems to enhance the operational capabilities of the armed forces

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The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved proposals worth approximately ₹79,000 crore to enhance the operational capabilities of the...
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India Air Force successfully tests indigenously developed Military Combat Parachute System: Read its main features and how it will enhance India’s defence capabilities

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The MCPS has specifically been designed for difficult, high-altitude airborne operations to allow paratroopers to descend by evading enemy radars and air defence systems and cover large distances.
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India showcases defence strength with first-ever launch of Agni-Prime Missile from a Rail based Mobile launcher system

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In a landmark demonstration of advancement of defence technology in the country, the Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully launched a missile from...
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Defence minister approves new Defence Procurement Manual aimed at achieving self-reliance in fulfilling the needs of the Armed Forces

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 to further streamline, simplify, enable & rationalise the revenue procurement process in the Ministry of Defence and cater to the emerging requirements of the Armed Forces in the era of modern warfare.
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President Donald Trump, who wants to end all wars in the world, renames Department of Defense as Department of War, signages at Pentagon changed

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order renaming the Department of Defense to Department of War.
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DRDO transfers three advanced defence material technologies for missiles, armoured vehicles and naval vessels to industry partners

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In a stride toward self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) in Hyderabad under DRDO has transferred three cutting-edge materials technologies to leading industry partners
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Pakistan floods: Defence minister Khawaja Asif calls floodwaters a “blessing”, asks people to store them in tubs and containers

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Amid floods in Pakistan, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has suggested that citizens should treat floodwaters as a “blessing” and store them at home.
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DRDO successfully conducts maiden flight-tests of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System, a multi-layered air defence system

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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-tests of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha on August 23, 2025
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After success in Operation Sindoor, Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr raises $100 million funding: How India is becoming more Atmanirbhar in defence manufacturing

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Raphe mPhibr drones fired missiles at terror and military establishments in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The Noida-based company is increasing its domestic drone capabilities due to growing military interest and national security concerns, including an impending Army order.
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Trump slams Spain for refusing to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP like other NATO members, says it is terrible and threatens to...

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NATO leaders have agreed to increase their defence spending to 5% of the GDP by 2035, as demanded by US. However, Spain refused the same, causing an angry outburst by Trump
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