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First tri-service missile gets underway with roll-out of MRSAM components

The MRSAM has been developed for the army, navy and air force by DRDO, in close partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries

Defence Budget: Military gets 28% less budget than it projected

Money requested for equipment modernisation slashed by 38 per cent

Need to develop military into a future force: PM at top commanders' meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a holistic approach focused on breaking down civil-military silos and on expediting decision-making

DRDO conducts successful flight test of SFDR technology

The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Friday successfully conducted a flight test of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology in Odisha, official sources said. The test was carried out at around 10.30 am from the integrated test range (ITR) launch platform at Chandipur, they said. The successful demonstration of the SFDR technology will enable DRDO to develop long-range air to air missiles, the sources said. During the test, all subsystems including the ground booster motor have performed as expected, they added.

Guj: PM to address commanders' conference at Kevadia tomorrow

Modi will be in Gujarat on Saturday to address a conference of the country's top military leadership at Kevadia in Narmada district

Ensuring military capability

There is little urgency in govt's approach to modernisation

9 rounds of military talks held with China, parleys to continue: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister said senior military commanders of India and China held nine rounds of talks on process of disengagement of troops in eastern Ladakh and the parleys will continue in future

Aero India 2021: Air Force looks to industry for indigenising spares

With this digitisation providing the IAF with a firm grip on its inventories, it has begun reducing reliance on foreign OEMs by launching a major programme of indigenising spares

Objective is to win conflicts with home-made weapons: CDS Gen Rawat

After the government approved a deal to buy 83 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas fighter jets, Chief of Defence Staff General Rawat said it is a boost for the Centre's Make in India initiative

Govt clears purchase of 83 indigenous Tejas light combat aircraft

India's largest indigenous defence procurement deal is worth Rs 45,696 cr

Best of BS Opinion: Army's pivot to the north, an attack on America & more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

India's S-400 deal with Russia may trigger US sanctions, says report

In October 2018, India had signed a $5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems, despite a warning from the Trump administration

Defence PSU GRSE delivers eighth landing craft utility ship to Indian Navy

Defence PSU GRSE has delivered to the Indian Navy the last of the eight landing craft utility ships manufactured by it, providing a major boost to the country's defence preparedness

Best of BS Opinion: Bank recap, a wobbly first year for the CDS & more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

A wobbly first year for the CDS

Deep and candid introspection is warranted for the Chief of Defence Staff to have a tangible impact on military reforms

India has capability to hit terror targets across LoC if needed: Rajnath

India has the capability to hit terrorist targets across the border if needed, Rajnath Singh said and noted that Pakistan has been indulging in notorious actions along the border since its creation

'Time waste': Rahul Gandhi walks out of defence panel meet in protest

Panel on defence on Wednesday discussed soldiers' rank badges and uniforms for over an hour, over the objections of several members who demanded the committee focus on matters of strategic importance

Trimming sails

Need to ensure navy's plans and capabilities are harmonised

Rift between Russia and Ukraine creates a potential dilemma for India

A Russian press release on Tuesday formally objected to the overhaul in Ukraine of military equipment built and sold by Russia

India successfully tests hypersonic technology demonstration vehicle

Only three countries - Russia, USA and China - have flown a vehicle in the atmosphere at a hypersonic speed