 | India carries out successful training launch of Agni-1 ballistic missileIn the last two decades, India has been focusing on enhancing its strategic deterrent capability by developing various ballistic missiles, precision-guided munitions and related platforms. |
 | Papua New Guinea, US to sign security pact with eye on ChinaBeijing has snapped up mines and ports across the Pacific and last year inked a secretive security pact with the Solomon Islands that allows China to deploy troops to the country. |
 | CBI arrests defence journalist, former Navy commander in spying caseThe CBI got info that some Indian journalists were collecting and passing on such information to foreign intelligence agencies having potential to disturb relations with friendly countries. |
 | Indian, US fighter jets take part in joint exercise at Bengal's KalaikundaThe Indian Air Force has employed Tejas, Rafale, Jaguar and Su-30 MKI fighter jets while F-15 is representing the United States Air Force in the exercise. |
 | Pakistan SC warns govt of serious consequences if poll funds not releasedIn its report, the Defence Ministry highlighted the need of holding the elections on the same day in view of the heightened security situation in the country. |
 | Fire in Dubai kills 16, injures 9 in apartment buildingIt said the blaze happened on Saturday in Dubai's Al Ras neighbourhood, a tightly knit warren of streets and alleys home to one of its oldest neighbourhoods. |
 | China says conducted mid-course missile interception testThe Defense Ministry says the operation was carried out late Friday night within Chinese territory and achieved “the desired test objective.” |
 | Defence purchases: Rajnath for competitive bid via open tenderDefence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday stressed that the rule of competitive bidding through open tender must be followed in defence procurement. |
 | Hi-tech manufacturing centre to woo global players in Tamil Nadu soonThese sectors are experiencing exponential growth in recent years and are estimated to reach about Rs 8 lakh crore and Rs 20,000 crore respectively by 2026. |
 | India's defence exports rise ten-fold in six years, reach all-time high of Rs 15,920 croreThe Ministry of Defence in a statement said India is now exporting to over 85 countries |
| India exported military hardware worth Rs 15,920 crore in 2022-23: Rajnath Singh"India's defence exports have reached an all-time high of Rs 15,920 crore in FY 2022-2023. It is a remarkable achievement for the country," Singh said on Twitter. |
 | Centre signs Rs 470 cr contract with UDPL for modernisation of Naval Aircraft Yards at Goa, KochiThe ministry signed a contract with Ultra Dimensions Pvt.Ltd., Vishakhapatnam for "modernisation of NAYs at Goa and Kochi, at a cost of approximately Rs 470 crore", a statement said. |
 | Ministry of Defence pushes for indigenous buys, inks deal worth Rs 32,000 croreThe signed contracts include 11 NGOPV and six Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV) to be constructed by Indian shipyards at an overall cost of about Rs 19,600 crore. |
 | India targeting defence exports worth Rs 40,000 crore by 2026, says Rajnath SinghAddressing a conclave in New Delhi, Rajnath said that domestic defence production has witnessed a significant increase in the last few years |
 | Outdoor courts, self-defence classes for corporation school girlsThis is part of the government initiative to encourage sports among girl students along with self-defence training under Nirbhaya Funds. |
 | Cabinet Committee on Security likely to seal Rafale-M deal todayNavy prefers it over F-18 Super Hornet for deployment on its aircraft carrier INS Vikrant |
 | India, Japan's defence and security partnership to be strengthened during PM Kishida’s visitThe meeting between PM Modi and the Japanese PM on Monday comes at a significant time when the two countries have the Presidencies of the G20 and G7 respectively. |
 | MoD cancels elections to 57 cantonment boards, including SCBThe conduct of Cantonment Board elections is necessary as the board becomes a headless institute without a leader. |
 | Indigenous weapon systems worth Rs 70,500 crore get government nodProposals of the Indian Navy constituted the major approvals, with more than Rs 56,000 crore going to it. |
 | Fire mission accomplished, home guards feeling singed by slightGuards say everyone ignoring their efforts; demand safety gear for those working with fire |
