Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,145 These are the key events on day 1,145 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Apr 14, 2025
Israel building agency to steer Palestinian ‘voluntary departure’ from Gaza Under the proposal, the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza will be under the control of the Defence Ministry. Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2025
Who is Eyal Zamir, the Israeli army’s new chief of staff? Israel’s highest-ranking officer has a longstanding relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Al Jazeera · Mar 4, 2025
Russia claims it foiled several Ukrainian plots to kill senior officers with disguised bombs Moscow’s Federal Security Service has arrested four Russians accused of helping plan the attack The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2024
Russian corruption purge expands as two more defence officials arrested Confessing to taking bribes, the duo are the latest to be arrested in a ‘purge’ by the Defence Ministry. Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2024
Independence Day: 103 Gallantry Awards including 4 Kirti Chakras, 18 Shaurya Chakras Three of the Kirti Chakras and four of the Shaurya Chakras will be awarded posthumously, the Defence Ministry said. Must follow the story on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Aug 15, 2024
Germany investigates possible attack on water system at military base People may have broken in and contaminated supply pipes at Cologne-Wahn airbase, the defence ministry says The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2024
How the French military's 'army of champions' dominated Olympics medal count Nearly a third of France’s 64 Olympic medals were won by members of the French armed forces, with the military having become a major institution in supporting high-level athletes. As France looks to maintain – if not grow – its Olympic record, increasing support for athletes from the public sector,… Radio France Internationale · Aug 13, 2024
Russia arrests another general on bribery charges Authorities arrest Lieutenant-General Vadim Shamarin, latest in a string of bribery arrests of high-ranking officials. Al Jazeera · May 23, 2024
New term, old problems: On Putin’s new term and the Ukraine war Putin may be ruling over a Russia that is internally more repressive, economically weaker and isolated in the West and in a war of attrition with a permanently hostile neighbour The Hindu · May 15, 2024
Defence Ministry gives nod to elevated corridors proposed on defence lands Defence Ministry approves elevated corridors on Hyderabad-Karimnagar and Hyderabad-Nagpur highways, easing traffic congestion, ending 8-year stalemate. The Hindu · Mar 1, 2024
Ukraine Reportedly Shoots Down 10 Russian Aircrafts Worth £600m: 'This is our land, and our sky!' The Ukrainian Armed Forces have been targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's air force for the past ten days, destroying ten of its warplanes – worth a total of £611 million. International Business Times UK · Mar 1, 2024
Air force golf course ‘can’t be converted’ Dhupatemiya Golf Course cannot be converted into a sports complex as the site is a military security stronghold, the Defence Ministry said. Bangkok Post · Feb 21, 2024
Military equipment co-developed by India, U.S. can be used to dissuade countries from going to ‘mutual adversaries’ U.S. Ambassador emphasizes co-development of military hardware with India to deter adversaries and protect peace at INDUS-X summit. The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024
The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024 Defence Minister inaugurates 35 projects built by BRO in border areas Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 35 border infrastructure projects, emphasizes the importance of border development and climate change.
The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024 Show of fairness: On the formula for selection of Republic Day tableaux In the backdrop of controversies year after year, the new proposal of a rotational opportunity for each State/UT offers a fairer, more transparent mechanism
The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024 Republic Day parade | Under new deal, each State can field tableau once in three years The Defence Ministry has proposed a rollover plan for the States and Union Territories (UT) to showcase their tableaux, according to official sources
The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024 CM seeks transfer of Defence lands for taking up construction of elevated corridors Chief Minister Revanth Reddy requests Central govt. to transfer Defence lands for highways & elevated corridors in Hyderabad. Union Minister responds positively.
The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024 Ministry of Defence signs two contracts worth ₹802 crore The Defence Ministry on Thursday signed two contracts worth ₹802 crore towards equipment for the Army.
The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023 India receives price bids for 26 Rafale-M jets, 3 Scorpene submarines The Rafale-M deal is being processed through an Inter-governmental agreement; the scorpene submarine deal is a follow-on to the earlier contract with Naval Group, under which Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai manufactured six submarines in India.
The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023 Defence Ministry signs ₹1,614.89 crore deal for 6 next-gen OPVs for Coast Guard The Defence Ministry signed a ₹1,614.89 crore contract with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Limited for procurement of six next-generation Offshore Patrol Vessels
Dynamite News · Nov 30, 2023 Defence Ministry clears procurement of 97 Tejas LCA for IAF, over 150 Prachand helicopters In major decisions, the Defence Ministry on Thursday cleared the proposal for acquiring 97 Light Combat Aircraft Mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force at a cost of around Rs 65,000 crore. Read Further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023 India communicates to France decision to procure 26 Rafale Marine jets India formally communicates to France decision to procure 26 Rafale jets for Navy. Negotiations on pricing and other details to follow. India sent letter of request to French govt. under govt-to-govt framework. India-France ties on upswing; joint projects incl. jet/heli engines, Scorpene subs.
The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023 Study estimates count of UAVs required for the three Services The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan recently ordered two studies to be conducted on major military platforms used by all three services.
The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023 Har Shikhar Tiranga mission | ‘A journey of unity, patriotism, and adventure’ The campaign was supported by the Defence Ministry and Government of Arunachal Pradesh.