Centre clears mega purchase of weapons for armed forces

In a major decision, the defence ministry on Tuesday approved capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 15,935 crore which included purchase of 7.40 lakh assault rifles, 5,719 sniper......

Sitharaman commissions made in India INS Kiltan

IMAGE: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba during the commissioning ceremony of INS Kiltan in Visakhapatnam on Monday. Photographs: Kind courtesy......

Exclusive! Manohar Parrikar on his plans for India's defence

'The armed forces have been given clear indication that they have to give priority to Make in India and indigenisation and dependence on foreign source should be reduced.' 'Almost Rs 90,000 crores......