Army seeks quantum jump in capabilities, inks Rs 7,600-cr deal for equipments

In line with its vision to be a "technologically superior force" to fight future wars with indigenous solutions, 49 schemes worth Rs 7,600 crore have been contracted by the Army under the fourth......

India-made howitzer to be used for 21-gun salute on I-Day

For the first time, a home-grown howitzer gun will be used for the ceremonial 21-gun salute during the Independence Day ceremony at Red Fort, Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar said on Wednesday. IMAGE:......

India successfully test-fires Pinaka missile systems

A new version of the Pinaka rocket system has been successfully flight-tested by the Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Army at the Pokhran firing ranges, the defence......

Extended range Pinaka rocket system successfully test-fired

A series of successful test-firing of the extended range Pinaka rocket system (Pinaka-ER) was carried in the last three days, the defence ministry said on Saturday. IMAGE: Pinaka-ER multi barrel......

US moves to facilitate high tech trade with India

On the eve of US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke's trip to India next week as the head of a high-tech trade mission of 23 American companies, including Fortune 500 heavyweights and also several small......