DRDO Biggest Hindrance To Atmanirbharta In Defence

DRDO's failures over the decades have contributed significantly to India becoming the world's biggest weapons importer, points out Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd). IMAGE: The Indian......

Govt moves bill in LS to ban strikes by essential defence services

The government on Thursday introduced a bill in Lok Sabha which seeks to prohibit any agitation and strike by anyone engaged in the essential defence services.   IMAGE: 12.7 mm heavy machine......

Parliament passes bill to ban strikes by essential defence services

Parliament on Thursday passed a bill which allows the central government to prohibit strikes, lockouts, and layoffs in units engaged in essential defence services. The Essential Defence Services......

Naidu urges armed forces to develop Indian military into future force

India is facing multiple security challenges in a highly complex and unpredictable geo-political environment, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said on Tuesday and called upon the armed forces to be......

How the military can get a bang for every buck

The best available recourse to keep the defence sector healthy is to source most of our requirement within the country so that procurement outlays under both the Revenue and Capital heads flow......

Govt keen to boost defence exports

In a bid to boost sagging armament sales abroad, India on Tuesday invited foreign companies to collaborate with domestic defence production companies to export Indian products. "I invite guests to......

Govt mulls 100 per cent FDI in defence

The government is considering a proposal to allow 100 per cent foreign direct investment into the country's defence sector, despite stiff opposition from the defence ministry that has raised......

New defence purchase policy soon

Defence Minister A K Antony has sprung a surprise by revealing that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) would implement a new procurement policy this year. Of late, he has been facing mounting criticism......