IN PICS: Nuke-powered 'INS Chakra' joins Indian Navy

India on Wednesday inducted the Russian-origin nuclear-powered submarine 'Nerpa' into the Navy, joining the elite league of nations having such sophisticated warships. Defence minister A K Antony......

Year-end special: How India flexed its muscles in 2012

The year 2012 saw India's war machinery notching up new milestones.   Rediff.com takes a look at how India bolstered its defence preparedness this year.Let's begin with the Agni-V......

Defence equipment: To lease or not to lease?

Admiral describes it as 'a path-breaking change'; defence ministry official disagrees.Ajai Shukla reports. IMAGE: The INS Chakra nuclear submarine leased from Russia in 2012. Photograph: Reuters......

Coming to India: Russia's 'quietest' submarine

India would receive its first new generation Nerpa Akula-II class nuclear attack submarine, which is undergoing sea trials in Russia, by the end of this year, a top Russian official has said."The......