What Will Israel Do Next?

In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: Smoke......

India, US sign key defence agreement

The two countries also signed a 'Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Assignment of Liaison Officers', which will facilitate the posting of one military officer from each country with the military......

Aatmanirbharta not at cost of nation's defence, says vice air chief

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has demonstrated the integration of multiple forces in domains of air, land, sea, cyber, information and space, and how they are "united" to achieve the goal,......

Doval moots interoperability among central police forces

National security advisor Ajit Doval on Friday suggested that various central armed police forces of the country should have "jointness" and interoperability among themselves like the ongoing plan......

Israel conflict unlikely to impact trade of pharma firms

Indian pharmaceutical firms foresee minimal disruptions in trade with Israel despite escalating regional tensions. Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters Rising crude prices and export shipping insurance......

Drone maker ideaForge bags biggest order from armed forces

The Army signed a $20-million deal with the Infosys-backed drone maker recently. ideaForge competed with the likes of Tata Group, Dynamatic Technologies, and Israel’s Elbit. When Indian and......

A case for raising defence FDI to 100%

Access to India's defence market must be made conditional -- available only to those who are ready to make a long-term commitment in India, argues Ajai Shukla. IMAGE: Defence Minister Rajnath......

UP to woo investors in Asia and Europe for proposed Defence corridor

The Uttar Pradesh Defence corridor is estimated to attract Rs 20,000 crore investment and create 250,000 jobs. The Uttar Pradesh government is considering the idea of investor meets and roadshows......