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The 13th edition of Aero India, the defence ministry’s biannual air show, will see heightened government pitch for indigenous aircraft designs. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will formally sign India’s largest defence orders for Indian industry, a Rs 48,000 crore contract for 83 LCA Tejas Mark 1 aircraft on February 3. The contract--73 combat jets in the Mark 1A configuration and 10 Mark 1 trainers--will be signed on the inaugural day of the three-day Aero India 2021 air show beginning in Bengaluru on February 3. This contract, the single-largest order for an indigenously produced defence platform after the indigenous nuclear submarine project, was cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on January 13. HAL is also poised to get a Rs 3,000 crore order for 15 Light Combat Helicopters, two of which have already been produced. It is not clear, however, whether this order will be inked at Aero India. The HAL-built Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), currently in development trials, w...

During the function, Rajnath Singh will confer the ‘President’s Commission’ to the graduating trainees. Representative Image Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is going to be the Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer of the Passing out Parade that will be held at the Air Force Academy (AFA) Dundigal, Hyderabad on December 19, 2020.  A Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) with full Military splendour will take place to mark the successful completion of Pre-Commissioning Training of Flight Cadets of various branches of Indian Air Force.  During the function, he will confer the ‘President’s Commission’ to the graduating trainees.  The ceremony includes the presentation of ‘Wings’ and ‘Brevets’ to the Flight Cadets who would be successfully completing Flying and Navigation Training, respectively. Rajnath Singh will also be awarding ‘Wings’ to Officers of Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and Officers from Friendly Foreign Countries on successful completion of their Flying Training at Air F...

In the quest for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' , Indian Army has developed and launched a secure messaging application named the "Secure Application for the Internet (SAI)" that supports an end-to-end secure voice, text and video calling services for Android platform over internet, the Ministry of Defence said here on Thursday. The model is similar to commercially available messaging applications like WhatsApp, Telegram, SAMVAD "The model is similar to commercially available messaging applications like WhatsApp, Telegram, SAMVAD and GIMS and utilises end-to-end encryption messaging protocol. SAI scores over on security features with local in-house servers and coding, which can be tweaked as per requirements," the ministry said in a release. The Indian Army on Thursday launched a messaging app called SAI that will provide secure voice, text and video calling services to its soldiers. https://t.co/6aBKexGhz9 — Economic Times (@EconomicTimes) October 29, 2020 Acco...

U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo raises security threat from China after 2+2 talks. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a press briefing at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on October 27, 2020. | Photo Credit: PTI The United States will support India to defend its territorial sovereignty and liberty, U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said on Tuesday. Addressing the media at the end of the 3rd India-US 2+2 dialogue in New Delhi, Mr. Pompeo also said that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is “no friend to democracy”. The observations about the threats to Indian sovereignty came as New Delhi announced the signing of the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement on geospatial cooperation (BECA) with the U.S. “The United States will stand with the people of India as they face threats to their sovereignty and their liberty,” said Mr. Pompeo hinting at the ongoing tense scenario in eastern Ladakh where Indian and Chinese forces in a standoff si...

At 2+2 meeting next week, the two countries will look to push intelligence sharing pact BECA . With key deals LEMOA and COMCASA already signed, what does it mean for defence, particularly in light of LAC standoff? India and US have signed the LEMOA in 2016, COMCASA in 2018 and BECA is scheduled for the third 2+2 ministerial meeting (on November 3rd) India and the US are preparing for the third 2+2 ministerial meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh , and US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark T Esper in New Delhi on October 26-27. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E Biegun visited India last week to lay the groundwork for the high-level visits 2+2 in 2018. One of the items on the agenda will be the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) — a pact with deep military implications. In the last two meetings, agreements known as LEMOA and COMCASA were signed; now, with BECA, these have been dubbed the ...

( Representative image French defence minister Florence Parly will embark on an official visit to India on September 10, where she will attend the induction ceremony of the first batch of the Rafale fighter aircraft by the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station (AFS) Ambala. This will mark Parly's third official visit to India since 2017 and one of her first official trips since the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic, according to a statement by the French Embassy in New Delhi. "On this occasion, Minister Parly will strengthen France's forward-looking defence cooperation with India, its foremost Asian strategic partner," the statement said.During her visit the French Minister will meet her counterpart Rajnath Singh and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Their broad-ranging talks will cover, among others, industrial and technological partnership in line with the Make in India programme; operational defence cooperation, particularly maritime security in the Indo-Pacifi...

India on Monday entered the elite missile club joining United States, Russia and China after it successfully flight tested hypersonic technology that will pave the way towards development of missiles travelling at six times the speed of sound. DRDO has successfully demonstrated the Hypersonic air-breathing scramjet technology with the flight test of Hypersonic Technology Demonstration Vehicle (HSTDV).( Image Source : DRDO INSTAGRAM ) India on Monday entered the elite missile club joining United States, Russia and China after it successfully flight tested hypersonic technology that will pave the way towards development of missiles travelling at six times the speed of sound. With this successful demonstration, the country has become the member of the hypersonic regime. This is a step towards manufacture of advanced Hypersonic Vehicles. India becomes 4th country to test hypersonic missile technology: All you need to know India has joined United States, Russia and China to test hypersonic ...

 The strength of the 72-year old National Cadet Corps will grow to 15 lakh when the expansion in coastal and border areas is implemented. NCC cadets take part in a rehearsal for the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi, Friday. Expres Photo By Amit Mehra) In his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the expansion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in coastal and border districts of India. He announced that from the 173 coastal and border districts, one lakh cadets, a third of them girls, will be trained. A look at the NCC, arguably the world’s largest voluntary uniformed youth organisation and significance of its expansion in coastal and border districts of the country and the road ahead. Prime Minister’s Announcement. In his speech, the Prime Minister said under the new initiative, training will be given to around one lakh new NCC cadets and an attempt will be made that one-third of these will be girl cadets. “In border areas, th...

Army Chief General MM Naravane has released a book titled "National Security Challenges: Young Scholars' Perspective" written by university students. (Army Chief General MM Naravane | Image: republicworld.com) Army Chief General MM Naravane has released a book titled "National Security Challenges: Young Scholars' Perspective" written by university students. The book published by the Indian Army’s think-tank CLAWS (Centre for Land Warfare Studies) was released on August 17. The authors of the book, ranging from an undergraduate level to doctoral candidates have written on varied themes concerning national security. It is a tribute to Field Marshal Manekshaw, the great grand strategist of 1971 Indo-Pakistan War that liberated Bangladesh. It is sent to the Prime Minister, Home Minister, Education Minister, UGC Chairman, NITI Aayog.. Happiness is when the Army Chief greets you/calls you by your first name..result of few indirect interactions... pic.twitter.com/g...

In a message to China, India has made it clear that it is not going to lower its guard in the region. India will not reduce its number of troops deployed at LAC amid the ongoing border issues in eastern Ladakh. Represent ative   In a strong message to China, India has made it clear that it is not going to lower its guard in the region. India will not reduce its number of troops deployed at LAC amid the ongoing border issues in eastern Ladakh. On Saturday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the overall security scenario in eastern Ladakh. The meeting was attended by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh and Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria. All aspects of the dispute were discussed in the meeting and the future course of approach in dealing with the situation was also deliberated upon. All aspects of the dispute were discussed in the meeting and the future course of approac...

Missing your fix of adrenaline since the lockdown and yearning to get high on adventure? The Indian Army has the perfect cure for your symptoms and is willing to “liberally” issue permits for civilian expeditions to the Siachen Base Camp and Kumar Post in Ladakh.  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated `Col Chewang Rinchen Setu', a strategically important bridge, over Shyok river in Ladakh region. The 430-meter-long bridge has been built by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and connects Durbuk and Daulat Beg Oldie in Eastern Ladakh. He described the bridge as a symbol of the Centre's resolve of bringing "positive change and all-round development" of the nation | Image: ET The decision to open up the world’s largest non-polar glacier and the highest battlefield was taken in October last year, when winter was already knocking on Ladakh’s doors and tourist season was nearly over. Carrying through that decision amid the border standoff with China indicates government’s ...