BAE Systems received a $754 million contract award to continue producing the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) family of vehicles (FoV) for the US Army. Notably, this contract begins the second phase of full-rate production of AMPVs between March 2026 and February 2027. The multi-mission ready AMPV FoV replaces vehicles from the Army’s Vietnam War-era M113…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India and its borders are “totally secure” and the people of the country should have full faith in the armed forces. During a fireside chat on the concluding day of the Times Now Summit here, while responding to a question on the criticism of the Agniveer scheme, the…
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) / SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota facilitated the static test of the S2 motor of Kalam-250 Rocket designed and developed by an Indian Space start-up M/s Skyroot Aerospace, Hyderabad at SDSC’s propulsion testbed. Noteworthy, ISRO is the national space agency of India. It operates as the primary research and development arm of the…
The Ministry of Defence (MoD), India intends to procure Aerial Observation System for the Indian Army which can be used by Observation Post (OP) Officers and have issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the same. Notably, the Aerial Observation System is being procured to facilitate an aerial view of the battlefield as well as…
China on Thursday blamed Philippine actions for recent rising tension between the two sides in the hotly contested South China Sea. Beijing and Manila have a long history of maritime territorial disputes in the strategic waterway and there have been repeated confrontations between their vessels near contested reefs in recent months. “The provocations by the…
A bipartisan US congressional delegation pledged continued support for Taiwan on Thursday, days after Congress approved USD 300 million in military aid for the self-governed island that’s claimed by China. Congress also approved USD 400 million on Saturday to counter the Chinese government’s influence in the region, as part of its Defense Appropriations Act. China…
The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), under which an area is declared as “disturbed” for the convenience of security forces, has been extended in three districts of Arunachal Pradesh, eight districts of Nagaland and some other areas for six more months after a review of the law and order situation in these two northeastern…
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India reaffirmed Arunachal Pradesh’s position as an “integral and inalienable part of India,” dismissing China’s repeated claims over the region. Notably, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that India’s stance on Arunachal Pradesh has been consistent and clear, irrespective of China’s assertions. Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Randhir…
The first Tejas LCA Mk-1A aircraft on Thursday made its maiden flight from a Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facility in Bengaluru, and the country can look forward to its early induction into the Indian Air Force (IAF), state-run plane-maker HAL said. Noteworthy, HAL is an aerospace and defence company, owned by the government of India….
The Chinese military on Thursday criticised the US for its assertion that Arunachal Pradesh is part of India, stating that India and China have mature mechanisms, communication channels, ability and willingness to properly handle the border issue through dialogue and consultations. The US has a terrible record of stoking disputes between other countries for selfish…
