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MoD inks Rs 624-crore contract with BEL for 28 key systems for Indian Navy

MoD inks Rs 624-crore contract with BEL for 28 key systems for In...

Sat, Feb 08, 2025

The Ministry of Defence, in a statement, said it signed the contract with Bharat Electronics Limited in New Delhi for "procurement of 28 EON-51 systems for 11 new-generation offshore patrol vessels and three cadet training ships for the Indian Navy at a total cost of Rs 642.17 crore, including taxes under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category".

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Budget Expectations: Defence allocation likely to be raised beyond 2% of GDP

Budget Expectations: Defence allocation likely to be raised beyon...

Tue, Jan 21, 2025

Budget Expectations: In the last Budget, released in July, the central government allocated Rs 6.22 lakh crore to the defence sector, a tad higher than the allocation in the interim Budget earlier last year. This time around, will there be an increase in the defence allocation? 

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India gradually emerging as global hub in defence manufacturing: PM

India gradually emerging as global hub in defence manufacturing:...

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's significant strides towards 'Aatmanirbharta' (self-reliance) in defence during his Independence Day speech. He praised the government’s efforts in transforming India into a global hub for military equipment manufacturing, citing record-high defence production and exports. 

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Top 5 SBI Mutual Funds With Best Returns in 1 Year: Gold fund at No. 1 spot has converted Rs 2,00,000 one-time investment into Rs 2,62,000

Top 5 SBI Mutual Funds With Best Returns in 1 Year: Gold fund at No. 1 spot has converted Rs 2,00,000 one-time investment into Rs 2,62,000

SIP vs PPF for Rs 1,40,000/year investment: Which can create a higher corpus in 20 years?

SIP vs PPF for Rs 1,40,000/year investment: Which can create a higher corpus in 20 years?

One-time Investment for Retirement Planning: How Rs 2,50,000 lump sum amount can generate Rs 94,00,000 corpus in long term

One-time Investment for Retirement Planning: How Rs 2,50,000 lump sum amount can generate Rs 94,00,000 corpus in long term

SBI 10-year FD vs SIP: What will be your return on Rs 9,50,000 investment in 10 years

SBI 10-year FD vs SIP: What will be your return on Rs 9,50,000 investment in 10 years

Retirement Gratuity Calculations: What will be gratuity for government employee with Rs 80,000 as last-drawn basic pay and 30 years of service?

Retirement Gratuity Calculations: What will be gratuity for government employee with Rs 80,000 as last-drawn basic pay and 30 years of service?

Retirement Planning: How one-time investment of Rs 3,00,000 may generate Rs 51,600 monthly income for 30 years

Retirement Planning: How one-time investment of Rs 3,00,000 may generate Rs 51,600 monthly income for 30 years

SBI Senior Citizen FD Interest Rates: How much monthly payout, maturity amount you will get on investments of Rs 5,55,666 and 7,77,888 in 1-, 3-, and 5-year fixed deposits

SBI Senior Citizen FD Interest Rates: How much monthly payout, maturity amount you will get on investments of Rs 5,55,666 and 7,77,888 in 1-, 3-, and 5-year fixed deposits

Gratuity Calculation: Rs 37,000 as last-drawn basic salary, 6 years and 3 months of service; find out your gratuity amount

Gratuity Calculation: Rs 37,000 as last-drawn basic salary, 6 years and 3 months of service; find out your gratuity amount

​NMDC declares Rs 2.30 per share interim dividend for FY25; Check record date

​NMDC declares Rs 2.30 per share interim dividend for FY25; Check record date

PPF Calculation: How much will you earn in 15 years by investing Rs 3,000, Rs 7,000, and Rs 10,000 monthly in Post Office Public Provident Fund?

PPF Calculation: How much will you earn in 15 years by investing Rs 3,000, Rs 7,000, and Rs 10,000 monthly in Post Office Public Provident Fund?

400-Day Special FDs: Know returns on Rs 5 lakh, Rs 7 lakh, and Rs 9 lakh investments in SBI, PNB, and BoB fixed deposit schemes

400-Day Special FDs: Know returns on Rs 5 lakh, Rs 7 lakh, and Rs 9 lakh investments in SBI, PNB, and BoB fixed deposit schemes

Retirement Planning by One-time Investment: How Rs 3,75,000 one-time deposit can generate fund worth Rs 1,26,00,000

Retirement Planning by One-time Investment: How Rs 3,75,000 one-time deposit can generate fund worth Rs 1,26,00,000

DA Hike Latest Update: Will Centre increase DA from 53% in cabinet meeting? What 2% DA hike for your Rs 55,000 basic salary means

DA Hike Latest Update: Will Centre increase DA from 53% in cabinet meeting? What 2% DA hike for your Rs 55,000 basic salary means

Power of Rs 2,000 SIP: How quickly can you generate over Rs 60 lakh corpus with just Rs 2,000 monthly investment?

Power of Rs 2,000 SIP: How quickly can you generate over Rs 60 lakh corpus with just Rs 2,000 monthly investment?

Power of Compounding: How soon you can generate Rs 4 crore corpus with monthly investments of Rs 6,500, Rs 8,500, or Rs 10,500

Power of Compounding: How soon you can generate Rs 4 crore corpus with monthly investments of Rs 6,500, Rs 8,500, or Rs 10,500

Navy Chief reaches Dhaka, to visit key defence facilities in Bangladesh

Navy Chief reaches Dhaka, to visit key defence facilities in Bang...

Sun, Jun 30, 2024

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with his counterpart Admiral M Nazmul Hassan in Dhaka and also review the Passing Out Parade scheduled at Bangladesh Naval Academy (BNA) at Chittagong on July 4.

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Sanjay Seth takes charge as Minister of State, Defence

Sanjay Seth takes charge as Minister of State, Defence

Tue, Jun 11, 2024

He was received by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and other senior officials of the Ministry, an official statement said.

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Defence Ministry signs contract with HAL for upgradation of 25 Dornier aircraft

Defence Ministry signs contract with HAL for upgradation of 25 Do...

Fri, Mar 15, 2024

The MLU for Dornier Aircraft includes an upgrade to incorporate state-of-the art Avionics Systems and Primary Role sensors.

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Inter-services organisations bill be passed, enacted without any amendments: Parliamentary panel on defence

Inter-services organisations bill be passed, enacted without any...

Fri, Jul 21, 2023

A parliamentary panel on defence has recommended that the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill, 2023, be passed and enacted as a statute, without any amendments.

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HAL gets contract to supply two Dornier aircraft to Indian Coast Guard

HAL gets contract to supply two Dornier aircraft to Indian Coast...

Mon, Jul 10, 2023

The aircraft will be fitted with a number of advanced equipment including a Glass Cockpit, Maritime Patrol Radar, Electro-Optic Infra-Red device, Mission Management System.

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MoD says cost of drone deal with US yet to be firmed up, trashes social media reports on price

MoD says cost of drone deal with US yet to be firmed up, trashes...

Sun, Jun 25, 2023

 The price and other terms and conditions of the purchase are yet to be finalised and subject to negotiations.

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Defence production value crosses Rs 1 lakh crore mark in FY 2022-23: Defence Ministry

Defence production value crosses Rs 1 lakh crore mark in FY 2022-...

Fri, May 19, 2023

For the first time, the value of India's defence production has crossed Rs one lakh crore mark in the financial year 2022-23, the defence ministry said on Friday.

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Aero India 2023 - Check Dates, Schedule, Timing, Venue, Ticket prices, How to buy and Participants details

Aero India 2023 - Check Dates, Schedule, Timing, Venue, Ticket pr...

Wed, Feb 08, 2023

Aero India 2023: From global leaders and big investors in the aerospace industry, to think tanks from across the world will be participating in the event.

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EXPLAINED: Is C-295 a turning point in India's defence self-reliance? Check specification, features of versatile military transport aircraft

EXPLAINED: Is C-295 a turning point in India's defence self-...

Mon, Oct 31, 2022

C-295 aircraft deal: It is the first initiative of its sort in which an Indian private enterprise will produce a military aircraft. The C-295 aircraft will be produced outside of Europe for the first time.

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PM Modi to inaugurate DefExpo in Gandhinagar today

PM Modi to inaugurate DefExpo in Gandhinagar today

Wed, Oct 19, 2022

DefExpo 2022: During the programme, he will also launch 'Mission DefSpace', aimed at developing innovative solutions for defence forces in the space.

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India's new CDS: Lt Gen Anil Singh Chauhan (Retd) takes charge | PICS

India's new CDS: Lt Gen Anil Singh Chauhan (Retd) takes char...

Fri, Sep 30, 2022

India's new CDS: Lt Gen Anil Singh Chauhan (Retd) received Guard of Honour in Delhi today.

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Who is Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retd)? Here's everything you need to know about the new Chief of Defence Staff of India

Who is Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retd)? Here's everything you nee...

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

CDS Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retd): He retired from the service in May last year when he was serving as the eastern Army Commander.

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Indian Navy New Ensign Unveiled: What's new? And, What is its significance?

Indian Navy New Ensign Unveiled: What's new? And, What is it...

Fri, Sep 02, 2022

Indian Navy new flag: The new ensign has dropped the horizontal and vertical red stripes that symbolised the Cross of Saint George.

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INS Vikrant: 10 things to know about Made In India aircraft carrier | PHOTOS

INS Vikrant: 10 things to know about Made In India aircraft carri...

Fri, Sep 02, 2022

INS Vikrant: INS Vikrant has over 2,300 compartments, designed for a crew of around 1700 people, including specialised cabins to accommodate women officers.

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Tejas: Why home-made light combat aircraft are in demand? These countries show interest

Tejas: Why home-made light combat aircraft are in demand? These c...

Sun, Aug 07, 2022

Defence expert Qamar Agha said that if compared to Sukhoi, Tejas is much lighter.

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Agniveer Army Recruitment Rally: Over 59k registrations for Agnipath scheme

Agniveer Army Recruitment Rally: Over 59k registrations for Agnip...

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

More than 59,000 persons registered at an Army recruitment rally here for various 'Agniveer' posts under the Centre's new Agnipath scheme, an official said on Thursday.

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Ministry of Defence Recruitment 2022: Apply before this date for different vacancies - Full PDF for details

Ministry of Defence Recruitment 2022: Apply before this date for...

Wed, Aug 03, 2022

The HQ Northern Command of Ministry of Defence has invited applications from candidates. The candidates can apply by sending the filled-up application form to the address mentioned in the official notification. The total number of seats available is 23.

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Government exploring collaboration with foreign firm for co-production of engines for 5th-generation fighter jet

Government exploring collaboration with foreign firm for co-produ...

Fri, Jul 29, 2022

The government on Friday said it is exploring collaboration with a foreign defence major for co-production of engines for a medium combat aircraft

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Swarm drones, carbines and bulletproof jackets! Defence ministry approves arms procurement proposals worth Rs 28,732 cr

Swarm drones, carbines and bulletproof jackets! Defence ministry...

Tue, Jul 26, 2022

"The Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals of the armed forces amounting to Rs 28,732 crore were accorded by the DAC," the defence ministry said in a statement

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Ministry of Defence Recruitment 2022: Apply for Civilian Motor Driver, Fireman and more; 23 posts available | Check details here

Ministry of Defence Recruitment 2022: Apply for Civilian Motor Dr...

Sat, Jul 23, 2022

Interested and eligible candidates can apply by sending the filled-up application form to the address mentioned in the official notification. The total number of seats available is 23.

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