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Iran and Israel continue exchanging strikes, leaving several dead and dozens injured [Video]

Iran and Israel continue exchanging strikes, leaving several dead and dozens injured

Iran and Israel continue exchanging strikes, leaving several dead and dozens injured Several people were reported killed across northern and central Israel as Iran launched several rounds of..

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John Healey outlines new defence plans [Video]

John Healey outlines new defence plans

John Healey has outlined the government's new defence plans as he revealed aims to spend 3% of GDP on UK defence. It comes as the Ministry of Defence announced a £5 billion investment following the..

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Istanbul Peace Talks Hang By A Thread As Russia-Ukraine Trade Fresh Strikes | Peace Talks To Fail? [Video]

Istanbul Peace Talks Hang By A Thread As Russia-Ukraine Trade Fresh Strikes | Peace Talks To Fail?

As Istanbul peace talks inch closer, Ukraine and Russia intensify drone warfare, casting a long shadow over diplomatic hopes. Ukraine’s 30th Mechanized Brigade struck a Russian tank with ruthless..

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Russian Troops Liberate DPR's Otradnoye | 200 Buildings Cleared | Russian Flag Raised | Ukraine [Video]

Russian Troops Liberate DPR's Otradnoye | 200 Buildings Cleared | Russian Flag Raised | Ukraine

In a bold military operation, the 29th Guards Combined Arms Army of the Vostok Group of Forces liberated Otradnoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic. According to the Russian Defence Ministry, assault..

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Russian drones strike frontline Ukrainian villages [Video]

Russian drones strike frontline Ukrainian villages

Russian drones strike frontline Ukrainian villages The Russian Defence Ministry said Sunday morning that the Russian army had 'resumed' fighting after a 'ceasefire'. READ MORE :..

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Israel Approves New Body To Oversee 'Voluntary Relocation' Of Gaza Palestinians

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Canada's BIG move: PM Mark Carney reviews purchase of American F-35 jets amid tensions with Trump

In one of his first acts since taking office earlier this week, Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked the defence ministry "to determine if the F-35 contract, as it stands, is the best..
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India Signs $248 Million Tank Engine Deal With Russia: Defence Ministry

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Kim's sister threatens response to US carrier's deployment in South Korea

Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, has threatened high-profile provocations in response to the arrival of a US aircraft carrier in South Korea. She criticized US military activities, indicating that..
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Defence Ministry inks deals worth Rs 697cr for India-made trucks to equip armed forces


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Defence ministry signs Rs 697 crore contracts with ACE, JCB India for 1,868 Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trucks


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Defence ministry inks Rs 1,917 crore deals for software-defined radios, trucks


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After rare surgery at Delhi hospital, defence ministry scientist has 5 kidneys

Devendra Barlewar, a scientist from the Union Ministry of Defence, successfully underwent his third kidney transplant. Struggling with chronic kidney disease and previous failed transplants, his latest..
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Defence ministry to hold talks with Mazagon Docks, German co for 6 submarines

India is one step closer to finalizing 'Project-75 India' for acquiring six new diesel-electric submarines, as the defence ministry opens the commercial bid submitted by Mazagon Docks and German..
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Defence ministry rejects L&T's bid, non-compliance in Navy's 70,000 cr project

The Defence Ministry has rejected Larsen and Toubro’s bid for the Rs 70,000 crore tender under the Navy’s Project 75 India initiative due to non-compliance with Indian Navy requirements, leaving..
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MoD inks Rs 2,960cr deal to buy for Navy 70 more missiles with Israel links

The defence ministry has signed a Rs 2,960 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Ltd for over 70 medium-range surface-to-air missiles for the Navy. These missiles, developed with Israel, will be..
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Defence ministry inks Rs 2,960 crore deal for additional MR-SAM missiles for warships

The defence ministry has signed a Rs 2,960 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Ltd for over 70 additional MR-SAMs. These missiles are for the Navy's warships. MR-SAMs are developed with Israel and are..
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Wildlife board nod for 11 defence projects near LAC in Ladakh

The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has approved 11 defence ministry proposals for strategic infrastructure in protected Ladakh areas near the LAC with China. This includes building..
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Top secret lab developing UK's first quantum clock, to enhance military intelligence

The UK defence ministry has announced the development of the nation's first quantum clock to enhance military intelligence by reducing reliance on GPS. Set for deployment within five years, this..
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Why Pakistan bombed four Afghan locations?

The Afghan defence ministry, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), confirmed that Pakistani forces had carried out the airstrikes. However, the Afghan Taliban claimed that the attack also caused..
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Russian cargo vessel Ursa Major sinks in Mediterranean Sea following explosion in engine room

A Russian vessel, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean after an explosion, leaving two crew members missing. The ship was operated by Oboronlogistika, a Russian Defence Ministry-affiliated..
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Centre Forms Committee Under Defence Secretary To Look Into Air Force`s Overall Capability Development

The Defence Ministry has formed a high-level committee under Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to look into the overall capability development of the service through indigenous design, development..
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Defence ministry inks Rs 7,629 crore contract for 100 more K-9 Vajra-T artillery guns

Ministry of defence signed a Rs 7,629 crore contract with L&T for 100 K-9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers, adding to the 100 already in service. These 155mm guns, with a 28-38 km range, are designed..
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'Over 1,500 troops deployed during martial law': South Korea defence ministry after President Yoon's impeachment

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol faces investigation for insurrection after imposing martial law, deploying over 1,500 troops. The Constitutional Court reviews his impeachment while..
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Delhi HC, riled by MoD appeals against AFT rulings, warns of fines

The Delhi High Court has issued a warning to the Defence Ministry regarding its repeated appeals against court rulings favoring ex-servicemen on pension and disability benefits. The court expressed..
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Putin says Moscow will respond if West helps Ukraine to strike deep into Russia

President Putin announced that Russia's defence ministry is evaluating responses to potential US and Nato support for Ukrainian strikes deep into Russia using Western missiles. He regards such actions..
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Taiwan says China holds 'combat' patrol after latest US arms sales

China conducted joint combat readiness patrols with fighter jets and drones around Taiwan following the US State Department's approval of a $2 billion arms sale to Taipei. Taiwan's defence ministry..
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Amid Regional Tension Israel’s ‘Days Of Penitence’: Limited Airstrikes On Iran

Israel released videos of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and military leaders working from a defence ministry bunker. This open admission of an attack on Iran is rare and shows the conflict, which..
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Seoul Warns North Korea, Says 'Will See End Of Regime If It Harms Our People'

The South's defence ministry stated Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of the North's leader Kim Jong-un, made the threat in a commentary carried by its state media.  
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Taiwan detects 43 Chinese military aircraft, 8 navy ships around island

Taiwan's defence ministry reports increased Chinese military activity, detecting 43 warplanes and eight naval vessels in a day. Aircraft flew off Taiwan's coasts, with some crossing the median line of..
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Rise of First Indian Defence Dragon: Big Bang Boom Solutions Raises Rs. 250 Crore with a 15x Return to Early Investors

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Failed test of Russian RS-28 Sarmat missile captured in satellite imagery

Satellite images from Maxar dated September 21 show signs of a potential failure during a test of Russia's RS-28 Sarmat missile at Plesetsk Cosmodrome. A large crater and surrounding damage were..
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Government inks Rs 26k cr contract with HAL for procuring 240 Sukhoi jets engines

The defence ministry has finalized a Rs 26,000 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for procuring 240 aero-engines for Sukhoi-30MKI jets. These engines will be produced by HAL's Koraput..
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Russian army captures village in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region

Russian forces have taken control of Kalynove village in Ukraine's Donetsk region, according to the Russian Defence Ministry. This marks a significant advance in their offensive. In another incident,..
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Defence Ministry Set To Approve Major Warship And Battle Tank Projects Worth Over Rs 1 Lakh Crore

The Defence Ministry is set to undertake major projects, including the construction of seven advanced frigates for the Indian Navy and the Indian Army's proposal to replace its T-72 tanks with modern..
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Cabinet Approves Acquisition Of 240 Aero-Engines For IAF`s Su-30 MKI Jets From HAL

As per a Defence Ministry release, the delivery of these aero-engines would start after one year and complete over a period of eight years.  
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Russia Repels Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack Overnight: Defence Ministry

Nine of the downed drones targeted Moscow and the Moscow region, the statement said, adding that 46 drones were destroyed over the Kursk region, 34 over Bryansk, 28 over Voronezh, and 14 over Belgorod.
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For First Time Ever, Japan Accuses China Of Airspace Violation

Japan's defence ministry said an Y-9 surveillance aircraft at 11.29am on Monday "violated the territorial airspace off the Danjo islands in Nagasaki prefecture" in the East China Sea and lasted two..
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Boost for IAF’s fighter fleet! Sukhoi 30-MKI jets likely to get new engines in Rs 21,000 crore deal

The Defence Ministry is planning to sign a nearly Rs 21,000 crore deal for procuring engines for the Su-30MKI fleet, to be manufactured by HAL. Additionally, the jets are set for major upgrades..
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Ukraine keeps pounding Russia's Kursk region with drones, Russian officials say

Kyiv launched over two dozen drones on Russia's Kursk region, damaging an oil depot. The attacks, reported by Russian officials, led to minor damage to residential buildings. Russia's defence ministry..
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Union Budget 2024: Nitin Gadkari, Rajnath Singh, or Amit Shah, which minister got highest share of budget?

The budget has allocated the maximum amount to the Defence Ministry. The Defence Ministry of Rajnath Singh has been given Rs 4 lakh 54 thousand 773 crore by the Centre.
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Budget Hikes Defence Allocation By 4.79 Per Cent To Rs 6.22 Lakh Crore

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‘Most advanced ships to be built in India’: Defence ministry to clear mega Rs 70,000 crore order for new stealth warships

Boost for the Indian Navy! The leading contenders for the contract for stealth frigates, classified as Project 17B, are the government-owned shipyards Mazagon Dockyards Limited (MDL) and Garden Reach..
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66 Chinese aircraft surround Taiwan in biggest sortie of year

Taiwan's defence ministry said Thursday it had detected 66 Chinese military aircraft around the island in a 24-hour window, a record-high this year, a day after it said Beijing was conducting exercises..
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Russia's largest Black Sea Port under drone attack, beaches closed for safety

The mayor of Novorossiysk announced restricted beach access due to a sea drone attack repelled by Russian defence forces. Two sea drones were destroyed near the crucial Black Sea port, a key oil export..
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Defence ministry inks deal for building miniature satellite for IAF

The iDEX contract with SpacePixxel Technologies Pvt Ltd involves a miniature observation satellite carrying various payloads up to 150 kg, providing advantages like ease of manufacturing, scalability,..
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Stock Markets At Record High, Hindustan Aeronautics Stocks Zoom 6% On Defence Ministry’s REF

HAL has received an order from the Ministry of Defence for the procurement of 156 light combat helicopters (LCH). 
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Jerusalem official takes on French consulate after Israel arms show ban

Jerusalem's deputy mayor, an ultranationalist Israeli politician, has requested that rubbish not be collected from the French consulate. This move comes after Paris barred Israeli firms from an arms..
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Putin extends defence ministry purge, hands job to a relative

Russian President Putin dismisses four deputy defense ministers, appoints Anna Tsivileva for military support, and focuses on budget efficiency. The reorganization aims to combat corruption within the..
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Another Boost For Make-In India In Defence, MoD Requests HAL For 156 Light Combat Helicopters

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ( informed that the Defence Ministry has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH)  
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India, US in 'advanced stage of talks' for combat vehicles

India and the US are now in an "advanced stage of talks" for the proposed joint manufacture of the latest generation of Stryker armoured infantry combat vehicles (ICVs) as part of their..
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PM Modi Cabinet 3.0 portfolios allocated; Check full list of ministers here

Amit Shah will retain the Ministry of Home Affairs, and Rajnath Singh to retain the Defence Ministry in Modi 3.0. Nirmala Sitharaman has retained the Ministry of Finance and S Jaishankar will continue..
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China's defence ministry condemns US missile deployment in Philippines

China's defence ministry strongly condemns the deployment of a U.S. intermediate range missile system in the northern Philippines during military drills, citing risks of war. The U.S. deployed the..
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