The Ministry of Defence signed a contract on October 16, 2023, in New Delhi for Mid Life Upgrade and Re-Powering of "INS Beas" with Kochi-based M/S Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) at an overall cost of Rs. 313.42 Cr.INS Beas is the first of Brahmaputra Class Frigate to be re-powered from Steam to …

IDI – How relevant it is to invest in the 4th++ Gen fighter aircraft for IAF given the rapidly changing air warfare? Chief of Air Staff – Development of future technologies is an ongoing process. R&D followed by production of modern fighter is a very long process taking many years.  We have …

Tri-Services Commanders’ Conference (TSCC)-2023 (Western Grouping) was held at Subroto park, New Delhi on 03 & 04 October 2023 under the aegis of Western Air Command.  The two-day conference was hosted by Air Marshal PM Sinha, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command.  General Anil …

HAL handed over the first LCA Tejas twin seater to the Indian Air Force in the presence of Rakha Rajya Mantri, Ajay Bhatt at a ceremony here today.  It is a huge boost to self-reliance, said the minister in his address to the packed audience. “I am proud to be part of this historic occasion and …

As part of the ongoing ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ celebrations, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane visited Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai on September 25, 2023. He inaugurated a security complex of MDL and had an interactive session with the executives addressing their concerns. In his …

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for collective wisdom and concerted efforts to deal with the complexities of the Indo-Pacific Region, while tapping its full potential, to ensure a future marked by prosperity, security & inclusivity, in consonance with the ancient Indian ethos …

The maiden ‘Joint Doctrine Review Conference - 2023’ (JDRC-2023) was conducted at the Manekshaw Centre on 22 September, 2023. The conference was chaired by Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, the Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Doctrine Organisation and Training). This historic, first such, …