India Defence News

A unit of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed India's lightest bulletproof jacket, providing protection against the highest threat level 6. The jacket, developed by DRDO's Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE) in Kanpur, underwent successful testing against 7.62 x 54 R API ammunition

India on Friday delivered the first batch of supersonic BrahMos missile system to the Philippines, marking the first-ever export of such weaponry to another nation.

Two heavy lift transport aircraft from the Indian Air Force, aided by civil aviation agencies, facilitated the delivery to the western part of the Philippines in a non-stop six-hour journey. The agreement includes three batteries of BrahMos missile systems with a range of 290 kilometers and a speed of 2.8 Mach, along with operator training and integrated logistics support

The government on Friday appointed senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Nalin Prabhat as the chief of National Security Guard (NSG), the country's counter-terrorism force.

Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi has a distinguished career spanning various roles, including commanding naval ships and holding key operational and staff positions. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a commitment to operational readiness and strategic planning

India is set to deliver the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines on April 19, marking a significant step in India's defence export efforts. The deal, signed in 2022, includes the supply of BrahMos missile systems along with training and support packages. 

India conducted a successful flight test of the Nirbhay indigenous technology cruise missile (ITCM) featuring the indigenous Manik turbofan engine. Developed by DRDO's Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), the missile demonstrated low-altitude sea-skimming flight and reliable performance of the indigenous propulsion system, marking a significant milestone in Indian defence R&D.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveiled the Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE) in Kerala. This facility, inaugurated by DRDO Chief Samir V Kamat, serves as a premier testing hub for sonar systems for the Indian Navy, enhancing naval technology and research capabilities in Anti-Submarine Warfare

With a focus on integrating women into the force, the force has planned 11 of 96 recruitment rallies for the selection of women Agniveers into the Corps of Military Police.

During his visit, Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande will engage in bilateral talks with Uzbekistan's defence leadership, visit military museums and monuments, and inaugurate an Information Technology lab established with Indian assistance at the Uzbekistan Armed Forces Academy