Defence Ministry: News
16 Nov 2017
IndiaIndian military unveils joint training doctrine to boost tri-service integration
After finalizing a joint war doctrine earlier this year, The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force have prepared a joint training doctrine.
30 Oct 2017
DelhiIndian government owns land nine times the size of Delhi
How much land do you think the Indian government owns?
29 Oct 2017
IndiaIndian Army's mega Rs. 40,000cr modern weapon procurement plan finalized
Indian Army has finalized a Rs. 40,000cr infantry modernization plan to procure new weapons to replace its aging, obsolete ones.
22 Oct 2017
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: One terrorist killed in encounter, two escape; operation underway
Security forces in Jammu & Kashmir have gunned down a terrorist in an early morning encounter in Handwara's Ananwan Hajin of Kupwara district.
19 Oct 2017
AfghanistanAfghanistan: 43 soldiers killed in week's third attack on personnel
At least 43 soldiered were killed in a Taliban attack on a military base in Afghanistan's Kandahar province today.
18 Oct 2017
Indian ArmyIndian military to soon get special-forces, cyber and space divisions
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) is expected to announce the raising of three new tri-service agencies for cyber warfare, space and special operations.
11 Oct 2017
Russia NewsRussia accuses US of "pretending" to fight ISIS in Iraq/Syria
Russia has accused the US-led coalition of "pretending" to fight ISIS and of deliberately cutting down on its airstrikes in Iraq to allow the outfit's fighters to cross into Syria to push back the advancing Russian-backed Syrian army.
08 Oct 2017
India China BorderNirmala Sitharaman teaches Chinese soldiers the meaning of 'Namastey'
When Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited the Sino-Indian border in Sikkim, one thing the Chinese personnel weren't expecting was a lesson in Indian traditions.
05 Sep 2017
IndiaThe challenges faced by India's new Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Of all surprises that Modi sprang at us during the cabinet reshuffle, appointing Nirmala Sitharaman defence minister was the biggest of them all.
04 Sep 2017
DelhiDelhi: JNU's reaction to Sitharaman's appointment as Defense Minister
Ahead of Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University polls on 8 September, the appointment of JNU alumna Nirmala Sitharaman as the Defense Minister has become a heated subject of discussion among the university's political parties.
03 Sep 2017
IndiaNirmala Sitharaman, India's second female defense minister, after Indira
The highlight of the Modi government's third cabinet reshuffle is Nirmala Sitharaman.
31 Aug 2017
IndiaIndian Navy sailor Shabi facing termination for undergoing sex change
Indian Navy officer Shabi, formerly a man, is on the verge of termination for having undergone sex reassignment surgery.
10 Aug 2017
IndiaDefense ministry seeks Rs. 20,000cr for modernization amid Doklam standoff
The Indian defense ministry has requested the Centre to allocate it an "urgent" additional Rs. 20,000 crore for military modernization and day-to-day operating costs.
12 Jun 2017
IndiaStrategic Partnership Model: India to kick-start Rs. 60,000 crore submarine-project
India is set to commence an ambitious Rs. 60,000 crore submarine project, termed Project 75 (I), the first of its kind under the Strategic Partnership model launched last month.
24 Apr 2017
IndiaNew doctrine would facilitate Army, Navy, IAF co-ordination: Defence Ministry
The Union Defence Ministry is set to formally release India's Joint Defence Doctrine this week.
07 Apr 2017
IndiaKamov helicopter deal: Putin gives green signal for manufacturing
Ending a long wait, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave approval to begin manufacture of 200 Kamov 226 light utility helicopters worth $1 billion under the 'Make in India' initiative.
05 Apr 2017
IndiaGovt to buy 7.6 lakh medals for soldiers
The government is scrambling to procure 7.6 lakh medals for soldiers after it came to light that they were forced to procure replicas to wear on their uniforms.
25 Mar 2017
Himachal PradeshLeh & Ladakh: Tunnels to improve connectivity to Chinese frontiers
Even as the strategic Rohtang tunnel is running two years behind schedule, the Defence Ministry decided to construct four more tunnels to improve all-weather connectivity to treacherous roads connecting Chinese frontiers and Leh and Ladakh.
16 Mar 2017
GoaCabinet reshuffle likely after April 12
Sources have stated that the Prime Minister may be considering a Cabinet reshuffle after April 12.
15 Mar 2017
GoaCan Jaitley fill the void left by Parrikar?
Manohar Parrikar took oath as Chief Minister of Goa, leading a coalition spearheaded by the BJP.
28 Dec 2016
AfghanistanFirst woman pilot in Afghan air force seeks US asylum
Niloofar Rahmani- the first woman to fly with Afghanistan's air force has sought asylum in the US.
26 Dec 2016
Donald TrumpPakistan threaten Israel over a 'fake news' threat
Responding to a fake-news published on awdnews.com, the Pakistani defense minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, took to Twitter to respond to Israel.
09 Nov 2016
LondonPakistan can't expect to be welcomed into NSG: report
A report by Project Alpha of King's College of London's Centre for Science and Security Studies stated Pakistan cannot expect to be welcomed into Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
25 Oct 2016
7th Pay CommissionGovernment downgrades ranks of defence officers
According to communications from the Defence Ministry, the government has downgraded the status of military officers vis-a-vis their civilian counterparts.
12 Oct 2016
IndiaDisability pension not reduced, but significantly increased: Centre
Rubbishing media reports, the Centre said the disability pension for Indian Armed Forces Personnel hadn't been reduced but rather "significantly increased".
08 Sep 2016
IndiaIndia, Russia likely to sign another mega defence deal
Bilateral talks between India and Russia gained momentum as another mega defence deal between them seems likely.
06 Sep 2016
TalibanAfghan forces end siege after suicide attacks hit Kabul
Afghan security forces ended a 10-hour siege on Tuesday, killing three attackers and rescuing 42 civilians, at the office of NGO CARE International in Kabul.
31 Aug 2016
Manohar ParrikarMilitary Pact signed between India and USA
America and India, on Monday signed the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA).
