defence
Army goes shopping for howitzers, 25 years after Bofors deal
New Delhi: After four failed attempts in the last 25 years, the Army has issued a fresh global tender for acquiring over 400 towed artillery howitzers, the first after the controversial Bofors deal.
India tells Sri Lankan navy to stop killing Indian fishermen
Voicing concern over alleged attacks on Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy, finance minister Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday asked the defence force of that country not to open fire on the Indian fishermen but apprehend them if they had done something wrong.
China's stealth jet 'using US tech'
Brussels: Chinese officials recently unveiled a new, high-tech stealth fighter that could pose a significant threat to American air superiority — and some of its technology, it turns out, may well hav
'Lankan navy firing at Indian fishermen by cannot be justified'
Chennai: With Sri Lankan Navy allegedly killing two Tamil Nadu fishermen in the last ten days, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said the shootings cannot be justified.
"There is no point an
25 per cent troop reduction in Kashmir: Pillai
New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir would see a 25 per cent reduction in security forces and more bunkers would be lifted from Srinagar, Home Secretary G.K. Pillai on Friday said.
"There will be a 25 per ce
Deafening noise from sea causes scare
Rameswaram: A deafening noise from the sea off a village in Nagapattinam district caused a flutter among residents last nightfollowing which Naval and Coast Guard ships from here have been rushed to t
Army DNA profiling to begin soon
New Delhi: The Indian Army will start DNA profiling of its soldiers this year for their identification in case of mutilation of bodies during an operation, attack or mishap.
"We will begin DNA prof
Pakistan troops violate Kashmir ceasefire
Jammu/Srinagar: Pakistani troops fired at Indian positions in the Ramgarh sector of the international border in Jammu and Kashmir early on Wednesday in yet another violation of the bilateral ceasefire
IAF to deploy jets in South
New Delhi: Amid a heightened threat perception, the Indian Air Force is planning to deploy fighter aircraft squadrons in southern parts of the country to tackle threats from non-state actors and to se
USAF to track Santa
Washington: The US Air Force plans once again to follow Santa's journey around the world starting Friday about 0700 GMT, when the legendary Christmas character will begin packing his sleigh and hitchi
