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Goa Shipyard striving for Aatmnirbhar Bharat: MoS Sanjay Seth at launch ceremony of 2nd Frigate
South Goa, March 22: Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth attended the launch ceremony of the GSL (Goa Shipyard Limited) Yard 1259, 2nd Advanced Frigate Frigate under Project 1135.6 being built for the Indian Navy in Vasco da Gama, Goa and highlighted GSL's commitment to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat.'
New Zealand PM Luxon visits Indian Navy's new indigenous warship 'INS Surat'
New Delhi, March 20: New Zealand Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, along with the Chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy, Rear Admiral Garin Golding, on Thursday, visited the latest indigenously built destroyer of the Indian Navy, 'INS Surat' at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
Tejas LCA MK1 test-fires indigenously developed ASTRA Missile
New Delhi, March 12: India has successfully conducted test-launch of indigenously developed ASTRA Missile. This Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) was launched from Tejas LCA AF MK1 prototype fighter aircraft.
No power supply problems, Taiwan says first indigenous submarine to begin sea tests soon
Taipei, February 26: Taiwan will begin sea acceptance testing (SAT) of its first locally built submarine prototype named Hai Kun or Narwhal in April this year as per schedule Taiwan News has reported.
India's big-ticket defense-tech move: Mahindra Group partners with US-based Anduril Industries
New Delhi, February 21: In a significant move to enhance regional security, multinational conglomerate Mahindra Group has announced a strategic partnership with US-based defence technology company Anduril Industries.
Pentagon ordered to plan for 8 per cent annual defence budget cuts over next 5 years
Washington DC, February 20: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has instructed top Pentagon and US military officials to prepare plans to reduce the defence budget by 8 per cent annually over the next five years, according to a memo obtained by The Washington Post.
Modi-Trump bonhomie rattles Pakistan, Pak MoFA expresses concern over potential F-35 transfer
Islamabad, February 14: With US President Donald Trump stating that his administration is paving the way to provide India with F35 stealth fighters, Pakistan on Friday expressed concerns saying that the move will disrupt the regional military balance, undermine strategic stability, and hinder efforts to achieve lasting peace in South Asia.
India, US announces ASIA initiative for underwater domain awareness
New Delhi, February 14: India and the US have unveiled a new initiative for their defence cooperation, the Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA), aimed at scaling industry partnerships and enhancing production of autonomous systems which will foster next generation defence and technological collaboration, specifically in the field of underwater domain awareness.
India, US to sign new defence framework, says Trump admin official
Washington DC, February 13: India and the United States will be signing a new defence framework during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ongoing visit to the US, which will give a further fillip to the partnership between the two countries, a senior White House administration official said on Thursday.
Pete Hegseth takes over as US Defense Secretary
Washington, Jan 25: Pete Hegseth on Saturday took the oath of office as secretary of defense saying his mission will be to rebuild the US military and establish deterrence.
Commissioning of frontline naval combatants testimony to India's growing strength in Indian Ocean Region: Rajnath Singh
Mumbai, January 15: The commissioning of three frontline naval combatants is a testimony to the growing strength of India in Indian Ocean Region, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday during the induction of one submarine and two navy ships in Mumbai city.
Will collaborate with US State & Commerce Depts to reassess India-US ties: Pete Hegseth
Washington DC, January 15: Pete Hegseth, the nominee for Secretary of Defence, said that upon confirmation, he would collaborate with the US State and Commerce Departments to reassess the India-US partnership and advise President Donald Trump accordingly.
US reaffirms support for Taiwan's defence capabilities, strengthening regional security efforts
Taipei, January 12: The US on Friday reiterated its commitment to supporting Taiwan's defence capabilities, emphasising its ongoing dedication to the Indo-Pacific region, as reported by Taipei Times.
US Deputy Defence Secy Kathleen Hicks outlines four lessons for competition with China
Washington DC, January 11: Deputy Defence Secretary Kathleen Hicks on Friday spoke about "four lessons" she views as critical for prevailing in the US strategic competition with China.
Indigenous vehicles inducted for use by Indian battalion deployed under UNIFIL
New Delhi, January 8: In a significant step towards promoting indigenous capabilities and strengthening operational efficiency, 62 Indian-manufactured vehicles are set to reach Lebanon for utilisation by the Indian contingent deployed in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), an official statement by Indian Army said.