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Antony to discuss FGFA project with Russia

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 15:47

Defence Minister Antony is not happy with India`s share of work in the multi-billion dollar Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) project with Russia.

PAC slams Defence Ministry, Maharashtra govt for Adarsh scam

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 20:38

A Parliamentary panel has rapped the Defence ministry and the Maharashtra government for "monumental failure" at all levels of governance with certain officials abusing their position leading to the Adarsh Housing Society scam.

Steps taken to protect bases: IAF Chief Browne

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 08:42

Indian Air Force is gearing up to display its might on Air Force Day on Tuesday with C-17 Globemaster, its biggest transport aircraft, set to make its maiden appearance.

IAF recruitment rally between Oct 18 and 23

Last Updated: Monday, October 7, 2013, 14:35

Indian Air Force would organise a rally to recruit `Airman Group X (Technical) trades` for candidates from Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar islands at Ramanathapuram between October 18 and 23.

Sonia, Rahul enquire about Antony`s health

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 21:25

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice-President Rahul Gandhi visited the Army`s Research and Referral Hospital to enquire about the health of Defence Minister AK Antony.

AK Antony`s visit to Russia put off

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 21:06

Defence Minister AK Antony`s proposed visit to Russia has been put off where the two sides were expected to finalise several important deals including a proposal to procure over 200 T-90 tanks from there.

Army demands probe against ex-Gen VK Singh, Opposition calls political vendetta

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 09:39

In a move which the Opposition sees as a political vendetta, the Indian Army on Friday recommended a high level probe against former Army chief General VK Singh.

Army for probe into the actions of Gen VK Singh`s intelligence unit

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 22:48

The Army has requested the Defence Ministry to order a high-level probe into the functioning of a top secret intelligence unit set up by Gen VK Singh, suspecting it of carrying out "unauthorised operations" and financial wrongdoings.

Army for probe into the actions of Gen V K Singh`s intelligence unit

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 21:43

The Army has requested the Defence Ministry to order a high-level probe into the functioning of a top secret intelligence unit set up by Gen VK Singh.

Helicopters for VVIPs - a Highly Convoluted Deal

Last Updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013, 13:13

The contract for the procurement of helicopters for VVIPs has been in the news since the arrest of the head of the Italian defence group Finmeccanica, the owners of AgustaWestland.

India to buy 6 more C-130J `Super Hercules` aircraft

Last Updated: Friday, September 13, 2013, 20:23

The Defence Ministry on Friday gave its nod for purchase of six more C-130J "Super Hercules" aircraft from the US in a deal worth over Rs 4,000 crore.

Defence Ministry not getting adequate funds: Antony

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 21:37

The country`s bad economic condition appears to have hit the Defence Ministry with AK Antony on Thursday ruing that it was not getting adequate funds for modernisation of the armed forces.