Meet JLTV, US Army’s successor to the iconic Humvee

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 16:24

It’s lighter, faster and provides a higher degree of protection from blasts says Oshkosh Defense, builder of the new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle for the US Army.

Tata Motors bags 1,200-truck Indian Army order

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 17:14

According to the company, the order is the single largest awarded to an Indian private OEM (original equipment manufacturers) in land systems under the DPP (defence procurement procedure) by the Indian Army.

Indian Railways, Army among world's biggest employers: Study

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 11:27

Two Indian organisations -- Army and Railways -- are among the world's biggest employers, together employing a whopping 2.7 million people, said a report.

Over 5,000 Army personnel at work to secure WEF meet

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 13:28

As the WEF's Annual Meeting begins on Tuesday, Swiss Armed Forces have deployed 5,000 personnel to secure this remote town that has a population of about 10,000 and will host over 2,500 of the global elite through this week.

Maruti Suzuki to supply 4,141 Gypsy SUVs to Indian Army

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 18:38

Over the last 30 years or so, the company, from time to time, has been supplying Gypsy to the Army and other para security forces.

Defence need for CDMA spectrum may leave 10 Mhz for auction

Last Updated: Monday, December 1, 2014, 21:29

CDMA spectrum to defence as desired by them can be allocated only in Jammu and Kashmir, Assam and North East telecom circles only, the source said.

Syria bloodshed: Army pummels Aleppo with barrel bombs, over 100 killed

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 07:06

At least 121 people died in bombardments using barrels of explosives dropped from helicopters on the weekend by the Syrian army over various sites in northern Aleppo province.

Omar meets PM, raises Army decision in Pathribal encounter

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 21:43

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah met PM Manmohan Singh and raised issue of Army`s decision to close Pathribal encounter case, saying punishment is must for those who killed innocent people.

Syrian army advances in Aleppo

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 20:49

Syrian activists say that government forces have killed at least six people with barrel bombs dropped by helicopter onto rebel-held areas of the northern city of Aleppo.

GNLA militants abduct Meghalaya MLA`s brother

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 13:59

Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants have allegedly abducted kin of an MLA in Meghalaya, police said today.

Army jawan commits suicide in Udhampur

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 13:19

An army jawan has allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said today.

Rebels abduct Meghalaya legislator`s brother

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 11:48

The brother of a Meghalaya legislator was abducted by suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) rebels in South Garo Hills area, bordering Bangladesh, police said Friday.