1 day ago · The move aligns with the government's "Make in India" initiative, which aims to foster self-reliance in defence manufacturing while enhancing operational readiness against potential threats along its borders.

2 days ago · The Indian Air Force (IAF) has focused on multi-role fighters that can handle a variety of missions from air superiority to ground attack, aligning with India’s defense needs against its immediate neighbors.

20 hours ago · Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), VSHORADS is an indigenously designed and developed man-portable air defence system. It is intended to meet the air defence requirements of all three branches of the Indian Armed Forces: the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

1 day ago · Record Defence Production: In FY 2023-24, India's domestic defence production reached ₹1.27 lakh crore, marking a record high, with an impressive increase of approximately 174% from ₹46,429 crore in 2014-15. Achieving New Milestones: India is on track to achieve a target of ₹1.75 lakh crore in defence production in the current fiscal year.

3 days ago · A well-structured R&D fund can unlock the potential of India’s defense ecosystem, fostering innovation and accelerating the development of cutting-edge military technologies. India’s defense sector has often lagged in technological innovation due to limited resources and reliance on imports.

India has one of the longest military histories, dating back several millennia. The first reference to armies is found in the Vedas as well as the epics Ramayana and Mahabaratha. Classical Indian texts on archery in particular, and martial arts in general are known as Dhanurveda.

The Government of India is responsible for ensuring the defence of India and every part thereof. The Supreme Command of the Armed Forces vests in the President. The responsibility for national defence rests with the Cabinet.

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The Department of Defence is mandated with Defence of India and every part thereof including defence policy. It deals with Inter-Services Organizations, Defence Accounts Department, Canteen Stores Department (CSD), Coast Guard, National Cadet Corps, Border Roads Organisation, Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis, National Defence College etc.

Dec 27, 2024 · The Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Indian Armed Forces made significant strides in enhancing national security, technological capabilities, and defence exports.