Articles by Rahul Singh
Ahead of PM Modi's visit, top US general spotlights growing ties with India
US-India defense ties strengthen amid rising security concerns in the Indo-Pacific, highlighted by Aero India 2025 showcasing advanced military tech.
Updated on Feb 10, 2025 04:30 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Pursuing local stealth fighter plan with firm resolve, says Rajnath
One of the highlights of the airshow will be the display by the Russian Su-57 and American F-35 fifth-generation stealth fighters
Published on Feb 10, 2025 12:38 AM IST
Rahul Singh, Bengaluru
Top US general highlights stronger ties with India amid Indo-Pacific tensions
An American delegation is visiting the five-day airshow in Bengaluru
Published on Feb 09, 2025 03:18 PM IST
Rahul Singh
In a first, IAF, army chiefs to fly in LCA
It signals jointness in the armed forces and the air force fully backing the locally produced fighter jet.
Updated on Feb 09, 2025 04:10 AM IST
Rahul Singh
In a first, IAF, Army chiefs to fly in LCA
The development comes at a time when State-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to begin critical trials on the LCA Mk-1A
Published on Feb 08, 2025 10:30 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Rajnath, new US defence secy discuss cooperation
This was their first conversation after Hegseth took over as defence secretary and ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US next week.
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 05:24 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Aero India to put spotlight on IAF’s plans for new transport planes
The IAF is looking for a new transport aircraft in the 18 to 30-tonne cargo carrying capacity to meet its growing airlift needs
Published on Feb 05, 2025 02:16 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Rare transmission system failure led to ALH crash, shows inquiry
A rare transmission failure caused a coast guard ALH helicopter crash in Gujarat.
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 06:05 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
US firm replaces Indian Navy’s crashed drone
US firm General Atomics has replaced the MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) that crashed into the Bay of Bengal on September 18
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 04:15 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Agnipath budget up 32% as recruitment scheme expands
India on Saturday set aside more than ₹6.81 lakh crore for defence spending in the Union Budget, including ₹1.8 lakh crore for the modernisation of the military
Published on Feb 02, 2025 06:50 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Union Budget: Centre sets aside ₹6.8 lakh crore for defence
A chunk of the outlay has been allocated for buying weapons, systems and equipment from domestic suppliers to achieve the self-reliance goal.
Published on Feb 01, 2025 01:58 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Review: Nevermore by Cécile Wajsbrot
Wajsbrot demands the full attention of her reader as she plays with form, ideas and writing in this novel about an unnamed protagonist arriving in Dresden to translate Virginia Woolf’s ‘To the Lighthouse’
Published on Jan 30, 2025 04:48 PM IST
Rahul Singh
India, Indonesia pledge to deepen defence, economic ties
India and Indonesia strengthen defence and economic ties, pledging cooperation in trade, security, and renewable energy during President Subianto's visit.
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 04:49 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
In all its colour, glory: The Republic turns 75
India's 76th Republic Day parade showcased military might, cultural richness, and a flypast, attended by President Murmu and Indonesia's President Subianto.
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 04:52 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Indonesian team briefed on BrahMos missile
An Indonesian delegation visited BrahMos Aerospace HQ and was briefed on the capabilities of the supersonic cruise missile, the company reported on Sunday.
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 04:50 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
India showcases military might, cultural richness at 76th Republic Day parade
President Droupadi Murmu said the Republic Day parade showcased Bharat’s socio-economic, technological and military prowess as well as the richness and diversity of its culture
Published on Jan 26, 2025 07:21 PM IST
Rahul Singh
ALH grounding a setback, will sort it out soon: Defence secretary
The grounding of the locally produced Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) in the wake of a recent crash has come as a slight setback for the armed forces
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 07:54 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Rajnath calls for increasing India’s offensive, defensive capabilities
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday called for ramping up India’s “offensive and defensive responses” in light of the turmoil in the rules-based international order
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Airbus shortlists four states for copter unit
Airbus Helicopters is evaluating four Indian states for a production line of H125 helicopters with TASL, boosting the Make-in-India initiative.
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 06:38 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Army chief advocates ‘whole-of-nation’ approach to ensure no surprises along LAC
The Army chief’s remark comes at a time when India is pressing for de-escalation of the conflict in the sensitive theatre on the back of the recent disengagement of Indian and Chinese armies from Depsang and Demchok
Published on Jan 15, 2025 06:08 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Army chief throws weight behind ALH, says it will remain workhorse
The Army chief’s remarks comes in the wake of the armed forces grounding the choppers for a thorough safety inspection following a recent crash that put the spotlight on the fleet’s troubling safety record
Published on Jan 15, 2025 05:21 PM IST
Rahul Singh
ALH may be grounded at R-Day flypast
Uncertainty surrounds the Dhruv and Rudra helicopters' participation in Republic Day flypast due to a safety inspection following a recent crash.
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 06:14 AM IST
Rahul Singh, Pune
Drishti 10 Starliner drone crashes off Porbandar ahead of delivery to navy
The Drishti 10 Starliner has been built by Adani Defence and Aerospace at its Hyderabad facility with tech transfer from Israeli defence firm Elbit Systems
Published on Jan 14, 2025 06:02 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Indian Army orders probe into leaked letter on performance of women COs
General Upendra Dwivedi clarified that women officers were doing exceedingly well in the force and were “mature, considerate and kind”.
Published on Jan 14, 2025 09:29 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Degree of standoff exists along LAC, need to restore trust: Indian Army chief
Corps commanders along the entire stretch of the LAC, from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh, have been delegated powers to resolve “trivial issues and minor frictions”.
Published on Jan 14, 2025 09:21 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Light at the end of the tunnels: India set for big security, transport boost
PM Modi opened the Z-Morh tunnel, enhancing all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh, boosting military mobility and tourism in Ladakh.
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 06:16 AM IST
Army readies blueprint for a ‘year of reforms’
The Indian Army has prepared a blueprint for the goals it will pursue in 2025 in line with it being declared the “year of reforms”.
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 05:57 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Defence talks add new vigour to India-Maldives ties: Rajnath Singh
The defence ministry said that both sides reasserted the firm commitment to work closely in realising the joint vision for India-Maldives comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership
Published on Jan 08, 2025 06:10 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Coast guard grounds ALH fleet for safety checks
The multi-mission ALH has been involved in around 15 accidents during the last five years, putting the spotlight on its troubling safety record
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 06:14 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
2025 to be ‘year of reforms’: Defence ministry in outlook
The announcement was made a day after defence minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of all secretaries in the ministry, and reviewed various schemes, projects, reforms and the way forward
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 07:30 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi