Articles by Rahul Singh
Navy to bolster posture in Indian Ocean with new warships, submarine
India's Navy will commission three major combat platforms on January 15, enhancing self-reliance in shipbuilding amid rising Chinese influence in the IOR.
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 04:02 AM IST
Navy to commission 2 warships, a submarine
It is rare for three major platforms to be commissioned on the same day.
Updated on Jan 01, 2025 04:12 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
IAF recruit to train as pilot at airbase once commanded by her dad
There have been several instances of fathers and sons joining the fighter stream, but the Singhs are the second case of a father-daughter fighter pilot pair
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 05:34 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
HAL to start trial of new Tejas fighter jet in January next year
The first few LCA Mk-1As are expected to be delivered to the IAF with reserve engines that will be replaced with the F404s as and when GE begins supplying them.
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 04:50 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Defence ministry signs ₹7.6k-cr deal with L&T for Vajra artillery guns
The procurement of the 155mm/52 calibre guns will catalyse the artillery modernisation and enhance the overall operational readiness of the Indian Army
Published on Dec 20, 2024 07:05 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Navy chief to review vessel safety norms in Mumbai today
Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi will be in Mumbai on Friday for a first-hand assessment of the collision between a naval speedboat and a passenger ferry.
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 04:48 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
HAL to start delivery of new Sukhoi-30s to IAF in April 2027
State-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will begin delivering in April 2027 the new Sukhoi-30s ordered by the defence ministry for the IAF.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 04:57 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
India’s new light tank Zorawar carries out maiden firing in mountains
Zorawar has been designed as a 25-tonne class armoured fighting vehicle to meet the requirements of the armed forces for high altitude applications
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 11:13 PM IST
Defence ministry inks ₹13,500 crore deal with HAL for 12 Su-30 fighters
The Su-30 aircraft will have an indigenous content of 62.6%, enhanced due to indigenisation of many components to be made by the local defence industry
Published on Dec 12, 2024 09:15 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Defence ties in focus at Rajnath-Putin meeting
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Putin in Moscow to enhance India-Russia defence ties, urging faster S-400 deliveries and increased military collaboration.
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 05:53 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
INS Tushil proves India-Russia collaborative prowess: Rajnath
Rajnath Singh said Russia’s support to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) campaign reflected the deep bilateral ties between the two countries.
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Rahul Singh , New Delhi
Coast guard rescues 12 men marooned in Arabian Sea, with Pak pitching in too
The Indian mechanised sailing vessel Al Piranpir was on its way from Porbandar to Bandar Abbas in Iran when it encountered the rough seas
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 04:00 AM IST
Rahul Singh
India to ink deal for Rafale jets, submarines soon: Navy chief
India is likely to sign two deals with France for 26 new Rafale-M fighter jets and three more Scorpene-class submarines to sharpen its combat capabilities.
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
An overnight dash to salvage a bombed runway that changed the face of ’71 war
The 53rd anniversary of India's 1971 war victory highlights the bravery of combat engineers who cleared Srinagar airfield, enabling key air operations.
Updated on Dec 02, 2024 05:49 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Latest missile launches put spotlight on India’s growing prowess
India is pursuing its ballistic missile defence programme in two phases — the first has been completed and the second is underway
Updated on Nov 29, 2024 12:03 PM IST
Top general flags ‘problems’ with women officers serving in key command roles
The unprecedented five-page letter is by corps commander Lieutenant General Rajeev Puri to Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General Ram Chander Tiwari.
Published on Nov 26, 2024 07:06 AM IST
Fishing vessel rams into submarine, two missing
The boat may have crashed into the submarine’s conning tower (raised structure on the top of it), people aware of the matter said, asking not to be named
Published on Nov 23, 2024 12:50 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Rajnath stresses rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific
The bloc consists of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries, and its eight dialogue partners including India, China, Japan, Russia and the United States.
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Rahul Singh
‘Democracy first, humanity first’: PM at Guyana House
PM Modi emphasized India's non-expansionist approach and commitment to "democracy and humanity first" during his address in Guyana, strengthening bilateral ties.
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Rajnath Singh, Lloyd J Austin hail strides in India-US defence cooperation
The defence ministry said both sides recognised the remarkable progress made under the US-India Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap adopted last year
Published on Nov 21, 2024 07:21 PM IST
Rahul Singh
India, Guyana sign key pacts to strengthen ties
Addressing the press along with Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Modi said the visit of an Indian PM to Guyana after 56 years is an important milestone in bilateral ties.
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 06:24 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Push for de-escalation: Rajnath in China meet
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun discussed de-escalation and rebuilding trust after recent troop disengagement in Ladakh.
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Pistols manufactured by local firm sanctioned in US inducted by Army
The induction of the indigenous machine pistols predates the US sanctions, people aware of the matter said, asking not to be named.
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 06:30 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Indian troops resume patrolling in Depsang
The development comes after the disengagement of Indian and Chinese armies from Demchok, and verification of the troop and equipment pullback
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 04:50 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Disengagement done, patrols to begin
India and China completed troop disengagement in Depsang and Demchok, with verification underway, easing border tensions after four years of standoff.
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 04:59 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Continuous efforts led to India-China consensus on LAC pullback: Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh’s comments came on a day when the Indian and Chinese armies completed their disengagement from Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh
Updated on Oct 30, 2024 08:55 PM IST
Rahul Singh
India, China wrap up LAC disengagement in eastern Ladakh; verification on
The final verification is being done in line with the agreement reached by both countries on October 21 to reduce border tensions.
Updated on Oct 30, 2024 09:48 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Modi, Spanish PM to unveil Tata-Airbus unit
It will be the first private sector final assembly line for military aircraft in India, the Prime Minister’s office said in a statement on Saturday.
Updated on Oct 27, 2024 07:12 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Modi, Spanish PM to inaugurate C-295 production line in Vadodara on Oct 28
This will be the first private sector final assembly line for military aircraft in India, the Prime Minister’s office said in a statement on Saturday.
Updated on Oct 26, 2024 08:03 PM IST
Rahul Singh
India, China to pull back from LAC by October 29
The disengagement of rival troops from Depsang and Demchok will not involve the creation of so-called buffer zones.
Updated on Oct 26, 2024 05:33 AM IST
Rahul Singh