The Latest Breaking News from Defence Ministry

Abhinandan Varthaman quits IAF: How FLY91 hired the fighter pilot who shot down Pakistan's F-16 with an older-gen fighter jet

Abhinandan varthaman retired: Former IAF Group Captain and Vir Chakra awardee Abhinandan Varthaman has joined Goa-based regional airline FLY91 as a commercial pilot after leaving the Indian Air Force and obtaining the required NOC from the Defence Ministry. As per reports, he has obtained a NOC from the defence ministry…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

AMCA tender deadline extended by two months to October 30

The bid submission deadline for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme has been extended. Prospective bidders requested additional time to prepare and submit their detailed proposals. This mega project's tender was initially issued in May for indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet development. Several Indian firms are competing for this significant defence…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Defence stocks fire up! Paras Defence, GRSE, other stocks jump up to 10% as govt notifies 6th indigenisation list

Defence stocks surged up to 10% after the Defence Ministry unveiled its sixth Positive Indigenisation List covering 405 items with Rs 3,070 crore business potential. The move aims to boost domestic manufacturing, innovation and investment while reducing India’s dependence on defence imports.

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Russia shows nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system deployed in Belarus

Russia's Defence Ministry released the first images of an intermediate-range weapon entering service. Analysts identified a former airfield near the Russian border as a likely site.

Euronews · Dec 30, 2025

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Macron warned Trump could ‘betray Ukraine’ in leaked call with European leaders

European leaders criticised Washington’s approach to peace talks in leaked transcript of call

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

WATCH: Moment Israeli strikes hit Syrian Defence Ministry in Damascus

The Israeli military carried out rare airstrikes deep inside Damascus on Wednesday, targeting Syria’s Defence Ministry headquarters amid ongoing clashes in the country’s south.

Euronews · Jul 16, 2025

Morning Digest | Manipur Police register criminal case against Assam Rifles; Defence Ministry to switch to locally built OS Maya amid threats, and more

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The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

Defence Ministry to switch to locally built OS Maya amid threats

India’s Defence Ministry has decided to replace Microsoft Operating System with Maya, a new OS based on open-source Ubuntu developed by government agencies

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

Israel approves plans for thousands of illegal settlement homes

Defence Ministry committee approves more than 5,000 new settlement housing units in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2023

As part of UAV deal with U.S. firm, India is expected to develop some components locally

As part of the process to conclude the deal for procurement of 31 MQ-9B armed High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), the Defence Ministry is expected to issue the Letter of Request (LoR) to the U.S. by first week of July

The Hindu · Jun 24, 2023