Recent 17 Defence Updates -Month of February
The Home Ministry had directed Verma to take charge as Director General of the Fire Services, Civil Defence and Home Guards on Thursday.
[2] Defence Ministry clears Rs 40,000 crore project to build six submarines, acquire 5,000 Milan 2T anti-tank guided missiles for Army
The decision to this effect was taken during the Defence Acquisition Council meeting.
Also Read : Daily Newspapers in PDF | Daily Current Affairs | GK | GA | Jobs Alerts | SSB Preparation | Admit Card | Result | Defence Updates |
[3] Alok Verma may face departmental action for defying govt order: Officials
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had directed Verma to take charge as director general of the Fire Services, Civil Defence and Home Guards on Thursday.
[4] Condition of Goa CM Manohar Parrikar stable: AIIMS sources
The former defence minister who is suffering from a pancreatic ailment was admitted to the hospital on Thursday evening for a routine check-up.
[5] Defence Ministry clears procurement of 73,000 assault rifles from US for Indian Army
India will buy around 73,000 Sig Sauer assault rifles from US which will be used by troops deployed along the nearly 3,600-km border with China.
[6] Lockheed Martin proposes `game-changing` defence partnership with India
Lockheed Martin is 'proposing game-changing defence partnerships that benefit multiple stakeholders' not only in India, but also in the US, its top executive said.
[7] Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis meets Anna Hazare as his indefinite fast enters seventh day
Fadnavis was accompanied by Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh and Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre.
[8] Defence veterans roast Pakistan state TV over propaganda video showing Indian soldier
Pakistan has repeatedly interfered in Kashmir and has played a strong role in harbouring unrest and terrorism in the area.
[9] Mirage 2000 crash: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets families of pilots
Air Force sources said after initial probe it seems that the plane took off well but made a failed landing attempt.
[10] Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets families of the two pilots killed in IAF plane crash
Squadron Leader Samir Abrol and Squadron Leader Siddhartha Negi had lost their lives after Mirage-2000 trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Airport in Bengaluru.
[11] Defence Ministry reacts on reports of Army`s TA/DA being put on hold, says no shortage of funds
The Defence Ministry also said that the shortfalls, if any, are not permanent and additional money will be provided if need arises.
[12] Air India One to get safer: US approves sale of two missile defence systems
The US decision came after the Indian Government recently made request for LAIRCAM SPS, given the high-level threat to the prime minister and the President.
[13] Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rejects report of PMO interference in Rafale deal, calls it `motivated`
Speaking in Lok Sabha over the issue, Nirmala Sitharaman called the report motivated.
[14] United States in talks with India over missile defence collaboration: Pentagon
The Pentagon on Wednesday said the sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the US by helping to strengthen the US-Indian strategic relationship.
[15] MoD`s dissent note on Rafale had nothing to do with its pricing: Ex-Defence Secretary G Mohan Kumar
G Mohan Kumar was the Defence Secretary at the time of rafale negotiations in 2015.
[16] Home Ministry forms Task Force to take ISRO help for border surveillance
The newly formed task force has consulted all stake holders including BGFs,ISRO, National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) and Ministry of Defence (MoD) before finalising the report.
[17]IAF to get 54 Israeli HAROP killer drones that crash into enemy targets
Indian and Israeli defence officials are also holding discussions over Project Cheetah under which almost all the drones of the three services would be turned into high-quality attack drones.
[18]Sapta Shakti Command Of Indian Army Conducting ' Exercise Rahat ' In Jaipur
Posts
No comments: