Air Defence

Russian air defence troops down Ukrainian drone at air base, three killed by debris

On 5 December, Moscow said Ukrainian drones had caused explosions at the Engels airfield and another base in the Ryazan region

Ukraine war: Is it the end of the road for tanks in modern warfare?

The days of tanks have not ended but possibly paused till they are modified with better armour and counter-measures, as also their tactics are redesigned for evasive measures

Creation of standalone air defence command may prove counter-productive: IAF chief

The Chief of Air Staff also said that independent air defence systems in the field will have very little relevance in tomorrow's wars unless they are a part of a larger integrated air defence system

Iran slams US regional air defence plan ahead of President Joe Biden's trip

The US and its Gulf Arab allies accuse Iran of destabilising the region with its ballistic missile programme and support for armed militias

Joe Biden speaks to Xi Jinping, says both sides agreed to abide by Taiwan agreement

The development comes after China sent almost 150 aircraft into Taiwan's defence zone since Friday

US defence secretary Jim Mattis seeks waiver on nations buying arms from Russia, does not mention India

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has sought waivers from sanctions on some countries making a transition from their military dependence on Russia

Reliance Defence enters into partnership with Yugoimport of Serbia for arms manufacturing in India

Two companies will work together in the field of ammunition, amongst others, with projected minimum requirement of Rs 20,000 crore over the next 10 years from Indian armed forces

India to buy S-400 anti-missile defence system from Russia for $5bn

India today announced that it will buy the S-400 Triumf air defence systems from Russia, worth over $5 billion, and collaborate in making four state of art frigates besides setting up a joint production facility for making Kamov helicopters.

India upgrades its air defences from Russia for Rs 30000 crore

India's Defence Acquisition Council has cleared the purchase of five S-400 air defence systems from Russia, two defence ministry sources said.