Defence

China mulls national military training for children, college students

by Central News Hub-Top NewsChinaDefenceSeptember 21, 2024

China’s National People’s Congress is currently considering legal amendments to expand compulsory military training in universities and introduce ‘national defence education’ in high schools, a report by Rakesh Sharma For an…

INDUS-X Defence Initiative Marks First Anniversary

by Newsdesk-Top NewsIndia NewsUSAJune 22, 2024June 22, 2024

Since its inception, INDUS-X has fostered robust private sector cooperation between the United States and India, paving the way for transformative partnerships among defence technology firms, investors, and researchers. As…

Dy Defence Chief issues grim warning 

by Newsdesk-Top NewsUK NewsMarch 28, 2024March 28, 2024

Shapps added that any such conflict would be fought alongside Nato allies who could collectively outgun Russia, rather than by the UK alone…reports Asian Lite News Britain could not fight…

NATO says record number of allies hit defence target

by Newsdesk-Top NewsEU NewsEuropeFebruary 16, 2024February 16, 2024

Biden, Harris and Blinken had took strong exception to Trump’s remark. Republican Nikki Haley had also took exception to the Trump’s statement…reports Asian Lite News Outgoing NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg…

Defence ministry signs Rs 2,269-cr deal with BEL

by Newsdesk-Top NewsDefenceFebruary 14, 2024February 14, 2024

The Shakti EW system is indigenously designed, developed and manufactured…reports Asian Lite News The defence ministry signed a Rs 2,269-crore deal with state-run Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on Tuesday for…

UK to upgrade defence missile system in Red Sea

by Newsdesk-Top NewsDefenceUK NewsJanuary 22, 2024January 22, 2024

Tension has soared in the Red Sea area since Yemen’s Houthis launched a campaign of attacks on international shipping in November…reports Asian Lite News Britain’s Ministry of Defence on Sunday…

Rajnath’s UK visit gives big push to defence ties

by Newsdesk-Top NewsIndia NewsUK NewsJanuary 12, 2024January 12, 2024

The discussions between the two nations went beyond military manoeuvres, encompassing a comprehensive spectrum of collaborative initiatives…reports Asian Lite News Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s UK visit was not merely symbolic….

Rajnath to visit UK to discuss defence, security issues

by Newsdesk-Top NewsIndia NewsUK NewsJanuary 8, 2024January 8, 2024

The two leaders explored ways and means to develop closer defence relations. Grant Shapps also invited Rajnath Singh to visit the UK in the near future…reports Asian Lite News Union…

Defence Ministry Inks Deal for 6 Coast Guard Patrol Vessels

by Newsdesk-Top NewsDefenceDecember 21, 2023December 21, 2023

According to the Defence Ministry, the acquisition of these major ICG platforms is aimed to boost the ICG’s capability and reinforces the increased focus of the Government towards Maritime Security…reports…

Defence Ministry Okays 6,400 Rockets for Pinaka Weapon System

by Newsdesk-Top NewsDefenceDecember 14, 2023December 14, 2023

The Indian-made Pinaka weapon system, named after the bow of Hindu god Shiva, has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation…reports Asian Lite News In a major boost…