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QRSAM: Indian Army clears quick reaction surface-to-air missile system

The QRSAM system is unique in its ability to operate on the move, searching for and tracking enemy targets; and then fire on a short halt

Taiwan scrambles jets as 22 Chinese warplanes cross its air defence zone

The latest Chinese mission included 16 Chinese Su-30 fighters and 11 other jets, Taiwan's defence ministry said

Israel's new air-defence system more affordable than a pizza

Israel has successfully tested it latest laser-based air-defence system. The next-gen defence system can track and destroy enemy projectiles with unprecedented accuracy. Let us know more about it

US continues to discuss concerns with Turkey over S-400 system purchase

The United States is continuing talks with Turkey over Ankara's purchase of Russian S-400 air defense system, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Wednesday.

New HAL warfighting system removes need to send pilots into enemy airspace

Indian air power planners, however, have not entirely embraced this belief in autonomous warfare

Russia says supplies to India of air defence system proceeding on schedule

Russia has started delivering the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems to India

Air defence boost: Indian Air Force gets first Indo-Israeli missile

IAI has designed and developed 70-80 per cent of the MRSAM, including the Elta MF-STAR radar, which forms the heart of the system

Taliban takeover: Afghan military jet shot down by Uzbek air defences

The jet crashed late on Sunday in Uzbekistan's southernmost Surxondaryo province adjacent to Afghanistan

Chinese warplane enters Taiwan's air defence zone, 4th incursion this month

A Chinese warplane entered Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on Wednesday morning, marking the fourth such intrusion this month

Alarm sirens activated at US Embassy in Iraq over unknown flying object

Alarm sirens were turned on at the US embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, the air defense system was activated over an "unknown object" in the sky above the embassy

India successfully test-fires Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air missile system

The system is capable of detecting and tracking targets on the move and engaging target with short halts

Govt working on setting up a new air defence command by October: Report

The new air defence command will handle certain air assets like missiles of the Indian Army

2 Russian arms deals likely next week, weaponry worth $15 bn in pipeline

Weaponry worth $15 billion in Moscow pipeline, underlining Russia's status as India's premier arms supplier

Gen Rawat orders preparation of road map to create air defence command

"The CDS directed that a proposal to create Air Defence Command be prepared by June 30," said an official

Defence ministry's air missile contract to Russia sparks vendor protests

Igla-S system is a fourth-generation missile that is the equal of the RBS-70 and the Mistral

Delhi, Mumbai and other major cities to soon get their own missile shields

It is for the first time, the US is selling the drones to a country which is not a member of the NATO

Wake up on air defence

Government must come up with a clear strategy urgently