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India.com
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
India to get this powerful anti-tank missile system and 5,000 units of..., MoD inks Rs 2,500 crore contract with...
India to get this powerful anti-tank missile system and 5,000 units of…, MoD inks Rs 2,500 crore contract with… In a significant development, the Ministry of Defence has signed a contract for the acquisition of the Nag Missile System (NAMIS) tracked version. The contract also includes 5,000 light vehicles which will be used in different units of the Armed Forces. The contract is worth Rs 2,500 crore. As per the official statement by the Defence Ministry, the contract was signed with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of the Nag Missile System (NAMIS). 'Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of Nag Missile System (NAMIS) Tracked version of anti-tank weapon platform and Force Motors Ltd & Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for around 5,000 Light Vehicles for the Armed Forces at a total cost of around Rs 2,500 crore,' the ministry's statement read. The Ministry of Defence awarded contracts totaling Rs 1801.34 crore for the procurement of the 'Made in India' NAMIS(Tr) weapon system. The contracts, signed on March 27th in New Delhi with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh present, involve the purchase of equipment designed and manufactured within India. State-Of-The-Art Anti-Tank System The state-of-the-art anti-tank system is specifically developed for the Indian Army and to enhance its Mechanised Infantry's strength. It will enhance the Army's operational readiness, improving its ability to effectively conduct various military operations. Most Sophisticated Anti-Tank Weapon System It is noteworthy that NAMIS (Tr) is one of the most advanced anti-tank weapon system which is loaded with fire-and-forget anti-tank missile and sighting system for advanced lethality. 5,000 Light Vehicles The Ministry of Defence announced plans to majorly upgrade mechanised warfare capabilities with a new weapon system. The contracts were awarded to Force Motors Ltd and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for the supply of 5,000 light vehicles. These modern vehicles are designed as per contemporary vehicle technology with enhanced engine power to cater to a payload of 800 kg. They will provide mobility to the Armed Forces in all types of terrain and operational conditions. These vehicles will enhance the Armed Forces' mobility across diverse terrains and operational environments. These vehicles are specifically designed as per contemporary vehicle technology. the light weight vehicles will also have enhanced engine power to cater to a payload of 800 kg. The light vehicles will enhance the Armed Forces' mobility across diverse terrains and operational environments.
Mint
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Pakistani cyber attackers claim they hacked Indian defence websites, think tank denies report
As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistani hackers are targeting Indian defence website, claiming that they have access to sensitive information. However, senior management of one of the websites categorically denied the information. Pakistan Cyber Force, a handle on X, has claimed that its hackers gained access to sensitive information of the Military Engineer Services and the Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis. The X account has claimed that it has gained access to 10 gb of data of over 1600 users of the Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses website. Senior management of Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses has categorically denieed that its website has been hacked. Pakistan claims to hack Indian websites Pakistan claims to hack Indian websites Pakistan claims to hack Indian websites According to a report by News18 citing sources, the cyber attack may have compromised sensitive information linked to Indian defence officials, such as their login credentials and personal details. The news outlet also reported that Pakistani hackers further tried to deface the website of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited, a Public Sector Undertaking that falls under the ambit of the Ministry of Defence. An NDTV report also stated quoting sources that the website of the Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited was taken down for a thorough audit to assess the extent of any potential damage. Livemint could not independently verify the reports, but also could not access the website. In a continued wave of cyber offensives, Pakistan-based hacker groups such as "Cyber Group HOAX1337" and "National Cyber Crew" made unsuccessful attempts to breach some websites on May 1. According to news agency ANI, these hacking efforts were promptly identified and neutralised by cybersecurity agencies. Among the latest provocations, the websites of Army Public School Nagrota and Sunjuwan were targeted and attempted to be defaced with messages mocking the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack. In another incident, a website catering to ex-servicemen's healthcare services was defaced. Earlier on April 29, Pakistan redirected its efforts towards publicly accessible welfare and educational websites. Operating under the moniker "IOK Hacker" - Internet of Khilafah, the group sought to deface pages, disrupt online services and harvest personal information. India's cybersecurity architecture detected the intrusions in real-time and quickly traced their origin to Pakistan. The websites of Army Public School (APS) Srinagar and APS Ranikhet were both targeted with inflammatory propaganda. APS Srinagar also faced a distributed-denial-of-service assault.
United News of India
05-05-2025
- United News of India
India ups cyber security after Pak group claims military data hack
New Delhi, May 5 (UNI) Following claims by a Pakistan-backed social media account, 'Pakistan Cyber Force', of hacking sensitive data from the Indian Military Engineering Service and the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis, the Indian military's cyber security apparatus is taking appropriate measures to strengthen its digital defences and fortify its security systems against potential cyber intrusions. Sources said the claim suggests that the attackers may have compromised personal information related to defence persons, including the login credentials. In addition to this data breach, it has also been reported that the group also attempted to deface the official website of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited, a PSU company under the Ministry of Defence. The website has been defaced by using Pakistan flag and Al Khalid tank, sources said. As a precautionary measure, the website of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited has been taken offline for a thorough and deliberate audit, in order to assess the extent of any potential damage caused by the defacement attempt and to ensure the integrity of the website. Cybersecurity experts and agencies are actively monitoring cyberspace to detect any additional cyberattacks, particularly those that may be sponsored by threat actors linked to Pakistan, sources said. This ongoing surveillance aims to quickly identify and mitigate any future risks posed by these cyber attackers. Sources said in response to the situation, appropriate and necessary measures are being taken to bolster the security infrastructure, strengthen digital defences, and safeguard against further intrusion attempts. These efforts are focused on enhancing the overall resilience of online platforms and ensuring that forces are better prepared to defend against future cyber threats. UNI RBE PRS
Economic Times
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Cyber attack alert: Pakistan cyber force claims breach of Indian Defence Institutions websites
In a continued wave of cyber offensives, the account on X "Pakistan Cyber Force" has revealed that the group has allegedly gained access to sensitive data from the Indian Military Engineering Service and Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis. ADVERTISEMENT According to the sources, the claim suggests that the attackers may have compromised personal information related to defence personnel, including the login credentials. In addition to this data breach, it has also been reported that the group also attempted to deface the official website of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited, a PSU company under MoD. The website has been defaced by using the Pakistan flag and the Al Khalid tank, it added. The sources said that as a precautionary measure, the website of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited has been taken offline for a thorough and deliberate audit, in order to assess the extent of any potential damage caused by the defacement attempt and to ensure the integrity of the website. Also Read: Pahalgam attack: Code of war - India and Pakistan take their battle to the (web)front Furthermore, cybersecurity experts and agencies are actively monitoring cyberspace to detect any additional cyberattacks, particularly those that may be sponsored by threat actors linked to Pakistan. ADVERTISEMENT This ongoing surveillance aims to quickly identify and mitigate any future risks posed by these cyber attackers. In response to the situation, appropriate and necessary measures are being taken to bolster the security infrastructure, strengthen digital defences, and safeguard against further intrusion attempts. ADVERTISEMENT These efforts are focused on enhancing the overall resilience of online platforms and ensuring that forces are better prepared to defend against future cyber threats. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Indian Express
Experts actively monitor cyberspace after claims made on X of gaining access to military website
Cyber security experts and security agencies are actively monitoring cyberspace to detect any cyber attacks after a handle on X claimed to have gained access to sensitive data from the Indian Military Engineering Service and Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis, officials said. The development comes amid tense situations in India and Pakistan in the wake of the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 in which at least 25 tourists and a local person were brutally killed. 'It has come to attention via the Twitter account 'Pakistan Cyber Force' that the group has allegedly gained access to sensitive data from the Indian Military Engineering Service and Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis. This claim suggests that the attackers may have compromised personal information related to defence persons, including the login credentials,' the officials said. 'As a precautionary measure, the website of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited has been taken offline for a thorough and deliberate audit in order to assess the extent of any potential damage caused by the defacement attempt and to ensure the integrity of the website,' they said. In addition to this data breach, it has also been reported that the group also attempted to deface the official website of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited, a PSU company under the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The website has been defaced by using the Pakistan flag and 'Al Khalid' tank, the officials said. 'Furthermore, cybersecurity experts and agencies are actively monitoring cyberspace to detect any additional cyber attacks, particularly those that may be sponsored by threat actors linked to Pakistan,' they added. This ongoing surveillance aims to quickly identify and mitigate any future risks posed by these cyber attackers, the officials said. In response to the situation, appropriate and necessary measures are being taken to bolster the security infrastructure, strengthen digital defences and safeguard against further intrusion attempts, they said, adding these efforts are focused on enhancing the overall resilience of online platforms and ensuring that forces are better prepared to defend against future cyber threats.
