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One terrorist killed during an infiltration attempt near LoC in Kupwara

One terrorist has been eliminated by Indian Army while he was attempting to infiltrate near LoC in forward areas of Tangdhar sector in the Kupwara district. 

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India celebrates its 75th Army Day: Here's everything you need to know

The day January 15, 1949, after the country gained independence, signifies the formal taking over of the Indian Army formally known as the British Indian Army by its first Indian commander-in-…

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All squadrons of MiG-21 to retire by 2025: Indian Air Force

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will retire 51 Squadron, which flies MiG-21 Bison aircraft out of Srinagar Air Base, by September 30 this year, in a significant move to maintain flight safety. On…

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Agnipath: IAF receives over 56,000 applications; Congress continues protests

The Uttar Pradesh state Congress staged a protest against the scheme asserting that it will have a "negative impact" on the Armed forces. 

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Agnipath Recruitment Scheme: India to overhaul soldier recruitment with new 'Agnipath' programme

Agnipath Recruitment Scheme: Around 45,000 people between the ages of 17.5 and 21 will be recruited into the military and will serve for four years under the new programme.A six-…

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Watch: ITBP bravehearts celebrate Republic Day at 15000 feet in sub-zero temperature at Ladakh border

India will be showcasing its military might at the Rajpath today on Republic Day with tanks, Dhanush howitzers, electronic warfare system and six marching contingents of the Indian Army.

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Watch: Real ‘Winter Soldier’? Indian jawan shows fitness in snow, does 47 push-ups in 40 seconds

Indian armed forces have been braving extreme weather conditions for years to secure the country’s borders. These personnel, which includes the BSF, have been showing every now and then that…

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Indian Army braves harsh winter conditions along LoC

The Indian soldiers have been specially trained to tackle the harsh weather conditions at a height of nearly 10,000 feet above sea level with low oxygen levels.

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India successfully test-fires new version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

India had recently tested the naval variant of the BrahMos cruise missile from its warship INS Visakhapatnam.

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PLA allegedly 'abducts' teenager in Arunachal Pradesh; Indian Army seeks safe return home

Arunachal Pradesh's lawmaker Tapir Gao had said Miram Taron was abducted from the Lungta Jor area on Tuesday. Taron's friend allegedly managed to escape.

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Decoding Pakistan's China-made J-10C fighters, can it beat Rafale?

Pakistan's interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed recently said the country is set to buy 25 J-10C fighter jets to counter India’s Rafale jets.

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General Bipin Rawat copter crash: What is Controlled Flight into Terrain?

India's CDS was aboard the Mi-17 V5 helicopter when it crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu. Thirteen people died in the crash including General Rawat's wife Madhulika.

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Why the BrahMos missile deal matters to India

DRDO recently tested the naval variant of the supersonic BrahMos cruise missile from INS Visakhapatnam.

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Philippines to buy India's BrahMos missile

The Philippines is looking to boost its defence capability as it views China as a major adversary in the South China Sea row. 

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Repeated infiltration attempts across the LOC: Indian army chief Naravane

Indian Army chief General Naravane said the security situation is under control in the northeast while adding that additional forces have been deployed in the northern border

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India, China military commanders begin 14th round of talks over eastern Ladakh

The two sides had last met on October 10 last year as the talks ended in a stalemate. India and China have been involved in a border standoff in eastern Ladakh since May 2020. 

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India fires naval variant of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile: Key features

The advanced 'sea-to-sea variant' of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile has an extended range of 350 to 400 km.

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Watch: Indian Army comes to pregnant woman’s rescue, helps in reaching hospital amid heavy snowfall in J&K  

Be it a cyclone or floods, Indian Army has always gone an extra mile to help citizens in dire need. In yet another commendable gesture, the army helped a pregnant woman reach hospital amid heavy…

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Pilot killed in IAF's MiG-21 plane crash in India's Jaisalmer

During a training sortie, a MiG-21 plane of the Indian Air Force has crashed in the state of Rajasthan. The pilot, who was identified as Wing Commander Harshit Sinha, was killed in the mishap,…

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Explainer: How is Russia's S-500 missile defence system superior to S-400?

Russia has already begun the delivery of S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems to India. The S-500 surface-to-air missile defence system can target hypersonic cruise missiles including UAVs…

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India successfully launches supersonic missile assisted torpedo system

The missile which was launched from ground mobile launcher a is set to enhance anti-submarine warfare capability.

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Vijay Diwas: How IAF's 'Sabre slayers' shot down PAF jets in dogfight during battle of Boyra

  The battle of Boyra was an aerial battle fought between the IAF and Pakistan Air Force jets just days ahead of the Bangladesh Liberation war in…

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DRDO, IAF successfully flight-test stand-off anti-tank missile

The SANT missile is equipped with a state-of-the-art millimetre wave seeker (MMW) which provides high precision strike capability and it can 'neutralise' targets within a range of up to 10 kms. …

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LAC row: China's 'disengagement' plan & deployment in eastern Ladakh

Earlier this year, China had announced that its troops at the southern and northern banks of the Pangong Tso had started "synchronised and organised…

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CDS General Bipin Rawat's cremation: Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan to send top Army officials

Indian Army and defence establishment have close linkages with forces of neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bhutan.

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Indian Army's Trishakti Corps rescue 500 tourists stuck in heavy snowfall at Gangtok

Reports state that approximately 175 vehicles with more than 500 tourists were stranded at Nathu La on February 21 because of a sudden heavy snowfall

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One terrorist killed during an infiltration attempt near LoC in Kupwara

One terrorist has been eliminated by Indian Army while he was attempting to infiltrate near LoC in forward areas of Tangdhar sector in the Kupwara district. 

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India celebrates its 75th Army Day: Here's everything you need to know

The day January 15, 1949, after the country gained independence, signifies the formal taking over of the Indian Army formally known as the British Indian Army by its first Indian commander-in-…

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All squadrons of MiG-21 to retire by 2025: Indian Air Force

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will retire 51 Squadron, which flies MiG-21 Bison aircraft out of Srinagar Air Base, by September 30 this year, in a significant move to maintain flight safety. On…

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Agnipath: IAF receives over 56,000 applications; Congress continues protests

The Uttar Pradesh state Congress staged a protest against the scheme asserting that it will have a "negative impact" on the Armed forces. 

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Agnipath Recruitment Scheme: India to overhaul soldier recruitment with new 'Agnipath' programme

Agnipath Recruitment Scheme: Around 45,000 people between the ages of 17.5 and 21 will be recruited into the military and will serve for four years under the new programme.A six-…

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BSF fires at suspected Pakistani drone along international border in Jammu

The security forces have been alert to attempts being made by Pakistan and terror outfits across the border to smuggle weapons, ammunition and explosives through drones via the International…

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No more imported cold weather gear: Indian start-up's solution for Army

ECWCS is a three-layer modular clothing system meant to keep the body warm in temperatures as low as minus 50 degrees Celsius when worn simultaneously. Soldiers wear it in high-altitude…

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Indian Navy, Coast Guard ships from First Training Squadron visit Saudi Arabia on overseas deployment

The First Training Squadron comprises of three Indian Navy ships and one Indian Coast Guard ship and is meant to provide hands-on, real-world training to newly-commissioned officers of the Navy…

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More needs to be done in terms of different dynamics on LAC, says Northern Army commander

The Northern Command of the Indian Army is currently holding a two-day symposium in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur to identify the cutting-edge technologies it needs to solve its operational…

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General Manoj Pande takes charge as Army chief, first engineer to helm force

General Manoj Pande took charge of the Army at a time India is facing myriad security challenges, including along the borders with China and Pakistan.

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India, China should help each other, not drain each other's energies: Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi

In June 2020, Chinese and Indian troops had clashed at Galwan leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers and four PLA soldiers.

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IAF to conduct air exercise at Pokharan range with Rafale, Jaguar & Sukhoi-30

17 Jaguar aircraft are set to take part in the air exercise at  along with Apache, Chinook, Mi17V5, Mi35, ALH MkIV.

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China's bridge on Pangong lake is illegal occupation, says Indian government to Parliament

China continues to be in illegal occupation of approximately 38,000 sq kms of Indian territory in the Union Territory of Ladakh for the last six decades

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We had voiced concerns over China's pattern of intimidating neighbours: US on Galwan soldier row

United States, Britain, Canada and Australia have already announced a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics.

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India Union Budget 2022: Defence R&D to be opened up for startups

India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Budget 2022 presentation in Parliament announced a plan to boost the defence sector.

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India, Philippines sign $374 million BrahMos missile deal contract

BrahMos is a 1998 joint venture between Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya and India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

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Meet India's first woman Rafale pilot Shivangi Singh heading IAF tableau at Republic Day

Last year, Flight Lieutenant Bhawna Kanth had become the first female fighter jet pilot to be part of the Indian Air Force tableau during Republic Day celebrations

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Watch: ITBP bravehearts celebrate Republic Day at 15000 feet in sub-zero temperature at Ladakh border

India will be showcasing its military might at the Rajpath today on Republic Day with tanks, Dhanush howitzers, electronic warfare system and six marching contingents of the Indian Army.

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Watch: Real ‘Winter Soldier’? Indian jawan shows fitness in snow, does 47 push-ups in 40 seconds

Indian armed forces have been braving extreme weather conditions for years to secure the country’s borders. These personnel, which includes the BSF, have been showing every now and then that…

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Agni-5 missile's stunning striking range and accuracy make India's nuclear-powered neighbours nervous

Indian scientists successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology 

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BrahMos anti-ship missile: India tests firepower on land, sea and air

A few days ago India successfully fired the anti-ship version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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Decoding Pakistan's China-made J-10C fighters, can it beat Rafale?

Pakistan's interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed recently said the country is set to buy 25 J-10C fighter jets to counter India’s Rafale jets.

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Why the BrahMos missile deal matters to India

DRDO recently tested the naval variant of the supersonic BrahMos cruise missile from INS Visakhapatnam.

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Vijay Diwas: How IAF's 'Sabre slayers' shot down PAF jets in dogfight during battle of Boyra

 

The battle of Boyra was an aerial battle fought between the IAF and Pakistan Air Force jets just days ahead of the Bangladesh Liberation war in 1971. 

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LAC row: China's 'disengagement' plan & deployment in eastern Ladakh

Earlier this year, China had announced that its troops at the southern and northern banks of the Pangong Tso had started "synchronised and organised disengagement".

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Arms deal in 2021: How major powers realigned the military landscape

In a major announcement last month, Italy said Europe's Tempest and Future Combat Air System (FCAS) will eventually merge.

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Despite Rafale, why is India still boosting its Mirage 2000 squadron?

The IAF is set to receive all Rafale jets by April next year, added to the Mirage's strength - the two fighter squadron will give added strength to the IAF.

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In pics: INS Vela, India's fourth Scorpene-class stealth submarine commissioned

Indian Navy on Thursday inducted submarine INS Vela, the country's fourth stealth Scorpene-class submarine.

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In Pics: India's new warship INS Visakhapatnam

The indigenously developed missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam is packed with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors with modern surveillance radars.

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#FriendsAcrossContinents: IAF, French Air Force conduct large force engagement

The Indian Air Force deployed the Su-30MKI and Jaguars as France flew the Mirage-2000 and Rafale fighter aircraft.

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Key features of Indian Navy's Visakhapatnam destroyer

INS Visakhapatnam is equipped with an array of weapons and sensors which include surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles, medium and short-range guns and anti-submarine rockets.

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How India is converting the Kiran MK-II into an unmanned combat aircraft

Indian officials at HAL have been reinventing the Kiran MK-II as an unmanned combat vehicle.

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INS Visakhapatnam: India's new stealth guided missile destroyer to be commissioned

Visakhapatnam is amongst the largest destroyers constructed in India.  The ship is a potent platform capable of undertaking multifarious tasks.

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India's major defence scams: Bofors, Barak missiles, AgustaWestland choppers & more

The Bofors scandal rocked Congress in the 1980s as the opposition attacked the government sensing a smoking gun.

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Agni-5 vs China's DF-17 missile: India's nuclear-capable missile is a gamechanger

India's Agni-V can even reach the northernmost parts of China with its strike range of over 5,000 km.

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SIMBEX: India-Singapore naval drill in South China Sea

India had deployed its guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvijay and anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kiltan as Singapore put the F-16 fighters in action including

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Independence Day Special: India's finest hour - Kargil war to China standoff

As India celebrates its Independence Day, we take a look at how the defence forces have established itself since the Kargil war in 1999 in the last 20 years with China increasingly become India's p

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Independence Day Special: How India overcame Pakistan in 1947-48 conflict and again in 1971 Bangladesh Liberation war

As India celebrates its Independence Day, here is a look at how our defence forces overcame Pakistan just after independence in Kashmir in 1947-48 and again during the Bangaldesh war

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How US Harpoon anti-ship missile in India's arsenal will rebalance Indo-Pacific

 The Harpoon anti-ship missile has a low-level, sea-skimming cruise trajectory with active radar guidance system. 

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