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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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'Jews, Tibetans, or Bangladeshis': We saved millions of refugees, says India at UN
TS Tirumurti stated that India's humanitarian response to the Bangladeshi refugee crisis was among the most sophisticated and compassionate in recent history. Throughout history, the Ambassador…
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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…
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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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Indian forces conduct multi-agency exercise in Rajasthan, Gujarat
During the exercise the forces coordinated with each other to include response mechanisms in a 'multi-domain environment' involving real-time communication
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Chinese Army conducts live-fire drills with high-altitude weapons near India's border
A report had claimed China had moved its H-6K bomber along India's border. The bomber was reportedly posted at Kashgar near Xinjiang which belongs to PLA's…
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'Ludicrous and nonsensical': Vir Chakra for IAF's Abhinandan Varthaman riles Pakistan
Abhinandan Varthaman's MiG-21 Bison was involved in a dogfight with a Pakistani F-16, a day after Indian jets blew up JeM terror camps at Balakot on February 26, 2019.
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IAF's Abhinandan Varthaman who shot down Pak F-16 honoured with Vir Chakra
Varthaman was given the gallantry award for his "exceptional sense of duty" during the aerial battle with Pakistani jets, a day after the Balakot airstrikes.
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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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Indian defence minister takes a veiled dig at China as new destroyer gets commissioned
In a veiled dig at China, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that "some irresponsible nations" with narrow partisan interests and hegemonic tendencies have come up with wrong definitions…
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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-…
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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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China deploys bomber along border with India: Report
The latest development comes as India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar said that India-China relations have been going through a 'particularly bad patch'.
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India set to seal $3 billion Predator drone deal with US by current fiscal
The proposal to acquire the MQ-9B long-endurance drones, armed with air-to-ground missiles, is likely to be cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in the next few weeks following which…
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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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India and Thai navies begin three-day coordinated patrol in Andaman Sea
The Indian Navy's indigenously built missile corvette Karmuk and Thailand's Khamrosin class anti-submarine patrol vessel Tayanchon along with maritime patrol aircraft from both navies are…
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China biggest security threat to India, says CDS chief Bipin Rawat
India's CDS chief General Rawat said troops stationed along the border with China will continue to remain there for a long time.
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Amid tensions along border with India, China upgrades 'logistics to brave winter'
After months of tensions along the Line of Actual Control, China had decided to deescalate earlier this year, however, reports say PLA troops continue to remain at strategic…
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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.
Read Article →
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.
Read Article →
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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