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Around 20 Agniveer deaths reported less than a year after their induction
The deaths include around 18 within the Army, with the latest being the death by suicide of an Agniveer of the IAF. It is the first as far as the IAF is concerned.
Army Chief reaches Jammu, takes stock of LoC operational readiness
In addition to his review with field commanders in Poonch, he conducted an aerial survey of forward areas in the district.
Lt Gen Manjinder Singh assumes command of Army’s South Western Command
Jaipur; Lt General Manjinder Singh took over the reins of Jaipur-based South Western ('Sapta Shakti Command') on Monday with a solemn ceremony at the Prerna Sthal at the Jaipur Military Station, where he paid tribute to bravehearts.…
India, Bangladesh plan coordinated ops to bolster interoperability in maritime domain
Dhaka: India and Bangladesh on Monday vowed to enhance maritime cooperation keeping in view New Delhi's Act East policy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).
Chief of the…
Navy Chief reaches Dhaka, to visit key defence facilities in Bangladesh
New Delhi; Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi began his four-day official visit to Bangladesh on Sunday as both countries continue to explore new avenues for cooperation and further strengthen the strong bonds of friendship…
General Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as new Army Chief
New Delhi, General Upendra Dwivedi took over as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) from General Manoj Pande, who superannuated on Sunday (June 30) after more than four decades of service to the nation.
General Upendra Dwivedi…
Indian Navy participates in world’s largest international maritime exercise
New Delhi: Indian Navy's indigenous stealth frigate INS Shivalik, mission deployed to the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, is participating in the 29th edition of the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, the world's…
Policy switch to make full fighter jets in India
This is the first time that the government will be insisting on manufacturing complete aircraft in India with technology transfer.
High-speed expendable aerial target ‘ABHYAS’ completes developmental trials
New Delhi: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed six consecutive developmental trials of the High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) 'ABHYAS' with improved booster configuration from the…
Defence Ministry’s iDEX signs 350th contract, for miniaturised satellite
New Delhi: The Defence Ministry's flagship initiative Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) on Tuesday signed a landmark 350th contract for the design and development of a miniaturised satellite for the Indian Air Force.
The…
India-Bangladesh MoU on military education significant: Defence Ministry
New Delhi; The Ministry of Defence said on Monday that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, Tamil Nadu, and the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC),…
Self-reliance in defence crucial for achieving strategic independence: CDS Chauhan
New Delhi; India's pursuit of defence indigenisation and self-reliance is crucial for achieving strategic independence in the defence sector, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Anil Chauhan said on Friday.
The CDS made the remarks…
CDS releases Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Anil Chauhan released the Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations, which will guide commanders in conducting such operations in today's complex military operating environment, at the Chiefs…
IAF contingent participates in combat exercise ‘Red Flag’ in Alaska
New Delhi; An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent participated in Exercise Red Flag 2024 conducted at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska of the United States Air Force, from June 4-14. This was the second edition of Exercise Red Flag 2024,…
Two alumni of Punjab’s Armed Forces Preparatory Institute join IAF
Chandigarh; Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (AFPI) for Girls in Punjab’s Mohali has added another feather in its cap as two of its alumni, Haroop Kaur and Nivedita Saini, have been commissioned as Flying Officers in the Indian…
Our Navy is emerging as a new powerful force, says Rajnath Singh
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that the Indian Navy is continuously becoming stronger, adding that in his second term, the focus will be on further strengthening maritime security and making the presence of the…
Assam Rifles lauds Lt Gen Dwivedi’s appointment as Chief of Army Staff
Dwivedi commanded the IGAR (East) from March 19, 2017 to October 31, 2018.
India presses Russia to send back its citizens from war zone after two more die
In a strongly-worded statement, the MEA said India has demanded that there be a verified stop to any further recruitment of Indian nationals by the Russian Army
Indian Navy stealth frigate reaches Japan’s Yokosuka for joint maritime exercise
New Delhi: Indian Navy's indigenous stealth frigate INS Shivalik arrived at Japan's Yokosuka to participate in the bilateral Japan–India Maritime Exercise 2024 (JIMEX 24), where both forces will showcase their war-fighting skills at sea, a…
No need for a written national security policy: CDS Chauhan
The only thing missing is a written policy. I don’t know why people insist on that, said Gen Chauhan.
