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Blog | The Majestic 'Merlin': How An Engine Helped Britain Win World War 2
Like all Rolls-Royce aero engines, the 'Merlin' was named after a bird of prey. But it also evoked the spirit of King Arthur's famous wizard. To the pilots who relied on it, the Merlin seemed magical.
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Blog: Project Zorawar - How India Plans To Counter China At High Altitudes
Developed under a public-private partnership with the DRDO and L&T, the Army's ambitious light tank project, titled 'Zorawar', was envisioned in 2021. Under it, the Centre seeks to procure 350 light tanks in a phased manner.
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Blog: Air Force Pilot's Heroics That Remained Unknown For Years
Against the backdrop of the 1965 India-Pakistan war, India made a strategic move to open a new front in Punjab, to target the Lahore and Sialkot sectors in Pakistan.
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Blog: Key Defence Bill Clears Obstacle Before Forming Theatre Commands
An important defence bill passed in parliament seeks to empower the Commander-in-chief and the Officer-in-Command of an Inter-Service Organization with disciplinary, command and control authority over personnel from other forces serving in the ISO.
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Blog: India-France: United By Valour, Sacrifice Since 1914
The Indian tri-services contingent marched in Paris to the tune of "Saare Jahan se Achcha" on the occasion of Bastille Day, France's National Day. It is not the first time Indian troops were in France.
