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Youth May Not Join Army If Veterans' Resettlement Neglected: Supreme Court
Effective resettlement of ex-servicemen is necessary to keep the morale of serving members of defence forces, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said while ordering appointment of a woman who retired from the Indian Military Nursing Service.
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India Successfully Conducts Trials Of Long-Range Glide Bomb 'Gaurav'
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the release trials of the long-range glide bomb "Gaurav" from the Sukhoi aircraft. "Gaurav" is a 1,000-kg class glide bomb designed and developed by the DRDO.
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Force Gurkha To Be Latest Addition To Indian Defence Forces Fleet
Force Motors will supply 2,978 units of Gurkha to Indian Defence Forces, and the order will be carried out in multiple tranches.
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After Delays, US Aerospace Delivers First F-404 Engines For Tejas MK-1A Jets
The F404-IN20 engine is a tailored design for India's single-engine fighter programme with the highest thrust within the F404 family and a higher-flow fan, unique single-crystal turbine blades, and numerous special components.
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Trump Will Help Zelensky Get More Air Defence From Europe: White House
US President Donald Trump has pledged to help Ukraine get more air defence equipment from Europe as Kyiv's forces battle Russia, the White House said Wednesday.
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PM Modi To Visit Mauritius Next Week, Participate In National Day Event
A contingent of Indian defence forces will also participate in celebrations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
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Former Tank Commander Appointed As Israel's New Military Chief
Former tank commander Eyal Zamir will on Wednesday become Israel's new armed forces chief, inheriting the task at a crucial time for the military after it acknowledged its "complete failure" to prevent Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack.
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Video: Moment When Israeli Troops Killed 12-Year-Old Boy In West Bank Raid
Twelve-year-old Ayman Nasser al-Haymouny was visiting a relative in the southern city of Hebron in occupied West Bank when he was shot in the back and killed by Israeli forces last Friday.
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Qatar Airways' Defence After Man Forced To Sit Next To Dead Passenger
Qatar Airways has defended the decision to leave a couple sitting next to a dead passenger on a 15-hour flight, saying that its crew "acted quickly, appropriately and professionally".
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"Army Shouldn't Be Involved In Politics": Army Chief On Rahul Gandhi Remark
Expressing his reservations over engaging the defence forces in a political slugfest, Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said the army should not be involved in politics.
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China Recruiting For Planetary Defence Force Amid Asteroid Collision Fears
The recruitment ad posted on Chinese social media platforms invited applications from recent graduates aged under 35.
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Israel Air Force strikes Hezbollah Weapons Factory In Lebanon
The IDF reported that Israel Air Force (IAF) fighter jets attacked during the night targets of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the Bekaa region of Lebanon that the IDF said posed a threat to the Israeli home front and its forces.
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Republic Day: CRPF Awarded Highest Number Of Gallantry Medals
The CRPF has been awarded the highest number of police gallantry medals, 21, among all central and state police forces including two defence ministry issued Shaurya Chakras on the eve of the 76th Republic Day on Saturday.
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"Conflict, Wars To Become More Violent, Unpredictable": Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday emphasised the need for the Armed Forces to transform into a modern warfare machine, citing the increasing use of unconventional methods in today's warfare.
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Opinion | India-China Is Why 'Military Diplomacy' Works
One often hears the complaint that we work in silos, even within the Ministry of Defence. A whole-of-government approach and bridging the divide between defence forces, bureaucracy and diplomats is the need of the hour.
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Youth May Not Join Army If Veterans' Resettlement Neglected: Supreme Court
Effective resettlement of ex-servicemen is necessary to keep the morale of serving members of defence forces, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said while ordering appointment of a woman who retired from the Indian Military Nursing Service.
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India Successfully Conducts Trials Of Long-Range Glide Bomb 'Gaurav'
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the release trials of the long-range glide bomb "Gaurav" from the Sukhoi aircraft. "Gaurav" is a 1,000-kg class glide bomb designed and developed by the DRDO.
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Force Gurkha To Be Latest Addition To Indian Defence Forces Fleet
Force Motors will supply 2,978 units of Gurkha to Indian Defence Forces, and the order will be carried out in multiple tranches.
-
After Delays, US Aerospace Delivers First F-404 Engines For Tejas MK-1A Jets
The F404-IN20 engine is a tailored design for India's single-engine fighter programme with the highest thrust within the F404 family and a higher-flow fan, unique single-crystal turbine blades, and numerous special components.
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Trump Will Help Zelensky Get More Air Defence From Europe: White House
US President Donald Trump has pledged to help Ukraine get more air defence equipment from Europe as Kyiv's forces battle Russia, the White House said Wednesday.
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PM Modi To Visit Mauritius Next Week, Participate In National Day Event
A contingent of Indian defence forces will also participate in celebrations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
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Former Tank Commander Appointed As Israel's New Military Chief
Former tank commander Eyal Zamir will on Wednesday become Israel's new armed forces chief, inheriting the task at a crucial time for the military after it acknowledged its "complete failure" to prevent Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack.
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Video: Moment When Israeli Troops Killed 12-Year-Old Boy In West Bank Raid
Twelve-year-old Ayman Nasser al-Haymouny was visiting a relative in the southern city of Hebron in occupied West Bank when he was shot in the back and killed by Israeli forces last Friday.
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Qatar Airways' Defence After Man Forced To Sit Next To Dead Passenger
Qatar Airways has defended the decision to leave a couple sitting next to a dead passenger on a 15-hour flight, saying that its crew "acted quickly, appropriately and professionally".
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"Army Shouldn't Be Involved In Politics": Army Chief On Rahul Gandhi Remark
Expressing his reservations over engaging the defence forces in a political slugfest, Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said the army should not be involved in politics.
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China Recruiting For Planetary Defence Force Amid Asteroid Collision Fears
The recruitment ad posted on Chinese social media platforms invited applications from recent graduates aged under 35.
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Israel Air Force strikes Hezbollah Weapons Factory In Lebanon
The IDF reported that Israel Air Force (IAF) fighter jets attacked during the night targets of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the Bekaa region of Lebanon that the IDF said posed a threat to the Israeli home front and its forces.
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Republic Day: CRPF Awarded Highest Number Of Gallantry Medals
The CRPF has been awarded the highest number of police gallantry medals, 21, among all central and state police forces including two defence ministry issued Shaurya Chakras on the eve of the 76th Republic Day on Saturday.
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"Conflict, Wars To Become More Violent, Unpredictable": Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday emphasised the need for the Armed Forces to transform into a modern warfare machine, citing the increasing use of unconventional methods in today's warfare.
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Opinion | India-China Is Why 'Military Diplomacy' Works
One often hears the complaint that we work in silos, even within the Ministry of Defence. A whole-of-government approach and bridging the divide between defence forces, bureaucracy and diplomats is the need of the hour.
