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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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"First 40 Tejas Still Not...": Air Force Chief As China Tests 6th Gen Jets
Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, flagged delays in the delivery of the Tejas fighter aircraft into service, calling for increased private partnership in developing defence products and providing more funds for Research and Development
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Defence Ministry Signs Rs 7,628-Crore Contract With L&T For Vajra Artillery Guns
The defence ministry on Friday sealed a contract with Larsen & Toubro Ltd for procurement of K9 Vajra artillery guns for the Indian Army at a total cost of Rs 7,628 crore that is expected to significantly bolster the force's strike capability.
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Israel Orders Troops To "Prepare To Remain" In Syrian Buffer Zone
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered the military to "prepare to remain" throughout the winter in the UN-patrolled buffer zone that is supposed to separate Israeli and Syrian forces on the Golan Heights.
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Centre Clears Rs 22,000 Crore For Su-30 Fighter Jets, 100 K-9 Howitzers
The Cabinet Committee on Security today cleared two major projects worth around Rs 20,000 crore for 12 Su-30 MKI fighter jets for the Indian Air Force and 100 K-9 Vajra Self-propelled howitzers f
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'Dead', 'Bye Bye Bye': Israel's Joke 'Spotify Wrapped' List Sparks Row
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have released a Spotify Wrapped-inspired list to showcase their 2024 "operational accomplishments".
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North Korea, Russia Defence Treaty Comes Into Force
A landmark defence pact between North Korea and Russia, signed by its leaders in June, has gone into effect after the two sides exchanged ratification documents, North Korea's official KCNA news agency said Thursday.
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Adani Defence Delivers 2nd Drishti-10 Drone To Navy For Maritime Security
Adani Defence and Aerospace has delivered a second Drishti-10 Starliner surveillance drone to the Indian Navy, boosting India's maritime forces' capabilities to monitor shipping lines and mitigate piracy risks. The Drishti 10 is a force multiplier.
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Hezbollah Leader, Linked To 2007 US Soldiers' Deaths, Killed In Israeli Airstrike: Report
An Israeli airstrike in Syria has reportedly killed senior Hezbollah commander Ali Mussa Daqduq, who's linked to one of the most daring attacks on American forces during the Iraq War, according to a senior US defence official, reported NBC News.
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Indian Air Force Collaborates With IISc and FSID to Develop Strategy for Reliability-Centered Maintenance
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) to address challenges in equipment maintenance and servicing. Signed on 18 November 2024, the MoA includes the use of AI, ML, and Digital Twin technologies for predictive maintenance and lifecycle managem...
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In A First, Ukraine Hits Russia With Long-Range American Missile After Biden's Approval
Ukrainian defence forces reportedly carried out their first strike in the border regions within Russian territory using Western-supplied ATACMS ballistic missiles.
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Greece In Talks With Israel To Build 2 Billion Euro Defence 'Iron Dome'
Greece is in talks with Israel to develop a 2 billion euro ($2.11 billion) anti-aircraft and missile defence dome, part of a wider push to modernise its armed forces as it recovers from a protracted debt crisis, Greek officials said on Thursday.
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Russian Forces Capture New Village In Ukraine's Donetsk Amid Raging War
The Russian defence ministry said Sunday that its forces had captured a new village in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
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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.
-
"First 40 Tejas Still Not...": Air Force Chief As China Tests 6th Gen Jets
Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, flagged delays in the delivery of the Tejas fighter aircraft into service, calling for increased private partnership in developing defence products and providing more funds for Research and Development
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Defence Ministry Signs Rs 7,628-Crore Contract With L&T For Vajra Artillery Guns
The defence ministry on Friday sealed a contract with Larsen & Toubro Ltd for procurement of K9 Vajra artillery guns for the Indian Army at a total cost of Rs 7,628 crore that is expected to significantly bolster the force's strike capability.
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Israel Orders Troops To "Prepare To Remain" In Syrian Buffer Zone
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered the military to "prepare to remain" throughout the winter in the UN-patrolled buffer zone that is supposed to separate Israeli and Syrian forces on the Golan Heights.
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Centre Clears Rs 22,000 Crore For Su-30 Fighter Jets, 100 K-9 Howitzers
The Cabinet Committee on Security today cleared two major projects worth around Rs 20,000 crore for 12 Su-30 MKI fighter jets for the Indian Air Force and 100 K-9 Vajra Self-propelled howitzers f
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'Dead', 'Bye Bye Bye': Israel's Joke 'Spotify Wrapped' List Sparks Row
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have released a Spotify Wrapped-inspired list to showcase their 2024 "operational accomplishments".
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North Korea, Russia Defence Treaty Comes Into Force
A landmark defence pact between North Korea and Russia, signed by its leaders in June, has gone into effect after the two sides exchanged ratification documents, North Korea's official KCNA news agency said Thursday.
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Adani Defence Delivers 2nd Drishti-10 Drone To Navy For Maritime Security
Adani Defence and Aerospace has delivered a second Drishti-10 Starliner surveillance drone to the Indian Navy, boosting India's maritime forces' capabilities to monitor shipping lines and mitigate piracy risks. The Drishti 10 is a force multiplier.
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Hezbollah Leader, Linked To 2007 US Soldiers' Deaths, Killed In Israeli Airstrike: Report
An Israeli airstrike in Syria has reportedly killed senior Hezbollah commander Ali Mussa Daqduq, who's linked to one of the most daring attacks on American forces during the Iraq War, according to a senior US defence official, reported NBC News.
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Indian Air Force Collaborates With IISc and FSID to Develop Strategy for Reliability-Centered Maintenance
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) to address challenges in equipment maintenance and servicing. Signed on 18 November 2024, the MoA includes the use of AI, ML, and Digital Twin technologies for predictive maintenance and lifecycle managem...
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In A First, Ukraine Hits Russia With Long-Range American Missile After Biden's Approval
Ukrainian defence forces reportedly carried out their first strike in the border regions within Russian territory using Western-supplied ATACMS ballistic missiles.
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Greece In Talks With Israel To Build 2 Billion Euro Defence 'Iron Dome'
Greece is in talks with Israel to develop a 2 billion euro ($2.11 billion) anti-aircraft and missile defence dome, part of a wider push to modernise its armed forces as it recovers from a protracted debt crisis, Greek officials said on Thursday.
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Russian Forces Capture New Village In Ukraine's Donetsk Amid Raging War
The Russian defence ministry said Sunday that its forces had captured a new village in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
