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Can We Defend Earth from Asteroids? Here's What You Need to Know
Efforts to protect Earth from asteroid impacts have made significant strides, notably with NASA’s DART mission, which successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in 2022. This achievement marked a key advancement in planetary defence, demonstrating that asteroid deflection is a viable strategy. However, the success of DART al...
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Asteroid 2024 RW1 Disintegrates Over Luzon, Detected by NASA and ESA Before Impact
Asteroid 2024 RW1 disintegrated over Luzon Island, Philippines, on 4th September. Detected by NASA’s Catalina Sky Survey just hours before impact, the asteroid posed no risk as it burned up in Earth's atmosphere at a speed of 17.6 km per second. Despite the cloud cover caused by Typhoon Yahi, videos of the event were shared online. NASA, along wi...
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Opinion | Never Before Has Defence Been So Important For India-US Ties
The visit underscored a clear trend: while major defence deals continue to strengthen traditional security ties, both nations are increasingly emphasising emerging strategic elements to integrate the security partnership
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Relationship With India Remains One Of Great Importance: Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to host his Indian counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the Pentagon on August 23.
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Russia, North Korea Pact Shows Mutual Support By Authoritarian Powers: NATO
Russia's new defensive pact with North Korea shows increasing alignment among authoritarian powers and underscores the importance of democracies presenting a united front, the head of NATO said on Wednesday.
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Opinion | India's Growing Defence Needs Can Force It To Make A Tough Choice Soon
India needs more sophisticated technology than what Russia can offer today. There is now a complex choice that it has avoided making for years: rely on Western states led by the US or on an increasingly inconsistent Russia.
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Opinion: Aatmanirbharta Is The Focus In Centre's Rs 84,000 Crore Defence Package
The approvals granted by the Defence Ministry last week are aligned with the government's vision of supporting indigenous design, development and manufacturing, with Import of equipment limited to bare essentials.
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Indian Air Force Chief On Private Industry's Role In Enhancing IAF's Capability
Private industries will play a very important role not only in enhancing Indian Air Force capabilities but also in increasing the productivity and production ability of defence public sector units, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari said on Sunday
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"Gaza Cut Into 2": Key Challenges For Israel In Gaza's Urban War Explained
Israel-Gaza War News: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have encircled Gaza City and what exists now is north and south Gaza after striking the important Salah-Al-Din road that runs north-south.
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"If Allegations Are Proven True...": Canada Minister Amid Row With India
Amid strained India-Canada ties, the Canadian Defence Minister called the relationship with India "important," but asserted that allegations over the killing of a Khalistani terrorist should be investigated.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's Sri Lanka Visit "Important" Landmark In Relations: Centre
The government on Friday said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's two-day visit to Sri Lanka on September 2 and 3 will be an important "landmark" in building strong bonds of friendship between the two countries.
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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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"Ties With India Important For US National Security": Congressman
An enduring partnership between India and the US, especially in areas of defence and new technologies, is crucial to confront China's aggressive behaviour, visiting US Congressman Shri Thanedar said.
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Immunity Check! 10 Must-Have Foods To Keep Your Defence In Top Shape
Here're some of the most common foods to include in your diet for your daily immunity fix!
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Fourth Indigenisation List Of 928 Defence Equipment Approved
The defence ministry has approved a fresh list of 928 components and subsystems which will only be procured from domestic industry after a ban on their import kicks in under a staggered timeline of around five-and-a-half years.
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Can We Defend Earth from Asteroids? Here's What You Need to Know
Efforts to protect Earth from asteroid impacts have made significant strides, notably with NASA’s DART mission, which successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in 2022. This achievement marked a key advancement in planetary defence, demonstrating that asteroid deflection is a viable strategy. However, the success of DART al...
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Asteroid 2024 RW1 Disintegrates Over Luzon, Detected by NASA and ESA Before Impact
Asteroid 2024 RW1 disintegrated over Luzon Island, Philippines, on 4th September. Detected by NASA’s Catalina Sky Survey just hours before impact, the asteroid posed no risk as it burned up in Earth's atmosphere at a speed of 17.6 km per second. Despite the cloud cover caused by Typhoon Yahi, videos of the event were shared online. NASA, along wi...
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Opinion | Never Before Has Defence Been So Important For India-US Ties
The visit underscored a clear trend: while major defence deals continue to strengthen traditional security ties, both nations are increasingly emphasising emerging strategic elements to integrate the security partnership
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Relationship With India Remains One Of Great Importance: Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to host his Indian counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the Pentagon on August 23.
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Russia, North Korea Pact Shows Mutual Support By Authoritarian Powers: NATO
Russia's new defensive pact with North Korea shows increasing alignment among authoritarian powers and underscores the importance of democracies presenting a united front, the head of NATO said on Wednesday.
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Opinion | India's Growing Defence Needs Can Force It To Make A Tough Choice Soon
India needs more sophisticated technology than what Russia can offer today. There is now a complex choice that it has avoided making for years: rely on Western states led by the US or on an increasingly inconsistent Russia.
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Opinion: Aatmanirbharta Is The Focus In Centre's Rs 84,000 Crore Defence Package
The approvals granted by the Defence Ministry last week are aligned with the government's vision of supporting indigenous design, development and manufacturing, with Import of equipment limited to bare essentials.
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Indian Air Force Chief On Private Industry's Role In Enhancing IAF's Capability
Private industries will play a very important role not only in enhancing Indian Air Force capabilities but also in increasing the productivity and production ability of defence public sector units, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari said on Sunday
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"Gaza Cut Into 2": Key Challenges For Israel In Gaza's Urban War Explained
Israel-Gaza War News: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have encircled Gaza City and what exists now is north and south Gaza after striking the important Salah-Al-Din road that runs north-south.
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"If Allegations Are Proven True...": Canada Minister Amid Row With India
Amid strained India-Canada ties, the Canadian Defence Minister called the relationship with India "important," but asserted that allegations over the killing of a Khalistani terrorist should be investigated.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's Sri Lanka Visit "Important" Landmark In Relations: Centre
The government on Friday said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's two-day visit to Sri Lanka on September 2 and 3 will be an important "landmark" in building strong bonds of friendship between the two countries.
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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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"Ties With India Important For US National Security": Congressman
An enduring partnership between India and the US, especially in areas of defence and new technologies, is crucial to confront China's aggressive behaviour, visiting US Congressman Shri Thanedar said.
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Immunity Check! 10 Must-Have Foods To Keep Your Defence In Top Shape
Here're some of the most common foods to include in your diet for your daily immunity fix!
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Fourth Indigenisation List Of 928 Defence Equipment Approved
The defence ministry has approved a fresh list of 928 components and subsystems which will only be procured from domestic industry after a ban on their import kicks in under a staggered timeline of around five-and-a-half years.
