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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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India's Light Tank Successfully Completes High-Altitude Firing Trials
India's indigenous light tank has achieved a "major milestone" by firing a number of rounds at different ranges at an altitude of more than 4,200 metres with consistent accuracy, the defence ministry said on Thursday.
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China's Sea Deployment in Region Bigger Than 2022 Military Drills, Says Taiwan
China is deploying its largest navy fleet in regional waters in nearly three decades, posing a threat to Taiwan that is more pronounced than previous Chinese war games, the Taiwanese defence ministry said on Tuesday.
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How Germany's Patriot Air Defence Systems Will Protect Ukraine Via Poland
Germany has offered to re-deploy Patriot air defence systems to NATO ally Poland at the start of the new year, the German defence ministry said on Thursday.
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Rajnath Singh Meets US Secretary Of Defence On Sidelines Of 11th ASEAN Meet
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus in Vientiane, Lao PDR, on November 21, according to a release from the Ministry of Defence.
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India Tests Latest Pinaka System As France, Armenia Line-Up To Buy Rockets
Amid a rise in global demand for it, India today successfully completed the flight-test of its advanced guided weapon system Pinaka. During the test, the Pinaka system's range, accuracy, consistency and rate of fire were assessed.
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Skynet-1A Satellite’s Unexplained Orbit Shift Raises Questions About Command History
Launched in 1969, the UK's oldest satellite, Skynet-1A, has moved significantly from its original position. Experts believe this was due to a deliberate command in the 1970s. The satellite now orbits over the Americas, near active satellite traffic, raising risks of collisions. Limited records exist regarding its control history, with suggestions o...
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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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"Fully Liberated": Russia Claims It Has Captured Selydov In East Ukraine
Russia's defence ministry said Tuesday that its forces had captured the eastern Ukrainian town of Selydove as Moscow's troops advance closer to the key logistics hub of Pokrovsk.
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North Korea Blames South's Military For Drone Intrusion
North Korea's defence ministry blamed South Korea's military for sending drones into its territory for political purposes, calling it an infringement upon the country's sovereignty
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2 Killed After Israeli Strike on "Civilian Car" In Damascus: Syria
Syria's defence ministry said two civilians were killed in an Israeli strike on a vehicle on Monday afternoon in the Mazzeh district of Damascus, home to embassies and security headquarters.
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Taiwan On Alert Over "Multiple Waves" Of Missile Firing In Inland China
Taiwan's Defence Ministry said on Sunday it was on alert after detecting "multiple waves" of missile firing deep in inland China.
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A 7,000 Km-Long Car Rally To Mark Air Force's 92nd Anniversary
A 7,000 km-long car rally from Ladakh's Thoise, one of the world's highest altitude air force stations, to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh will soon be held to mark the 92nd anniversary of the IAF, the defence ministry said on Saturday.
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Chinese Navy Aircraft Carrier Spotted In Pacific For 7 Days, Says Japan
Japan's defence ministry said on Friday that it has spotted Chinese Navy aircraft carrier "Liaoning" in the Pacific Ocean for the past seven days.
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China Conducts First Public Test Launch Of Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Chinese defence ministry said it was a "routine arrangement in our annual training plan" and not directed at any country or target.
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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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India's Light Tank Successfully Completes High-Altitude Firing Trials
India's indigenous light tank has achieved a "major milestone" by firing a number of rounds at different ranges at an altitude of more than 4,200 metres with consistent accuracy, the defence ministry said on Thursday.
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China's Sea Deployment in Region Bigger Than 2022 Military Drills, Says Taiwan
China is deploying its largest navy fleet in regional waters in nearly three decades, posing a threat to Taiwan that is more pronounced than previous Chinese war games, the Taiwanese defence ministry said on Tuesday.
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How Germany's Patriot Air Defence Systems Will Protect Ukraine Via Poland
Germany has offered to re-deploy Patriot air defence systems to NATO ally Poland at the start of the new year, the German defence ministry said on Thursday.
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Rajnath Singh Meets US Secretary Of Defence On Sidelines Of 11th ASEAN Meet
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus in Vientiane, Lao PDR, on November 21, according to a release from the Ministry of Defence.
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India Tests Latest Pinaka System As France, Armenia Line-Up To Buy Rockets
Amid a rise in global demand for it, India today successfully completed the flight-test of its advanced guided weapon system Pinaka. During the test, the Pinaka system's range, accuracy, consistency and rate of fire were assessed.
-
Skynet-1A Satellite’s Unexplained Orbit Shift Raises Questions About Command History
Launched in 1969, the UK's oldest satellite, Skynet-1A, has moved significantly from its original position. Experts believe this was due to a deliberate command in the 1970s. The satellite now orbits over the Americas, near active satellite traffic, raising risks of collisions. Limited records exist regarding its control history, with suggestions o...
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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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"Fully Liberated": Russia Claims It Has Captured Selydov In East Ukraine
Russia's defence ministry said Tuesday that its forces had captured the eastern Ukrainian town of Selydove as Moscow's troops advance closer to the key logistics hub of Pokrovsk.
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North Korea Blames South's Military For Drone Intrusion
North Korea's defence ministry blamed South Korea's military for sending drones into its territory for political purposes, calling it an infringement upon the country's sovereignty
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2 Killed After Israeli Strike on "Civilian Car" In Damascus: Syria
Syria's defence ministry said two civilians were killed in an Israeli strike on a vehicle on Monday afternoon in the Mazzeh district of Damascus, home to embassies and security headquarters.
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Taiwan On Alert Over "Multiple Waves" Of Missile Firing In Inland China
Taiwan's Defence Ministry said on Sunday it was on alert after detecting "multiple waves" of missile firing deep in inland China.
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A 7,000 Km-Long Car Rally To Mark Air Force's 92nd Anniversary
A 7,000 km-long car rally from Ladakh's Thoise, one of the world's highest altitude air force stations, to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh will soon be held to mark the 92nd anniversary of the IAF, the defence ministry said on Saturday.
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Chinese Navy Aircraft Carrier Spotted In Pacific For 7 Days, Says Japan
Japan's defence ministry said on Friday that it has spotted Chinese Navy aircraft carrier "Liaoning" in the Pacific Ocean for the past seven days.
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China Conducts First Public Test Launch Of Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Chinese defence ministry said it was a "routine arrangement in our annual training plan" and not directed at any country or target.
