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Defence Forces To Jointly Maintain Common Weapon Platforms
In a step aimed to help save funds in a big way, the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is working towards creating a system where maintenance of common weapon systems and platforms are done jointly by forces.
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'Agniveers' Will Be Eligible For Gallantry Awards Says Top Military Officer
Agnipath Scheme: 'Agniveers' will be eligible for gallantry awards, the Department of Military Affairs said on Tuesday in the backdrop of protests against the Agnipath scheme in different parts of the country.
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Military Pitches Raising Officers' Premature Retirement Age, Pension Cut
In a major reform initiative, the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) has proposed a significant cut in the pension amount of military personnel taking premature retirement and suggested increasing the retirement age of certain categories of officers.
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Defence Ministry Working To Announce New Air Defence Command By October: Report
Amid the ongoing tensions with China, the Department of Military Affairs has hastened the process of restructuring the armed forces, as a new air defence command under the Indian Air Force (IAF) may be set up at Prayagraj, around the second week of October this year.
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As General Bipin Rawat Takes Over As Defence Staff Chief, A Look At His Uniform
A day after General Bipin Rawat was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff, the Ministry of Defence today provided a sneak peek of the uniform he is likely to wear as the single point of contact for different branches of the armed forces.
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General Bipin Rawat To Be Chief Of Defence Staff, US Congratulates Him
Outgoing Army Chief General Bipin Rawat is set to take over as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) today. As the CDS -- which will be India's first-ever -- General Rawat will be in direct contact with the Prime Minister on security issues and the chiefs of the Army, Navy and the Air Force would report to him. He would head the Department of Military A...
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Sex, Lies and Debt Potentially Exposed by US Data Hack
When a retired 51-year-old military man disclosed in a US security clearance application that he had a 20-year affair with his former college roommate's wife, it was supposed to remain a secret between him and the government.
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Former CIA Director David Petraeus Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge
Former CIA director and US Army General David Petraeus has pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of unauthorized removal and retention of classified information in a case arising from his affair with a female Army Reserve officer, the US Justice Department said on Tuesday.
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Barack Obama Says Sinjar Siege Broken, Some Personnel to Leave Iraq
US President Barack Obama said on Thursday the Islamist militant siege of Iraq's Mount Sinjar had been broken and most US military personnel sent to assess the situation would be pulled out of Iraq in coming days.
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Defence Forces To Jointly Maintain Common Weapon Platforms
In a step aimed to help save funds in a big way, the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is working towards creating a system where maintenance of common weapon systems and platforms are done jointly by forces.
-
'Agniveers' Will Be Eligible For Gallantry Awards Says Top Military Officer
Agnipath Scheme: 'Agniveers' will be eligible for gallantry awards, the Department of Military Affairs said on Tuesday in the backdrop of protests against the Agnipath scheme in different parts of the country.
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Military Pitches Raising Officers' Premature Retirement Age, Pension Cut
In a major reform initiative, the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) has proposed a significant cut in the pension amount of military personnel taking premature retirement and suggested increasing the retirement age of certain categories of officers.
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Defence Ministry Working To Announce New Air Defence Command By October: Report
Amid the ongoing tensions with China, the Department of Military Affairs has hastened the process of restructuring the armed forces, as a new air defence command under the Indian Air Force (IAF) may be set up at Prayagraj, around the second week of October this year.
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As General Bipin Rawat Takes Over As Defence Staff Chief, A Look At His Uniform
A day after General Bipin Rawat was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff, the Ministry of Defence today provided a sneak peek of the uniform he is likely to wear as the single point of contact for different branches of the armed forces.
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General Bipin Rawat To Be Chief Of Defence Staff, US Congratulates Him
Outgoing Army Chief General Bipin Rawat is set to take over as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) today. As the CDS -- which will be India's first-ever -- General Rawat will be in direct contact with the Prime Minister on security issues and the chiefs of the Army, Navy and the Air Force would report to him. He would head the Department of Military A...
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Sex, Lies and Debt Potentially Exposed by US Data Hack
When a retired 51-year-old military man disclosed in a US security clearance application that he had a 20-year affair with his former college roommate's wife, it was supposed to remain a secret between him and the government.
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Former CIA Director David Petraeus Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge
Former CIA director and US Army General David Petraeus has pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of unauthorized removal and retention of classified information in a case arising from his affair with a female Army Reserve officer, the US Justice Department said on Tuesday.
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Barack Obama Says Sinjar Siege Broken, Some Personnel to Leave Iraq
US President Barack Obama said on Thursday the Islamist militant siege of Iraq's Mount Sinjar had been broken and most US military personnel sent to assess the situation would be pulled out of Iraq in coming days.
