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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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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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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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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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"Will Try To Go Beyond Disengagement, But...": Rajnath Singh's LAC Update
The disengagement of Indian and Chinese forces near the Line of Actual Control is "almost over", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said today. The minister said that while India wants to go "beyond disengagement", this would "take time".
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Chiefs Of Armed Forces To Celebrate Diwali With Troops In Forward Areas
In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gesture of celebrating Diwali with troops in forward areas, the top defence brass of the country is also celebrating the festival with troops in different locations across the country.
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India Clears Deal To Build 2 Nuclear Submarines, Buy 31 Predator Drones
In a mega boost for the Indian Navy and surveillance capabilities of the defence forces, the Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the major deals for building two nuclear submarines indigenously and buying 31 Predator drones from the US.
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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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Cabinet Committee Gives Nod To Procure 240 Aero-Engines For Su-30MKI Fighter Jet
The Cabinet Committee on Security approved on Monday a proposal for procurement of 240 aero-engines for Su-30MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited at a cost of over Rs 26,000 crore, the Defence Ministry said.
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Air Marshal Tejinder Singh Takes Over As Deputy Chief Of Air Staff
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh on Sunday took over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, the Defence Ministry said.
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Watch: Air Force, Army's Daring Paradrop Of World's First Portable Hospital At 15,000 Feet
The Indian Air Force and the Indian Army successfully paradropped a homegrown portable hospital from 15,000 feet, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said today.
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US Eyes Indian Ocean Island As Possible Military Base To Deter China
A remote Australian island close to an Indian Ocean chokepoint for Chinese oil shipments is on a list of possible locations for US military construction aimed at deterring China, with the US saying it "may or may not" support American forces.
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S-400 Air Defence System Shoots Down Almost Entire 'Enemy' Package In Test
The Sudarshan S-400 air defence missile system achieved a major success in a recent exercise where it 'shot down' 80 per cent of the 'enemy' fighter aircraft package while forcing others to retreat, aborting their missions.
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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
-
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.
-
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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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.
-
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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"Will Try To Go Beyond Disengagement, But...": Rajnath Singh's LAC Update
The disengagement of Indian and Chinese forces near the Line of Actual Control is "almost over", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said today. The minister said that while India wants to go "beyond disengagement", this would "take time".
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Chiefs Of Armed Forces To Celebrate Diwali With Troops In Forward Areas
In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gesture of celebrating Diwali with troops in forward areas, the top defence brass of the country is also celebrating the festival with troops in different locations across the country.
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India Clears Deal To Build 2 Nuclear Submarines, Buy 31 Predator Drones
In a mega boost for the Indian Navy and surveillance capabilities of the defence forces, the Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the major deals for building two nuclear submarines indigenously and buying 31 Predator drones from the US.
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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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Cabinet Committee Gives Nod To Procure 240 Aero-Engines For Su-30MKI Fighter Jet
The Cabinet Committee on Security approved on Monday a proposal for procurement of 240 aero-engines for Su-30MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited at a cost of over Rs 26,000 crore, the Defence Ministry said.
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Air Marshal Tejinder Singh Takes Over As Deputy Chief Of Air Staff
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh on Sunday took over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, the Defence Ministry said.
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Watch: Air Force, Army's Daring Paradrop Of World's First Portable Hospital At 15,000 Feet
The Indian Air Force and the Indian Army successfully paradropped a homegrown portable hospital from 15,000 feet, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said today.
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US Eyes Indian Ocean Island As Possible Military Base To Deter China
A remote Australian island close to an Indian Ocean chokepoint for Chinese oil shipments is on a list of possible locations for US military construction aimed at deterring China, with the US saying it "may or may not" support American forces.
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S-400 Air Defence System Shoots Down Almost Entire 'Enemy' Package In Test
The Sudarshan S-400 air defence missile system achieved a major success in a recent exercise where it 'shot down' 80 per cent of the 'enemy' fighter aircraft package while forcing others to retreat, aborting their missions.
