Category: Defence

DRDO approves private sector to develop missile system

To promote the domestic defence industry, the DRDO has allowed private sector firms to both develop and produce missile systems such as vertical launched surface to air missile systems programme. DRDO said that under this initial program, ground-to-air missiles will be developed. The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) allowed private sector companies to develop…

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Three Rafale fighter jets reached India

The fourth consignment of Rafale fighter jets from France has reached India. On Wednesday, three Rafale fighter jets landed on Indian soil. Next month, 7 more Rafale aircraft are expected to visit India. The fourth consignment of three Rafale fighter jets on a non-stop flight from Istres Air Base France recently reached India to further…

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Vajra strikes joint military exercise 2021 Himachal Pradesh held between India and US

This military exercise was the 11th edition of ‘Vajra Prahar’ aimed at sharing best practices and experiences in areas such as joint mission planning and operational strategy. Recently, the 11th edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise was held at Vajra Prahar 2021 Special Forces training school in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. The objective of…

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Pabbi-Anti-Terror 2021: India, Pakistan and China Combined Anti-Terrorism Exercise

The decision to hold the joint exercise ‘Pabbi-Antiterror-2021’ was announced during the 36th meeting of the Council of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure. The decision to hold a joint exercise ‘Pabbi-Anti-Terror 2021’ was announced during the 36th meeting of the Regional Anti-Terrorism Structures Council (RATS) held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This manoeuvre has been named ‘Pabbi-Anti Terror…

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Indian Army to get 1,300 combat vehicles in next 4 years

This is a flagship project showcasing the indigenous manufacturing capabilities of the defense industry and will add another milestone to the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan’ and ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Government. Recently, on 22 March 2021, the Ministry of Defense has stated that it has signed a contract with Mahindra Defense Systems Limited (MDSL)…

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China has world’s most powerful army, know which place of India

China has the world’s strongest military, India at a fourth-place: Military Direct’s study. Recently, the defense affairs website ‘Military Direct’ has released a study report on 21 March 2021. According to this report, China has the most powerful army in the world. After this, the US Army is second and the Russian Army is in…

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Army will get 4960 MILAN-2T anti-tank guided missile

The Defense Ministry has tied up with Defense Public Sector Undertaking Company Bharat Dynamics Limited on 19 March. Recently, the Ministry of Defense has signed a deal with Bharat Dynamics Limited on 19 March 2021 for the supply of 4,960 Milan-2T anti-tank guided missiles. This is going to increase the firepower of the Indian Army…

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Indian Navy joins landing craft utility ship

The eighth and last of the landing craft utility (LCU) mark-IV class ship was commissioned at an event in Port Blair, a spokesperson of the Indian Navy said. Recently, a landing craft utility (LCU) ship has been inducted into the Indian Navy on 18 March 2021. Which will be used in various activities such as transport…

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India-Philippines agreement for sale of ‘defense equipment’

BrahMos is a short-range ramjet, supersonic cruise missile. It can be released from a submarine, a ship of water, from an aircraft or even from the ground. India has signed a major agreement with the Philippines for “Procurement of Defense Materials and Equipment” called “Implementation Arrangement”, according to which the country will purchase BrahMos cruise…

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Kuldiep Singh takes over the additional charge of CRPF DG

Kuldeep Singh takes over the additional charge of CRPF DG Recently IPS officer Kuldeep Singh has been given additional charge of Director General of CRPF (DG) after the retirement of Chief AP Maheshwari. Kuldeep Singh, working as the Special Director General of his Central Region, will hold the additional charge of appointing and joining the…

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