Defence
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Celebrating Naval Civilians: Honoring Excellence
The Indian Navy is celebrating the 'Year of Naval Civilians' on January 17, 2025, at the Dr DS Kothari Auditorium, DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi. The event, graced by the Hon'ble Raksha Mantri, will highlight the vital contributions of Naval Civilians...
Last updated on January 17th, 2025 02:08 pm -
Indian Army Conducts Exercise ‘Devil Strike’
The Indian Armed Forces are set to conduct a major military exercise, Exercise Devil Strike, from January 16 to 19, 2025. The exercise, which is being organized under the leadership of the Indian Army, aims to enhance the combat readiness...
Last updated on January 16th, 2025 11:26 am -
India Unveils ‘Utkash’ as Second Multi-Purpose Vessel
On January 13, 2025, the second of two Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs) built by M/s L&T Shipyard for the Indian Navy was launched at the L&T Shipyard in Kattupalli, Chennai. The event was graced by Rajesh Kumar Singh, Defence Secretary, along...
Last updated on January 15th, 2025 01:26 pm -
India Successfully Tests Nag Mk 2 Anti-Tank Missile
India recently conducted successful field evaluation trials of the indigenously developed Nag Mk 2 Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) at Rajasthan’s Pokhran Field Firing Range. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), this missile system is part of India’s...
Last updated on January 15th, 2025 10:02 am -
India-U.S. Sonobuoy Production Line Set for 2027
India and the U.S. are set to collaborate on the co-production of sonobuoys, a crucial technology for undersea domain awareness, aimed at enhancing the Indian Navy’s ability to detect submarines. This initiative will involve the final assembly of U.S.-specification sonobuoys...
Last updated on January 14th, 2025 02:17 pm -
India-U.S. Collaboration on Sonobuoy Production for Indian Navy
India and the U.S. have entered into a significant partnership for co-producing U.S. sonobuoys to enhance undersea domain awareness (UDA) for the Indian Navy. This move is part of a broader collaboration aimed at improving naval capabilities and tracking submarines...
Last updated on January 9th, 2025 02:47 pm -
What is Abdali Missile?
Amid rising tensions in India-Bangladesh relations, Dhaka is reportedly mulling to purchase the Abdali Short Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBMs). What is Abdali Missile? The Abdali (Hatf 2) is a short-range, road-mobile, solid-propellant ballistic missile. It is developed by the Pakistan Space Research Commission...
Last updated on January 9th, 2025 10:35 am -
Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra Assumes Command of IAF’s Western Air Command
On January 1, 2025, Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra assumed command of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Western Air Command, succeeding Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha, who retired after over 39 years of distinguished service. Professional Background Commissioned as a fighter...
Last updated on January 2nd, 2025 01:18 pm -
2025: A Year of Defence Transformation As Per Defense Ministry
On the eve of the New Year, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting with all Secretaries of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to assess the progress of ongoing schemes, projects, and reforms. The meeting concluded with a unanimous...
Last updated on January 2nd, 2025 11:28 am -
Vitul Kumar Appointed Officiating DG of CRPF
Vitul Kumar, a 1993-batch IPS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the officiating Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) following the retirement of Anish Dayal Singh on December 31, 2024. Kumar, who...
Last updated on December 31st, 2024 12:13 pm