Defence

C-295 Full Motion Simulator Inaugurated at Air Force Station Agra

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Air Command, inaugurated the Indian Air Force (IAF) C-295 Full Motion Simulator (FMS) facility on November 11, 2024, at Air Force Station Agra. The facility allows a significant part of pilot training...

7th Annual India-Sri Lanka Coast Guard Meet Boosts Regional Maritime Security

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) held their 7th Annual High-Level Meeting in Colombo on November 11, 2024. The meeting was attended by a four-member ICG delegation, led by Director General S. Paramesh, and a...

India Launches First Space Defense Exercise Antariksha Abhyas – 2024

The Defence Space Agency, under the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, is conducting Antariksha Abhyas – 2024, a groundbreaking three-day exercise from November 11 to 13, 2024. This first-of-its-kind space exercise aims to simulate and address the growing threats to space-based...

India, Australia Launch Joint Military Drill Austrahind in Maharashtra

The third edition of the joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND commenced today at the Foreign Training Node in Pune, Maharashtra. The exercise, scheduled from 8th to 21st November 2024, is a key annual event held alternately in India and Australia. The...

India Begins ‘Poorvi Prahaar’ Tri-Services Drill After China Disengagement

India has launched a significant tri-services military exercise, 'Poorvi Prahaar,' beginning November 8, aimed at strengthening military readiness across the eastern front. This 10-day exercise follows the recent disengagement between Indian and Chinese troops at key friction points in eastern...

Indian Military Heritage Festival 2024: A Tribute to India’s Military Legacy

The 2nd edition of the Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF) is set to begin on November 8, 2024, in New Delhi. The two-day event, backed by the Ministry of Defence and several esteemed institutions, aims to bring together global and...

India-Vietnam Joint Military Exercise Begins in Ambala

The 5th edition of the Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise, “VINBAX 2024,” began on Monday at Ambala. Scheduled from November 4 to 23, the exercise will take place at both Ambala and Chandimandir, aiming to strengthen military cooperation and interoperability between...

Indian Army Departs for 9th Edition of India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24

The Indian Army contingent, consisting of 25 skilled personnel from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), recently embarked on a journey to Cijantung, Jakarta, Indonesia to participate in the 9th edition of the India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise, GARUD SHAKTI 24....

Indian Army Departs for 15th Edition of Joint Special Forces Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR with US Army

Indian Army contingent embarked on a journey to participate in the 15th edition of the India-US joint Special Forces Exercise, VAJRA PRAHAR, set to be conducted from November 2 to November 22, 2024. This prestigious exercise will take place at...

GSL Unveils Two Indigenous Fast Patrol Vessels for Coast Guard

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched two indigenous fast patrol vessels, Adamya and Akshar, designed for the Indian Coast Guard, on 28th October. These vessels are intended to enhance the protection of offshore assets, island territories, and conduct surveillance operations. Launch...