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Raj Basu · 2024-10-04T12:33:11+0530

In a move to significantly enhance its artillery capabilities, the Indian Army is set to modernize 800 of its 105mm field guns with a new recoil system developed by the Field Gun Factory in Kanpur. This initiative will breathe new life into these vital pieces of military hardware, ensuring...

Raghav Patel · 2024-10-04T11:55:08+0530

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is considering a significant shift in its maintenance strategy for the F404 engines that power its Tejas Mk1A fighter jets. With a major expansion of the Tejas fleet on the horizon, the IAF is exploring the possibility of outsourcing engine maintenance to private...

Raghav Patel · 2024-10-04T11:37:00+0530

India is reportedly on the brink of significantly bolstering its nuclear capabilities with the impending test and deployment of the Agni-VI intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), according to a report by the Federation of American Scientists. This advanced missile system, expected to be...

Jaydeep Gupta · 2024-10-04T10:35:18+0530

Hanwha Aerospace has unveiled the K9A3, an unmanned version of its renowned K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer, at the KADEX 2024 exhibition. This advanced artillery system boasts a significant range increase and enhanced capabilities, making it a potentially attractive option for India...

Raghav Patel · 2024-10-04T10:19:03+0530

The Indian Army is set to conduct critical flight tests of its indigenously developed Guided Pinaka rocket system at the Pokhran Firing Range (PFFR) in Rajasthan from October 21st to 31st. This advanced weapon system, a significant upgrade to the existing Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher, is...

Raghav Patel · 2024-10-04T10:09:17+0530

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd. has achieved a significant milestone in its export endeavors by signing an agreement with Carsten Rehder Schiffsmakler and Reederei GmbH & Co. KG Germany on October 3rd, 2024. This agreement confirms the construction and delivery of the 5th...

PTI · 2024-10-04T09:59:14+0530

The Army is documenting weapons of American origin which might have reached Kashmir via Afghanistan, a top Army officer in the valley said here on Thursday. Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Army’s strategic Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, told reporters that efforts are...

Manav Rastogi · 2024-10-04T09:50:42+0530

In a historic move marking the end of a decades-long dispute, the United Kingdom has agreed to cede sovereignty of the Chagos archipelago to Mauritius. This agreement, reached after two years of negotiations, signifies a major step towards decolonization and has been welcomed by India, which...

Manav Rastogi · 2024-10-04T09:40:12+0530

The Karnataka High Court has denied bail to Arafath Ali, an accused in an ongoing investigation related to ISIS activities. The court upheld the decision of the Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court, emphasizing that national security takes precedence over individual liberty when the...

PTI · 2024-10-04T09:23:57+0530

The CBI arrested an NIA deputy superintendent of police posted in Patna and two middlemen on Thursday for allegedly accepting a Rs 20 lakh bribe to extend favours to a person in an ongoing probe, officials said. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had received a complaint from Rocky...

PTI · 2024-10-04T09:13:53+0530

Top Army officer in Kashmir valley Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai on Thursday said the Army would soon be “able to crack” encrypted handsets used by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to reporters here, Lt Gen Ghai acknowledged that the ‘Ultra’ communication was giving secrecy to terror groups but he...

PTI · 2024-10-04T08:57:30+0530

Nepal, India and Bangladesh on Thursday signed a long-awaited tripartite agreement to facilitate cross-border electricity trade, officials here said. As per the agreement, Nepal will export its surplus electricity to Bangladesh via India annually during the rainy season, from June 15 to...

PTI · 2024-10-04T08:53:10+0530

India on Thursday trashed a report by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and described it as a “biased” organisation with a “political agenda”. In its report, the USCIRF that monitors universal right to freedom of religion criticised India for alleged violations of...

IANS · 2024-10-04T08:51:24+0530

Maintaining peace in the Kashmir Valley is the biggest challenge for the security forces and they cannot let down their guard, Indian Army’s Srinagar-headquartered 15 Corps, Lt General, Rajiv Ghai said on Thursday. Addressing a media conference here, Lt Gen Ghai said that the security situation...

PTI · 2024-10-04T08:46:45+0530

A mob stormed a police station in Manipur’s Ukhrul town and looted arms during a clash between two groups, officials said on Thursday. Three persons were killed and 20 others injured in a gunfight that broke out between two groups on Wednesday over cleaning a disputed land in the town as part...

PTI · 2024-10-04T08:43:46+0530

Mumbai police have booked nearly 30 persons for holding a candlelight protest march without permission at the city’s Govandi area after Israeli strikes killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon, an official said on Thursday. The protest march took place on Tuesday evening between...

Manav Rastogi · 2024-10-03T23:57:10+0530

In a move signaling a deepening strategic relationship, French defence giant Safran Group has announced its intention to establish its first defence electronics unit outside France in India. This significant development was revealed during a two-day strategic dialogue held between India's...

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Indian Army to Modernize 800 105mm Field Guns with New Recoil System Developed by Kanpur Factory

IAF Considers Outsourcing F404 Engine Maintenance to Private Sector as New 97 Tejas Mk1A Order May Overwhelm It's MRO Facilities

India on the Verge of Testing 9000 km Range 'Agni VI' ICBM, Full Induction Expected by 2027: American Scientists

S. Korea's Hanwha Unveils Unmanned K9A3 Howitzer with Extended Range, A Strong Contender for India's High-Altitude Region

Indian Army to Conduct Crucial Trials of Guided Pinaka Rocket System from Oct 21st to 31st at Pokhran

GRSE Secures 5th Multi-Purpose Vessel Export Order in $108 Million Deal with Germany's Carsten Rehder

Indian Army Confirms Documentation of US-Origin Weapons in Kashmir, Raises Concerns Over Afghan Link

How India's Quiet Diplomacy Helped Mauritius Secure Chagos Islands Sovereignty from UK

"Individual Liberty Not Greater Than National Security", High Court Denies Bail to Arafath Ali in Ongoing ISIS Probe

NIA DSP Arrested for Allegedly Demanding Rs 2.5 Crore Bribe to Protect Family from Terror Charges

Army will soon be able to crack encrypted handsets used by terrorists in J-K: Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai

Nepal to Earn USD 9.2 Million Annually Exporting 40MW Hydroelectricity to Bangladesh Through India as Agreement Finalized

India Rejects USCIRF Report on Religious Freedom, Calls it "Malicious" and "Biased"

Kashmir Security Situation Improved But Fragile, No Troop Reduction as 80 Militants Still Active: Army Commander

Mob Storms Police Station in Ukhrul of Manipur, Loots Weapons Amidst Ethnic Violence

Mumbai Police Book 30 for Unauthorized Pro-Palestine Protest Following Nasrallah's Death

Safran to Establish First Foreign Defence Electronics Unit in India, Deepening India-France Strategic Ties

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