In a significant step towards self-sufficiency in defence, the Indian Army has successfully developed and inducted the ASMI, the nation's first indigenously designed and manufactured 9×19 submachine gun. Led by Colonel Prasad Bansod, this achievement marks a new era of innovation within the...
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New Satellite Images Reveal China's Underground Bunkers and Extensive Road Network Near Pangong Lake
Recent satellite imagery has revealed a concerning development in the ongoing border tensions between India and China. China's military has significantly expanded its presence near the disputed Pangong Lake region in eastern Ladakh, constructing a substantial base with underground bunkers...
The Indian Army is contemplating the induction of US-made Stryker Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), a move that has sparked discussions about the vehicle's battlefield effectiveness.
While the Stryker boasts strengths in troop transport and rapid deployment, its vulnerabilities in certain...
India's newly unveiled light tank, Zorawar, is not just another addition to its military arsenal; it's a technological marvel specifically engineered to tackle the unique challenges of high-altitude warfare.
Designed with a laser focus on mobility, firepower, and adaptability, Zorawar is set to...
European officials have disclosed that Chinese and Russian companies are jointly developing and testing a new attack drone, based on Iran's Shahed model. This revelation has raised serious concerns about China's involvement in the ongoing war in Ukraine and its potential shift from its...
Four militants and two soldiers, including an elite para commando, were killed in two back-to-back encounters in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. The two gun battles in Kulgam broke out at a time when there is a heightened security across the J&K due to the...
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief Samir V Kamath said on Saturday that the indigenous Light Tank Zorawar is expected to be inducted into the Indian Army by the year 2027 after all trials.
Kamat reviewed the progress made in the project at the Larsen and Toubro plant at...
Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain on Saturday handed over appointment letters to the Special Police Officers (SPOs) who recently neutralised three terrorists in the Gandoh area who had sneaked into the Doda District.
Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) R...
Days after Meitei and Naga organisations reiterated their demand to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur to curb infiltration from across the border, the Kuki Inpi on Saturday said they would not oppose the NRC – provided it is under supervision of the Supreme Court.
The...
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Saturday urged the Centre to understand the position of Mizoram in giving shelter to refugees from neighbouring Bangladesh, an official statement said. An official of the state home department said that nearly 2,000 Zo ethnic people from Bangladesh have taken...
Five Maoists surrendered before the security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Saturday, police said. Two of them together carried a reward of ? 3 lakh on their heads. The Maoists turned themselves in before senior officials of the police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) citing...
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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar on Saturday said that India's scientific upsurge is not only globally acclaimed, it also gives a "cutting edge" to the country's "soft diplomacy" and rise in foreign affairs.
Dhankar, who is in Kerala for a two-day visit, was speaking at the 12th convocation of...
In a monastery beneath snow-capped mountains in northern India, the Buddhist monk entrusted with protecting the Dalai Lama and foretelling his people's future is concerned.
The Dalai Lama turns 89 on Saturday and China insists it will choose his successor as Tibet's chief spiritual leader. That...
The message to NATO from President Vladimir Putin was simple and stark: Don’t go too far in providing military support for Ukraine, or you’ll risk a conflict with Russia that could quickly turn nuclear.
As the war in Ukraine turns slowly in Moscow’s favor, Putin declared he doesn’t need nuclear...
In a significant step towards modernizing its armored forces, the Indian Army is gearing up to trial the US-made Stryker infantry combat vehicles in the challenging terrains of Ladakh and the Indian deserts.
This move comes as part of a broader initiative to replace the aging Russian BMP-2...
Today DRDO began testing its new light battle tank, Zorawar, in Hazira, Gujarat. This tank has been jointly developed by DRDO and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to meet the Indian Army's specific requirements in the challenging terrain of the eastern Ladakh sector, where tensions with China remain high...
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The Indian Army is on the cusp of a major modernization effort for its mechanized infantry, with preparations for a Request for Proposal (RFP) for over 500 Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICVs) in advanced stages.
The move aims to enhance the army's capabilities in high-altitude areas, deserts, and...
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