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Manav Rastogi · 2024-07-06T20:57:00+0530

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...

Raj Basu · 2024-07-06T20:56:00+0530

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...

Manav Rastogi · 2024-07-06T20:55:00+0530

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...

Raghav Patel · 2024-07-06T20:54:00+0530

A promotional video released by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC), and shared by state media, has ignited speculation that China's latest stealth fighter jet, the J-31B Gyrfalcon, is nearing readiness for military service. The video showcases a computer-generated model of the J-31B...

Raghav Patel · 2024-07-06T20:53:00+0530

Airbus Defence and Space has announced the successful delivery of two additional C-295 transport aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF). These aircraft, the fourth and fifth in a series, departed from Airbus' production facility in Seville, Spain, marking a significant step in modernizing the...

ANI · 2024-07-06T20:52:00+0530

The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for drones and drone components is a kickstarter for the sector to progress and should not be considered as a permanent subsidy scheme by the government, according to Union Minister Piyush Goyal. "The PLI scheme is not an end to itself, infect the...

PTI · 2024-07-06T20:51:00+0530

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to newly elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as the two leaders agreed to work towards an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial India-UK free trade agreement, a statement said. PM Modi congratulated him on assuming charge and a...

Reuters · 2024-07-06T20:50:00+0530

The early discharge sought by India of its nationals who were "misled" into serving in the Russian army is expected to be discussed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow next week, his foreign secretary said on Friday. Several cases of Indians who were lured to Russia with the...

IANS · 2024-07-06T20:49:00+0530

Jammu and Kashmir DGP, RR Swain, lauded his men and expressed gratitude to the President of India, Prime Minister, and the Defence Minister for awarding Shaurya Chakras to five personnel of the Union Territory’s police force for the first time. For the first time in the history of J&K Police...

IANS · 2024-07-06T20:48:00+0530

The world organisation has warned of a “heightened risk of a full-scale war” along the Lebanon-Israel border where 901 Indian peacekeepers are deployed. “The UN is deeply concerned at the increase in the intensity of exchanges of fire across the Blue Line yesterday, which heightens the risk of...

IANS · 2024-07-06T20:47:00+0530

The police have arrested 25 Rohingyas, including six women and seven children, from two different places in North Tripura district when they were about to board buses to first go to Guwahati and then to Hyderabad by train in search of jobs, officials said on Friday. A police officer said that...

PTI · 2024-07-06T20:46:00+0530

The Border Security Force (BSF) and the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) on Thursday signed an accord for joint management of the border to counter insurgency, smuggling and human trafficking, officials said here. The accord was signed as part of the four-day conference of the commanders of the...

ANI · 2024-07-06T20:45:00+0530

Iran’s Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, on Friday emphasized that connectivity is the backbone of the India-Iran relationship, adding that culturally both the countries have agreed to strengthen relations. Ahead of the presidential elections in Iran, the envoy said that the two nations have...

Raghav Patel · 2024-07-06T11:09:00+0530

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has dismissed concerns about the IAF's potential order for 97 LCA Tejas Mk1A fighter jets impacting the future of the Tejas Mk2 program. Jayadeva EP, DGM at HAL clarified that the Mk1A and Mk2 variants are designed to fulfill distinct operational requirements...

Jaydeep Gupta · 2024-07-06T11:08:00+0530

HAL) is set to play a pivotal role in the modernization of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Su-30MKI fighter jet fleet. HAL Chief C.B. Ananthakrishnan recently revealed that the company will not only participate in the much-anticipated upgrade program but will also lead the integration of indigenous...

Abid Khan · 2024-07-06T10:14:00+0530

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is in discussions with the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, the Chinese developer of the FC-31 stealth fighter jet, regarding the potential acquisition and local production of the aircraft. This move signals a significant advancement for the PAF's capabilities and...

RonitBisht · 2024-07-06T09:08:00+0530

In a strategic move, Greece has extended a proposal to India for a collaborative approach in negotiating the acquisition of additional Rafale fighter jets from French manufacturer Dassault Aviation. This proposition aims to harness the combined buying power of both nations to potentially secure...

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Indian Army to Test US Stryker Combat Vehicles in Ladakh & Desert Regions

DRDO Begins Zorawar Light Tank Trials in Gujarat, First Images Surface Online

India's Mechanized Infantry Modernization Gains Momentum: RFP for 500+ ICVs in Advanced Stages

China's Latest Stealth Fighter J-31B Gyrfalcon May Be Ready for Military Deployment

Airbus Delivers Two More C-295 Transport Aircraft to IAF

Production Linked Incentive scheme for drones to kickstart industry, not permanent subsidy: Piyush Goyal

PM Modi, Keir Starmer Agree To Work For Early India-UK Trade Deal

PM Modi to seek early release of Indians from Russian army in Moscow talks

DGP Swain Lauds J&K Police: Expresses Gratitude for Historic Shaurya Chakra Awards

UN warns of ‘risk of full-scale’ war on Israel-Lebanon border where Indian peacekeepers are posted

Tripura Police Intercept 25 Rohingyas Bound for Hyderabad via Guwahati

BSF and BGB Ink Accord for Joint Border Management to Tackle Insurgency, Smuggling, and Trafficking

“Connectivity is backbone of India-Iran relationship”: Iran’s envoy to India

HAL Rejects Concerns of Tejas Mk1A Order Hindering Mk2 Development

HAL Poised to Lead Su-30MKI Upgrade, Eyes Contract Finalization Within a Year

PAF Explores Potential Acquisition and Local Production of Chinese FC-31 Stealth Fighter

Greece, India Explore Joint Negotiation for Rafale Fighter Jet Procurement

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