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M S Chatterji · 2024-07-07T16:33:00+0530

The United States, eager to expand its F-35 fighter jet program, made a concerted effort to entice India into acquiring the advanced aircraft. This interest was made evident at Aero India 2023, where the F-35 was prominently displayed, and officials touted its capabilities. However, despite...

Raj Basu · 2024-07-07T16:29:00+0530

According to security agency sources, Saifullah Sajid Jatt, a Pakistan-based operative of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) affiliate, The Resistance Front (TRF), has been identified as the mastermind behind the recent surge in terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Jatt, a "hardcore terrorist"...

Raghav Patel · 2024-07-07T16:27:00+0530

In a significant departure from past practices, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has commissioned an Indian firm to conduct major repairs on two of its Russian-made IL-76 heavy lift aircraft. This marks the first time the IAF has entrusted such extensive maintenance to a domestic entity, as major...

Manav Rastogi · 2024-07-07T16:26:00+0530

The Indian Navy's P-8I maritime patrol aircraft has arrived in Hawaii to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, the world's largest international maritime exercise. This year's RIMPAC, hosted by the US Pacific Fleet, involves 29 nations, 40 ships, 3 submarines, and over 150...

Raghav Patel · 2024-07-07T16:25:00+0530

Russia has witnessed a significant surge in Indian students pursuing medical education, with over 15,000 currently enrolled in the country. This shift comes as traditional destinations like China and Ukraine face geopolitical challenges, prompting Indian students to seek alternatives. Dr. Ashok...

PTI · 2024-07-07T16:24:00+0530

The Indian Air Force (IAF) may launch satellites procured from space start-up Pixxel by mid-2025, giving a boost to its capabilities to keep vigil on the country's borders and beyond. The IAF has signed a contract with the Bengaluru-headquartered Pixxel Space founded by young entrepreneurs...

PTI · 2024-07-07T16:23:00+0530

The adversary across the border is using foreign mercenaries to create a fear psychosis among the people to sustain terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, police chief R R Swain said on Saturday. Swain, the Jammu and Kashmir director general of police, asserted that his force along with other security...

PTI · 2024-07-07T16:22:00+0530

London: Britain’s newly-elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday morning and said he stood ready to conclude a Free Trade Agreement that worked for both sides, Downing Street said. India and the UK have been negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)...

Reuters · 2024-07-07T16:21:00+0530

Ukraine’s air force commander said on Saturday his forces had duped Russian troops into deploying missiles against sophisticated models put in place to look like military targets. Commander Mykola Oleshchuk, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said the models depicted fighter aircraft and a...

AFP · 2024-07-07T16:20:00+0530

BRUSSELS: Spurred on by Russia's war in Ukraine and the spectre of Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, more of Nato's European members are finally hitting the alliance's defence spending target. But as leaders gear up to celebrate at a Nato summit in Washington there is a clear...

Manav Rastogi · 2024-07-07T10:08:00+0530

India's naval ambitions are set to reach new depths with the planned development of a new fleet of nuclear attack submarines (SSNs). This ambitious program, reportedly initiated in 2015, signifies a significant leap forward in India's strategic outlook in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)...

Manav Rastogi · 2024-07-07T09:49:00+0530

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...

Raj Basu · 2024-07-07T08:47:00+0530

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...

Raghav Patel · 2024-07-07T08:46:00+0530

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...

Manav Rastogi · 2024-07-07T08:45:00+0530

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...

RonitBisht · 2024-07-07T08:44:00+0530

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...

UNI · 2024-07-07T08:43:00+0530

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...

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Why IAF Declined F-35 in MRFA Tender Despite Intense US Promotion

Pak-Based LeT Operative Linked to Recent Terror Spike in J&K: Sources

IAF Taps Domestic Expertise for Major IL-76 Repairs, Explores Fleet Life Extension

Indian Navy's P-8I Aircraft Joins RIMPAC 2024, Strengthening Multinational Maritime Cooperation

Russia Becomes New Hub for Indian Medical Students Amid Geopolitical Shifts

IAF to Launch Pixxel Satellites for Enhanced Border Surveillance by Mid-2025

Foreign Mercenaries Fueling Terror in J&K, But We Will Defeat Them: DGP

Ready to conclude FTA that worked for both sides, Keir Starmer tells Modi in first call as UK PM

Ukraine's Military Decoy Fools Russia: Iskander Missiles Strike Dummy Targets

Nato is spending more on defence, but it's likely not enough

India's Nuclear Attack Submarine Program to Reshape Indian Ocean Dynamics

Indian Army Forges Path to Self-Reliance with ASMI Submachine Gun and Army Design Bureau

New Satellite Images Reveal China's Underground Bunkers and Extensive Road Network Near Pangong Lake

India Debates Acquiring Stryker APCs: A Balancing Act of Strengths and Vulnerabilities

Analysis India's Zorawar Light Tank: A Game-Changer for High-Altitude Warfare

China Reportedly Developing Shahed-Style Attack Drone for Russia

J&K: 2 soldiers, 4 militants killed in back to back encounters in Kulgam

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