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November 12, 2024 8:21 PM

DRDO successfully conducts maiden flight test of long range land attack cruise missile

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday successfully conducted the maiden flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. The te...

November 9, 2024 6:48 PM

3rd India-Australia joint military exercise ‘AUSTRAHIND’ begins in Maharashtra

The third edition of the India-Australia joint military exercise, AUSTRAHIND, commenced on November 8 at the Foreign Training Node in Pune. Running until November 21, the exercise marks an ongoing collaborative effort to strengthen defense ties and i...

November 8, 2024 5:20 PM

Russian President Putin calls India “great power” and “one of largest growing economies”

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised India as a “great power” and a “natural ally,” reaffirming the strength of India-Russia relations, which he described as deeply rooted in mutual trust and historical ties. Speaking at the Valdai Di...

November 7, 2024 10:11 PM

President Droupadi Murmu witnesses Indian Navy operations onboard INS Vikrant

President Droupadi Murmu took to the seas aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant on Thursday, where she observed a series of advanced operational demonstrations by the Indian Navy. This marked her first visit to Indian Navy ships at sea. ...

November 7, 2024 5:17 PM

Indian Navy delegation strengthens strategic ties at EURONAVAL 2024 in Paris visit

A high-level delegation from the Indian Navy attended EURONAVAL 2024 in Paris from November 4 to 7, with the visit highlighting India’s growing role in the global maritime defense arena. The world’s largest naval defense trade show, EURONAVAL 202...

November 4, 2024 11:56 PM

Bharat Forge wins major contract as lowest bidder for Indian Army’s ATAGS howitzers

In a significant advancement for India's defense capabilities, Pune-based Bharat Forge Limited has emerged as the lowest bidder in the Indian Army's high-stakes contract to procure 307 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS), developed by the De...

November 4, 2024 9:14 PM

Israel’s strikes on Iran spark interest in air-launched ballistic missiles

Israel's effective use of air-launched ballistic missiles in its airstrikes against Iran is expected to pique interest elsewhere in acquiring the weapons, which most major powers have avoided in favour of cruise missiles and glide bombs. The Israel ...

November 4, 2024 8:08 PM

Exercise Vajra Prahar: India and US begin joint military drill in Idaho

The 15th edition of Exercise Vajra Prahar commenced on Monday at the Orchid Combat Training Centre in Idaho, marking a new chapter in the military collaboration between India and the United States. This joint Special Forces exercise aims to enhance i...

November 1, 2024 3:00 PM

Indian troops begin patrolling Demchok sector following disengagement with China

Indian troops have resumed patrolling in the Demchok sector of eastern Ladakh, marking a shift towards reducing military tensions along the India-China border. The development aligns with the latest agreement between India and China to begin coordina...

October 30, 2024 9:54 PM

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh hails India-China Border disengagement as ‘significant achievement’

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described the recent India-China border disengagement as a “major achievement” after years of diplomatic and military efforts. Addressing soldiers at Meghna Stadium in Tezpur, Assam, Singh emphasized that the succes...

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