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September 25, 2024 8:15 PM

Air Marshal SP Dharkar appointed as the next IAF Vice Chief

Air Marshal SP Dharkar, a distinguished fighter pilot, has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of Air Staff. He will succeed Air Marshal AP Singh, who is set to become the Chief of Air Staff. Dharkar will assume his new role once the Chief takes ov...

September 25, 2024 12:55 PM

India-Oman Joint Military Exercise AL-NAJAH 5 Advances with Focus on Combat Skills and Interoperability

The India-Oman joint military exercise, AL-NAJAH 5 – 2024, currently underway at the Rabkoot Training Area in Oman, is in full swing. The exercise, which began on 13th September, will continue until 26th September. The Indian Army contingent, compr...

September 24, 2024 11:50 AM

US sees India as a partner, not a counterbalance to China, says Ambassador Eric Garcetti

The United States views India as a "friend and partner," rather than a counterbalance to China, emphasized US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti in a recent interview. Garcetti underscored the strong partnership between the two nations, grounded in sh...

September 22, 2024 10:29 PM

India to launch first-ever tri-services ‘Future Warfare’ course on September 23

The Indian Armed Forces will conduct their first-ever tri-services "Future Warfare" course from September 23-27, under the aegis of the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff. The course, spearheaded by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, aim...

September 22, 2024 7:23 AM

President Biden praises India’s progress on MQ-9B aircraft deal, lauds boost in space and cyber cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden on Saturday acknowledged the significant progress made under the US-India Defense Industrial Cooperation Roadmap. During their bilateral meeting in Delaware, both leaders expressed their commitm...

September 22, 2024 3:32 AM

Biden announces new Quad coast guard initiatives, confident of group’s future

US President Joe Biden hosted the fourth in-person Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday, where he announced the launch of a new initiative for cooperation among the Coast Guards of the Quad nations—India, Australia, Japan, and ...

September 21, 2024 10:44 PM

PM Modi arrives in Philadelphia, heads to Delaware for bilateral talks and Quad Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at Philadelphia International Airport on Saturday morning, marking the beginning of his three-day visit to the United States. His first stop will be Delaware, where he is set to engage in a high-profile bilateral m...

September 18, 2024 4:05 PM

SIDM Signs Two MoUs on Defence Industry Cooperation with UAE Partners

In a landmark move to enhance defence cooperation, the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) signed two Memorandums of Understanding on Defence Industry Cooperation with the Emirates Defence Companies Council (EDCC) and EDGE Group UAE. Thi...

September 14, 2024 4:03 PM

India, Argentina hold 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations, discuss areas of cooperation

India and Argentina have concluded their seventh round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOCs) in Buenos Aires, marking a significant step in reinforcing bilateral relations between the two nations. The talks, held on Friday, covered a wide range of t...

September 14, 2024 3:30 PM

DRDO successfully conducts first phase of field firing trials of Indian light tank ‘Zorawar’

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully concluded the initial phase of developmental field firing trials for India's indigenous light tank, 'Zorawar'. The trials, conducted on September 13, mark a significant milesto...

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