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India successfully test-fires long-range cruise missile
New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on November 12, 2024. The test took place at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in...
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“Garud Shakti”: Indian Army Special Forces contingent departs for Indonesia for exercise
New Delhi: The Indian Army contingent comprising 25 personnel departed for Cijantung, Jakarta, Indonesia to take part in the 9th edition of India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24. The Exercise will be conducted from 1st to 12th...
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Rajesh Kumar Singh is new Defence Secretary of India
Imphal: Rajesh Kumar Singh officially took charge as Defence Secretary at South Block, New Delhi, on November 1, 2024. A 1989-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre, Singh had been serving as an Officer on Special Duty (Defence Secretary-designate)...
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Indian Coast Guard launches 2 indigenous fast patrol vessels
New Delhi: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has launched two advanced Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), named ‘Adamya’ and ‘Akshar,’ each boasting over 60% indigenous content. These vessels, built by Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL), are part of an eight-vessel contract...
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Indian Navy gears up for Cyclone Dana, prepares for disaster relief operations
New Delhi: In response to the anticipated impact of Cyclone Dana along the Odisha and West Bengal coasts, the Indian Navy is gearing up to carry out Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.The Eastern Naval Command, in coordination...
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Indian Army to host 2nd edition of Chanakya Defence Dialogue
New Delhi: The Indian Army is set to host the second edition of its flagship international seminar, the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, on October 24 and 25, 2024, at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. The event, themed "Drivers in Nation...
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India poised to become one of the strongest nations: Rajnath
Imphal: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated 75 infrastructure projects of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Saturday, worth Rs 2,236 crore. These projects include 22 roads, 51 bridges, and two additional developments, spanning across 11 states and union...
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Defence Minister reaffirms trust in Indian Army as a pillar of national security
Imphal: The second Army Commanders’ Conference of 2024 began on Thursday in a hybrid format at a forward location in Gangtok, highlighting the Indian Army’s emphasis on addressing ground realities. This conference brings together the Army's top leadership to...
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Rajnath, German Def Minister discuss strengthening defence collaboration
Imphal: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with his German counterpart, Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius, on Tuesday. During the call, the two ministers reviewed ongoing defence cooperation activities, particularly in the air and maritime sectors.The discussion...
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IAF’s spectacular display of air power on 92nd anniversary
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated its 92nd anniversary in grand style on Tuesday at Air Force Station Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The event was marked by a flawless ceremonial parade, an exhilarating display of air power,...
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Ex-CM Okram Ibobi appeals to Kuki militants to release innocent civilians in Jiribam
Imphal: Former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has made an urgent appeal to Kuki militants holding six innocent civilians, including...