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DRDO Conducts Successful Trials of Indian Light Tank Zorawar

September 14, 2024

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India recently announced the successful testing of the Zorawar light tank. This tank is specifically designed for use in high-altitude areas, marking a step forward in India’s push for self-reliance in defense ..

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India-Oman Joint Military Exercise AL NAJAH

September 13, 2024

The Indian Army has sent a team to participate in the 5th edition of the India-Oman Joint Military Exercise AL NAJAH, which is being held from 13th to 26th September 2024 in Salalah, Oman. This exercise is an important event ..

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DRDO, Indian Navy Successfully Test VL-SRSAM Missile

September 13, 2024

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy recently conducted a successful flight test of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM). The test took place at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, marking ..

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Vietnam, Philippines Strengthen Defense Ties

September 13, 2024

Vietnam and the Philippines have agreed to work more closely on defence and maritime security. This agreement came during a visit by Vietnam’s Defence Minister, Phan Van Giang, to the Philippines. This cooperation aims to address rising tensions with China, ..

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India Launches Malpe and Mulki Anti-Submarine Warfare Ships

September 11, 2024

The Indian Navy recently launched two new ships, named Malpe and Mulki. These are the fourth and fifth ships in a project to build eight Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Crafts (SWC). The launch took place at Cochin Shipyard Ltd ..

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Yudh Abhyas-2024

September 10, 2024

The 20th edition of the India-USA Joint Military Exercise, Yudh Abhyas 2024, started on September 9, 2024, at the Foreign Training Node in Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. This exercise, scheduled from September 9 to 22, has grown larger and ..

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Indian Navy Acquires 500 Sonobuoys

September 10, 2024

The Indian Navy has taken a major step to strengthen its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities by purchasing 500 sonobuoys for $52.8 million (around Rs 436 crore). These sonobuoys will be used with the Sikorsky MH-60R helicopters. This purchase came at ..

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India Commissioned Advanced Nuclear Submarine INS Arighaat

September 7, 2024

India has recently commissioned its second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), named INS Arighaat. This is a major boost to India’s naval capabilities, coming after the first SSBN, INS Arihant, which was commissioned in 2016. India’s journey into building nuclear-powered ..

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