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China Equips Amphibious Assault Ship With Laser Weapon

August 21, 2024

China has recently added a laser weapon to one of its Type 071 amphibious assault ships. This move is part of a broader global trend where many countries, including the US, are integrating advanced laser weapons into their naval forces. ..

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India, Sri Lanka Deploy K9s in Exercise Mitra Shakti

August 19, 2024

The 10th edition of Exercise Mitra Shakti, a joint military training exercise between India and Sri Lanka, is happening from August 12 to 25, 2024, at the Army Training School in Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka. This year, military dogs, also ..

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U.S. Navy Deploys Long-Range Missiles to Counter China

August 17, 2024

The U.S. Navy has deployed the AIM-174B missile to boost its aerial capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, aiming to counter China’s aerial advantage amid growing tensions. AIM-174B Overview The AIM-174B is a new missile based on the Raytheon SM-6, and ..

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DRDO Successfully Tests Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’

August 14, 2024

On August 13, 2024, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India successfully carried out the first flight test of a long-range glide bomb named Gaurav. This test, conducted using a Su-30 MK-I fighter jet from the Indian Air ..

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Exercise Udara Shakti 2024

August 12, 2024

On August 10, 2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) team came back to India after taking part in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 in Malaysia. This exercise happened from August 5 to 9, 2024, in Kuantan and involved working together with ..

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Indian Army Conducts ‘Parvat Prahaar’ Military Exercise in Ladakh

August 9, 2024

The Indian Army recently conducted a military exercise called ‘Parvat Prahaar’ in the Ladakh region, which is located near the India-China border. This exercise focuses on preparing soldiers for high-altitude warfare, which involves fighting in the difficult and mountainous terrains ..

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India Conducts Large-Scale Military Exercise in Eastern Ladakh

August 7, 2024

India is currently holding a big military exercise in Eastern Ladakh, involving all main parts of its armed forces. This exercise is very important because of the ongoing tensions with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Purpose of ..

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Indian Air Force Approves Production of Astra Mark 1 Missiles

August 5, 2024

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has recently given Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) the go-ahead to manufacture 200 Astra Mark 1 air-to-air missiles. This is a big step forward for India’s homegrown missile production abilities. The decision was made when Air ..

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