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SAMARTHAK- The First Ship of Multi-Purpose Vessel

October 15, 2024

India’s first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) project ship, built by L&T Shipyard for the Indian Navy, has been launched at L&T Kattupalli. This is a significant achievement for Indian shipbuilding, with Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of Naval Staff, leading ..

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Indian Naval Ships Enhance Maritime Cooperation in Bahrain

October 14, 2024

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tir and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Veera arrived in Manama, Bahrain, as part of a Long Range Training Deployment in the Persian Gulf. This visit highlights India’s dedication to improving maritime security and cooperation ..

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2024 Army Commanders’ Conference Begins in Gangtok

October 12, 2024

The Second Army Commanders’ Conference of 2024 began on October 10 in Gangtok, Sikkim. This important meeting brings together senior leaders of the Indian Army to discuss the country’s security situation, address key challenges, and plan strategies for the future. ..

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Successful IAF C-295 Landing at Navi Mumbai Airport

October 12, 2024

The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIAL) reached an important step in its development when an Indian Air Force C-295 aircraft successfully landed on its runway. This event shows that the construction of the airport is on track. The airport is ..

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Rajnath Singh Launches Aditi 2.0 and DISC 12 Initiatives

October 8, 2024

India’s Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, launched two key initiatives—ADITI 2.0 and DISC 12—at DefConnect 4.0 in Delhi. These initiatives aim to strengthen India’s defence technology ecosystem by encouraging innovation and providing financial support for new ideas. What is ADITI ..

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DRDO Successfully Conducts Flight-Tests of Advanced VSHORADS System

October 7, 2024

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) three times in Pokhran, Rajasthan. These tests show a big step forward in India’s ability to develop its advanced defense systems. What is ..

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Taiwan Receives First Shipment of Harpoon Missile Systems

October 3, 2024

Taiwan has received its first shipment of 100 land-based Harpoon anti-ship missile systems from the United States, which arrived at Kaohsiung Port on September 27. This is an important step in strengthening Taiwan’s military, especially during times of regional tension. ..

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EURONAVAL 2024

October 3, 2024

EURONAVAL 2024 is shaping up to be an important event in the world of naval defense, with close to 500 exhibitors expected to participate. The event will be held from November 4th to 7th, 2024, at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition ..

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KAZIND-2024

October 1, 2024

KAZIND-2024 is the 8th edition of the joint military exercise between India and Kazakhstan, which started on 30th September 2024 in Auli, Uttarakhand, India. The exercise will continue until 13th October 2024. The goal of this annual event is to ..

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“Ocean-24” Russia and China Massive Naval Exercises

September 26, 2024

Russia and China have started a large-scale naval exercise called “Ocean-24” in the Sea of Japan. This military collaboration is a clear sign of closer ties between the two nations and could indicate shifts in global power and alliances. Size ..

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