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Indian Navy’s Sea Vigil-24 Exercise

November 14, 2024

The Indian Navy is gearing up for the fourth edition of the ‘Sea Vigil’ Coastal Defence Exercise. Scheduled for 20 and 21 November 2024, this edition promises unprecedented scale and participation. Six ministries and 21 organisations will be involved. The ..

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What is Pantsir-S1, India’s New Missile-Gun System from Russia?

November 13, 2024

India’s Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has recently signed an important agreement with Russia’s Rosoboronexport. This collaboration focuses on the Pantsir air defence missile-gun system. The signing occurred during the fifth India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission Subgroup meeting in Goa. This partnership aims ..

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DRDO Conducts Successful Flight-Test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM)

November 13, 2024

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved an important milestone. On November 12, 2024, it conducted the first flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM). This missile has a range of 1,000 km and was ..

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UK’s 6th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet Receives Approval

November 12, 2024

The UK has approved an important military project. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has endorsed the Global Combat Aircraft Programme (GCAP). This initiative involves collaboration with Italy and Japan. It aims to develop a sixth-generation stealth fighter jet. The project responds ..

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Antariksha Abhyas: India’s First-Ever Space Exercise

November 12, 2024

India is hosting an important military exercise called Antariksha Abhyas from 11 to 13 November 2024. This event focuses on the security of space-based assets and services. It marks a pioneering effort by the Defence Space Agency to address the ..

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What is Arrow-3 Missile Interception System?

November 12, 2024

Israel’s Defence Ministry is enhancing military collaboration with Germany. The focus is on deploying the Arrow-3 missile interception system in Germany by 2025. This initiative follows recent geopolitical tensions in Europe, particularly due to Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Increased defence ..

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Indian Navy’s OpDemo2024

November 11, 2024

The Indian Navy is set to showcase its maritime prowess at the upcoming Operational Demonstration (OpDemo2024) in Puri, Odisha. This event coincides with Navy Day on December 4. President Droupadi Murmu will attend as the chief guest. The demonstration aims ..

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India-Australia Joint Military Exercise “AUSTRAHIND” Begins

November 9, 2024

Exercise AUSTRAHIND has commenced in Pune, Maharashtra. This joint military exercise runs from 8th to 21st November 2024. It involves troops from India and Australia. The exercise takes place annually, alternating between the two nations. The last edition occurred in ..

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