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Indian Navy Hosts Goa Maritime Symposium 2024

September 25, 2024

The Indian Navy host the fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Symposium (GMS-24) at the Naval War College in Goa from September 23 to 24, 2024. The symposium is focused on strengthening cooperation and security among countries in the Indian ..

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Indian Army Set to Receive Apache Helicopters

September 25, 2024

The Indian Army is set to receive its first three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Boeing in December 2024, after a delay of more than six months caused by supply chain problems. The helicopters were originally expected to be delivered ..

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Eastern Bridge VII Exercise

September 24, 2024

Exercise Eastern Bridge VII was a joint military exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO). This important collaboration took place at the RAFO airbase in Masirah, Oman. The exercise successfully concluded, strengthening ..

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India Unveils First Mountain Tank ‘Zorawar’ After Trials

September 16, 2024

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has created India’s first locally-made tank specifically designed for mountain warfare, called Zorawar. This tank was developed in response to rising geopolitical tensions, especially with China in Eastern Ladakh, and lessons learned from ..

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Kalvari Submarine Escape Training Facility – VINETRA

September 16, 2024

The Kalvari Submarine Escape Training Facility, called Vinetra, was officially opened on 13 September 2024 by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar at INS Satavahana in Visakhapatnam. This facility is an important step toward improving the Indian Navy’s preparedness and ability to ..

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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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