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Operation Sarvashakti Launched

January 15, 2024

The Indian Army has launched Operation Sarvashakti in Jammu and Kashmir. It involves security forces on both sides of the Pir Panjal range. The goal is to flush out terrorists who have ambushed Indian troops in Rajouri and Poonch. Background ..

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Army Allows Specialized Lt Cols to Skip Command Roles

January 15, 2024

The Indian Army is bringing a new policy to let some officers stay longer in their specialty field. Normally, Lieutenant Colonels who are promoted to Colonel must change roles to command assignments. But the new rules let these officers keep ..

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Indian Army to Procure Pup Tents for Troops Guarding China Border

January 12, 2024

Considering the tense confrontation with China, the Indian Army aims to procure specially designed insulated ‘pup tents’ to shelter the numerous soldiers posted along the freezing Line of Actual Control frontier where the mercury can dip to minus 50 degree ..

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India Unveils New Indigenous Assault Rifle ‘Ugram’ for Armed Forces

January 10, 2024

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed and launched a new 7.62mm caliber assault rifle named ‘Ugram’ intended as a standard-issue weapon for the Indian Armed Forces replacing some aging INSAS rifles. The firearm was engineered in collaboration ..

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IAF C-130 J Aircraft Makes Night Landing

January 8, 2024

In a display of niche operational capabilities, the Indian Air Force for the first-time successfully executed the technically challenging nighttime landing of a heavy C-130J aircraft at Kargil airport in the strategically located Ladakh region. Significance of the Transport Aircraft ..

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iDEX to Showcase Cutting-Edge Defence Technologies at Vibrant Gujarat 2024

January 8, 2024

Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO) under India’s Ministry of Defence is participating at the 10th edition of prestigious Vibrant Gujarat Summit being held from January 10-12, 2024 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. About Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit Vibrant Gujarat Global ..

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Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane’s Book “Four Stars of Destiny”

January 6, 2024

Excerpts from former Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane’s upcoming book ‘Four Stars to Destiny’ published recently provide hitherto unknown aspects of high-level decision making during the 2020 China border crisis and other key national security developments then. Key Aspects ..

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Pakistan: Proposed Acquisition of J-31 Chinese Stealth Fighters

January 4, 2024

As per media reports, Pakistan is in talks with China to acquire the J-31 stealth fighter aircraft, which bears similarities to American-made F-35 and F-22 jets. If acquired, these new fighters could replace older F-16s in Pakistan’s fleet. Pakistan’s Existing ..

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