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India Gets First Batch Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS)

April 8, 2024

The Indian Army has received the first batch of 24 Russia-made Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) and 100 missiles as part of a larger deal that includes domestic production in India. This procurement aims to enhance the Army’s ..

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India Slams China’s Renaming Tactics

April 5, 2024

The government of India openly expressed strong criticism over China’s latest endeavours of renaming selected places in Arunachal Pradesh. India further reiterated that they were baseless attempts by the neighbouring country. From the Ministry of External Affairs, a statement was ..

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India, Mozambique, and Tanzania Conclude Trilateral Naval Exercise IMT TRILAT 24

March 30, 2024

The second edition of the India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise (IMT TRILAT 24) concluded at Nacala, Mozambique, on March 28, 2024. The week-long exercise, which took place from March 21 to 28, aimed to enhance maritime cooperation and interoperability between the navies ..

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Extension of AFSPA in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland

March 28, 2024

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in certain districts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland for an additional six months, effective from April 1, 2024. The decision follows a review of the ..

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First Flight of LCA Tejas Mark 1A Fighter Aircraft

March 28, 2024

On March 28, 2024, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) successfully completed the first flight of the indigenous light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet in Bengaluru. The aircraft was airborne for 15 minutes during its maiden flight. About ..

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India-US Tri-Services Conduct Joint Exercise “Tiger Triumph 2024”

March 28, 2024

India and the US have participated in military-to-military exercise, “Ex Tiger Triumph 2024,” involving their tri-services. The 14-day exercise, which began on March 18, 2024 aims to enhance interoperability, strengthen bilateral relations, and refine capabilities in humanitarian aid, disaster relief ..

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Tiger Triumph-24: India-US Bilateral HADR Exercise

March 20, 2024

The Indian and United States (US) navies have commenced a bilateral Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise called “Tiger Triumph-24” on India’s eastern seaboard. The week-long exercise, which began on March 18, 2024, will involve various assets from the ..

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Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group (STEAG)

March 19, 2024

In a significant step towards preparing for the future of warfare, the Indian Army has established the “Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group” (STEAG), a first-of-its-kind specialised technology unit. The primary objective of STEAG is to conduct research and evaluation ..

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