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What is Oron or MARS2?

April 18, 2024

An advanced stealth aircraft equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology played a crucial role in helping Israel detect and defend against a surprise missile attack launched by Iran. The aircraft, known as “The Oron” or “Multi-Mission Airborne Reconnaissance and Surveillance ..

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Indian Navy’s Submersible Platform ‘Space’ Inaugurated

April 18, 2024

The Indian Navy inaugurated a state-of-the-art Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterization and Evaluation (SPACE) in Kerala’s Idukki. This platform was set up by the Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory of DRDO to serve as a premier testing and evaluation hub ..

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Proposed Smart Multi-Layer Perimeter Security for 30 More IAF Bases

April 15, 2024

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is enhancing the security at 30 more of its air bases across the country with an advanced multi-layered, multi-sensor, hi-tech surveillance, and intrusion detection system. This move builds on the installation of the Integrated Perimeter ..

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DRDO and Indian Army Successfully Trial MPATGM weapon system

April 15, 2024

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army have successfully conducted trials of the Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System at PFFR in Rajasthan. The MPATGM Weapon System was indigenously designed and developed by DRDO and ..

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HAL Secures Budget for 97 LCA Mark 1A Fighter Jets

April 13, 2024

The government has placed a record Rs 65,000 crore order for 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the largest ever order for indigenous military hardware. The advanced version of the Tejas aircraft, LCA Mark 1A ..

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Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps conducts missile firing exercise in Sikkim

April 13, 2024

The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army recently conducted a training exercise on Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) firing at a Super High-Altitude Area of 17,000 Feet in Sikkim. The exercise involved Missile Firing Detachments from Mechanized and Infantry Units of ..

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India Expands Strategic Ties and Arms Exports with New Military Attachés

April 11, 2024

India is expanding its strategic ties with key regions by posting defence attaches in several countries, including Ethiopia, Mozambique, Ivory Coast, Philippines, Armenia, and Poland. This move comes amid renewed geopolitical rivalries and is part of India’s broader policy initiative. ..

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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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