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US Approves Helicopter Sale to India

December 4, 2024

On December 2, 2024, the Biden administration informed Congress about military sale to India, valued at approximately $1.17 billion. It aims to enhance India’s defence capabilities and the focus is on improving anti-submarine warfare. Details of the Sale India will ..

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Indian Navy Day Observed on December 4

December 4, 2024

Indian Navy Day is celebrated on December 4 each year, which honors the Indian Navy’s dedication to protecting the nation’s maritime borders. The day commemorates Operation Trident from the 1971 India-Pakistan war, which showcased India’s naval strength with attack on ..

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Russia’s RS-28 Sarmat Missile Overview

December 3, 2024

Russia is advancing its military capabilities with the RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, known as “Satan 2,” is element of Russia’s nuclear strategy. Despite facing challenges and some unsuccessful tests, its deployment is imminent. Missile Specifications The Sarmat missile measures ..

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4th India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise: HARIMAU SHAKTI-2024

December 3, 2024

The 4th India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise, HARIMAU SHAKTI, has begun at Bentong Camp in Malaysia’s Pahang district and will continue until December 15, 2024. Participants India is represented by 78 personnel from the MAHAR Regiment. Malaysia has 123 personnel from ..

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CINBAX-2024

December 3, 2024

CINBAX is the first joint exercise between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army, commenced on December 1, 2024, and will conclude on December 8, 2024. The exercise takes place at the Foreign Training Node in Pune. Each army has ..

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Indian Army Launches ‘Eklavya’ Online Learning Platform

December 2, 2024

The Indian Army has introduced an online learning platform named Eklavya, which coincides with the “Decade of Transformation” and the Year of Technology Absorption in 2024. General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff, inaugurated the platform. Development and ..

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India Tests K-4 Missile from INS Arighaat

December 2, 2024

The Indian Navy conducted a successful test of the K-4 ballistic missile, which took place in the Bay of Bengal and involved the new nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arighaat. The missile has a range of 3,500 km, which enhances India’s nuclear ..

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59th All India Conference of Directors General/Inspector Generals of Police

December 2, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently addressed the 59th All India Conference of Directors General/Inspector Generals of Police in Bhubaneswar, which took place on November 30 and December 1, 2024. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for a modernized and strategic ..

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