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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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India, UAE Launch Maiden Military Exercise ‘Desert Cyclone’

January 3, 2024

The Indian and UAE armies have commenced their first-ever joint military training exercise called ‘Desert Cyclone’ in Rajasthan on January 2. The drills aim to enhance counter-insurgency capabilities in desert terrain. Scale and Scope Over 45 troops each from India’s ..

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Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh Takes Charge as Indian Navy’s Chief of Material

January 1, 2024

On January 1st, Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh assumed duties as the Chief of Material of the Indian Navy. He took over from Vice Admiral Sandeep Naithani, who retired following 39 years of praiseworthy service spearheading the Navy’s maintenance efforts. Key ..

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Nina Singh Becomes First Woman Chief of Industrial Security Force

December 30, 2023

Senior Indian Police Service officer Nina Singh took charge as Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) recently. She became the first woman to head the specialized security organization and the 30th CISF Director General. Career Highlights Singh ..

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Indian Navy Adopts New Rank Insignia Inspired by Shivaji

December 30, 2023

Aligning with the PM’s call to shed vestiges of colonialism, the Indian Navy has unveiled redesigned shoulder insignia for top Admirals incorporating elements from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s royal seal. Octagonal Shape Based on Naval Ensign The new epaulettes feature an ..

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Commissioning of INS Imphal

December 26, 2023

On December 26, 2023, INS Imphal (Pennant D68), the third vessel of the Visakhapatnam class stealth-guided missile destroyers, is scheduled to be commissioned into the Indian Navy. As part of Project 15B, this class represents the latest in indigenous destroyer ..

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Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) 2023

December 26, 2023

The 8th edition of the IONS Conclave of Chiefs took place in Bangkok, Thailand, from December 19 to 22, 2023. Chiefs of Navies and senior delegates from 27 member and observer countries participated in this significant event. Leadership Transition and ..

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