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Challenger 2 Tank: An Overview

March 30, 2023

Recently, the UK announced that it would be sending a squadron of Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine to aid in the country’s fight against Russian aggression. This move comes at a time when Ukraine faces increasing hostility from Russia, and ..

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Tactical Nuclear Weapons

March 29, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement that he would station tactical nuclear weapons (TNWs) in Belarus has raised concerns about increased risks of nuclear conflict. As Belarus is a neighbor to NATO member countries, stationing nuclear weapons there has the potential ..

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Depleted Uranium Munition

March 29, 2023

As the tensions between Ukraine and Russia escalate, the use of depleted uranium munitions has once again come into the spotlight. The use of these weapons is a cause for concern not only due to their devastating impact but also ..

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President’s Standard

March 28, 2023
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On March 25, 2023, the Indian Army’s Armoured Regiments were awarded the prestigious President’s Standard at an event held at the Suratgarh military station in Rajasthan’s Sriganganagar district. The presentation was made by Army chief General Manoj Pande, who commended ..

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Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron and its Visit to Madagascar

March 28, 2023
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The First Training Squadron (1TS) of Indian Navy, based in Kochi, is responsible for providing basic and advanced training to the officer and sailor trainees of the Indian Navy. Recently, two ships, INS Tir and ICGS Sarathi, from the squadron ..

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What is Haeil Drone?

March 27, 2023

North Korea has recently unveiled its new nuclear underwater drone, which has caused concerns in the international community. The drone, dubbed “Haeil” or Tsunami, is designed to create massive radioactive waves through submarine explosions. North Korean state news agency KCNA ..

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Exercise Konkan 2023

March 27, 2023

The Indian Navy and the Royal Navy conducted their annual bilateral maritime exercise called Konkan 2023 off the Konkan coast in the Arabian Sea from March 20 to 22, 2023. This exercise involved INS Trishul, a guided missile frigate, and ..

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Exercise Vayu Prahar – A Multi-Domain Exercise at LAC

March 24, 2023

In the midst of the ongoing stand-off between India and China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Indian Army and Air Force have conducted a 96-hour multi-domain air and land exercise, called ‘Vayu Prahar’, in the eastern sector. ..

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