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Keris Woomera 2024: Indonesia-Australia Joint Military Drills

November 14, 2024

The Indonesian and Australian militaries commenced joint combat exercises on November 13, 2024. Approximately 2,000 troops are participating in various operations off Java. The drills include air, maritime, amphibious, and land exercises. The live-fire segment occurs near Banongan beach in ..

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First All-Women Battalion in CISF Approved

November 14, 2024

The Government of India has taken a historic step. It has approved the establishment of the first all-women battalion in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of enhancing women’s participation in ..

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Taiwan’s HAWK Missiles and Ukraine’s Defence Needs

November 14, 2024

Taiwan’s Defence Minister Wellington Koo recently addressed the future of Taiwan’s decommissioned HAWK anti-aircraft missiles. His comments came amid ongoing discussions regarding military support for Ukraine. The United States plays important role in deciding the fate of these missiles. Taiwan ..

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Indian Navy’s Sea Vigil-24 Exercise

November 14, 2024

The Indian Navy is gearing up for the fourth edition of the ‘Sea Vigil’ Coastal Defence Exercise. Scheduled for 20 and 21 November 2024, this edition promises unprecedented scale and participation. Six ministries and 21 organisations will be involved. The ..

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What is Pantsir-S1, India’s New Missile-Gun System from Russia?

November 13, 2024

India’s Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has recently signed an important agreement with Russia’s Rosoboronexport. This collaboration focuses on the Pantsir air defence missile-gun system. The signing occurred during the fifth India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission Subgroup meeting in Goa. This partnership aims ..

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DRDO Conducts Successful Flight-Test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM)

November 13, 2024

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved an important milestone. On November 12, 2024, it conducted the first flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM). This missile has a range of 1,000 km and was ..

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UK’s 6th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet Receives Approval

November 12, 2024

The UK has approved an important military project. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has endorsed the Global Combat Aircraft Programme (GCAP). This initiative involves collaboration with Italy and Japan. It aims to develop a sixth-generation stealth fighter jet. The project responds ..

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Antariksha Abhyas: India’s First-Ever Space Exercise

November 12, 2024

India is hosting an important military exercise called Antariksha Abhyas from 11 to 13 November 2024. This event focuses on the security of space-based assets and services. It marks a pioneering effort by the Defence Space Agency to address the ..

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