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VINBAX 2024

November 5, 2024

The 5th Edition of the Vietnam-Indian Bilateral Army Exercise, VINBAX 2024, commenced in Ambala. This exercise follows a previous bilateral exercise held in Vietnam in 2023. It represents an important step in improving relations between India and Vietnam. Objectives of ..

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Exercise ‘Garud Shakti’ Begins

November 2, 2024

An Indian Army contingent of 25 personnel departed for Indonesia. They are participating in the 9th edition of the joint exercise named ‘Garud Shakti 24’. This event is taking place in Cijantung, Jakarta, from November 1 to November 12. The ..

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Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR

November 2, 2024

The Indian Army contingent set off for the 15th edition of the India-US joint Special Forces Exercise, VAJRA PRAHAR. This exercise will take place from November 2 to November 22, 2024, at the Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho, USA. ..

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Swavlamban 2024: Indian Navy’s Innovation Seminar Begins

October 30, 2024

The Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar, Swavlamban – 2024, began on October 29, 2024, in New Delhi. This is the third edition of the seminar. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, inaugurated the event at ..

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Armenia Becomes India’s Leading Defence Export Destination

October 29, 2024

Armenia has emerged as India’s leading destination for defence exports. In the fiscal year 2023-24 achieved a record in defence exports, totalling Rs 21,083 crore (approximately $2.63 billion). This marks a 32.5% increase from the previous year. Rising security concerns ..

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Modi Inaugurates C-295 Aircraft Plant in Vadodara

October 29, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new plant in Vadodara. This facility will manufacture the C-295 aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attended the event, marking an important milestone in India’s military aviation capabilities. ..

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Saudi Arabia and Iran Conduct Joint Naval Exercises

October 28, 2024

Saudi Arabia recently conducted military exercises with Iran in the Sea of Oman. This event marks an important shift in relations between the two countries. Historically, Saudi Arabia and Iran have been rivals, often supporting opposing factions in regional conflicts. ..

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Launch of Abhay: New ASW Craft for Indian Navy

October 28, 2024

The Indian Navy launched ‘Abhay’, its seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC). The launch took place at L&T in Kattupalli, with Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar presiding over the ceremony. Mrs Sandhya Pendharkar, President of the Navy Wives Welfare ..

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