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Dhanush artillery gun clears final test, ready for induction

June 9, 2018

India’s first indigenous, long-range artillery gun Dhanush has successfully passed its final test at Pokhran, Rajasthan. This paves its way for induction into Indian Army. Earlier the gun had passed tests under severe cold conditions in Sikkim and Leh and ..

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ICGS C 439: Interceptor ship commissioned by Indian Coast Guard

June 9, 2018

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) recently commissioned interceptor ship ICGS C 439 at Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its induction will help to further enhance operational capabilities to undertake multifarious tasks such as surveillance, interdiction, search and rescue and medical evacuations along western coast. ..

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Operation NISTAR: Indian Navy successfully evacuates 38 Indian Nationals from Yemen

June 8, 2018

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sunayana successfully evacuated 38 Indian Nationals after it entered Porbandar harbour in Gujarat. They were rescued from cyclone-hit Socotra island in Yemen under swift Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Operation (HADR) code named Operation NISTAR. Background Indian ..

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DAC approves Equipment Acquisition proposals for Defence forces

June 8, 2018

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved proposal foe procurement of equipment for Defence Forces worth Rs. 5500 crore. These proposals were approved in line with Government’s goal of indigenisation and self-reliance in field of ..

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Maiden test Next Generation SFDR Air to Air Missile successfully conducted

June 1, 2018

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out maiden flight test new surface-to-air missile (yet to get formal name) powered by Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) propulsion Technology. The test also successfully demonstrated technology of nozzle less booster ..

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RIMPAC 2018: 26 countries including India to participate in biennial exercise in US

June 1, 2018

The world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC-2018) will see participation of 26 countries, including India. The exercise will be held from June 27 to August 2, 2018 in and around Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. ..

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Upgraded Pinaka rocket successfully test-fired

May 31, 2018

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired upgraded guided version of Pinaka Rocket from Proof & Experiment Establishment (PXE) at Chandipur, Odisha. During the tests, two rounds were conducted and some more rounds have been planned. Upgraded ..

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INDOPACOM: US Pacific Command renamed as Indo-Pacific Command

May 31, 2018

United States has renamed its oldest and largest stragically important military command US Pacific Command (PACOM) to Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM). The decision was taken in recognition of growing importance of Indian Ocean in US strategic thinking. The Trump administration already ..

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 Coast Guards of India and Pakistan hold talks in New Delhi

May 29, 2018

India and Pakistan held meeting of their coast guard officials (Indian Coast Guard and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency) held in New Delhi. They addressed issues pertaining to boundary violations by fishermen from both sides and enhancing cooperation in area of ..

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S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems: India concludes price negotiations with Russia

May 28, 2018

India has concluded price negotiations with Russia for deal to procure S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems for Indian Air Force (IAF).  They also have finalised financial component nearly Rs 40,000 crore of the deal. Key Facts The deal will ..

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