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ATAGS: Indigenous artillery gun sets new record in range

September 16, 2017

The advanced towed artillery gun system (ATAGS) has set a world record in terms of range by hitting targets at distance of 48 km during trial firings at Pokhran, Rajasthan. The record of longest ever distance of 48.074 km was ..

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IAF successfully conducts development trials of Astra missile

September 15, 2017

The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted developmental trials of indigenously developed Astra beyond visual range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) over the Bay of Bengal, off the coast of Chandipur in Odisha. Total of seven trials of Astra BVRAAM were conducted ..

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INDRA 2017: India-Russian to conduct first tri-services military exercise

September 14, 2017

India and Russia have begun discussions to work out modalities for conducting their first tri-service military exercise INDRA 2017 in October 2017 in Russia. It will be India’s first bilateral military exercise with any country involving all three services. The ..

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2nd India-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership Council held in New Delhi

September 11, 2017

The second edition of India-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership Council was held in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Afghan Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani. During the meeting, both countries exchanged four pacts in areas of health, transport ..

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Navika Sagar Parikrama: India’s first all-women circumnavigation expedition flagged-off

September 11, 2017

India’s first all-women crew circumnavigation expedition named as Navika Sagar Parikrama was flagged off by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Goa. The crew belongs to Indian Navy and is sailing Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini (INSV Tarini). It will circumnavigate ..

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3rd Generation ATGM NAG successfully test fired

September 9, 2017

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully twice flight tested indigenously developed 3rd generation Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) Nag in Rajasthan. During the test, ATGM Nag missile has successfully hit both the targets under different ranges and conditions ..

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Indian Army to induct women in military police

September 8, 2017

The Indian Army has finalised plan to induct women in military police. The plan is seen as major step towards breaking gender barriers in force. Under this plan 800 women will be inducted initially with yearly intake of 52. The ..

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India, Japan to step up defence cooperation

September 7, 2017

India and Japan have agreed to collaborate closely in defence production, including on dual-use technologies. Decision in this regard was taken at the India-Japan annual defence ministerial dialogue held in Tokyo. The annual defence ministerial dialogue aimed to further strengthen ..

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Disability pension for defence forces at par with civilians: Government

September 5, 2017

The Union Government has accepted recommendations of National Anomaly Committee (NAC) to maintain disability pension for defence forces in parity with civilians under 6th Central Pay Commission (CPC). With acceptance of recommendations of NAC, Government will not go ahead with ..

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SAAB, Adani Group announce collaboration for defence manufacturing

September 2, 2017

Swedish defence and security company SAAB and Indian conglomerate Adani Group have announced collaboration in defence manufacturing entailing billions of dollars of investment. The partnership was announced mainly for design, development and production of single engine Gripen fighter jets under ..

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