The United States is concerned over India’s plans to sign a deal with Russia to procure the S-400 air defence system. The deal is worth Rs 40,000. Chairman of the US House Armed Services Committee Mac Thornberry said that India’s move would hinder the military ties between the two countries. According to Thornberry, concerns about India’sContinue reading “United States Raises Concerns Over India’s Deal With Russia to Procure S-400 Triumf”
Monthly Archives: May 2018
IMA Ball Night -Spring Term 2018 – An Evening of Joy and Merriment For Gentlemen Cadets
The glittering and most awaited social event for the Spring Term 2018, the ‘IMA Ball’, was held on 26 May 2018 at the Indian Military Academy (IMA). The IMA Ball is held towards the end of each term to mark the culmination of the rigorous training schedule of the Passing Out Course. The event markedContinue reading “IMA Ball Night -Spring Term 2018 – An Evening of Joy and Merriment For Gentlemen Cadets”
India Inch Closer to Procure S-400 ‘Triumf’ Missile System From Russia; Price Negotiations Concluded
India has finally concluded price negotiations with Russia for a nearly Rs 40,000 crore deal to procure S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems for the Indian Air Force. Both India and Russia now have to find a way to evade the United States’ Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). It is a lawContinue reading “India Inch Closer to Procure S-400 ‘Triumf’ Missile System From Russia; Price Negotiations Concluded”
Indian Army Tests ‘Air Cavalry’ Using Attack Helicopters
The Indian Army has tested the military concept of ‘Air Cavalry’ in the desert terrain of Rajasthan. This concept was used by the US Army to locate and assault enemy ground forces during the Vietnam War. Weaponised helicopters carry out combined action against the enemy in coordination with tanks and mechanised ground forces during theContinue reading “Indian Army Tests ‘Air Cavalry’ Using Attack Helicopters”
Indian Army’s Month-Long Exercise ‘Vijay Prahar’ Concludes; Around 25,000 Soldiers Participated
The Indian Army’s ‘Vijay Prahar’ exercise concluded today. Around 25,000 troops of strike formation of South Western Command (SWC) participated in the exercise. The month-long exercise was conducted in the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges of Jaipur close to Suratgarh in Rajasthan. Pakistan border was 300Kms away from the location of the exercise. The ‘Vijay Prahar’Continue reading “Indian Army’s Month-Long Exercise ‘Vijay Prahar’ Concludes; Around 25,000 Soldiers Participated”
Dakota DC-3 Named ‘Parshurama’ Finally Inducted Into Indian Air Force
To honour the homecoming of the Dakota, a grand ceremony was held at Air Force Station Hindan Yesterday. The ceremony was attended by Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Senior functionaries of the MoD, diplomats from the High Commission of the UK, officers of the IAF, representatives from M/s Reflight Airworks and proud veterans ofContinue reading “Dakota DC-3 Named ‘Parshurama’ Finally Inducted Into Indian Air Force”
Indian Air Force to Honour World War – II Aircraft Dakota in Induction Ceremony Tomorrow at AFS Hindan: Know Some Interesting Facts About The Aircraft
Vintage aircraft of the Indian Air Force, Dakota DC-3 reached India on April 25 at Air Force Station Jamnagar. The aircraft was gifted by Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Rajeev Chandrashekhar to the IAF. The Dakota DC-3 joined the vintage air fleet of the force. The induction ceremony is scheduled on 04 May 18Continue reading “Indian Air Force to Honour World War – II Aircraft Dakota in Induction Ceremony Tomorrow at AFS Hindan: Know Some Interesting Facts About The Aircraft”
20,000 Indian Soldiers Participating in ‘Vijay Prahar’ along Pakistan Border
Over 20,000 troops of strike formation of the Indian Army’s South Western Command (SWC) are carrying out ‘Vijay Prahar’ exercise in the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges close to Suratgarh in Rajasthan. The exercise is being carried out with cutting-edge equipment and state-of-the-art force multipliers. Suratgarh is 300Km from Pakistan Border. As reported by The Tribune,Continue reading “20,000 Indian Soldiers Participating in ‘Vijay Prahar’ along Pakistan Border”
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