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  • Aero India 2019:General Bipin Rawat Takes Sortie of LCA-Tejas; Watch Video

    Aero India 2019:General Bipin Rawat Takes Sortie of LCA-Tejas; Watch Video

    Feb 21, 2019

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Thursday took a sortie in Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)- Tejas during an Aero India in Bengaluru. Gen Rawat described the fighter jet as a “wonderful aircraft”.

  • Pulwama Attack: Over 40 CRPF Jawans Martyred; Here is The List of Major Terror Attacks by JeM Against India

    Pulwama Attack: Over 40 CRPF Jawans Martyred; Here is The List of Major Terror Attacks by JeM Against India

    Feb 16, 2019

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    On February 14, India lost over 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in a suicide attack in Awantipora of Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Jaish-e-Mohammed claimed responsibility for the attack.

  • Naik Buta Singh Martyred While Serving at 2nd Highest Post in Sikkim, Air India Staff, Passengers Stand Up to Honour Indian Army Soldier, Watch Video

    Naik Buta Singh Martyred While Serving at 2nd Highest Post in Sikkim, Air India Staff, Passengers Stand Up to Honour Indian Army Soldier, Watch Video

    Feb 14, 2019

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    In a heart touching incident, Air India cabin crew and passengers paid homage to the fallen hero of the Indian Army, Naik Buta Singh who made a supreme sacrifice while serving at a high altitude area in North Sikkim.

  • Watch Video of Rafale Jets Landing at Yelahanka Air Force Station to Participate in Bengaluru’s Aero India Show

    Watch Video of Rafale Jets Landing at Yelahanka Air Force Station to Participate in Bengaluru’s Aero India Show

    Feb 13, 2019

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Amidst the ongoing political controversy over the Rafale Deal, three Rafale jets arrived in Bengaluru today to take part in the biennial five-day Aero Show that begins next week.

  • Defence Budget 2019 is Only 1.5% of GDP Despite Crossing 3-Trillion Mark, Lowest Since 1962 War

    Defence Budget 2019 is Only 1.5% of GDP Despite Crossing 3-Trillion Mark, Lowest Since 1962 War

    Feb 1, 2019

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Narendra Modi government on Thursday allocated Rs 3.05 Lakh Crore for the defence forces of the country. However, later the defence ministry put the total allocation at Rs. 3,18,931 crore.

  • Defence Acquisition Council Approves Indian Army’s Request to Procure 5,000 Milan 2T Missiles, Also Gives Nod to Rs 4,000 Crore Project to Construct 6 Submarines

    Defence Acquisition Council Approves Indian Army’s Request to Procure 5,000 Milan 2T Missiles, Also Gives Nod to Rs 4,000 Crore Project to Construct 6 Submarines

    Jan 31, 2019

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Defence Acquisition Council on Thursday approved the procurement of 5,000 French-made Milan 2T missiles. The meeting was headed by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Three services chief were also present in the meeting.

  • Indian Government Signs Contract with Goa Shipyard Ltd For Construction of Two  ‘Project 1135.6’ Frigates For Indian Navy

    Indian Government Signs Contract with Goa Shipyard Ltd For Construction of Two ‘Project 1135.6’ Frigates For Indian Navy

    Jan 30, 2019

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Indian government on Wednesday signed a contract with Goa Shipyard Ltd, Goa to-date for the construction of two naval frigates. The contract was part of an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) between the Government of Republic of India and Government of Russian Federation which was concluded on 15 October 2016, for construction of additional Project 1135.6…

  • Indian Army Seeking 5,000 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles ‘MILAN 2T’ to Fulfil Immediate Shortage; DAC To Take Decision on January 31

    Indian Army Seeking 5,000 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles ‘MILAN 2T’ to Fulfil Immediate Shortage; DAC To Take Decision on January 31

    Jan 29, 2019

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    As India has demanded new tests for Israeli made anti-tank missile ‘Spike’, the Indian Army is considering to procure second-generation missiles, Milan 2T. Moreover, the army has been forced to request for these French missiles, as Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Nag missile are still under trials.

  • General Bipin Rawat Conferred With Param Vishisht Seva Medal in Recognition of Peace-Time Services

    General Bipin Rawat Conferred With Param Vishisht Seva Medal in Recognition of Peace-Time Services

    Jan 25, 2019

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat have been conferred conferred the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), the highest military medal awarded. The award is given in recognition of peace-time services but not related to gallantry.

  • Colonel Ranveer Jamwal Scales Mount Vinson in Antarctica to Become First Army Officer to Climb Seven Highest Peaks Across All Continents

    Colonel Ranveer Jamwal Scales Mount Vinson in Antarctica to Become First Army Officer to Climb Seven Highest Peaks Across All Continents

    Jan 14, 2019

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Colonel Ranveer Jamwal scaled Mount Vinson in Antarctica. Despite adverse wind and climatic conditions the officer scaled the peak on January 4, 2019 at 5 pm local time, hence becoming the first army officer to scale the highest peak each in all the seven continents.

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