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  • IMA POP Spring Term 2025: Convocation Ceremony Of Army Cadet College ACC-125 Course Held In Indian Military Academy

    IMA POP Spring Term 2025: Convocation Ceremony Of Army Cadet College ACC-125 Course Held In Indian Military Academy

    Jun 7, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    On June 6, 2025, the Chetwode Hall echoed with pride and celebration as 48 Cadets marked the successful completion of their rigorous academic and military training at the Army Cadets College (ACC) Wing. The significant milestone was commemorated through a solemn and inspiring Graduation Ceremony, held in the presence of proud parents, esteemed instructors and…

  • BIG Boost To Aatmanirbhar Bharat! Indian Navy to Commission First Indigenous ASW Shallow Water Craft ‘Arnala’ on June 18 – Key Features

    BIG Boost To Aatmanirbhar Bharat! Indian Navy to Commission First Indigenous ASW Shallow Water Craft ‘Arnala’ on June 18 – Key Features

    Jun 6, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    n a major boost for the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the Indian Navy is all set to commission the first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), Arnala, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, on June 18, 2025. The ceremony will be presided over by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan.

  • ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ Takes Flight with Rafale Deal: Dassault Aviation Partners With Tata For Fuselage Manufacturing; What It Means For India?

    ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ Takes Flight with Rafale Deal: Dassault Aviation Partners With Tata For Fuselage Manufacturing; What It Means For India?

    Jun 5, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    In a major boost to Make in India, Rafale fighter jets’ fuselage will be manufactured in India for the first time outside France. Dassault Aviation has partnered with India’s Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to set up a dedicated facility in Hyderabad to manufacture fuselages for Indian and global markets. The French company has issued…

  • With AMCA Years Away, Will India Consider Su-57E To Fill Fifth-Gen Gap Amid Pak-China Threat? Here Are Key Features, Cost & Other Details

    With AMCA Years Away, Will India Consider Su-57E To Fill Fifth-Gen Gap Amid Pak-China Threat? Here Are Key Features, Cost & Other Details

    Jun 4, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Recently, Russia has reportedly once again offered India its most advanced export-grade fifth-generation fighter, the Su-57E, along with complete access to the source code. The development came amid reports of China providing two squadrons of its fifth-generation jet J-35 to Pakistan by the end of this year.

  • From Border Patrol To Ultramarathon: Meet Harish Kajla, First BSF Officer And NSG Commando To Participate In Comrades Marathon

    From Border Patrol To Ultramarathon: Meet Harish Kajla, First BSF Officer And NSG Commando To Participate In Comrades Marathon

    Jun 3, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Harish Kajla, a Deputy Commandant in the Border Security Force, is all set to script history in the Comrades Marathon. Kajla will be the first BSF officer and National Security Guard (NSG) commando to participate in this enduring marathon.

  • Kargil War Stories: India’s Young Braveheart Shaheed Captain Vijayant Thapar’s Last Letter To His Parents –  ‘Even I Become A Human Again, I’ll Join The Army’

    Kargil War Stories: India’s Young Braveheart Shaheed Captain Vijayant Thapar’s Last Letter To His Parents –  ‘Even I Become A Human Again, I’ll Join The Army’

    Jun 2, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The summer of 1999 witnessed the bravery of the Indian Armed Forces during the Kargil War. Captain Vijayant Thapar was one of the youngest officers who sacrificed his life for the motherland. The 22-year-old Indian Army officer achieved martyrdom on June 12, 1999, while leading his platoon to flush out Pakistani infiltrators from Indian posts.

  • Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann Takes Over As Senior Air Staff Officer Of IAF’s Western Command

    Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann Takes Over As Senior Air Staff Officer Of IAF’s Western Command

    Jun 1, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann took over as Senior Air Staff Officer of Western Air Command, Indian Air Force on June 1, 2025. The Air Marshal is an alumni of the National Defence Academy (NDA)  and was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the IAF on 16 December 1989. He has flown over 3000 Hrs…

  • Kargil War Stories: Meet Captain (Retd.) Yashika Tyagi – A Soldier, A Mother And A Trailblazer, Who Served On The Frontlines While Pregnant

    Kargil War Stories: Meet Captain (Retd.) Yashika Tyagi – A Soldier, A Mother And A Trailblazer, Who Served On The Frontlines While Pregnant

    Jun 1, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Indian Army soldiers displayed extraordinary valour in the Kargil War of 1999. We have heard stories of exemplary bravery shown by Indian Army officers and soldiers, including Captain Vikram Batra, Captain Manoj Pandey, and Captain Anuj Nayar, who inspired generations to come. There is one officer who fought the war on two fronts –…

  • Delays and Progress: A Complete Timeline of LCA Tejas Development

    Delays and Progress: A Complete Timeline of LCA Tejas Development

    May 30, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Air Chief Marshal Amarpreet Singh on Thursday raised concerns over the failure of government defence manufacturing companies to meet delivery deadlines.

  • Historic Moment! 1st Batch Of 17 Female Cadets Pass Out Of National Defence Academy | WATCH

    Historic Moment! 1st Batch Of 17 Female Cadets Pass Out Of National Defence Academy | WATCH

    May 30, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    In a historic development, the first-ever batch of 17 Female Cadets was among the 336 cadets who passed out of the National Defence Academy (NDA). marking the culmination of 148th Course – Spring Term 2025 – on Friday.  total of 1,341 Cadets, including 336 from the passing out course, participated in the Passing Out Parade (POP)…

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