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The Defence Ministry on Monday signed a contract Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd (MDSL) to acquire 1,300 light combat vehicles for the Indian Army at a cost of Rs 1,056 crore. As per the deal, the MDSL will provide these vehicles…
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Exercise Desert Flag VI: IAF to Participate in The Military Drill in UAE For The 1st Time
The Indian Air Force is participating for the first time in Exercise Desert Flag-VI. Air forces of United Arab Emirates, United States of America, France, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Bahrain are also participating in the desert. The exercise is…
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Shershaah, Movie on Captain Vikram Batra’s Life, to Hit Theatres on July 2, 2021; Actor Siddharth Malhotra Confirms Release Date
Shershaah, the movie based on the life of Kargil War Hero and Param Vir Chakra winner Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra, will hit theatres on July 2, 2021. Siddharth Malhotra will portray the role of Captain Vikram Batra. The announcement regarding…
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India-China Border Dispute in Ladakh: 10th Round of Talks Between Indian And PLA Commanders Lasts 16 Hours
The 10th round of talks between top commanders of the Indian Army and People’s Liberation Army (PLA), which took place on20 February to resolve the deadlock in the Ladakh sector, lasted for 16 hours. Disengagement in Depsang. The talks were…
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Indian Singer Bobby Cash Delivers Mesmerising Performance at Indian Military Academy
In a series of events that Indian Military Academy, Dehradun has been organising towards all round personality development of the Gentleman Cadets, the Singing Cowboy of India, Bobby Cash delivered a mesmerising performance.
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Abhilash Tomy, Indian Solo Circumnavigator Motivates IMA Gentlemen Cadets
As part of a series of varied programs, performance and talks structured to motivate and inspire these young minds, a talk was organised at Khetarpal Auditorium of the Academy by Commander Abhilash Tomy, Kirti Chakra, Nausena Medal (Retired). The eminent…
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Defence Budget 2021: Defence Allocation Increased to Rs 4.78 Lakh Crore With 18.75% Hike in Capital Outlay
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday presented the Budget 2021 in the Lok Sabha. A significant push has been given to the defence sector. Defence allocation in the budget has been increased to Rs 4,78,195.62 crore for the Financial…
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Lt Gen Chandi Prasad Mohanty Assumes Charge as New Vice Chief of Indian Army
Lieutenant General Chandi Prasad Mohanty on Monday assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff. Lt Gen CP Mohanty takes over the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff from Lt Gen SK Saini who…
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Galwan Valley Heroes Get Gallantry Awards; Mahavir Chakra For Col Santosh Babu, 5 Others Awarded Vir Chakra (Full List of Awardees)
The President approved awards of 455 Gallantry and other Defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others on the eve of 72nd Republic Day celebrations. Colonel Santosh Babu was awarded Mahavir Chakra (Posthumously) – the second highest wartime gallantry award…
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Garima Abrol, Widow of Squadron Leader Samir Abrol, Joins Indian Air Force as Flying Officer
Garima Abrol, widow of Squadron Leader Samir Abrol, got commissioned into the Indian Air Force (IAF) as flying officer after passing out from Airforce Academy at Dundigal near Hyderabad on December 19. Last year in July, Garima cleared Services Selection…
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