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  • ‘120 Bahadur’: Who Was Major Shaitan Singh, The Brave Indian Army Officer Who Led 120 Soldiers Against 3,000 Chinese Troops?

    ‘120 Bahadur’: Who Was Major Shaitan Singh, The Brave Indian Army Officer Who Led 120 Soldiers Against 3,000 Chinese Troops?

    Nov 20, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The much-anticipated movie 120 Bahadur, produced by Excel Entertainment and Trigger Happy Studios, will hit theatres on Friday, November 21. The film is based on the true story of the bravery of 120 Indian soldiers who fought against 3,000 Chinese troops during the Battle of Rezang La in 1962. The movie presents a powerful blend…

  • At 19,400 ft, Mig La Dethrones Umling La As World’s Highest Motorable Pass; How This Strengthens India’s Border Defences?

    At 19,400 ft, Mig La Dethrones Umling La As World’s Highest Motorable Pass; How This Strengthens India’s Border Defences?

    Oct 5, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has etched its name in the Guinness World Records by constructing the world’s highest motorable pass, Mig La, surpassing the previous record held by Umling La. Mig La is located in Ladakh’s Leh district.

  • Significant Milestone! Akash Prime Successfully Tested By Indian Army In Ladakh; 2 Aerial High Speed Unmanned Targets Destroyed – WATCH

    Significant Milestone! Akash Prime Successfully Tested By Indian Army In Ladakh; 2 Aerial High Speed Unmanned Targets Destroyed – WATCH

    Jul 17, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    India, on July 16, achieved a significant milestone by successfully destroying at high-altitude in Ladakh by Akash Prime, the upgraded variant of Akash Weapon System for the Indian Army. The weapon system is customised to operate in altitude above 4,500 metres and has latest upgrades including indigenously developed Radio Frequency seeker.

  • IAF Signs Rs 300 Crore Emergency Contract With Russia To Procure 70,000 AK-103 Assault Rifles

    IAF Signs Rs 300 Crore Emergency Contract With Russia To Procure 70,000 AK-103 Assault Rifles

    Aug 28, 2021

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Indian Air Force (IAF) signed a deal to procure 70,000 AK-103 assault rifles from Russia. The contract signed by the IAF is emergency provisions to replace INSAS rifles. AK-103 rifles are expected to come within the next few months into the service. As per reports, the force has a requirement of 1.5 lakh rifles.…

  • India-China Border Dispute in Ladakh: 10th Round of Talks Between Indian And PLA Commanders Lasts 16 Hours

    India-China Border Dispute in Ladakh: 10th Round of Talks Between Indian And PLA Commanders Lasts 16 Hours

    Feb 21, 2021

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    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 held at Moldo on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

  • Defence Budget 2021: Defence Allocation Increased to Rs 4.78 Lakh Crore With 18.75% Hike in Capital Outlay

    Defence Budget 2021: Defence Allocation Increased to Rs 4.78 Lakh Crore With 18.75% Hike in Capital Outlay

    Feb 1, 2021

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    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 Year 2021-22.

  • NAG, Anti Tank Guided Missile, Successfully Clears Final User Trial (Watch Video)

    NAG, Anti Tank Guided Missile, Successfully Clears Final User Trial (Watch Video)

    Oct 22, 2020

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) on Thursday successfully completed the final user trial of third generation Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) NAG. The trial was conducted at 6:45 am rom Pokhran range. According to the DRDO, The missile was integrated with the actual warhead and a tank target was kept at designated range.

  • Indian Army Hands Back PLA Soldier Who Inadvertently Crossed LAC in Chumar-Demchok Area of Ladakh

    Indian Army Hands Back PLA Soldier Who Inadvertently Crossed LAC in Chumar-Demchok Area of Ladakh

    Oct 21, 2020

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    India on Wednesday handed back the detained People’s Liberation Army (PLA) soldier to China. According to reports, the soldier was questioned by Chinese officials before he was sent back. Notably, the soldier had inadvertently crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) Chumar-Demchok area of Ladakh sector on Monday. He was apprehended by the Indian Army.

  • Chinese Soldier Apprehended in Chumar-Demchok Area of Ladakh, May Have Inadvertently Crossed LAC

    Chinese Soldier Apprehended in Chumar-Demchok Area of Ladakh, May Have Inadvertently Crossed LAC

    Oct 19, 2020

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    A Chinese soldiers was held by Indian security forces in Chumar-Demchok area of Ladakh on Monday. According to reports, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) soldier may have inadvertently crossed the Line of Actual (LAC). The Chinese soldier have been identified as Corporal Wang Ya Long. He was strayed across the LAC.

  • Video of Leh Kid Displaying Exceptional Military Discipline And Saluting Indian Security Personnel Is Going Viral

    Video of Leh Kid Displaying Exceptional Military Discipline And Saluting Indian Security Personnel Is Going Viral

    Oct 11, 2020

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    A child is wining hearts on internet with his exception military disciple at a tender age. The video of the child doing “Kadak” salute is going viral on social media. Even the former Indian Army officers could not stop themselves from praising the kid. However, the exact location of the video could not be known,…

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