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  • PM Modi Announces Mission Sudarshan Chakra: Indigenous Defence Shield, Stronger Than Iron Dome, To Be Ready By 2035 – Key Details

    PM Modi Announces Mission Sudarshan Chakra: Indigenous Defence Shield, Stronger Than Iron Dome, To Be Ready By 2035 – Key Details

    Aug 15, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday made a major announcement regarding the development of the indigenous-built air defence system Sudarshan Chakra during his Independence Day address. The weapon system will be operational by 2035. The idea to develop an Israel’s Iron Dome–like system reportedly gained momentum after Operation Sindoor.

  • Operation Sindoor Heroes Honoured By Centre: Vir Chakras For 9 IAF Pilots Who Struck Terror Camps In Pakistan, PoK

    Operation Sindoor Heroes Honoured By Centre: Vir Chakras For 9 IAF Pilots Who Struck Terror Camps In Pakistan, PoK

    Aug 14, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Centre on Thursday announced gallantry awards for security personnel, including heroes of Operation Sindoor, the military action carried out to destroy nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

  • BIG Revelation About Operation Sindoor! 5 Pakistani Fighter Jets, 1 Large Aircraft Shot Down By Indian Air Defence: IAF Chief

    BIG Revelation About Operation Sindoor! 5 Pakistani Fighter Jets, 1 Large Aircraft Shot Down By Indian Air Defence: IAF Chief

    Aug 9, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    For the first time India revealed the extent of damage suffered by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. ON Saturday, The Indian Air Forc3 Chief , Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, confirmed that five Pakistani Fighter Jets and one large aircraft were shot down by the Indian Air defence.

  • General Upendra Dwivedi Inaugurates ‘Agnishodh’ Research Cell At IIT Madras To Boost Self-Reliance In Defence Technology

    General Upendra Dwivedi Inaugurates ‘Agnishodh’ Research Cell At IIT Madras To Boost Self-Reliance In Defence Technology

    Aug 4, 2025

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    In a landmark step towards Atmanirbharta in defence technology, the Indian Army has joined hands with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to establish ‘Agnishodh’, the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC) on the IIT Madras campus. The research facility was formally inaugurated today by General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), during his two-day visit…

  • Indian Army Commemorates 26th Anniversary Of Kargil Vijay Diwas – In PICS

    Indian Army Commemorates 26th Anniversary Of Kargil Vijay Diwas – In PICS

    Jul 26, 2025

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    As the nation marks the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Indian Army commemorated it with solemnity, pride, and nationwide participation, honouring the valour and supreme sacrifice of soldiers during the 1999 Kargil War. The central event was held at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras over two days and was graced by Dr…

  • 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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    by

    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.

  • ‘Inaccurate’: Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier Refutes Pakistan’s Claim of Downing Indian Rafales During Operation Sindoor

    ‘Inaccurate’: Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier Refutes Pakistan’s Claim of Downing Indian Rafales During Operation Sindoor

    Jun 14, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier on Saturday termed Pakistan’s claims that it shot down India’s Rafale fighter jet during Operation Sindoor as “inaccurate.” In an interview with a French magazine ahead of the Paris Airshow, Trappier defended Rafale’s combat record.

  • I-STAR Spy Planes: India’s Rs 10,000 Crore Project For Air Force Nears Approval – Key Features Of High-Tech Aircraft

    I-STAR Spy Planes: India’s Rs 10,000 Crore Project For Air Force Nears Approval – Key Features Of High-Tech Aircraft

    Jun 11, 2025

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Last week, reports surfaced that the Defence Ministry is set to consider a Rs 10,000 crore proposal to acquire three advanced spy aircraft, I-Star, designed to enhance the Indian Air Force’s (IAF’s) ability to conduct precision strikes on enemy assets such as radar sites, air defence systems, and mobile targets, reported news agency ANI.

  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Meets Naval Personnel Onboard Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant Weeks After Op Sindoor

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Meets Naval Personnel Onboard Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant Weeks After Op Sindoor

    May 30, 2025

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday met the Indian Navy Personnel onboard INS Vikrant weeks after Operation Sindoor. Notably, INS Vikrant is currently sailing in the Arabian Sea. The aircraft was deployed in the Arabian Sea as part of India’s military offensive against Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.

  • Surya VHF: India’s Indigenous Anti-Stealth Radar To Counter China-Pakistan’s 5th Generation Fighter Threat – Key Features

    Surya VHF: India’s Indigenous Anti-Stealth Radar To Counter China-Pakistan’s 5th Generation Fighter Threat – Key Features

    May 28, 2025

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    In a major boost to India’s air defence, the Surya Very High Frequency (VHF) radar was reportedly delivered to the Indian Air Force (IAF). The Surya VHF is an indigenous system designed to detect stealth aircraft, reported The Economic Times. It was developed by Bengaluru-based Alpha Design Technologies Limited (ADTL).

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