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  • Rudra Brigades And Bhairav Commandos: India’s New Edge Against Two-Front Threat – All You Need To Know

    Rudra Brigades And Bhairav Commandos: India’s New Edge Against Two-Front Threat – All You Need To Know

    Jul 28, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    In the wake of rising tension with Pakistan and China on the western and northern borders, respectively, the Indian Army is setting up ‘Rudra’ Brigades and ‘Bhairav’ Commando Battalions to be a future-ready force. The announcement in this regard was made by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on the occasion of the…

  • Lalmonirhat Airfield – Next Flashpoint Between India & China? Beijing’s Possible Entry Into Bangladesh’s Dormant Air Base Raises Concerns For India

    Lalmonirhat Airfield – Next Flashpoint Between India & China? Beijing’s Possible Entry Into Bangladesh’s Dormant Air Base Raises Concerns For India

    May 21, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Lalmonirhat Airfield, located in northern Bangladesh, can become a bone of contention for India in the future due to its strategic location. The airfield is close to India’s ‘Chicken Neck’ or Siliguri corridor. If reports are to be believed, China is eyeing taking control of the Lalmonirhat airfield.

  • Operation Sindoor: Over 100 Terrorist Eliminated in India’s Precision Strikes In Pakistan & PoK, 35-40 Pak Soldiers Killed In Retaliatory Action On LoC, Says Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai

    Operation Sindoor: Over 100 Terrorist Eliminated in India’s Precision Strikes In Pakistan & PoK, 35-40 Pak Soldiers Killed In Retaliatory Action On LoC, Says Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai

    May 11, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    A tri-services press briefing attended by top military brass on Sunday revealed that around 100 terrorists were killed in Operation Sindoor. The press conference was held by Director General of Military Operations (DGMA) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Air Marshal AK Bharti and Vice Admiral AN Pramod.

  • ‘Justice is Served’: Indian Army Releases Videos Of Precision Strikes On Terror Camps In Pakistan, PoK During Operation Sindoor | WATCH

    ‘Justice is Served’: Indian Army Releases Videos Of Precision Strikes On Terror Camps In Pakistan, PoK During Operation Sindoor | WATCH

    May 7, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Indian Armed Forces, in the early hours of Wednesday, launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). After the precision strikes, the Indian Army on its official X handle, shared a poster of Operation Sindoor with a caption “Justice is Served”.

  • 28 Years of Mig-25 Garuda’s First Sortie: IAF’s Tweets on Historic Day When Supresonic Aircraft Took Off For Its Maiden Flight

    28 Years of Mig-25 Garuda’s First Sortie: IAF’s Tweets on Historic Day When Supresonic Aircraft Took Off For Its Maiden Flight

    Aug 25, 2019

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Twenty-eight years ago, on August 25, 1981, the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Mig-25 “Garuda” flew its first sortie. the then Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Idris Latif and Wing Commander Apram Jeet Singh of the 102 Squadron were the pilots of Mig-25’s maiden flight. IAF Launches Mobile-Based Air Combat Game ‘Indian Air Force:…

  • Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman Posted at Suratgarh Airbase in Rajasthan: Reports

    Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman Posted at Suratgarh Airbase in Rajasthan: Reports

    May 13, 2019

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Saturday resumed his assigned duties at Suratgarh Air Force Station in Rajasthan.

  • Indian Army to Get Russian-Origin T-90MS Tanks Under ‘Make in India’ Program

    Indian Army to Get Russian-Origin T-90MS Tanks Under ‘Make in India’ Program

    May 7, 2019

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence, Uncategorized

    The Indian Army will induct 464 Russian-origin T-90 MS battle tanks between 2022 and 2026, at the cost of Rs 13,448, reported The Times of India.  The T-90MS are upgraded version of T-90 family. Soon, an order to produce these tanks will be placed on the Avadhi Heavy Vehicle Factory (HVF) under Ordnance Factory Board.

  • Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman Meets Army And Air Force Personnel in Jammu And Kashmir; Watch Video

    Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman Meets Army And Air Force Personnel in Jammu And Kashmir; Watch Video

    May 5, 2019

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Saturday cheered by army and air force personnel. The video of the IAF officer’s interaction with his colleagues is doing rounds on social media.

  • Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman Recommended For ‘Vir Chakra’, IAF Also Recommends 12 Fighter Pilots For Vayu Sena Medal For Carrying Out Air Strikes on JeM Camps in Pakistan

    Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman Recommended For ‘Vir Chakra’, IAF Also Recommends 12 Fighter Pilots For Vayu Sena Medal For Carrying Out Air Strikes on JeM Camps in Pakistan

    Apr 20, 2019

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    by

    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday recommended Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman for the Vir Chakra, the third highest Gallantary award of wartime after the Paramvir Chakra and the Mahavir Chakra.

  • IAF’s Tejas-MK1 Front Runner to Bag Aircraft Contract of Royal Malaysian Air Force; Pakistan’s JF-17, South Korea’s FA-50 Golden Eagle Also in Race

    IAF’s Tejas-MK1 Front Runner to Bag Aircraft Contract of Royal Malaysian Air Force; Pakistan’s JF-17, South Korea’s FA-50 Golden Eagle Also in Race

    Apr 18, 2019

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    India’s indigenously built Tejas light combat is competing against Pakistan’s JF-17 and South Korea’s FA-50 Golden Eagle to bag fighter jet contract of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), reported The Times of India. Last month, Tejas showcased its skills in the Langkawi International Maritime Aero Expo -2019 (LIMA-2019) in Malaysia.

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