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iDEX to Showcase Cutting-Edge Defence Technologies at Vibrant Gujarat 2024

January 8, 2024

Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO) under India’s Ministry of Defence is participating at the 10th edition of prestigious Vibrant Gujarat Summit being held from January 10-12, 2024 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. About Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit Vibrant Gujarat Global ..

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Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane’s Book “Four Stars of Destiny”

January 6, 2024

Excerpts from former Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane’s upcoming book ‘Four Stars to Destiny’ published recently provide hitherto unknown aspects of high-level decision making during the 2020 China border crisis and other key national security developments then. Key Aspects ..

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Pakistan: Proposed Acquisition of J-31 Chinese Stealth Fighters

January 4, 2024

As per media reports, Pakistan is in talks with China to acquire the J-31 stealth fighter aircraft, which bears similarities to American-made F-35 and F-22 jets. If acquired, these new fighters could replace older F-16s in Pakistan’s fleet. Pakistan’s Existing ..

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India, UAE Launch Maiden Military Exercise ‘Desert Cyclone’

January 3, 2024

The Indian and UAE armies have commenced their first-ever joint military training exercise called ‘Desert Cyclone’ in Rajasthan on January 2. The drills aim to enhance counter-insurgency capabilities in desert terrain. Scale and Scope Over 45 troops each from India’s ..

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Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh Takes Charge as Indian Navy’s Chief of Material

January 1, 2024

On January 1st, Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh assumed duties as the Chief of Material of the Indian Navy. He took over from Vice Admiral Sandeep Naithani, who retired following 39 years of praiseworthy service spearheading the Navy’s maintenance efforts. Key ..

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Nina Singh Becomes First Woman Chief of Industrial Security Force

December 30, 2023

Senior Indian Police Service officer Nina Singh took charge as Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) recently. She became the first woman to head the specialized security organization and the 30th CISF Director General. Career Highlights Singh ..

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