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India’s Role in United Nations Peacekeeping Missions

India has a long-standing commitment to United Nations peacekeeping missions. This commitment is brought into light by recent events in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Following the...

January 29, 2025

INS Sarvekshak Completes Hydrographic Survey in Mauritius

The Indian Navy’s INS Sarvekshak has successfully concluded a major hydrographic survey in Mauritius. This survey covered over 25,000 square nautical miles. The formal handover of the survey...

January 25, 2025

SANJAY Battlefield Surveillance System

The SANJAY system was recently launched by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on January 24, 2025. This Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS) is designed to enhance the operational capabilities of...

January 25, 2025

India Joins Eurodrone Program as Observer Nation

India has recently joined the Eurodrone program as an observer nation. This inclusion marks India as the second Asia-Pacific country to gain such status, following Japan. About Eurodrone...

January 24, 2025

Uttar Pradesh’s Unveils Aerospace and Defence Policy 2024

The Uttar Pradesh government has revealed a comprehensive Aerospace and Defence Unit policy aimed at attracting investments and creating employment opportunities. It aims to draw investments and generate...

January 23, 2025

Indian Army Inaugurates Bailey Bridges Over Shyok River

The Indian Army has recently inaugurated two bailey bridges over the Shyok River in Ladakh. This development enhances connectivity between the Shyok and Nubra valleys. The inauguration took...

January 23, 2025

T-72 Bridge Laying Tanks (BLT)

The T-72 Bridge Laying Tank (BLT) is asset for the Indian Army, enhancing its operational capabilities. Recently, the Ministry of Defence signed a contract for the procurement of...

January 22, 2025

DRDO’s Successful Scramjet Engine Ground Test

Recent developments in scramjet technology have marked milestone in India’s defence capabilities. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful ground test of a scramjet combustor,...

January 22, 2025

Pralay Missile to be Showcased at Republic Day Parade

India’s first tactical quasi-ballistic missile, Pralay, is set to be showcased at the Republic Day parade on 26 January 2025. Despite completing trials in 2022, its formal induction...

January 22, 2025

ALH Helicopter Grounding Update

In early January 2025, the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) fleet was grounded following a tragic crash that resulted in the loss of three lives from the Indian Coast...

January 21, 2025

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