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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

What is KaWaCHaM?

The Kerala Warnings, Crisis and Hazard Management System (KaWaCHaM) is set to be launched by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. This initiative aims to enhance disaster preparedness and response...

January 21, 2025

Indian Army Pushes to Expand Pinaka MBRL Procurement

The Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) is advancement in India’s artillery capabilities. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), it was designed to replace older Soviet-era...

January 21, 2025

Trajan 155 mm Towed Artillery Gun System

In move towards modernising its military, Armenia has selected India’s Trajan 155 mm towed artillery gun system. This decision marks Armenia’s strategic pivot towards India for advanced defence...

January 20, 2025

La Perouse Naval Exercise 2025

Recently, nine Indo-Pacific nations participated in the La Perouse naval exercise, hosted by France. This exercise took place in the strategic straits of Malacca, Sunda, and Lombok, crucial...

January 20, 2025

1965 India-Pakistan War and the Strategic Importance of Haji Pir

The 1965 India-Pakistan War remains conflict in South Asian history. Recently, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh brought into light that strategic advantages gained during the war were not fully...

January 20, 2025

MRSAM Contract for Indian Navy

Recently, the Indian Ministry of Defence signed contract worth Rs 2,960 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited for the supply of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM) to the Navy. This...

January 17, 2025

CRPF VIP Security Group Established

In January 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officially disbanded the Parliament Duty Group (PDG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and merged it with the...

January 16, 2025

Pune to Host Army Day Parade 2025

The Army Day Parade, event in India’s military calendar, will take place in Pune for the first time on 15 January 2025. This parade commemorates the appointment of...

January 15, 2025

Launch of INS Utkarsh

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has successfully launched the second multi-purpose vessel (MPV) for the Indian Navy, named INS Utkarsh. The launch took place at the Kattupalli Shipyard near...

January 15, 2025

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