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Army Commanders’ Conference – Update (April, 2023)

The Indian Army conducts the Army Commanders’ Conference (ACC) biannually to discuss critical matters related to security and other related aspects. The first edition of the ACC for the year 2023 is being organized from April 17 to 21. The ..

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ITBP Battalions in Arunachal Pradesh

In a recent development, the Indian government has announced that it will station six out of the seven Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) battalions in Arunachal Pradesh, the north eastern border state of India, to counter China’s manoeuvres. The decision was ..

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Balikatan Drills between the US and the Philippines

The Balikatan drills are annual military exercises conducted between the United States and the Philippines. The name “Balikatan” is derived from the Tagalog word “shoulder-to-shoulder,” reflecting the strong partnership between the two countries. Involvement and Types of Exercises More than ..

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What is Orion Wargame?

France is hosting the multinational wargame codenamed Orion, which is expected to be held from the third week of April to May 5. This exercise will involve various countries, including India, and will test their combat capabilities in a simulated ..

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Women Officers in Regiment of Artillery

In a historic move, the Indian Army is set to commission its first lot of women officers in the artillery regiments later this month. The Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai will see these women officers pass out after receiving ..

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Cope India Exercise

India and the United States are set to conduct the next edition of their bilateral air exercise called ‘Cope India’. This is aimed at enhancing the interoperability between the air forces the two countries. The air exercise will take place ..

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