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Trajan 155 mm Towed Artillery Gun System

January 20, 2025

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 technologies amidst evolving regional security challenges. The partnership signifies the deepening defence ..

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La Perouse Naval Exercise 2025

January 20, 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 for maritime trade between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The Indian Navy ..

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

January 20, 2025

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 exploited in negotiations, contributing to ongoing infiltration issues. This page explores the ..

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MRSAM Contract for Indian Navy

January 17, 2025

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 agreement marks India’s commitment to defence self-reliance under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, ..

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CRPF VIP Security Group Established

January 16, 2025

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 VIP Security Group (VSG). This transition follows the withdrawal of the PDG ..

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Pune to Host Army Day Parade 2025

January 15, 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 Field Marshal K M Cariappa as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the ..

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Launch of INS Utkarsh

January 15, 2025

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 Chennai. This event marks India’s advancements in indigenous shipbuilding as part of ..

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CISF Expands with New Battalions for Security

January 15, 2025

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is undergoing expansion, as approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). This decision will create two additional battalions, each comprising 1,025 personnel. The total number of CISF battalions will increase from 13 to ..

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What is Nag Mark 2 Missile?

January 14, 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently conducted successful field evaluation trials of the Nag Mark 2 missile. This third-generation fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile was tested at the Pokhran field range in Rajasthan. The trials demonstrated exceptional precision ..

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Reconstitution of the Atomic Energy Commission

January 14, 2025

The Government of India has recently reconstituted the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), incorporating new members to enhance its oversight and policy formulation capabilities. The reconstitution reflects a strategic move to strengthen the governance of atomic energy in the country. The ..

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