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Indian Army Launches ‘Vidyut Rakshak’ Monitoring System

June 11, 2024

The Vice Chief of the Indian Army, Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi, officially launched Vidyut Rakshak, a new Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled integrated generator tracking, protection, and control system. This was developed by Maj Rajprasad R S and was recently displayed ..

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How Crucial is the US-India Defense Partnership?

June 11, 2024

Key American and Indian defense leaders spoke at the “Partners in Progress” symposium in Bengaluru about how important the military partnership between the US and India is becoming. As security problems in the Indo-Pacific area get worse, this dialogue comes ..

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Anamika Rajeev Becomes Indian Navy’s First Woman Helicopter Pilot

June 10, 2024

Sub Lieutenant Anamika B. Rajeev made history at INS Rajali, Arakkonam, when she became the first woman in the Indian Navy to fly a helicopter. Last week, this important milestone was reached during the passing out parade. The 102nd Helicopter ..

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Defence Accounts Department Partners With Banks for SPARSH Centres

June 6, 2024

The Defense Accounts Department (DAD) of the Ministry of Defense recently teamed up with four banks to improve its SPARSH (System for Pension Administration, RAKSHA) program. The Bank of India, the Canara Association, the Central Bank of India, and the ..

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Seoul to Suspend Military Deal Amid North Korea’s Balloon Provocations

June 4, 2024

On June 3, Seoul said it was ending a military deal with North Korea that was supposed to lower tensions. This decision was made by the National Security Council (NSC) of South Korea after North Korea sent hundreds of trash-filled ..

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Indian Forces Join US-Hosted Multinational War Games

June 3, 2024

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Navy are both taking part in military drills with other countries that are being held by the US. In Alaska, the Indian Air Force is taking part in the aerial combat training ..

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Zelenskyy Secures Military Pacts With Sweden, Norway

June 1, 2024

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine recently signed long-term security agreements with Sweden and Norway. These agreements show that Western countries are committed to helping Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia. At the time of this event, Western partners were ..

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India’s RudraM-II Missile Test-Fires Successfully Off Odisha Coast

May 30, 2024

A big step forward in India’s defence was made when the RudraM-II missile was successfully tested from a Su-30 fighter jet off the coast of Odisha. This accomplishment shows how much better India is getting at making advanced weapon systems ..

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Sweden Donates Advanced Radar Planes to Ukraine

May 30, 2024

The Swedish government just recently said that it would be sending a lot more troops to help Ukraine fight Russia. As part of this help, Sweden is giving Ukraine two advanced radar surveillance and command aircraft. This shows how important ..

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India, France Set to Negotiate Rafale Marine Jet Deal

May 29, 2024

India has started talking to France about buying 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets, which is expected to be a deal worth Rs 50,000 crore. The Indian government gave its approval for these advanced fighter jets from France to be sent ..

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