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Exercise Bright Star-23

August 28, 2023

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has sent a contingent to participate in Exercise Bright Star-23, a biennial multilateral tri-service exercise held in Egypt, marking the first time IAF is participating in this exercise. The exercise, scheduled from August 27 to ..

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Ministry of Defence Inks Contract for Indigenous Fleet Support Ships

August 26, 2023

The Ministry of Defence has signed a significant contract with Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam on August 25, 2023, for the acquisition of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy. Valued at approximately Rs 19,000 crore, this ..

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Mohajer-10 Attack Drone

August 23, 2023

Iran has introduced its latest domestically built drone, the “Mohajer-10,” featuring improved capabilities like higher altitude flight, longer endurance, and increased payload capacity. Unveiled during a ceremony attended by the Iranian president, the drone can fly for up to 24 ..

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27th Edition of Exercise MALABAR

August 22, 2023

The 27th edition of Exercise MALABAR concluded off the East Coast of Australia on August 21, 2023. The exercise involved naval forces from the Indian Navy, Royal Australian Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, and the US Navy. Conducted in ..

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Army 2023: 9th International Military-Technical Forum

August 18, 2023

India, China, and Iran have established pavilions at the ongoing Army 2023, the 9th International Military-Technical Forum hosted by Russia. The Indian pavilion features stalls from the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and three Defense Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). ..

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Operation Jericho

August 17, 2023

The Mizo Rebellion of 1966, also known as Operation Jericho, witnessed the Indian Air Force’s strategic involvement in aiding the Army’s efforts to quell the separatist movement led by the Mizo National Front. As the rebels sought to gain control ..

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Exercise Tarang Shakti

August 17, 2023

The Indian Air Force’s multi-national exercise, Tarang Shakti, originally scheduled for later this year, has been postponed to the following year. Defense officials announced that the decision was made to better align with the schedules of participating friendly foreign nations ..

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Indigenous 105-mm Light Field Guns Debut at Independence Day

August 15, 2023

During the 77th Independence Day celebrations at Delhi’s iconic Red Fort, Indigenous 105-mm Light Field Guns were used for the ceremonial gun salute, replacing the British 25-pounder guns. These indigenous guns marked their debut earlier this year with a 21-gun ..

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President Droupadi Murmu to Launch Project 17A Frigate “Vindhyagiri”

August 14, 2023

President Droupadi Murmu is set to launch the Vindhyagiri, a Project 17A frigate, on August 17 at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata, as announced by the Indian Navy. This frigate is named after a mountain ..

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“David’s Sling” Anti-Missile Defence System

August 3, 2023

The US Government has granted approval for Israel to sell its “David’s Sling” anti-missile defense system to Finland. The procurement agreement, worth approximately 316 million Euros, marks a significant milestone in the realm of defense cooperation between Israel and Finland. ..

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