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Lynx-U2 Fire Control System

April 3, 2023

The Defence Ministry recently signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of 13 indigenously developed Lynx-U2 fire control systems. The contract is worth over ₹1,700 crore. It will be placed in the new generation offshore patrol ..

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Defence Ministry’s Rs 5,400 crore Defence Contract

April 1, 2023

The Ministry of Defence of India has recently signed three defence contracts with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) on March 29, 2023. The total cost of these three contracts is nearly Rs 5,400 crore. This decision ..

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P-270 Moskit Missile

March 31, 2023

The Russian Navy, on March 28, test-fired supersonic anti-ship missiles at a mock target in the Sea of Japan. The missiles, identified as Moskit cruise missiles, were fired at a target located approximately 100 kilometers away from the missile ships ..

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INS Sumedha and the Visit to Port Algiers

March 30, 2023

INS Sumedha is an indigenously-built stealth offshore patrol vessel that is equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors. Recently, it reached Port Algiers, Algeria for an operational turn around. Let’s take a closer look at this vessel and its recent visit. ..

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Challenger 2 Tank: An Overview

March 30, 2023

Recently, the UK announced that it would be sending a squadron of Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine to aid in the country’s fight against Russian aggression. This move comes at a time when Ukraine faces increasing hostility from Russia, and ..

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Tactical Nuclear Weapons

March 29, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement that he would station tactical nuclear weapons (TNWs) in Belarus has raised concerns about increased risks of nuclear conflict. As Belarus is a neighbor to NATO member countries, stationing nuclear weapons there has the potential ..

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Depleted Uranium Munition

March 29, 2023

As the tensions between Ukraine and Russia escalate, the use of depleted uranium munitions has once again come into the spotlight. The use of these weapons is a cause for concern not only due to their devastating impact but also ..

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President’s Standard

March 28, 2023
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On March 25, 2023, the Indian Army’s Armoured Regiments were awarded the prestigious President’s Standard at an event held at the Suratgarh military station in Rajasthan’s Sriganganagar district. The presentation was made by Army chief General Manoj Pande, who commended ..

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Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron and its Visit to Madagascar

March 28, 2023
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The First Training Squadron (1TS) of Indian Navy, based in Kochi, is responsible for providing basic and advanced training to the officer and sailor trainees of the Indian Navy. Recently, two ships, INS Tir and ICGS Sarathi, from the squadron ..

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What is Haeil Drone?

March 27, 2023

North Korea has recently unveiled its new nuclear underwater drone, which has caused concerns in the international community. The drone, dubbed “Haeil” or Tsunami, is designed to create massive radioactive waves through submarine explosions. North Korean state news agency KCNA ..

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