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Border Security Force (BSF) starts ‘Ops alert’ exercise

January 23, 2023

India is to celebrate its 74th republic day on January 26, 2023. Several anti–national elements try to cause trouble in the country during such nationwide celebrations. To put them under control and to increase security at the border, the BSF ..

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IAF to hold Exercise Pralay

January 22, 2023

The Indian Airforce is to conduct a massive military exercise near the Line of Actual Control. The Government of India conducts such military exercises on the border to control the infiltrations. Infiltrations are common in the Line of Control, India ..

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South Africa announces Joint Naval Drills with Russia, China

January 20, 2023

In the path of strengthening multilateral ties, South Africa, Russia, and China are to hold naval drills in the Indian Ocean. It is to be held in the month of February 2023. During the exercise, the countries will exchange knowledge ..

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Indo-Egypt Joint Training Exercise Cyclone-I

January 20, 2023

The Indian and the Egyptian Armies are to conduct the first-ever joint exercise Cyclone-I. It is to be held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan for 14 days. The exercise is the first of its kind as it brings the special forces of ..

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Apache attack helicopters

January 20, 2023

The Indian Army had ordered six Apache Helicopters with the Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL). So far, six of these helicopters have been delivered and five more are being prepared. The order was placed under the GoI’s Aatma Nirbhar Bharat ..

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India and Russia Joint Venture starts production of Kalashnikov AK-203

January 18, 2023

The Indo-Russian joint venture for the manufacturing of Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles is a testament to the strong partnership relations between the two countries. The move to manufacture these rifles in India through a joint venture not only lends greater ..

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Varuna 2023: India-France Bilateral Naval Exercise

January 16, 2023

The 21st edition of the bilateral naval exercise between India and France, Exercise Varuna, has begun on the Western Seaboard on January 16th, 2023. Key Points The bilateral exercise, which was initiated in 1993, was named ‘Varuna’ in 2001 and ..

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“Soul of Steel” High-Altitude Endurance Challenge to be launched in India

January 14, 2023

In an effort to test one’s high-altitude endurance, a new challenge called “Soul of Steel” will be launched in India. Spearheaded by venture CLAW Global, which is run by veterans and supported by the Indian Army, the challenge will take ..

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India Conducts Successful Test Launch of Prithvi-II Ballistic Missile

January 11, 2023

India successfully carried out a test launch of the tactical ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a test range off the Odisha coast on January 10. The missile successfully struck its target with “high accuracy”, according to the Defence Ministry. The test ..

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Indian Navy ‘SPRINT’ initiative

January 9, 2023

The Indian Navy has recently announced a collaboration with Sagar Defence Engineering Private Limited for the development of armed autonomous boat swarms as part of the “SPRINT” initiative. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July of last year, SPRINT ..

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