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Indian Air Force kicks off TarangShakti with a Press Conference in New Delhi. It is a first-of-its-kind and largest mult...
31/07/2024

Indian Air Force kicks off TarangShakti with a Press Conference in New Delhi. It is a first-of-its-kind and largest multinational air exercise in India. IAF extended invitation to 51 Friendly Foreign Countries. The focus is on enhancing mutual understanding of air power, realistic operations, and showcasing indigenous defense equipment.
Phase-I at AF Station Sulur (06-14 Aug 24) features Germany, France, Spain, and UK. Phase-II at AF Station Jodhpur (29 Aug-14 Sep 24) includes Australia, Bangladesh, Singapore, Greece, UAE and USA along with 18 Countries as observers.
It's a prime opportunity to strengthen military ties, share best practices, and highlight 'Make in India'.


25/07/2024

Indian Army on the path of technology absorption.

Indian Army's Surya Command showcased manned-unamnned teaming demonstration involving- ATGM mounted UGV and ATV, Armed Robotic Mule, VTOL Loitering Munition, Multi-purpose Logistics & Ambulance drone, Mortar drone.

Big Salute to our brave soldiers for their supreme sacrifice in Doda, J&K encounter: 1. Captain Brijesh Thapa2. Naik D R...
16/07/2024

Big Salute to our brave soldiers for their supreme sacrifice in Doda, J&K encounter:

1. Captain Brijesh Thapa
2. Naik D Rajesh
3. Sepoy Bijendra
4. Sepoy Ajay

Deepest condolences to their family 🙏🇮🇳

06/07/2024

Cpt Anshuman Singh was awarded Kirti Chakra (posthumous). It was an emotional moment for his wife & Veer Nari Smt Smriti who accepted the award from President Smt Droupadi Murmu.

Smt Smriti shares the story of her husband's commitment & dedication towards the nation.

05/07/2024

President Droupadi Murmu conferred Kirti Chakra upon Captain Anshuman Singh, The Army Medical Corps, 26th Battalion The Punjab Regiment, posthumously. Disregarding his own safety, he exhibited exceptional bravery and resolve to rescue many people in a major fire incident.

The Army, in a late-night post on Wednesday, has clarified that Agniveer Ajay Kumar's family has been paid Rs 98.39 lakh...
04/07/2024

The Army, in a late-night post on Wednesday, has clarified that Agniveer Ajay Kumar's family has been paid Rs 98.39 lakh within hours of Rahul Gandhi's claim that Rajnath Singh "lied" to parliament about compensation of Rs 1 crore being paid to the family.

Indian Army tweeted, "Certain posts on Social Media have brought out that compensation hasn't been paid to the Next of Kin of Agniveer Ajay Kumar who lost his life in the line of duty," said the Army in a post on X, underlining that it salutes the supreme sacrifice made by the Agniveer.

"The last rites were carried out with full Military Honours. Of the total amount due, family of Agniveer Ajay has already been paid Rs 98.39 lakhs. Ex - Gratia and other benefits amounting to approximately 67 lakhs, as applicable according to the provisions of the Agniveer Scheme, will be paid on Final Account Settlement shortly post due Police verification. The total amount will be Rs 1.65 Cr approximately," the Army added.

General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM takes over as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff COAS of the Indian Army from General ...
30/06/2024

General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM takes over as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff COAS of the Indian Army from General Manoj Pande. He assumes the appointment with a wealth of strategic acumen & operational experience in challenging scenarios and diverse terrain.

During the India-France Joint Exercise Shakti 2024, French troops gained first-hand experience with the Indian 9mm ASMI ...
26/05/2024

During the India-France Joint Exercise Shakti 2024, French troops gained first-hand experience with the Indian 9mm ASMI machine pistol.

Iran’s Ambassador to India Iraj Elahi confirms the death of Iran’s President, Foreign Minister and others in the helicop...
20/05/2024

Iran’s Ambassador to India Iraj Elahi confirms the death of Iran’s President, Foreign Minister and others in the helicopter crash.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian dead in the Helicopter Crash in North west ...
20/05/2024

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian dead in the Helicopter Crash in North west of Iran. Rescue forces this morning found the site of the helicopter crash. The helicopter has been completely burned in the crash. No sign of life found at site.

Paying homage to the braveheart Corporal Vikky Pahade, who made the supreme sacrifice in Poonch Sector, in the service o...
05/05/2024

Paying homage to the braveheart Corporal Vikky Pahade, who made the supreme sacrifice in Poonch Sector, in the service of the nation.
Our deepest condolences to the bereaved family. We stand firmly by your side in this hour of grief.

😢

Dedicated efforts from the Indian Navy and Andaman & Nicobar Command have resulted in the installation of new AFLS (Airf...
29/04/2024

Dedicated efforts from the Indian Navy and Andaman & Nicobar Command have resulted in the installation of new AFLS (Airfield Ground Lighting Systems), PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator), and Cat II Approach Lighting System at INS Utkrosh. This means Port Blair airport is now a Precision Instrument Runway, enabling night landings and operations in poor visibility, making it an All weather airfield.

Caption this 🔥     #रक्षामंत्री
28/04/2024

Caption this 🔥

#रक्षामंत्री

Report: The Defence Ministry has issued a tender to the public sector from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for purchasing ...
12/04/2024

Report: The Defence Ministry has issued a tender to the public sector from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for purchasing made-in-India 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets expected to be worth over Rs 65,000 crore.
This is set to be the largest order for indigenous military hardware to be placed by the Indian government ever.
The tender was issued by the Defence Ministry to the HAL recently and they have been given three months to respond to it.
The programme will help the IAF to replace its fleet of MiG-21s, MiG-23s and MiG-27s which have been either phased out or are set to be phased out in near future.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and some other countries outreach to Russian President Vladimir Putin helped prevent a 'pot...
10/03/2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and some other countries outreach to Russian President Vladimir Putin helped prevent a 'potential nuclear attack' on Ukraine in 2022, news agency ANI reported on Sunday citing a CNN report.

Report:  As part of ‘Aatmanirbharta in Defence’ and to further boost Make-in-India initiative, the Ministry of Defence (...
01/03/2024

Report: As part of ‘Aatmanirbharta in Defence’ and to further boost Make-in-India initiative, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed five major capital acquisition contracts worth Rs 39,125.39 crore on March 1, 2024 in New Delhi. Out of the five contracts,
🔹 one was with HAL for procurement of Aero-engines for MiG-29 aircraft,
🔹 two with Larsen & Toubro Limited for procurement of Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) and procurement of High-Power Radar (HPR)
🔹 two with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) for procurement of BrahMos missiles and procurement of Ship borne BrahMos system for the Indian Defence Forces.

🔥 RD-33 Aero Engines for MiG-29 will be produced by the Koraput Division of HAL The aero-engines will be manufactured under Transfer of Technology (TOT) license from the Russian OEM. The programme will focus on indigenisation of several high value critical components, which would help increase the indigenous content of future Repair and Overhaul (ROH) tasks of RD-33 aero-engines.

01/03/2024

An explosion occurred at The Rameshwaram Cafe in Whitefield, Bengaluru. Injuries reported. NIA team to visit site of explosion. CCTV footage is being examined closely. Blast to be investigated as a terror attack.

During the inaugural ceremony held today at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Hon'ble PM unveiled th...
27/02/2024

During the inaugural ceremony held today at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Hon'ble PM unveiled the Indian Astronaut Logo and awarded the 'अंतरिक्ष यात्री पंख' to the four IAF Astronauts.

🔹 Group captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair

🔹 Group Captain Ajit Krishnan

🔹 Group Captain Angad Pratap

🔹 Wg Commander Shubhanshu Shukla

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of Army Staff of Indian Army.
19/02/2024

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of Army Staff of Indian Army.

Report: India to develop 1500 HP engine for Arjun MK1A Main Battle Tanks.
14/02/2024

Report: India to develop 1500 HP engine for Arjun MK1A Main Battle Tanks.

12/02/2024

In a major diplomatic victory for India, Qatar has released eight former Indian Navy personnel who were detained in the Gulf country in an alleged case of espionage.

"The Government of India welcomes the release of eight Indian nationals working for the Dahra Global Company who were detained in Qatar. Seven out of the eight of them have returned to India. We appreciate the decision by the Emir of the State of Qatar to enable the release and home-coming of these nationals," the MEA said in a statement.

Munitions Indian Limited signed a contract worth 225 Million USD for supply of Artillery ammunition to Kingdom of Saudi ...
07/02/2024

Munitions Indian Limited signed a contract worth 225 Million USD for supply of Artillery ammunition to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through its partner, Nadrah Company.

The Few The Fearless 🔥MARCOS in Action.Indian Navy warship INS Sharada foils yet another piracy attempt, this time as se...
02/02/2024

The Few The Fearless 🔥
MARCOS in Action.

Indian Navy warship INS Sharada foils yet another piracy attempt, this time as seven pirates take hostages on the Iranian-flagged vessel FV Omari. The INS Sharada successfully rescues 11 Iranian and 8 Pakistani nationals.

31/01/2024

A group of Ladakh shepherds bravely stood up to Chinese soldiers who tried to stop them from grazing sheep near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Local shepherds had stopped grazing animals in this area following the 2020 Galwan clash. A video of them arguing with PLA troops and asserting that they were on Indian territory has won hearts on social media.

26/01/2024

Happy 75th Republic Day 🇮🇳🙏

मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम प्रभु श्री रामचन्द्र जी की जय 🙏🚩
22/01/2024

मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम प्रभु श्री रामचन्द्र जी की जय 🙏🚩

Men Apart, Every Man An Emperor 🔥
15/01/2024

Men Apart, Every Man An Emperor 🔥

IPS officer Nina Singh takes charge as the Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). Nina Singh ...
29/12/2023

IPS officer Nina Singh takes charge as the Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

Nina Singh became the first woman to be appointed as Director General of CISF.

Report: During routine taxi check at 1214 hrs on 26 Dec at Dabolim airport, Goa, one naval fighter aircraft encountered ...
26/12/2023

Report: During routine taxi check at 1214 hrs on 26 Dec at Dabolim airport, Goa, one naval fighter aircraft encountered tyre burst on runway. Civil flights diverted due to runway blockage. No damage to personnel or materiel. Runway made available for operations from 1530 hrs.

Note: Representational Image Only

Four Indian Army personnel who lost their lives in the terrorist attack on Army vehicles in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir.🔸...
23/12/2023

Four Indian Army personnel who lost their lives in the terrorist attack on Army vehicles in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir.

🔸 Naik Birendra Singh
🔸 Naik Karan Kumar
🔸 Rifleman Chandan Kumar
🔸 Rifleman Gautam Kumar

Never Forgive Never Forget 🙏🇮🇳

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