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PM Modi extends greetings to air warriors on foundation day

PM Modi extends greetings to air warriors on foundation day

  New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished Indian Air Force personnel and their families on Air Force Day which is being celebrated in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. "Best wishes to all air warriors and their families on Air

“Indian Air force must be one of the best by 2032,” says IAF chief

“Indian Air force must be one of the best by 2032,” says IAF chief

  Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 8 (ANI): Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, while addressing the 91st Indian Air Force Day on Sunday, said that if India is on the path to becoming a developed nation by 2047 the Indian Air F

India’s geopolitical landscape conducive to develop indigenous arms capability: IAF Chief

India’s geopolitical landscape conducive to develop indigenous arms capability: IAF Chief

  Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 8 (ANI): Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Sunday said that the India's current geopolitical landscape has provided the IAF an opportunity to reduce dependency on imports by developing ind

WEAPONISING SPACE: IS INDIA IN THE RACE?

WEAPONISING SPACE: IS INDIA IN THE RACE?

India conducted an Anti-Satellite (ASAT) weapon test on March 27, 2019, as part of Mission Shakti. After the US, Russia, and China, India became the fourth state in the world to achieve such capabilities four years ago. Mission Shakti is the name given to this ASAT test

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UK navy destroyer to join “Operation Kipion” to bolster forces in Gulf

UK navy destroyer to join “Operation Kipion” to bolster forces in Gulf

London [UK], November 30 (ANI): The UK Defence Secretary announced the departure of HMS Diamond to join Operation Kipion, increasing the UK's maritime presence in the Gulf and the Indian Ocean, a statement issued by the UK government read. The HMS Diamond is the third

“LCA ideal to replace MiG-series fighter jets”: IAF chief after Centre’s nod to buy 97 more indigenous fighters

“LCA ideal to replace MiG-series fighter jets”: IAF chief after Centre’s nod to buy 97 more indigenous fighters

New Delhi [India], November 30 (ANI): Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Thursday said the nod given by the Defence Ministry to procure 97 more LCA mark 1A fighter jets marks a 'landmark event' and demonstrates the force's commitment towards 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. Speaki

US offers air defence version of Stryker armoured fighting vehicles to India

US offers air defence version of Stryker armoured fighting vehicles to India

New Delhi [India], November 29 (ANI): The US government has offered the Stryker armoured fighting vehicle's air defence system version which can be deployed in high altitude areas to take out enemy aircraft to the Indian military. "The Americans have offered the Stryke

Indian, Australian armed forces undergo tactical exercises during AustraHind 2023

Indian, Australian armed forces undergo tactical exercises during AustraHind 2023

Canberra [Australia], November 29 (ANI): Indian and Australian armed forces on Wednesday underwent tactical exercises in multi-domain operations in urban and semi-urban terrain during the Joint Military Exercise AustraHind 2023 in Australia. "The troops from Armed Forc

Jaishankar discusses strengthening bilateral ties with Singapore Minister Shanmugam

Jaishankar discusses strengthening bilateral ties with Singapore Minister Shanmugam

Singapore, October 21 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his Singaporean counterpart K Shanmugam and discussed further strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries. "Happy to catch up with Minister of Home Affairs and Law K Shanmug

Gaganyaan test flight: “Crew module recovered, all data looks good,” says ISRO chief

Gaganyaan test flight: “Crew module recovered, all data looks good,” says ISRO chief

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 21 (ANI): Indian Space Research Organisation chairman S Somnath on Saturday said that the crew module, separated from the Gaganyaan mission's test vehicle, has been successfully recovered from the Bay of Bengal. "The crew module ha