Defence Preparedness

Dragon-Elephant Tango: Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message To President Murmu On 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian President Droupadi Murmu exchanged congratulatory messages on April 1, 2025, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and China. Xi emphasized the importance of fostering a "Dragon-Elephant Tango," symbolising cooperative relations that serve the fundamental interests of both nations and their peoples.He highlighted that both

April 2, 2025
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Army Commanders Conference Commences In New Delhi

The Army Commanders’ Conference is being held in New Delhi from 01 – 04 April, 2025. The conference serves as a platform for senior leadership of the Indian Army officials to review and assess the overall security situation and deliberate on key operational priorities to deal with emerging challenges.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the Session and will deliver the keynote address. The

April 2, 2025
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Indian Army’s White Tiger Division Successfully Conducts Air Defence Readiness With OSA-AK-9k33 Missiles

The exercise involved the firing of the 9K33 Osa-AK missile system, with all shots hitting Manoeuvrable Expandable Aerial Targets (MEAT).The Indian Army’s White Tiger Division has recently showcased exceptional operational readiness through a successful live missile-firing exercise using the 9K33 Osa-AK missile system. This precision demonstration, conducted on March 30, 2025, at the Gopalpur

April 1, 2025
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India, US To Conduct 13-Day Tri-Services HADR Exercise From Tuesday

India and the United States have commenced the fourth edition of the bilateral tri-service military exercise, Tiger Triumph, on April 1, 2025. This 13-day exercise, held on India’s eastern seaboard, focuses on enhancing interoperability for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to establish a Combined Coordination Centre

April 1, 2025
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Army Inducts In-House Developed First Person View Drones

The Indian Army has achieved a significant milestone in tactical drone warfare with the successful development and induction of its first-ever First Person View (FPV) drone equipped with an anti-tank payload.This innovative project, launched in August 2024, was a collaborative effort between the Army and the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) in Chandigarh.The drone was developed by

March 31, 2025
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Indian Army Successfully Conducts Missile Test In Arunachal To Strengthen Defence Capabilities

The Indian Army successfully conducted an anti-aircraft missile test in Lohitpur, Tezu, near the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant step in bolstering national defence capabilities.This test aligns with India’s broader strategy to enhance military preparedness in the north-eastern region, a critical area given ongoing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC)

March 31, 2025
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Fourth Edition of India-US Naval Exercise Tiger Triumph To Take Place From April 1-13

The Fourth edition of the bilateral Tri-Service India-US Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Exercise, known as Tiger Triumph, is set to take place from April 1 to April 13 along the Eastern Seaboard. This exercise is designed to enhance interoperability between Indian and US forces in conducting humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations, as well as to develop Standard

March 31, 2025
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India Boosting Special Forces’ Capabilities For Greater Covert Warfare

India is significantly enhancing the capabilities of its special forces to excel in covert warfare, focusing on counter-terrorism operations and strategic missions behind enemy lines. These advancements involve cutting-edge technology, specialized equipment, rigorous training, and improved inter-service coordination.Advanced EquipmentWeapons And Surveillance: Special forces are equipped with

March 31, 2025
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India’s Strategic Leap: Leasing Aerial Refuelling Tankers To Address IL-78MKI Serviceability Challenges

India has taken decisive action to address the ongoing serviceability issues with its ageing Ilyushin IL-78MKI aerial refuelling fleet by securing contracts to lease tanker aircraft from both the French Air Force and the private military contractor Metrea. These agreements represent a significant shift in India’s approach to maintaining critical aerial refuelling capabilities while pursuing a

March 30, 2025
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Indian Armed Forces Will Need 1,000 Helicopters In The Next Decade

Conceptual CGI rendering of Indian Multi-Role HelicopterAmid heightened tensions along the Himalayan frontier with China, the Indian armed forces plan to acquire 1,000 helicopters of various types over the next decade to enhance rapid deployment capabilities during crises. This ambitious procurement includes light combat, utility, and medium-weight helicopters, aimed at replacing ageing fleets

March 30, 2025
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