Arunachal’s Sela Tunnel Near Completion, Likely To Be Opened By Year End

Final touches are being provided to the tunnel, along with installation of safety measures inside it, they added. The Sela Pass connects the Tawang district with the rest of Arunachal PradeshSela Tunnel: Nearly 96 per cent work of the strategically crucial Sela Tunnel, which will enable "all-weather" connectivity to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, is complete and it is likely to be inaugurated by

September 30, 2023
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Indian Army, IAF To Acquire More 6400 Multi Spectral Camouflage Nets To Use In Himalayas

A synthetic camouflage net made by DRDOArmy along with IAF to procure 6,425 Multi Spectral Camouflage Nets designed for High Altitude Areas (HAA) with emphasis on ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’ classificationThe Indian Army has released an Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to acquire 6,425 units of Multi Spectral Camouflage Nets (MSCN) specifically designed for High Altitude Areas (HAA) in collaboration with

September 30, 2023
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IAF To Buy 156 More ‘Prachand’ Light Combat Gunships For Deployment Along China, Pak Border

In what could be termed as one of the biggest pushes for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ in the defence sector, the Indian Air Force is going to place orders for 156 more Prachand Light Combat Helicopters, with HAL, which would be deployed at both the China and Pakistan front by the IAF and the Indian Army.The two services have already inducted 15 of these choppers in their fleet

September 29, 2023
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India’s New Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile To Have Range of Over 500 Km, More Than BrahMos

(Representative Image)       India’s new missile, tentatively titled- LRASM or Long Range Anti Ship Missile, will have range of over 500 km, which is considerably more than BrahMosAccording to a report by Times Now, the missile being tested is likely to be a new long-range anti-ship missile (LRSAM) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, with a range of more than 500

September 29, 2023
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Indian Dockyard Races Against Time To Secure Advanced Submarine Deal

The three submarines under negotiation by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders are expected to feature significantly more advanced capabilities than the Kalvari classIn the face of Pakistan’s impending acquisition of eight Chinese Yuan-class submarines by 2028, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) is racing against time to secure a deal for constructing three additional diesel-electric Kalvari-class submarines

September 28, 2023
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Army Moves Over Rs 6,500 Cr Deal To Defence Ministry For Procurement of 400 Howitzers From ‘Desi’ Firms

New Delhi: In a mega push to promote indigenously designed and developed weapon systems, the Indian Army has moved a proposal to the Defence Ministry to buy 400 howitzers from Indian firms.Indian Army’s Regiment of Artillery is looking to use the expertise of Indian Industry to produce 155 mm/52 calibre Towed Gun System, which will be lighter, versatile and cater for future technological

September 28, 2023
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No Warship, Submarine Can Pass Through Indian Ocean Without Being Detected: Top Navy Officer

At a time when Chinese Naval and research vessels have intensified their activities in the Indian ocean, a top Naval officer asserted that no country’s warships or vessels can sail through the region without being noticed by the Indian Navy."There is no way any country’s warships or vessels can pass through the Indian Ocean without getting detected by the Indian Navy’s P-8I anti-submarine and

September 28, 2023
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‘Very Reasonable’ For India To ‘Prepare’ For Far Greater Chinese Presence In Indian Ocean, Says S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said it is "very reasonable" for India to "actually prepare" for a far greater Chinese presence than seen before in the Indian Ocean, asserting that the concerns in the strategically important region will be better addressed if the Quad countries work together. "Pearls look benign unless you ask the oysters. They may have a slightly different perspective

September 28, 2023
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Indian Navy’s Indigenous Target Roadmap: 90% In Ten Years

The Indian Navy will unveil an updated new "indigenisation roadmap" next week with a focus on specific initiatives to achieve self-reliance in acquiring various critical technologies and platforms to boost its overall military might. The roadmap will be released at the second edition of the annual ‘Swavlamban’ seminar to be held on October 4 and 5, Navy officials said on Wednesday adding Prime

September 28, 2023
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EAM Jaishankar Raises Concern Over ‘Steady Increase In Chinese Naval Presence’ In Indian Ocean

New York: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised concern over the "steady increase in Chinese naval presence" in the Indian Ocean and called "to prepare for a far greater presence of Beijing than seen ever before."Speaking at the ‘Discussion at Council on Foreign Relations’ in New York, Jaishankar said, "Last 20 -25 years, there has been a steady increase in the Chinese naval presence and

September 28, 2023
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