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Washington: The Washington Post op-ed writer Max Boot believes India’s potential to check China’s power has never been greater, the country would be a natural ally for the United States, reported US-based online magazine CounterPunch.Boot’s solution is to give greater support to India, particularly in view of that country’s emergence last month as having the world’s largest population.According
New Delhi: The MiG-29K fighter aircraft undertook a ‘maiden’ night landing on indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.The Navy said that this challenging accomplishment, within three months of the maiden day landing demonstrates the resolve, skill and professionalism of the Indian Navy, Vikrant crew and Naval Pilots.The night landing of the Russian-origin MiG-29K took place on May 24
For the first time, the MiG-29K fighter aircraft undertook night landing on indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, a feat described by the Indian Navy as a "historic milestone". The Navy said the "challenging" night landing trial demonstrated the resolve, skill and professionalism of the crew of the INS Vikrant and the naval pilots.The milestone was achieved on Wednesday night when the
The joint exercise was carried out to deploy paratroopers with new-generation weapon systems in support of mechanised forces deep inside enemy territory to facilitate and enhance the operational reach of their own forces.Indian Army’s Shatrujeet Brigade and the Western Command conducted a joint exercise with the Indian Air Force along the western border, officials said on Thursday. The joint
India must focus on advancement in defence technology in view of "double threat" along the borders, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday in an oblique reference to challenges along the frontiers with China and Pakistan. In an address at a conference, Singh underlined the need for extensive research to develop defence technologies for the country to meet various security challenges."For
Indian company Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) unveiled a model of its autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) swarm concept at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition 2023 being held from 23 to 27 May in Malaysia.The concept is to enhance Indian Navy mine-countermeasures (MCM) capabilities. Operating as a swarm, the AUVs will comprise three units. The first will
New Delhi: The global stage is witnessing a remarkable shift in India’s international diplomacy as Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a momentous five-day visit to three countries, which commenced on May 19.This exceptional journey witnesses his active participation in three significant multilateral summit meetings held in Japan, Papua New Guinea, and Australia respectively. Notably, the
New Delhi: China has laid down its terms before India for disengagement of its troops with Indian soldiers in eastern Ladakh’s Depsang, where the Indian Army has been in a tense stand-off with China’s People’s Liberation Army since 2020. This development has taken place after protracted military-to-military and diplomatic talks for almost three years failed to break the ice after Chinese troops
Image of the Indian Navy’s fifth Kalvari-class or Project 75 submarine, INS Vagsheer (Yard 11880)The sea trials of the sixth submarine of the Kalvari-class have commenced, marking a milestone towards its induction into the Indian Navy’s capabilities.This development will bolster India’s maritime capabilities, safeguard its interests in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), and strengthen its defence
The ship, which is getting battle ready, had test fired BrahMos
supersonic missile hitting the bulls eye on Sunday, says Indian Navy
A sea-skimming supersonic target was successfully engaged by Indian Navy’s
latest indigenous guided missile destroyer, INS Mormugao. It is on a test
firing spree to get battle ready, having launched BrahMos supersonic cruise
missile two