First Batch of Agniveer Passing Out Parade Held In Bangalore

Bangalore: The passing out parade of the first batch of 756 Agniveers from all arms and services, who have been recruited into the Indian Army as part of the Agnipath Scheme, was held at ASC Centre and College at the ASC Centre (South) Parade ground on Friday.Lt Gen BK Repswal, AVSM, VSM, Commandant ASC Centre and College reviewed the Parade, welcoming the Agniveers into the folds of the Indian

August 5, 2023
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Govt Adds Powers To Inter-Services Heads

Currently, personnel of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force are governed in accordance with the provisions contained in their specific governing or regulatory Service ActsNEW DELHI: Aiming to empower the Commander-in-Chief and Officer-in Command of Inter-Services Organisations with all disciplinary and administrative powers, Lok Sabha on Friday passed Inter-Services Organisation (Command,

August 5, 2023
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11,414 Women Serving In Three Services: Government Data

Eleven thousand four hundred fourteen women personnel are serving in the three services with the Army having the maximum of 7,054 of them, government data placed before Lok Sabha showed on Friday. The total number includes officers, other ranks as well as those in medical, dental and nursing services.The number of women personnel employed in the three services excluding those in medical, dental

August 5, 2023
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India’s Sea-Based Ballistic Missile Defence System (BMD)

INS Anvesh with its four ship launch systemsIn April 2023 Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy successfully conducted a maiden flight trial of sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile in the Bay of Bengal region on April 21, 2023. The purpose of the trial was to engage and neutralize a hostile ballistic missile threat thereby elevating India into the elite

August 4, 2023
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India’s Gradual Shift from Russian Military Imports Still Fall Short

The U.S. has been pitching even the F-15 "Strike Eagle" to the Indian Air ForceIndia’s substantial investments in various American military equipment have sparked discussions about a potential shift away from its historical reliance on Russian defence equipment. However, security officials and analysts, experts emphasize that this transformation isn’t solely about transitioning towards Western

August 4, 2023
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INS Chennai Enters Jeddah Port For Operational Turnaround

Jeddah: Frontline destroyer of Indian Western Fleet INS Chennai was given a warm welcome when it arrived at Jeddah Port on Thursday for an operational turnaround visit.INS Chennai, frontline destroyer of Indian Western Fleet arrived at Jeddah Port on an operational turnaround visit. On its arrival, the Ship was given a warm welcome by Officials from Royal Saudi Naval forces, Border Guards and the

August 4, 2023
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Port Calls of INS Sahyadri, Kolkata To Port Moresby Aimed To Strengthen India-PNG Ties

Port Moresby: Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kolkata, mission deployed in the Eastern IOR, arrived at Port Moresby on Wednesday to enhance maritime partnership and cooperation with Papua New Guinea.During the port call, the crew from the two ships will engage with personnel from PNG Defence Forces in a wide range of activities including professional interactions, cultural exchanges, Yoga

August 3, 2023
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INS Sahyadri, INS Kolkata Docked At Port Moresby In Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby: Indian Naval Stealth Ships INS Sahyadri (Frigate class) and INS Kolkata (Destroyer class) are on a goodwill visit to Papua New Guinea and will be docked at Port Moresby from August 2-4, High Commission of India in Port Moresby said in a statement. Indian community members in Papua New Guinea can visit the ship on August 3.High Commission of India in Port Moresby tweeted, "Indian

August 3, 2023
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