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US Approves $285 Million Sale Of NASAMS Air Defence System To Ukraine
Amid the urgent need for a defence system to Ukraine, the United States announced the approval of a $285 million sale of a NASAMS air defence system. Besides the defence, the United States Government also approved other equipment for Ukraine. Notably, after a recent drone attack, Kyiv needs a boost in protection against Russian strikes. Ukraine's air defenses have played a key role in protecting the country from strikes.
Tags: ukraine war, Defence, USA, US Government, approval, Russian Airstrike
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PM Modi Inaugurates 14th Aerospace & Defence Exhibition In Bengaluru
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Aero Show, in Bengaluru, on February 13. This is the 14th edition of India's largest aerospace and defence exhibition in India. During the inauguration, PM Modi said, that aerospace is a great opportunity for 'Make In India' and "We must work to increase innovation in defence." The five-day event will be held in Bengaluru, with the participation of 100 nations, including over 700 exhibitors from India.
Tags: Defence, make in india, PM Narendra Modi, Aerospace Event, exhibition
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Indian Army To Have New Regiments Of Akash Prime Air Defence System
The Indian Army is set to have two new regiments of the Akash Prime missile air defence system. The proposal is currently at an advanced stage. This comes as a big boost in the Indian military's ability to shoot down incoming missiles and drones from external forces. This announcement comes after the army's western and south western commands conducted test firings of the currently existing Akash missiles.
Tags: National Security, Indian Army, Defence, air defence system, miltary
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Court Summons Former Defence Secy In Agusta Westland Case
Acting on a supplementary charge-sheet filed by the CBI last month, a Special Court has summoned ex-Indian Defence Secretary Shashi Kant Sharma and four former IAF officials in the Agusta Westland corruption case. All the accused are supposed to appear before the court on April 28. Notably, the CBI alleges that certain parameters pertaining to the helicopter had been altered to profit the Agusta Westland company.
Tags: Crime, Defence, corruption, CBI, cbi probe
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Brahmos Supersonic Cruise Missile Successfully Test-Fired From INS Visakhapatnam
Indian Navy test-fired a naval variant of supersonic BrahMos cruise missile from the guided-missile destroyer off the western seaboard, on February 18. The warship has now reached Visakhapatnam to take part in President’s Fleet Review, on February 21. The missile was tested from INS Visakhapatnam which is the latest warship of the Indian Navy. Notably, an underwater version is also being developed which will be exported to foreign nations. … read-more
Tags: India, Indian Navy, BrahMos cruise missile, INS Visakhapatnam, Defence
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PM Modi Hands Over Made-In-India 'LCH' To The Indian Air Force
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 19, handed over an indigenously manufactured Made-In-India light combat helicopter (LCH) to the Indian Air Force. For efficient combat missions, the light combat helicopter includes sophisticated technologies and stealth features and is reportedly designed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. It is the world's only assault helicopter capable of landing and taking off at 5,000 meters while carrying a large… read-more
Tags: Made in India, Atmanirbhar, India, Defence, PM Modi
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DRDO Successfully Flight Tests 'Abhyas' High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target
Abhyas, a High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) was successfully tested by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The trial was carried out from the integrated test range, Chandipur of the coast of Bay of Bengal in Odisha, which was tracked using radars and electro-optic equipment. The move is believed to provide India with much better defence training and a realistic scenario for practicing "weapon system".
Tags: India, Indian Army, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Defence
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Indian Army Organises Defence Training For Local Girls, Boys: J&K
The Indian Army on October 22 organized a Village Defence Committee (VDC) training for girls and boys living in the local board area of Rajouri district, Lam Sector. The training focused on weapon handling, firing, martial arts, and certain defence techniques. The training has been kept confidential by the Indian Army due to certain terrorist activity near the border area.
Tags: Defence, Indian Army, Military Training
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PM Modi Inaugurates 7 Defence Firms Carved Out Of OFB
On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 15 launched seven new companies carved out of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB). The new companies will not only achieve expertise but also become a global brand, he said. The Prime Minister added that the goal of the government is to make the country the world's biggest military power on its own.
Tags: PM Modi, Narendra Modi, ordnance factory board, Defence
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Parliamentary Standing Committee Visits BDL To Study Defense Modernization
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defense on August 27 visited Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) in Hyderabad to understand "Modernization of Defence Public Sector Undertaking". The committee was informed about "present product ranges, production facilities, and modernization activities executed by BDL and its contribution to the "Atma-Nirbhar" program. Reportedly, BDL is also working on various projects ranging from robotics, artificial… read-more
Tags: BDL, Defence, Parliamentary Committee, Hyderabad
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