Two Terrorists Killed In J&K's Bandipora, Operation Continues
The Jammu and Kashmir police informed that two unidentified terrorists were killed at J&K's Bandipora district. In the wee hours of July 24, an encounter broke between the security forces and terrorists at Shokbaba forest, resulting in the death of the terrorists. According to the officials, the operations are still in progress. However, further details are awaited.
Tags: Indian Defense Forces, Security Forces, Jammu and Kashmir, Terrorism, Militants
Courtesy: ANI
India Procures Fresh Batch Of Rafale Jets From France
The Indian Air Force (IAF) added three more Rafale fighter jets into its squadron after the jets arrived from France flying non-stop covering a distance of 8,000 km. It was refueled by the UAE air force in the mid-air to complete its journey. The new batch of the Rafale aircraft will be part of IAF's second squadron and will begin its operations by July end.
Tags: Indian Defense Forces, Indian Air force, France, Rafale jets, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Courtesy: The Print
Chinese-Sponsored Hacking Firm Targets Indian Defence, Telecom, Says Report
A Chinese government hacking outfit is targeting Indian defence research along with the other organizations, claims a recent findings from an American Cyber Security firm. The world's biggest source of external security information 'Recorded Future', has uncovered cyber espionage activities related to a suspected Chinese state-sponsored threat activity firm known as 'RedFoxtrot'. However, the group has been active in India since 2014 and have… read-more
Tags: Chinese Hackers, Indian Defense Forces, research, cybersecurity
Courtesy: WION News
Nearly 99% Of Armed Forces Given 1st COVID Jab, 75% Completely Vaccinated
Nearly 75% of the armed forces personnel are completely vaccinated while approximately 99% have been administered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, informed the Defence Ministry sources. Reportedly, 15.5 lakh personnel have got the first dose while 11.7 lakh have been administered with both the doses. Notably, working as frontline workers, the forces have helped state governments in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tags: Indian Army, Indian Defense Forces, Defense Ministry, Covid Vaccination
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Projection-Allocation Gap Of Rs 1.44 Lakh Cr Traced In Military Budget
A report of the Parliament's Standing Committee on Defense on March 16 underscored that only Rs 4.78 lakh crore have been allocated for the military in 2021-22 against the projected budget of Rs 6.22 lakh crore. The mismatch in projection and allocation existed in every branch of the military with most for the Navy (Rs 37,667 crore). However, CDS Gen Bipin Rawat said the projections are made 15-20% higher, terming it a "strategic planning… read-more
Tags: Indian Defense Forces, Military Budget, Indian Navy, Gen Bipin Rawat
Courtesy: The Indian Express
BSF Shillong To Train Two Indian Breed Dogs For Border Patrolling
After the Indian Army, the Border Security Force’s Shillong unit has been planning to train two Indian dog breeds -Rajapalayam and Mudhol - for patrolling activities. Currently trained on a trial basis for one year, the dogs will be inducted to the forces for border patrolling in the unit. A BSF veterinarian said that if the trials were successful, other Indian dog breeds would be trained as military dogs.
Tags: BSF, Indian Defense Forces, dog, Mudhol, Rajapalayam, Shillong
Courtesy: Money Control
Defence Forces To Have 15-Day War Preparedness Against 10-Day Level
The Union government has authorized the three defence forces with higher financial powers to extend their weapon stocking for a 15-day intense war. Reportedly, the previous 10-I stocking level has upgraded to 15-I to tackle a two-front attack from China and Pakistan. Moreover, an expenditure of Rs 50,000 crore by the forces is expected to procure weapons and ammunition from local and foreign manufacturers.
Tags: India, China, Indian Defense Forces, Defence Procurement, Indian Army, India-China, India-Pakistan Border
Courtesy: Hindustan Times