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The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in an impressive function laid the foundation stone for the Indian National Defence University (INDU) at Binola, Gurgaon in Haryana.
The event was attended among others by the Governor of Haryana Shri Jagannath Pahadia, Defence Minister...
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The BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile was successfully test fired from the Indian Navy's newest guided missile frigate INS Tarkash off the coast of Goa.
The missile performed high-level “C” maneuvere at pre-determined flight path and successfully hit the target. The surface-to-surface missile,...
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Minister of State for Defence Shri Jitender Singh visited the Office of the DGAFMS. He was briefed by Air Marshal DP Joshi and DGAFMS about the Role of the Armed Forces Medical Service in Peace and Combat Medical support.
The Minister visited the Army Hospital Research and...
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Indian Naval Aviation received a major fillip with the arrival of the first of eight Boeing P-8I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti Submarine Warfare (LRMRASW) aircraft at Naval Air Station Rajali (Arakkonam) on 15 May 2013. The remaining seven aircraft would be delivered over the next two...
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The Defence Minister A.K. Antony called upon the top brass of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard to ensure timely implementation of measures envisaged under Phase - II of Coastal Security Plan. Addressing the Naval Commanders’ Conference here, Antony said the National Command Control,...
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The Defence Minister Sri AK Antony said India has to maintain an edge over its adversaries in defence preparedness through the acquisition of new technology and better training of the personnel, given the fact that the security scenario in the region is changing at a rapid pace.
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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle C-21 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota on September 09, 2012.
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle C-21 has successfully placed the French Earth Observation Satellite SPOT-6 into...
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AgustaWestland’s first NH90 TTH in FOC (Final Operational Capability) configuration for the Italian Army has been delivered during an official ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Venice Tessera plant in the presence of Gen. Giangiacomo Calligaris, Commander of Italian Army Aviation, and Gen....
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Describing the current situation in Eastern Ladakh as ‘not one of our creation’, the Defence Minister A.K. Antony said. India remains committed to a peaceful resolution of the situation, through dialogue within the framework of agreements for maintaining peace and tranquility. Addressing the...
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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has installed High Performance Computing (HPC) System for its strategic applications. The present computing system has a peak performance of 40 teraflops and the upcoming system is targeted to have a capacity of 300 teraflops.
The major...
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BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile with multi-mission capabilities is unique in the world. The system has been inducted in two regiments of the Indian Army and eight warships of the Indian Navy. Air version of BrahMos Missile is currently in developmental stage.
There is considerable...
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The President and Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces Shri Pranab Mukherjee conferred one Kirti Chakra and Twelve Shaurya Chakras to Armed Forces Personnel for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage and extreme devotion to duty at a solemn ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan...
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An Army team comprising of troops from Mahar Regiment and Red Eagle Division under the aegis of Army’s Jaipur based South Western Command launched an audacious expedition to Mount Trishul (7120 Meters) nestled in Garhwal Himalayas, aptly christened as ‘Portal of Lord Shiva’. The expedition is...
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“There is a need to change the approach from ‘acquiring technology’ to ‘development of technology’ in order to achieve desired level of indigenization. The aim should be to equip the Indian Armed forces with state of art equipments to bring them at par with the world leaders,” said Minister of...
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Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Rajdoot’, designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata was commissioned by Shri Arunava Dutt, the Controller General of Defence Accounts at an impressive ceremony at Kolkata. Inspector General KC Pande, Commander Coast Guard Region (North East) and...
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HAL and BrahMos-the Supersonic Cruise Missile manufacturer in the country have forged the partnership for long-term support towards all variants of BrahMos programmes at a high level meeting. HAL will install and augment required facilities under the technical support of Research Center...
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The last aircraft in the Limited Series Production programme of LCA-Tejas (LSP-08) took off on its maiden flight from HAL airport. The performance of the aircraft was flawless, said Dr. R. K.Tyagi, Chairman, HAL. The aircraft was flown covering a flight envelope at supersonic speeds...
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The Indo-UK Joint Military training aimed at enhancing counter terrorism skills got underway on 04 April 2013 at the hills of Belgaum. The Joint Training code-named Exercise Ajeya Warrior will simulate a scenario where both nations are working together on a joint operation in counter...
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HAL has signed contract worth Rs. 418 crore with the Ministry of Defence for supply of 20 Cheetal helicopters and associated equipment to the Indian Army over the next four years. HAL will also provide training to the pilots and technical crew. This is the first contract for supply of...
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Defence and security company Saab has signed an agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for Gripen E. The agreement includes development and modification of Gripen E for Sweden during the period 2013-2026 and a possible order for new production of Gripen E from Switzerland...
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