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India deploys first S-400 air defence system in Punjab sector
In a major boost to the country’s air defence capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is deploying the first squadron of the S-400 air defence missile system in the Punjab sector. “The first squadron is being deployed in the Punjab sector. The batteries of the first squadron would be capable of taking care of aerial threats from both Pakistan and China,” government sources told ANI. Parts of the Russian missile system had started reaching India earlier this month and the unit is expected to be operationalized in the next few weeks, they said. The S-400 air defence system was contracted
2 Terrorists Killed In Rajouri Encounter By Secruity Forces
Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Friday, officials said. The operation is going on in the Thanamandi forest belt area and so far, two militants have been killed, they said. “It is a group of three to four terrorists of which two are foreign terrorists,” Additional Director General of Police, (ADGP), Jammu Zone, Mukesh Singh said, adding that “we feel they have moved from Kashmir to this side”. Security forces were tracking a group of militants in the forest belts of the district for the past one month through
India successfully test-fired next generation Agni-P ballistic missile
On December 18, 2021, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired the new generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile ‘Agni Prime’ from APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha in Balasore. Various telemetry, radar, electro-optical stations and downrange ships positioned along the eastern coast tracked and monitored the missile trajectory and parameters. The missile followed a textbook trajectory meeting all mission objectives with a high level of accuracy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended his congratulations to DRDO for the successful flight test and expressed his gratitude for the excellent performance of the system. Taking to the micro-blogging site, the
15 Military Chopper Accidents Since March 2017
Military Chopper Accidents : Thirty-one people were killed in accidents involving 15 military helicopters since March 2017 that included the December 8 crash of the Mi-17V5 near Coonoor, according to details provided by the government in Lok Sabha on Friday. The 15 choppers that met with accidents included four Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), four Cheetah, two ALH (weapon system integrated) versions, three Mi-17V5, an Mi-17 and a Chetak. Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt shared the details of all helicopter accidents in the last five years in all three services. He was replying to a question. The list of
59,190 armed forces personnel granted Disability Pension since 2016 : Defence Ministry
The government on Friday said it has granted disability pension to 59,190 armed forces personnel since 2016. Armed forces personnel “invalidated” out of service on account of bodily disability sustained during service are eligible for disability pension. According to details provided by Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt in Lok Sabha, 6,851 personnel were granted disability pension in 2016, while the number went up to 10,554 in 2017 and 12,321 in 2018. Bhatt was responding to a question on the issue.A total of 12,971 personnel were extended the pension in 2019, 12,149 in 2020 and 4,344 in the current year.
Indian Security Agencies Efficient In Handling Terrorist Threats Claims US Report
Indian security agencies are effective in disrupting terror threats, but gaps remain in interagency intelligence and information sharing, the US state department said in its annual report on terrorism published Thursday. Citing several arrests by India’s National Investigative Agency (NIA), the country-wise report said that Indian counterterrorism forces actively detected and disrupted transnational and regional terrorist groups in 2020. The ‘Country Reports on Terrorism 2020: India’ mentioned multiple arrests of alleged al-Qaeda-affiliated operatives from Kerala and West Bengal, and of Abdul Karim, the second-in-command of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh, on suspected involvement in serial bombings in Bodh Gaya in 2013. It stated
Names of Roads Under Cantonment Board To Be Named After Indian Army Soldiers
The country is celebrating the nectar festival of independence, but there are still many things that leave the mark of the British Crown and their officials. These also have roads and buildings. Similar roads and buildings still come under the Ministry of Defense in the Cantonment Board, but now soon the streets and buildings named after British officers will be renamed and replaced by the Indian Army. Those buildings and roads will be known in the name of brave soldiers. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced this in a program organized on the occasion of 96th Foundation Day of Defense Status
India Celebrates Vijay Diwas 2021 Marking 50 Years of 1971 War Victory Over Pak
Vijay Diwas 2021 : India is celebrating Vijay Diwas on December 16 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its win over Pakistan in the 1971 war. About 93,000 armed Pakistani soldiers surrendered on this day and at 4.21pm, on the 13th day of the war with Pakistan, the ceasefire was signed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a tweet on the 50th Vijay Diwas, paid homage to the great valour and sacrifice by the fighters. “On the 50th Vijay Diwas, I recall the great valour and sacrifice by the Muktijoddhas, Biranganas and bravehearts of the Indian Armed Forces. Together, we fought
General MM Naravane Appointed As CoSC Chairman
The government has appointed General MM Naravane, Chief of Army Staff, as the Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee (Chairman, CoSC), the post which fell vacant after the sudden demise of the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash on December 8. A source on Wednesday confirmed: “General Naravane has taken over the role of the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee, which includes the Chiefs of Navy and Air Force Staff too.” General Naravane is the senior-most chief of the Staff. Important issues related to the armed forces are handled by this committee. With
A drone-like device detained near Army’s firing range in Jaisalmer
On Tuesday, near Bhadaria Gaushala of Lathi area in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, there was a sensation when a drone-like object fell from the sky. The villagers informed this to the lathi police. Lathi police reached the spot and informed the army about it. Army officers and jawans came to the spot and after checking the drone-like thing, took it with them. What is a drone-like thing and whose is it, now the army officers will be able to know only after investigation. In fact, there is a field firing range of Asia’s largest army in the Lathi police station area. People
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