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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]