Attempt to set a unique ‘Tri-World-Records’
NEW DELHI: A group of veterans from India’s special forces’ have come together in an attempt to set a unique ‘Tri-World-Records’ on land, air and underwater, along with the people with disability. They will train people with disabilities to scale mountains, skydive, scuba dive, and set a unique world record on land, air and water. […]
Army to Obtain 155/52 Calibre Mounted Gun System
BENGALURU: The Indian Army is preparing to induct the 155/52 Calibre Mounted Gun System to boost its firepower. Artillery helps in winning battles! Judicious use of artillery can shower death on the troops in the open and also destroy bunkers with deadly accuracy. This was clearly evident in Kargil where the Indian Artillery pulverized Pakistan […]
TATA/DRDO WhAP for Optimized Survivability
MUMBAI: TATA/DRDO Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) is being recognized as India’s First Infantry Combat Vehicle. The vehicle has been designed sophisticatedly for optimized survivability, all-terrain performance, and improved lethality and needed for quick movement of troops. The vehicle has been meticulously tested to perform in adverse terrain and circumstances, including high altitude areas. It has […]
Air Defence Command Likely to Come up in Allahabad
PRAYAGRAJ: The Air Defence Command is likely to come up at Allahabad and will control air assets of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Army and Navy. The Air Defence Command at Allahabad will be responsible for safeguarding military assets from airborne enemies and will be commanded by a three-star officer of the IAF. Similarly, the Maritime […]
Adding More Fire Power: IAF to Get 12 Rafale Fighters
NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to increase its prowess by inducting three more Rafale Omni-role fighters and another nine are scheduled to get inducted by April end. The Hasimara forward base in north Bengal will kick off operations with five fighters next month. According to sources, an IAF team has […]
Aerospace & Defence Industry to Reach $70 bn by 2030
NEW DELHI: Defence sector has been earmarked as a priority segment under the ‘Aatm Nirbhar Bharat’ campaign, which not only contributes to external and internal peace and strengthens security mechanism but also contributes towards the socio-economic development of the country. By 2030, India’s aerospace and defence industry is estimated to reach a market valuation of […]
1, 07,000 Positions Lying Vacant in Armed Forces
NEW DELHI: Nearly 1, 07,000 positions are lying vacant in the armed forces. The figure for vacant posts in Indian Army is at all-time high with around 86,000 vacancies. The details were provided by the Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik while responding to queries in Rajya Sabha. As per the reply given by […]
Nod for Purchase of 12 LUH from HAL
NEW DELHI: Indian Armed Forces has given the nod for purchase of indigenous light utility helicopter (LUH) and placed an order for 12 choppers, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Delivery of indigenous light utility helicopter (LUH) is expected by August next year. These indigenous light utility helicopters (LUH) have already proved their mettle and demonstrated […]
UAE connection in India-Pak peace deal
NEW DELHI: The secret is out! Soon after the cease-fire agreement announced by militaries of India and Pakistan, Foreign Minister of UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed visited New Delhi the next day and held a secret meeting with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. A top notch official spilled the beans on the condition of anonymity […]
A first, a Woman Pilot Inducted to MiG-29 Squadron
NEW DELHI: In a first, IAF turned a new leaf by giving nod to induction of one of its women fighter pilot to a MiG-29 squadron. This is a giant step towards the promotion of gender equality in armed forces combat wings. Surprisingly, the IAF’s women pilots are already operating the MiG-21 Bison, Sukhoi-30, and […]