Indian Defence Forces
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INS Tamal commissioned in Russia: Indian Navy's last foreign-built warship joins the fleet
India | Jul 01, 2025, 04:40 PM ISTINS Tamal has been built at Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia, and is the last warship to be inducted from a foreign source, in line with the Government of India’s impetus on "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" and "Make in India" initiatives.
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India's upgraded Agni-5 missile to carry massive bunker-buster warhead: All you need to know
India | Jul 01, 2025, 12:08 AM ISTThe Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is now fast-tracking its efforts to develop an enhanced variant of the Agni-5 missile system, aimed at delivering massive conventional bunker-busting warheads.
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India set to test advanced hypersonic missile developed under 'Project Vishnu': All you need to know
India | Jun 10, 2025, 05:00 PM ISTEquipped with a range of about 1,500 kilometers, the ET-LDHCM can target and destroy enemy sites using conventional or nuclear warheads weighing 1,000–2,000 kg. India now has the ET-LDHCM, joining a select group of countries that have perfected hypersonic missile technology.
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Pinaka: India's indigenous rocket artillery that blends muscle and modern warfare | Know about it
India | May 05, 2025, 02:13 PM ISTPinaka's devastating capabilities are underscored by its ability to launch a salvo of 72 rockets in just 44 seconds, delivering up to seven tonnes of explosives across enemy targets up to 60 km away. It also epitomises the success of India’s "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" initiative in defence manufacturing
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India successfully carries out trials of 'SMART' anti-submarine missile system: All you need to know
India | May 01, 2024, 01:48 PM ISTThe Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) was tested at the coast of Odisha's Balasore. This trial is said to be significant in establishing anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
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Centre clears project to develop AMCA 5th generation stealth fighter aircraft: Know all about it
India | Mar 08, 2024, 11:24 AM ISTThe project would see the prototype manufactured by industry including the public sector unit Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The project IS estimated to cost around Rs 15,000 crore.
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India receives anti-tank Spike NLOS missiles from Israel: All you need to know about it
India | Aug 04, 2023, 06:08 AM ISTAccording to defence sources, the Israeli Spike NLOS anti-tank guided missiles have been delivered and its trials are going to be held very soon.
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Predator drones to be deployed at three major hubs across India
India | Jun 23, 2023, 11:23 PM IST31 Predator drones will be deployed by the Indian defence forces at three major hubs across the country to keep a watch of all areas, including the borders with Pakistan and China.
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Over 1.55 lakh posts vacant in defence forces, maximum in Army: Govt
India | Mar 27, 2023, 08:11 PM ISTIn a written reply, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said the shortage of armed forces personnel and mitigating measures are reviewed regularly and numerous measures have been initiated to fill the vacancies and encourage youth to join the Services.
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Republic Day 2023: Indian Navy’s tableau to reflect Nari Shakti, Atmanirbharta themes
India | Jan 21, 2023, 06:36 PM ISTThe Indian Navy contingent will be led by a woman officer Lt Cdr Disha Amrith as its contingent commander.
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Army unable to buy critical weapons due to low budget allocation
India | May 04, 2015, 02:50 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Parliament's Standing Committee was taken aback when the top officials of Indian military told that they could not buy critical weapons due to lack of funds.Last week the report on military's concerns
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Took 3 months to figure out armed forces ranks: Parrikar
India | Apr 11, 2015, 08:22 PM ISTPanaji: Former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who was handpicked as Defence Minister by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today said taking over the key portfolio was nothing less than an adventure for him and it
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Shortage of manpower continues in armed forces: Manohar Parrikar
India | Dec 02, 2014, 11:39 PM ISTNew Delhi: Armed forces continue to suffer from shortage of manpower, even as government is making efforts to attract youth, parliament was told Tuesday.Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, in response to a question in Rajya Sabha,
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Welfare steps for armed personnel to be fast-tracked: Manohar Parrikar
India | Nov 30, 2014, 08:57 PM ISTPanaji: Concerned over nearly 450 suicide cases reported in the armed forces in the last three years, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday said reasons for this are being investigated and that welfare measures for
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Facts you should know about evolution of Indian Navy
India | Mar 08, 2014, 06:43 AM ISTNew Delhi : India has a maritime history dating back to 7,600 years. The first tidal dock is estimated to have been built at Lothal around 2300 BC during the Indus Valley Civilization, near the