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  List of countries with highest military spending worldwide in 2024: Check where does India rank

  World | November 06, 2025 12:38 IST

  Global military spending in 2024 has increased significantly amid geopolitical uncertainty. The US is the world's top spender, while India stands sixth with USD 74.4 billion in defence expenditure. China, Russia, Germany and the UK also feature among the highest spenders.

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  As Yudh Abhyas 2025 kicks off in Alaska, here's a complete list of India's major military exercises

  India | September 03, 2025 16:02 IST

  Indian Army troops have arrived in Alaska for Yudh Abhyas 2025, a major bilateral military exercise with the United States. Read further for a comprehensive list of India’s key military exercises both army and navy.

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  How will Agnipath enhance combat effectiveness of the Indian Navy?

  India | July 31, 2024 13:23 IST

  As future wars are going to be technologically intensive, greater resources are needed to develop systems to help Indian Navy remain a credible fighting force. The Agnipath scheme is designed in such a manner that it provides plenty of options to boost the combat effectiveness of the Navy.

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  India, Maldives review withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the island nation

  World | May 03, 2024 22:22 IST

  Mohamed Muizzu, widely seen as a pro-China leader, pushed for ousting Indian military personnel from his country after assuming charge as the president of the island nation.

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  Maldives: Muizzu says Indian troops from second aviation platform to depart by this month

  World | April 03, 2024 20:26 IST

  The first batch of around 25 Indian personnel manning a helicopter departed from the island nation ahead of the March 10 deadline. India agreed to replace its military personnel operating the three aviation platforms in the Maldives by May 10 after a high-level meeting in February.

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  'No Indian troops in Maldives after May 10, neither in 'uniform nor in 'civilian' clothing': Muizzu

  World | March 05, 2024 20:27 IST

  "There will be no Indian troops in the country come May 10. Not in uniform and not in civilian clothing. Indian military will not be residing in this country in any form of clothing. I state this with confidence," said Muizzu.

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  Indian military personnel in Maldives to be replaced by 'competent technical personnel': MEA

  World | February 08, 2024 19:33 IST

  India and the Maldives on a "set of mutually workable solutions" to enable the continued operation of Indian aviation platform in the archipelago nation during a high-level meeting earlier this month. Maldives' pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu had long called for the withdrawal of Indian troops.

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  Maldives to reach point of no 'foreign' military presence soon, says President Muizzu

  World | February 07, 2024 23:04 IST

  Muizzu on Monday said the first group of Indian military personnel will be sent back from the Maldives before March 10 and the remaining before May 10. India has around 80 military personnel there to operate two advanced light helicopters and an aircraft to carry out humanitarian missions.

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  Global Firepower rankings 2024: Top 10 nations with most powerful militaries, where does India rank?

  World | January 17, 2024 7:13 IST

  India's neighbour Pakistan is ranked ninth globally on the Global Firepower 2024 list of powerful armies. Meanwhile, Bhutan is ranked at the bottom as the world's weakest army, with a PwrIndex score of 6.304.

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  Russia inks deal with India to supply and co-produce Igla anti-aircraft missiles

  World | November 14, 2023 19:27 IST

  Notably, the Igla-S-- is a man-portable air defence system (MANPADS)-- which is capable of taking down an enemy aircraft. Interestingly, the weapon can be fired by an individual or crew.

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  White House refuses to confirm report that US extended help to India to repel Chinese 'incursion'

  World | March 21, 2023 12:24 IST

  White House refused to confirm a report that the US provided intelligence to India that helped to repel Chinese incursions in the Himalayas.

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  Taliban warns India against military moves in Afghanistan

  India | August 14, 2021 17:03 IST

  Taliban spokesperson Muhammed Suhail Shaheen warned India against military moves in the country but assured embassies and staff that there is no danger from their side.

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  Indian military developing capabilities to deal with drone threats: Army chief

  India | July 01, 2021 15:09 IST

  In an address at a think-tank, Gen Naravane said the security establishment is well aware of the challenges and certain measures have already been put in place to deal with them.

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  Year after Galwan clash: Indian Army develops military infra, deploys around 60K troops

  India | June 15, 2021 9:26 IST

  A year after the Galwan valley clash in eastern Ladakh, China is still sitting at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) while India has geared up for a long grind.

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  Pak provocations: India likely to respond with military force, says US Intel report

  World | April 14, 2021 11:12 IST

  ODNI suspects that although a general war between India and Pakistan is unlikely, crises between the two are likely to become more intense

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  India has world's fourth strongest military: Military Direct's study

  India | March 21, 2021 11:13 IST

  China has the strongest military force in the world while India stands at number four, according to a study released on Sunday by defence website Military Direct. 

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  Indian military must be prepared for threats from China, Pakistan: CDS Bipin Rawat

  India | March 04, 2021 13:42 IST

  In his keynote address during a national webinar on "Transformation: Imperatives for Indian Armed Forces" organised by the College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad, Rawat said that India is facing complex security and a challenging environment.

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  Firepower: America has world's strongest military. Check where India stands

  India | January 15, 2020 15:03 IST

  Global Firepower has released Power Index 2019 listing out countries on the basis of how powerful their militaries are on a scale of 1-137. While the US tops the list, check out where India lies on list of countries with most powerful militaries.

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  Army Chief bats for 'artificial intelligence' to deal with 'adversary' on northern borders

  India | January 20, 2019 23:53 IST

  He added that India should ensure that it empires in military systems in weapons, equipment and ammunition.

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  Indian military delegation in Myanmar to boost trust, cooperation

  India | December 23, 2018 16:26 IST

  A group of 120 defence personnel from Myanmar are also visiting India as part of the exchange programme mooted by Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat, army officials said.