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India-Mongolia joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' to begin in Meghalaya tomorrow The 16th edition of Joint Military Exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' between India and Mongolia will be held in Umroi, Meghalaya from July 3-16. This annual exercise aims to enhance interoperability for semi-conventional operations in semi-urban and mount...
02 Jul, 2024, 01.15 PM ISTChinese troops are going to stay at the disputed site along India border for longer period: US Report China-India Border Tensions: Amid global focus on Ukraine, Gaza, and the South China Sea, tensions on the China-India border remain significant. Reports from the US Army War College and the US Annual Threat Assessment highlight the People's Liberati...
02 Jul, 2024, 01.06 PM ISTPoised along the Indian border, Chinese troops are there for the long haul The Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College published an in-depth report examining PLA activity along the mountainous border in Aksai Chin opposite India in 2020-21. It considered how the PLA rapidly moved troops into the region as vi...
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From Classmates to Commanders: Sainik School graduates Dwivedi and Tripathi now command India's Armed Forces Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi and Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, once classmates at Sainik School Rewa, now lead the Indian Army and Navy. Their unique bond, formed in the early 1970s, has strengthened inter-service ties. With Admiral Tripathi alread...
30 Jun, 2024, 12.08 PM ISTJ-K: Army commander reviews operational preparedness of military formations in Udhampur Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar, Northern Army Commander, visited various military formations in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district to review operational preparedness, officials said on Thursday. His visit on Wednesday evening aimed to ass...
27 Jun, 2024, 12.23 PM ISTWhat is Azm-e-Istehkam, Pakistan's new military operation tasked to take on TTP and other militant groups Pakistan’s leadership approved a new military operation, Azm-e-Istehkam (Resolve for Stability), to combat rising violence and terrorism. Following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s review of counterterrorism efforts, the operation targets domestic se...
26 Jun, 2024, 01.36 PM ISTCDS Gen Anil Chauhan releases joint doctrine for cyberspace operations Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan has unveiled a joint doctrine for conducting cyberspace operations by the three services of India, aiming to streamline operations in the key domain. The doctrine emphasizes understanding military aspects of c...
18 Jun, 2024, 07.14 PM ISTMissile attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels strike 2 ships in the Gulf of Aden, US military says Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missile attacks on two ships in the Gulf of Aden. The first target was the Antigua- and Barbuda-flagged cargo ship Norderney, which was hit by two anti-ship ballistic cruise missiles, causing a fire that was extinguish...
10 Jun, 2024, 12.03 PM ISTIsrael confirms its forces are in central Rafah in expanding offensive in the southern Gaza city The Israeli military confirmed its forces are operating in central Rafah as part of their ongoing offensive in southern Gaza. Since the ground assault began on May 6, around 1 million Palestinians have fled the city, disrupting U.N. humanitarian ope...
31 May, 2024, 10.27 PM ISTIsraeli military says combat in part of north Gaza is over At the south end of Gaza, Israeli forces pressing an offensive into Rafah found rocket launchers and other weapons as well as tunnel shafts built by Hamas in the city centre, the army said. Tank-led Israeli troops aim to break up Hamas' fighting for...
31 May, 2024, 06.21 PM ISTTaiwan detects Chinese military aircraft, vessels operating around its vicinity Taiwan's Ministry of Defence reported detecting seven PLA aircraft and over 10 PLAN vessels around Taiwan on Sunday. Up until 6 a.m., Taiwan tracked 7 PLA aircraft, 14 PLAN vessels, and 4 China Coast Guard vessels in the vicinity, prompting a monito...
26 May, 2024, 10.48 AM ISTChinese military practiced Taiwan invasion manoeuvres in 2023, says US general In the exercises, the People's Liberation Army simulated a maritime and air blockade of Taiwan, amphibious assaults and counter-intervention operations, Deputy Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Lieutenant General Stephen Sklenka, said in a spe...
23 May, 2024, 08.39 AM ISTIsraeli forces raze parts of Gaza's Jabalia, hit Rafah with airstrikes Israeli forces intensified their operations in Gaza, targeting Jabalia in the north and Rafah in the south. Strikes hit hospitals and residential areas, leading to significant destruction and civilian casualties. The conflict, ongoing for eight mont...
22 May, 2024, 10.45 AM ISTJoint military exercise 'Shakti': Indian, French armies share drills, expertise in jungle survival techniques During the ongoing 7th edition of Joint Exercise Shakti, the Indian and French armies are sharing expertise in jungle survival and mountain self-preservation. The exercise, held biennially in India and France, focuses on enhancing joint military cap...
22 May, 2024, 09.56 AM ISTArunachal Pradesh: Army conducts forward area tour for defence experts The Indian Army has conducted a week-long forward area tour in Arunachal Pradesh for defence experts to provide them a first-hand experience of operational challenges faced by troops and to encourage them to formulate technological solutions to the ...
19 May, 2024, 09.36 PM ISTIsrael insists it is doing all it can to protect civilians in Gaza and denies genocide charges Israel denies genocide charges at UN court over Gaza military op, emphasizes civilian protection. South Africa seeks emergency measures to cease Israeli incursion in Rafah at International Court of Justice. Tamar Kaplan-Tourgeman defends Israel's co...
17 May, 2024, 07.28 PM ISTNo unauthorised operation by Indian military pilots in Maldives: High Commission India dismisses Maldivian Defence Minister's claim of unauthorized operation by Indian military helicopter pilots in 2019. Relations strained as President Mohamed Muizzu demanded withdrawal of Indian military troops by May 10. Defence Minister Ghass...
14 May, 2024, 08.51 PM ISTMeghalaya: India-France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI begins at Umroi India-France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI at Umroi, Meghalaya includes tactical drills, Joint Command Post, Intelligence Centre. Indian contingent: RAJPUT Regiment, Navy, Air Force. French contingent: 13th DBLE. Promotes inter-operability, camarad...
13 May, 2024, 07.31 PM ISTDespite $125 billion debt, why is Pakistan increasing its defence budget to 18000 crore rupees Pakistan faces economic strain with a $124.5 billion foreign debt, 42% of its GDP. It boosts military capabilities through major arms imports, mainly from China, accounting for 82% from 2019 to 2023. Despite economic woes, it increases defense spend...
13 May, 2024, 02.32 PM ISTIndia-France joint military exercise 'Shakti' commences in Meghalaya The 7th edition of the India-France Joint Military Exercise "Shakti" is starting on May 13 at the Joint Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya. It aims to boost the joint military capabilities of both nations for Multi-Domain Operations in sub-convention...
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