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Indian Army’s changes plan for Ayodhya field firing range as government denotifies military land for civilian use
The firing range was crucial for the training of soldiers, especially those from the Dogra Regimental Centre based in Ayodhya.New Delhi: The Indian Army has reportedly decided to change its plans for a field firing range in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, du...
Indian Army’s induction of assault rifle remains a never-ending nightmare
An Indian Army soldier practising with a SIG 716i assault rifle. (File photo)Recently, the Ministry of Defence concluded a deal with the United States-based SIG Sauer Inc to import 73,000 SIG 716i “patrol” rifles for ₹840 crores to ...
After India commissions SSBN INS Arighat, China says nuclear weapons not for flexing muscles or blackmailing
An artist’s impression of INS Arighat. (Illustration via Wikipedia/Creative Commons) New Delhi: On the day of the commissioning of India’s second nuclear-powered ballistic-missile submarine (SSBN), INS Arighat, Beijing’s mouthp...
Indian Army puts on hold purchase of 200 logistics drones from Dhaksha Unmanned Systems over China parts concerns
A Dhaksha DH-Logigator logistics drone. (Photo: Dhaksha Drones)New Delhi: The Indian Army has paused its plans to buy 200 logistics drones from Dhaksha Unmanned Systems, a company based in Chennai. This decision, which the Army took recently, comes a...
INS Arighat commissioned as Indian Navy’s second SLBM-carrying nuclear submarine
INS Arihant. (File photo)Visakhapatnam: The Indian Navy got its second nuclear-powered ballistic-missile submarine, on Thursday. The defence minister, Rajnath Singh, commissioned the nuclear submarine capable of carrying nuclear-tipped ballistic...
New SIG Sauer 716 rifles deal: Indian small-arms company SSS Defence CEO Vivek Krishnan wonders if government serious about ‘Make in India’ initiative
SSS Defence CEO Vivek Krishnan.New Delhi: India’s recent decision to acquire an additional 73,000 SIG 716 assault rifles from US manufacturer Sig Sauer Inc has sparked intense debate over the country’s defence procurement practices after ...
India to procure 73,000 additional SIG Sauer assault rifles from US for ₹800 crore
An Indian Army soldier standing guard at the India Gate in New Delhi with a SIG 716 assault rifle. (India Sentinels file photo.)New Delhi: India has finalized a deal with the United States to procure an additional 73,000 SIG Sauer’s SIG 71...
After SOSA, India looks poised to sign RDPA with United States
India has already signed several military-linked agreements with the US, like GSOMIA, LEMOA, COMCASA, and BECA before signing SOSA.New Delhi: India and the United States recently signed the Security of Supply Arrangement, or SOSA, on Thursday, as Ind...
Bangladesh floods: Foreign ministry clarifies Farakka water release amid misinformation
The Farakka Barrage. (File photo)New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (foreign ministry) has addressed concerns and misinformation regarding the release of water from the Farakka Barrage into Bangladesh. The foreign ministry spokesman, Randhir...
India making diplomatic amends with neighbours is a welcome sign
The Nepali foreign minister, Arzu Rana Deuba (R), with the Indian foreign minister, S Jaishankar, in New Delhi, on August 19, 2024. (Photo: X/@EONIndia)This month’s Maldives visit of the foreign minister, S Jaishankar, and the Nepal trip of the...Results
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