The triennial exercise began with three Chetak helicopters trooping the National Flag and the Air Force ensign, flying past the grand stand with the National Anthem playing in the background.
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 84,560 crore for the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
Valued at Rs 1752.13 crore, the SRCGs will enhance maritime forces' capability to engage small targets in both day and night environments. With over 85% indigenous content, this acquisition aligns with the vision of 'Aatmanirbharta in Defence'.
The Indian Navy is organizing the multinational maritime exercise 'Milan 2024' off the Visakhapatnam coast from February 19, with 51 friendly foreign navies participating. The exercise will be held in two phases, including a harbor phase for exchanging expertise and a sea phase with warships and submarines
The Indian Navy introduces a new dress code, allowing the donning of traditional kurta-pyjamas in naval messes, part of a broader initiative to Indianise military practices and shed colonial influences.
The indigenously developed Shakti EW System enhances electronic defense capabilities against modern radars and anti-ship missiles, providing a crucial layer of defense for capital warships.
Indian Army has already been utilising electric cars since 2019 and this initiative will provide further impetus to the “Go Green” initiative, the Indian Army said in a statement
The United States government has approved the sale of 31 MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) to India, along with related equipment, for an estimated USD 3.99 billion. Despite initial concerns and reports of a potential hold by lawmakers, the deal received approval from the Congressional Foreign Affairs Committee.
The defense allocation of Rs 6.21 lakh crore focuses on advanced technology, representing 1.89% of the estimated GDP. The budget emphasizes modernization, addressing capability deficiencies, and enhancing self-sufficiency, says Girish Linganna
The incident occurred near Patrolling Points 35 and 36 at Kakjung, with locals throwing rocks at the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers. The area is within India's perception of the LAC.
