India Defence News

In the wake of the grand inauguration of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, a video has surfaced, reportedly showing Chinese soldiers chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' alongside Indian Army jawans at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Flt Lt Ananya Sharma, a Sukhoi-30MKI fighter pilot, and Flying Officer Ashma Shaikh will lead the Indian Air Force tableau during the Republic Day 2024 parade.

Indian Navy's INS Visakhapatnam swiftly responded to a distress call from the Marshall Islands-flagged vessel MV Genco Picardy in the Gulf of Aden, which faced a drone attack.

The Indian Navy will showcase its Carrier Battle Group for the first time during the Republic Day parade on January 26, with a theme highlighting 'Aatmanirbhar' or a self-reliant Indian Navy. The tableau will also depict the empowerment of women in the Indian Navy across various roles.

Addressing the 76th Army Day parade in Lucknow, Indian Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande highlights the soldiers' capabilities in various operations, including border protection, counter-terrorism, and disaster relief. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the exceptional courage, unwavering commitment, and sacrifices of Indian Army personnel. He expressed gratitude for their relentless dedication to protecting the nation and upholding sovereignty, emphasizing their role as pillars of strength and resilience

The UK Navy's warships will undergo maintenance and repair at Indian dockyards following a similar arrangement with US warships. This announcement coincided with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to London to enhance bilateral defence ties, marking the first such visit in 22 years.

On January 10, British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott visited Mirpur in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Justifying her visit to the area, she said, "70 per cent of British Pakistani roots are from Mirpur, making our work together crucial for diaspora interests".

INS Cheetah, Guldar and Kumbhir were inducted into the Indian Navy in 1984, 1985 and 1986 respectively, in presence of S K Arora (Cheetah and Guldar) and A K Das (Kumbhir) then Ambassadors of India to Poland. 

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande emphasized the need for China to restore the status quo ante to resolve the 43-month-long border standoff in eastern Ladakh. While disengagement has occurred at various points, complete de-induction and de-escalation are pending.