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The high-voltage exercise, carried out in conjunction with the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy, tested the jointmanship and interoperability among the Special Forces of tri-services while reacting to different plans and contingencies in realistic tactical settings.

The President will undertake the sortie at the Tezpur Air Force Station during her visit to Assam from April 6 to April 8.

The successful flight marks a new chapter in India's quest for self-reliance and its efforts to strengthen its defence capabilities, says Defence and Aerospace Analyst Girish Linganna

An Indian Navy official confirmed the incident and said that the commando had gone for para jump training at Air Force Station in Panagarh.  

The cutting-edge combat drone Akinci, which means 'Raider' in Turkish, is a high-altitude long endurance (HALE) drone, capable of firing air-to-ground and air-to-air missiles. Flight-tested in 2021, the Akinci drone was delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces in the same year.

Occupants of five to six vehicles and 20-30 tourists on their way to Nathu La are feared to have been buried under the snow. 

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's contribution to the military, as well as his wit and humor, have made him a beloved figure not just among soldiers, but also among the general public, says Girish Linganna

The commanders discussed a range of issues, including aspects of digitisation; cyber security; challenges of social media; Aatmanirbharta; absorption of Agniveers and jointness.

IAF historian Anchit Gupta narrates the story of the crew of a Dakota aircraft of the Indian Air Force that was shot down over Purr village in Nagaland on August 26, 1960.

The consensus is that only a comprehensive and independent review can find the answers to the current incident and the larger issues that have plagued the ALH. Defence and aeronautics expert Girish Linganna explores