LANDING CRAFT ASSAULT
Indian troops in Maldives managing choppers, aircraft for its forces
India has for decades been the largest training partner for the MNDF as well, meeting more than 70% of the island nation's requirement of military training. Around 1,500 personnel have been trained in India in the past 10 years, with the most recent being four graduates from the Indian Military Academy in December 2023.
From the Israel-Gaza war to the Moon race: events that defined 2023
Drought made worse by climate change was cited as one of several factors behind the deadliest wildfire in the US in a century that claimed at least 115 lives on the Hawaiian island of Maui in August. Tourists and residents also fled huge fires on the Greek islands of Rhodes and Corfu but the worst-affected country, in terms of area consumed by fire, was Canada, with over 18 million hectares of forest going up in smoke.
Israel's endgame? No sign of post-war plan for Gaza
Israel has called up a record 360,000 reservists and has been bombarding the tiny enclave non-stop following Hamas's assault on southern Israel on Oct. 7, which killed about 1,400 people, mostly civilians.
After Ladakh, Indian Army plans to deploy fast boats, landing craft at other border areas
The Army plans to acquire six fast patrol boats and eight landing craft assault for border areas. The boats will be deployed in areas like Sir Creek, Brahmaputra river basin, and Sundarban delta areas. The fast patrol boats will be rugged and versatile, capable of carrying eight fully-armed soldiers for various tasks. The landing craft assault will have the capacity to transport 35 soldiers along with their weapons and equipment.
Army begins process to procure fast patrol boats, landing craft and surveillance systems
The Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an over three-year confrontation in certain friction points along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh even as the two sides completed disengagement from several areas following extensive diplomatic and military talks.
Rajnath Singh hands over Fast Patrol Vessel, Landing Craft Assault ship to Maldives
The Fast Patrol Vessel, capable of coastal and offshore surveillance at high speeds, was commissioned as the MNDF Coast Guard ship Huravee. President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Defence Minister Mariya Ahmed Didi were present on the occasion.
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Amid Chinese buildup, Indian Army built infra for 450 tanks, 22,000 additional troops in Eastern Ladakh
Highlighting the infrastructure development being done by the Border Roads Organisation along the China border, defence sources said that presently nine tunnels which include a "2.535 Km long Sela tunnel, which will be the highest bi-lane tunnel in the world once completed. 11 more tunnels are also under planning."
Rajnath hands over wide range of indigenous military equipment to Army to boost combat capability in Ladakh
The indigenously manufactured weapons that were given part to the Army included Landing Craft Attack for operations in Pangong lake, infantry combat vehicles and many other systems. Anti-personnel mine 'Nipun' was also handed over to the Indian Army, by Defence Minister Singh. Around 7 lakh of these mines would be provided to the force manufactured by the Indian private sector industry.
India, Maldives sign six pacts; widen defence partnership
India also announced $ 100 Mn new Line of Credit to finance infrastructure projects in Maldives. The Government of Maldives had requested for this new LOC to fund the revised costs of existing projects being considered under existing GoI LOCs. It will also allow inclusion of additional projects.
Civilians leave steelworks as Ukraine braces for renewed offensive
The Russian campaign has run into tough resistance -- and galvanised Kyiv's western allies to comprehensively sanction the Russian economy and Putin's inner circle. But with Victory Day approaching, Ukrainian officials fear more intense missile and artillery bombardments and renewed assaults, as Moscow scrambles for symbolic wins.
Russia’s ruined game plan for Ukraine is visible in the south
On Wednesday, both sides also indicated they were inching toward a potential cease-fire deal, even as major differences remain and Putin gave a televised speech about the “self-cleansing” power of current events for Russia that offered little obvious cause for hope.
A powerful Chinese navy ready to flex its muscles
The sheer quantity and diversity of modern ships in the PLAN are imbuing it with growingconfidence, bolstered by nationalism fanned by an increasingly martial communist party.
Yemen rebels seize UAE ship; hackers hit Israeli newspaper
The seizure of the Rwabee marks the latest assault in the Red Sea, a crucial route for international trade and energy shipments. The Iranian-backed Houthis acknowledged the incident off the coast of Hodeida, a long-contested prize of the grinding war in Yemen.
Pentagon deploys warship, Patriot missiles in Middle East to deter Iranian 'threats'
The Pentagon said the US did not seek conflict with Iran, but that Washington was "ready to defend US forces and interests in the region".
Government gives green signal to build worth over Rs 20,000 crore
The amphibious assault ships, also called the Landing Platform Docks, are used to transport troops and equipment into a war zone by sea.
Malayalam film actors’ body shows staggering misogyny as it welcomes back Dileep
In the age of Time’s Up and #MeToo, there has been deafening silence on the issue especially from a younger generation of male stars and an older generation of writers.
This is what kept our celebrities awake in 2016
From the suicide of Rohith Vemula in Hyderabad to the disappearance of Najeeb Ahmed at JNU, the young are a worried lot.
30 years after Shah Bano, 'Islamic feminists' fight back
In 1985, Shah Bano was caught in a pincer between her legal rights and her religion. But now, Muslim women are refusing to accept that false choice.
PM Narendra Modi slams Congress; says it wants power to remain concentrated with one family
"Congress is desperate as it wants power to remain concentrated with one family," Modi said while addressing NDA MPs.
These are the most elite special forces units in the US
We bring you some of the most elite military special operators and special forces units of the US armed forces, these men go where few dare to tread.
The many ups and downs of super star Jayalalithaa
Till the higher courts declare her to be unfit to rule, Jayalalithaa has enough space to maneouvre in Tamil Nadu politics.
Contacts with Russia, France, Ukraine to upgrade IAF fleet
Contracts have been signed with Russia, France and Ukraine for upgradation of the flying fleet of Indian Air Force.
Navy signs Rs.2,170 crore deal for 8 assault vessels
Navy has signed a Rs 2,170 crore contract with the Kolkata-based Defence Shipyard Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers.
Amphibious vessels to strengthen Navy; Government clears acquisition of 8 assault crafts
The government has cleared the Rs 2,176-crore acquisition of eight specialised vessels or LCUs (landing craft utility), capable of "hard beaching" on enemy shores.
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