MILITARY FORMATIONS
J-K: Army commander reviews operational preparedness of military formations in Udhampur Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar, Northern Army Commander, visited various military formations in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district to review operational preparedness, officials said on Thursday. His visit on Wednesday evening aimed to ass...
27 Jun, 2024, 12.23 PM ISTUS military says destroyed Huthi radars, vessels The US military destroyed two Huthi uncrewed surface vessels, one drone, and seven radars in the Red Sea. The Huthis, backed by Iran, have launched numerous drone and missile strikes in retaliation od the Israel-Hamas conflict. This has prompted coa...
15 Jun, 2024, 09.45 AM ISTUS military completes major exercise in Africa and works to deepen partnerships The U.S. and top African allies conducted the African Lion military exercise in Morocco, addressing new challenges in volatile regions. The exercise showcased joint military operations and emphasized a holistic approach to instability issues beyond ...
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Israeli military says combat in part of north Gaza is over At the south end of Gaza, Israeli forces pressing an offensive into Rafah found rocket launchers and other weapons as well as tunnel shafts built by Hamas in the city centre, the army said. Tank-led Israeli troops aim to break up Hamas' fighting for...
31 May, 2024, 06.21 PM ISTChina warns of Taiwan 'war' as military drills encircle island On the second day of exercises, warships and fighter jets surrounded Taiwan in what Beijing described as a test of its capability to seize the island, following the inauguration of its new president. China's military initiated the two-day war games ...
24 May, 2024, 08.25 PM ISTUkraine parliament passes bill allowing prisoners to join military amid personnel shortage Ukraine's parliament has passed a bill allowing certain prisoners to enlist in the armed forces amid a critical shortage of military personnel. The move marks a shift in Kyiv's stance, previously opposing such measures. The legislation, awaiting fin...
09 May, 2024, 01.42 PM ISTFormer Chinese Defence Minister emerges in public after prolonged absence China's former Defence Minister Gen. Wei Fenghe has made a public appearance, suggesting that he is politically safe amid speculation about his fate. Wei paid tribute at the funeral of a senior Chinese legislator, indicating his status. However, the...
08 May, 2024, 03.55 PM ISTJoe Biden and Fumio Kishida agree to tighten military and economic ties to counter China President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan announced strengthened military, economic, and other cooperation between their countries to counter China's actions in the Indo-Pacific region. This includes creating an expanded defense ...
11 Apr, 2024, 09.57 AM ISTIn tech drive, Army plans test bed brigades, adversarial force The Indian Army is set to enhance its engagement with the industry by expanding its internal design bureau and creating new structures for testing and innovation. The Army Design Bureau (ADB) will be expanded, and new cells will be established for g...
05 Apr, 2024, 12.15 AM ISTIndian Army establishes elite tech unit STEAG to research future communication technologies The Indian Army has formed the Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group (STEAG), a specialized unit focusing on researching advanced communication technologies such as 6G, AI, machine learning, and quantum computing for military use. STEAG...
18 Mar, 2024, 05.05 PM ISTSituation along LAC stable but sensitive, deployment extremely robust: Gen Pande Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande emphasizes stable but sensitive LAC situation, stressing close monitoring and balanced troop deployment. Reflecting on conflicts, he highlights the importance of self-reliance and leveraging technology for future preparedn...
15 Mar, 2024, 06.24 PM ISTIran's military forces kill Jaish al-Adl militant group commander, his companions in Pakistan Iran's military forces reportedly killed senior Jaish al-Adl commander Ismail Shahbakhsh and companions in a clash in Pakistan. Jaish al-Adl, designated a terrorist organization by Iran, operates in Sistan-Baluchistan, Iran. This comes after both co...
24 Feb, 2024, 10.10 AM ISTStalemate in formation of new govt in Pakistan continues; PML-N, PPP fail to agree on power-sharing deal After a three-hour deliberation on Monday, the negotiation hit a snag prompting a temporary halt, with both PML-N and PPP agreeing to reconvene at 10 pm on Monday. However, the meeting did not take place. Eventually, at 11 pm, the PML-N concluded th...
20 Feb, 2024, 07.16 PM ISTNorth Korean President Kim Jong-un oversees test of new surface-to-sea missiles North Korean President Kim Jong-un oversaw the test firing of a new surface-to-sea missile and ordered heightened defense near the western maritime border. The missile, Padasuri-6, was launched the day after South Korea reported multiple North Korea...
15 Feb, 2024, 02.07 PM ISTWill Modi-Sharif chemistry transform India-Pakistan ties? The dynamics between India and Pakistan have drastically changed under Modi's leadership, with India emerging as a strong power. India's actions, such as the revocation of Article 370 and surgical strikes, have deterred Pakistan-sponsored terrorism,...
10 Feb, 2024, 08.02 PM ISTFrench Foreign Legion set to join Republic Day parade 2024: Key highlights and aerial displays The French Foreign Legion's inclusion in India's 75th Republic Day parade brings international flair. Captain Loic Alexandre expresses pride, emphasizing the Legion's honor in participating. Notable highlights include a 130-member contingent, aerial...
24 Jan, 2024, 03.21 PM ISTRepublic Day Parade: 51 planes including Tejas to participate. Here are IAF big plans for R-Day parade India's Republic Day parade dazzles with the debut of IAF's C-295 aircraft and a showcase of 'Made-in-India' weapons by the Army. The historic flypast includes 51 aircraft, commemorating the Tangail airdrop. Highlights include HAL's LCH Prachand, Na...
19 Jan, 2024, 03.28 PM ISTNDA celebrates 75 years of military glory The NDA has the unique distinction of being the first joint training institution in the world that trains future officers of all three services in the spirit of jointmanship that proved essential to success on the battlefield during World War II.
16 Jan, 2024, 06.05 PM ISTComic book on K-pop group BTS charts their rise to stardom and military service The glossy comic sheds light on how these pop stars evolved into international sensations and the unique journey they navigate from being celebrated musicians to fulfilling their military service obligations.
05 Jan, 2024, 08.43 PM ISTBTS's epic tale! New comic explores K-pop sensation's rise & transition to military life The 22-page comic book delves into the sensational rise of the South Korean septet since their 2013 debut, capturing their journey from pop stardom to military service.
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