WARFARE
MoU signed to set up 3 testing facilities in Chennai under Defence Testing Infra Scheme The Ministry of Defence revolutionizes defence infrastructure with state-of-the-art facilities in Chennai. With a massive investment of Rs 400 crore under the DTIS scheme, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the MoU exchange in New Delhi sets the...
02 Jul, 2024, 08.19 PM ISTAs North Korean and Chinese threats rise, US looks to lock in defense partnerships with Asian allies The United States concluded its inaugural multidomain exercise with Japan and South Korea in the East China Sea, marking a milestone in strengthening regional security alliances. Dubbed Freedom Edge, the exercise focused on enhancing joint capabilit...
29 Jun, 2024, 11.09 AM ISTTwo CoBRA personnel killed in Naxalite IED attack in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district Naxalites triggered an IED blast targeting the truck that claimed the lives of constable Shailendra (29) and the vehicle driver Vishnu R (35), he said. After being alerted about the blast, more forces were rushed to the spot and the bodies were bein...
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Taiwan is not seeking war with China, defence minister says Taiwanese Defence Minister Wellington Koo emphasized that Taiwan is not seeking war with Beijing but is focusing on building a multi-level defensive deterrence to complicate China's invasion plans. Amid increasing military and political pressure fro...
17 Jun, 2024, 08.48 AM ISTModern warfare no longer solely physical domain: IAF chief V R Chaudhari Indian Air Foece Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari emphasised the evolving nature of modern warfare, influenced by cyber technologies, at the Combined Graduation Parade of the 213 Officers' Course. He stressed the importance of adapting, innovati...
15 Jun, 2024, 04.16 PM ISTPope Francis calls at G7 for ban on 'lethal autonomous weapons' Pope Francis called on Friday for a ban on "lethal autonomous weapons", when he addressed the G7 leaders' summit in Italy on the perils of artificial intelligence. "In light of the tragedy that is armed conflict, it is urgent to reconsider the devel...
14 Jun, 2024, 07.59 PM ISTUS Navy faces its most intense combat since World War II against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels The US Navy is engaged in intense combat with Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, marking its most significant sea battle since World War II. The conflict, overshadowed by other regional wars, involves daily attacks on commercial vessels and warship...
14 Jun, 2024, 05.34 PM ISTBe prepared to meet challenges of modern warfare: Lt Gen Kumar asks IMA cadets Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Northern Command, addressed the Passing Out Parade at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), highlighting the evolving nature of modern warfare influenced by technological advancements. He e...
08 Jun, 2024, 03.22 PM ISTBreaking the Stalemate During WW1, an American soldier's clever tactic of using names 'Hans' and 'John' to confuse the Germans in trench warfare led to a strategic advantage. In the Andamans, a bearded man on a remote island surprises passing ships with his enthusiastic g...
07 Jun, 2024, 11.32 PM ISTArmy chief highlights rapidly changing nature of warfare Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande emphasized the need for NDA cadets to enhance technical competencies for future battlefields during the passing out parade of the 146th course.
24 May, 2024, 10.12 PM ISTUS to provide Ukraine with USD275mn more in military aid amid Russian advances Amidst the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the United States is set to provide Ukraine with an additional USD 275 million in military aid, marking the fourth installment since a foreign aid bill was passed last month. The aid package in...
24 May, 2024, 10.18 AM ISTAgniveers are not just soldiers but leaders, innovators and defenders: CDS Anil Chauhan Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan visited Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre in Belagavi to address Agniveers, emphasizing the noble purpose of military service, the evolving nature of warfare including cyber warfare and Artificial I...
20 May, 2024, 05.29 PM ISTAndrei Belousov says Russia must win in Ukraine while minimising troop losses Andrei Belousov, Putin's nominee for defence minister, prioritizes victory in Ukraine with minimal troop losses using advanced tools and efficient defense spending. He aims to maximize efficiencies in Russia's war economy amid a bribery scandal at t...
14 May, 2024, 05.41 PM ISTFaceless people, invisible hands: New US Army video aims to lure recruits for psychological operations The Army’s psychological warfare soldiers are using their brand of mental combat to bring in what the service needs: recruits. And if you find the video intriguing, you may be the Army’s target audience as it works to enlist soldiers to join its Spe...
02 May, 2024, 10.23 AM ISTDRDO successfully tests long-range Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system The supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system was successfully flight-tested on May 01. SMART system was successfully flight-tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. It is the next-generation missile-based l...
01 May, 2024, 07.06 PM ISTVice Admiral K Swaminathan assumes charge as vice chief of Navy Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, specialized in communication and electronic warfare, assumed office as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff in New Delhi. His illustrious career includes commanding various naval vessels and receiving prestigious awards.
01 May, 2024, 02.22 PM ISTAdmiral Dinesh Tripathi, an Electronic Warfare specialist: Here's all about India's new Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi on April 30 took charge as the new Chief of Naval Staff of India. As Admiral R Hari Kumar retires from services on April 30, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi has assumed charge. Born on May 15, 1964, Admiral Tripathi was c...
30 Apr, 2024, 10.13 PM ISTTechnology emerged as new strategic arena of competition: Army chief Manoj Pande In a seminar titled "Year of Technology Absorption: Empowering the Soldier," Army Chief General Manoj Pande discussed the evolving role of technology in warfare. He emphasized that while technological advancements have historically influenced warfar...
24 Apr, 2024, 02.23 PM ISTArmy commander reviews counter-terror training of police officers in J-K's Bhaderwah Army Commander Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar praised the joint efforts of the Army and police in improving operational synergy and interoperability during a review of counter-terror training in Bhadarwah/Jammu. Over 1,100 police sub-inspect...
23 Apr, 2024, 05.42 PM ISTIran and Israel's open warfare after decades of shadow war The recent escalation between Israel and Iran includes a suspected Israeli strike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus, followed by Iran's retaliatory attack on Israeli territory with drones and missiles. In response, Israel reportedly launched a stri...
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