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Australian Army Chief meets senior leadership of Indian Armed Forces, to v
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Australian Army Chief will travel to Agra tomorrow to visit the 50 (Independent) Parachute Brigade, also known as the Shatrujeet Brigade, a specialised airborne formation of the Indian Army headquartered in Agra.
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US halts shipments of air defense missiles, munitions to Ukraine
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The decision to halt some weapons transfers to Ukraine comes after President Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded with Western allies to bolster its aerial defenses after intensifying Russian airborne attacks, CNN reported.
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IAF to get Rs 10,000 crore indigenous I-STAR spy planes to help in precisi
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Amid the ongoing Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, the Defence Ministry is going to take up the Rs 10,000 crore proposal to buy three sophisticated spy planes to help the Indian Air Force get a clear air-to-ground picture to carry out precision strikes against enemy ground targets like rad
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National Green Tribunal takes up plea on health hazards from airborne dust
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A school student has petitioned the National Green Tribunal (NGT), highlighting the harmful effects of airborne dust generated during street sweeping and its impact on public health. The petition states that the widespread feeding and proliferation of pigeons across Delhi-NCR result in exce
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Mongolian army delegation visits Shatrujeet Brigade, enhancing India-Mongo
Updated : 12 months ago IST
A 19-member delegation from the Mongolian Army, led by Brigadier General Ontsgoibayar Lkhamjii, visited the Indian Army's Shatrujeet Brigade to gain firsthand insight into the professional aspects of airborne troops.
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Indian, US troops undertake joint physical conditioning, mountain warfare
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Indian Army soldiers from the 8 Gorkha Infantry Battalion Group of the Amphibious Brigade, Bison Division, and "Bobcats" from the US Army's 11th Airborne Division participated in a joint Yoga and martial arts session held at the HQ Eastern Fleet Sports Complex.
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Spy planes, radars, fighter jets, utility choppers: Indian Air Force lists
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
According to the Standing Committee report on defence, tabled in Parliament, the IAF's key planned acquisitions in 2025-26 include low-level radars, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Light Utility Helicopters (LUH), multirole helicopters, and the leasing of mid-air refuelling aircraft. Additional
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Air pollution may be higher inside your home than outdoors: Study
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A new study reveals that people may be exposed to unhealthy levels of airborne pollutants inside their homes, even if the outdoor air quality is good.
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'Ex Winged Raider': Army conducts joint airborne operations training with
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
According to a release, the exercise involved rehearsing various airborne insertion techniques from both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, enhancing the skills of participating personnel. The exercise also witnessed a first in the Eastern Theatre in terms of training on airborne operation
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Antibody treatment helps prevent severe bird flu in monkeys: Study
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The antibodies target a stable part of the bird flu virus, ensuring that the immune protection can resist new variants and offer long-term protection against the globally spreading airborne infection. It helps in preventing severe bird flu in monkeys.
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From howitzers to laser based weapons, DRDO tableau to showcase 'Raksha Ka
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The DRDO Tableau, with the theme 'Raksha Kavach - Multi-layer Protection against Multi-domain Threats' will feature Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile; Airborne Early Warning & Control System; 155 mm/52 Cal Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System; Drone Detect, Deter & Destroy; Satell
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Indian Armed Forces' Exercise Devil Strike concludes successfully; showcas
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Indian Armed Forces have successfully concluded Exercise Devil Strike, a high-intensity joint exercise held from 16 to 19 January. This collaborative endeavour between the Indian Army's elite airborne troops and the Indian Air Force showcased seamless integration, operational excellence,
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