Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday laid a a wreath and paid tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War at the National War Memorial in the national capital, on the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas.
As the country celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday, the families of the soldiers remembered the bravery and dedication of their loved ones and paid tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives in the 1999 Kargil War.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday remembered the indomitable spirit and courage of the brave soldiers who fought valiantly in the 1999 war and said that the Armed Forces service and sacrifice will continue to inspire "every Indian" and our "coming generations."
The Agnipath scheme was announced by the Centre in June 2022 and is designed to enable a youthful profile of the Armed Forces. Those recruited under the scheme are called 'Agniveers'.
The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha is set to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas with a slew of nationwide tributes celebrating the valour of the Indian armed forces.
Despite the looming threat of Typhoon Kaemi making landfall on Wednesday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has assured that the armed forces are fully prepared to face the storm while moving ahead with their scheduled annual war games Han Kuang exercises.
The statement added that the ex-servicemen were informed about the Agnipath Scheme, wherein Regimental Centre Commandants and Commanding Officers highlighted the positive aspects of the scheme and the avenues for Agniveer's post-four-year engagement with the Indian Armed Forces.
For the first time, women from the Indian armed forces will be participating in the Olympics, with Havildar Jaismine Lamboria and CPO Reetika Hooda set to represent the tricolour in boxing and wrestling events at the multi-sport extravaganza.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Thursday said that the Indian Armed Forces are taking multiple initiatives to maintain an edge over adversaries, and are improving warfighting doctrines, strategies, and concepts in response to perceived threats.
India's counter-drone market is projected to grow at an annual rate of 28 per cent over the next five years, highlights a report by Motilal Oswal, a financial services company.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has awarded seven new projects to industries under the Technology Development Fund scheme for various requirements of the Armed Forces and aerospace and defence sectors.