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Modi govt approves new agency to develop space warfare weapon systems
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jun 11 (ANI): With the aim of enhancing the capabilities of the armed forces to fight wars in space, the government has approved the setting up of a new agency which will develop sophisticated weapon systems and technologies for the purpose.
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Russia intercepts US, Swedish armed forces aircraft near its border
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], Jun 11 (ANI): A Russian Su-27 fighter jet intercepted two reconnaissance aircraft from the US and Swedish Armed Forces over the Baltic Sea waters near the Russian border, according to an official statement on Tuesday.
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140 terrorists killed after Syrian Army repels attack
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], Jun 8 (ANI): At least 140 terrorists were killed after the Syrian Army launched efforts to repel an attack on the Hama Province by armed opposition groups and the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham terror group, which is designated as a terrorist organisation by countries like USA, Canada
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Defence Minister Singh discusses operational preparations with top brass
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday held a meeting with senior officers of his ministry and reviewed operational matters and procurement for the armed forces.
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Afghan forces seize control over Taliban influenced district
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Ghazni [Afghanistan], June 07 (ANI): Afghan armed forces on Friday seized control over Khwaja Omari district in central Ghazni province which fell into Taliban influence last year.
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UP: 123 PAF, 9 RAF companies deployed ahead of Eid
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 4 (ANI): Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr in the state, 123 companies of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) have been deployed.
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Army creates website for veterans, pensioners, NOK
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): In a move to have a better connect with armed forces veteran officers, family pensioners and to address their grievances, a website -- Retired Officers Digital Records Archive (RODRA)-- has been launched.
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China threatens to use force against US over Taiwan remark
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], June 02 (ANI): Asserting China will be "reunified", Defence Minister Wei Fenghe on Sunday threatened to use armed forces against the United States if it does not stop interfering in the Taiwan issue.
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Over 90,000 displaced in Libya due to fighting in Tripoli: UN
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], Jun 1 (ANI): More than 90,000 people have been displaced in Libya since April as a result of the armed conflict between Khalifa Haftar's army and UN-backed government forces in capital Tripoli, United Nations said on Friday.
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Admiral Karambir Singh takes over as Navy Chief
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Admiral Karambir Singh on Friday took over as the Chief of the Naval Staff succeeding Admiral Sunil Lanba, who is retiring after over four decades of service.
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Armed Forces Tribunal defers hearing in Vice Admiral Bimal Verma's plea se
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): The Armed Forces Tribunal on Wednesday deferred the hearing in the case filed by Vice Admiral Bimal Verma seeking an appointment as the next Navy Chief of India and also ordered that Vice Admiral Karambir Singh can take charge as the Navy Chief on May 31.
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Dwayne Johnson pens tribute on 'Memorial Day'
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), May 28 (ANI): As the United States commemorated 'Memorial Day' on Monday, Dwayne Johnson penned a heartfelt tribute to those who sacrificed their lives serving in the US armed forces.
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