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INS Imphal's commissioning into Navy is testament to India's growing self-
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Indian Navy commissioned the indigenously built stealth-guided missile destroyer INS Imphal on Tuesday in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde and other dignitaries.
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Year-ender: 2023 witnesses record defence exports, all-time high productio
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The year 2023 was a landmark year for the Ministry of Defence as it witnessed defence exports reaching an all-time high--almost Rs 3,000 crore more than the previous financial year--and defence productions crossing the figure of Rs one lakh crore for the first time.
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Ukraine detains defence official of embezzling USD 40mn in artillery deal
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A high-ranking official within the Ukrainian Defence Ministry has been apprehended on charges of embezzling USD 40 million (1.5 billion Ukrainian hryvnia) related to a contract for artillery shells, CNN reported the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU).
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Defence Ministry lists promotion of Nari Shakti, self reliance and border
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
2023 was a landmark year for the Ministry of Defence as giant strides were made towards realising the vision of the Government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to create a strong, secure, self-reliant, and inclusive India, an official press release from the Ministry of Defence informed
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Indian Navy deploys indigenous guided missile destroyer in Gulf of Aden re
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Indian Navy has deployed an indigenous guided missile destroyer in the Gulf of Aden region in light of the piracy incident earlier this week, as per a release issued by the Defence Ministry.
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Indian Navy deploys indigenous guided missile destroyer in Gulf of Aden re
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Indian Navy has deployed an indigenous guided missile destroyer in the Gulf of Aden region in light of the piracy incident earlier this week, as per a release issued by the Defence Ministry.
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Defence Ministry signs Rs 1,600 cr deal with MDL for buying 6 next-gen pat
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai, on December 20, 2023, for the procurement of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVS) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
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Chinese balloon detected crossing Taiwan Strait median line: Taiwan Defenc
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence has announced that a Chinese balloon was detected crossing the Taiwan Strait median line on Tuesday.
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Taiwan detects PLA aircrats, 2 Chinese balloons crossing Median Line
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Taking to X, Taiwan Defence Ministry said, "Six PLA aircraft and 2 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. 1 of the detected aircraft (Y-8 ASW)had entered Taiwan's SW ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and tasked appropriate forces to respond."
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DRDO carries out successful flight trial of lethal UAV
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated the flight trial of Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator, an indigenous high-speed flying wing UAV from the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR), in Karnataka's Chitradurga.
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MDL submits bid for over Rs 20,000 crore project to build 3 new Kalvari cl
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In a significant development, the state-owned Mazagon Dockyards Limited has submitted its response to the Defence Ministry tender for building three new Kalvari class submarines for the Indian Navy.
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Defence Ministry approves Rs 2800 crore rockets for Pinaka weapon system
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In a major boost for the Indian Army, the Defence Ministry has approved a Rs 2,800 crore proposal for buying around 6,400 rockets for Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher systems.
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