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Defence Ministry clears 70,000 Sig Sauer assault rifles for Indian Army
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In a major boost to the firepower of soldiers, the Indian Army will get 70,000 more Sig Sauer assault rifles which will be given to troops deployed in counterterrorism operations and other duties.
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Sainik Schools employees to receive pensions on time: Govt
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Some instances have come to notice regarding delays in the payment of pension/terminal benefits to retired employees of Sainik Schools due to delays in the release of funds by the concerned state government.
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Cyclone Michaung: "PM Modi assures all possible help from Central Governme
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi is deeply distressed by loss of lives due to Cyclone Michaung in Tamil Nadu. He has been closely reviewing the situation and also personally spoken to the Chief Minister assuring all possible help from the Central Government," the Defence Ministry posted on X.
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"Their dedication in protecting our nation is unparalleled": PM Modi pays
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to the soldiers on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day and lauded the service of the brave hearts, saying that their dedication to protecting our nation is "unparalleled".
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Al Jundi Journal publishes its issue for December 2023
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Al Jundi Journal issued by the UAE Ministry of Defence has published its new December 2023 issue No. 599.
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"LCA ideal to replace MiG-series fighter jets": IAF chief after Centre's n
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Thursday said the nod given by the Defence Ministry to procure 97 more LCA mark 1A fighter jets marks a 'landmark event' and demonstrates the force's commitment towards 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.
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Defence Ministry clears procurement of 97 Tejas LCA for IAF, over 150 Prac
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
the Defence Ministry on Thursday cleared the proposal for acquiring 97 Light Combat Aircraft Mark 1A fighter jets for Indian Air Force at a cost of around Rs 65,000 crore.
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Defence Ministry to discuss mega military projects worth around Rs 2 lakh
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government is set to give a big push to indigenisation in the defence sector as the Defence Ministry is scheduled to hold a meeting to discuss projects worth around Rs 2 lakh crore including two mega fighter aircraft projects and the light atta
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Defence ministry to discuss India's biggest ever fighter aircraft projects
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Defence Ministry is scheduled to take up two of India's biggest-ever fighter aircraft projects worth Rs 1.3 lakh crore for discussion in a crucial meeting this week including buying 97 new LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft and indigenously upgrading 84 Su-30 MKI combat planes
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Defence Ministry body distributes Rs 932-cr to over 3.7 lakh beneficiaries
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB), a Defence Ministry body, has distributed grants worth Rs 932 crore to over 3.7 lakh beneficiaries linked to the armed forces (Army, Navy and Air Force) in the last five years between 2018 and 2023 under various welfare schemes like education grants of their wards
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Russia to supply Igla-S anti-aircraft missiles to India
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Russia signed a contract to supply Igla-S hand-held anti-aircraft missiles to India and has allowed the production of the Igla under license, Reuters reported citing Russian news agency TASS.
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Rajnath Singh directs Defence Ministry to release 3rd instalment of OROP p
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"Raksha Mantri, Rajnath Singh, has directed the MoD to release the third instalment of OROP payment for the defence pensioners drawing pensions through the SPARSH System before Diwali. The banks and other agencies have also been directed to do the same for all defence pensioners drawing pens
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