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India successfully carries out night trials of over 5,000 Km range Agni-5
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
India successfully carried out the night trials of the nuclear-capable Agni-5 ballistic missile, which can hit targets beyond 5,000 km on Thursday.
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Former US pilot held in Australia faces US charges over Chinese military p
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Earlier, Australian police had arrested Duggan in the rural town of Orange at the request of the US government in October. His extradition request by the United States is likely pending.
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Navies of India, Indonesia taking part in Coordinated Patrol
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Indian Naval ship Karmuk, an indigenously built Missile Corvette along with L-58 (indigenously built Landing Craft Utility vessel) and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft will be participating in the Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT), the defence ministry said in a press release.
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Ministry urges defence manufacturers to formulate policies on reservation
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane on Wednesday urged the Indian defence manufacturers to act on their commitment and make policy announcements for ex-Agniveers under the Corporate Recruitment plans at the earliest.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh co-chairs India-France annual defence dialo
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
During the annual defence dialogue in New Delhi, Singh and Lecornu discussed various bilateral, regional and defence industrial cooperation issues.
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China boosting capabilities for 'grey zone' operations to exert stress on
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing is looking to "create grey zone" operations continuously to exert stress on opponents because it avoids army clashes with other countries, according to a report by the Japan Defence Ministry think tank.
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Pilots hired to help China understand how western planes operate
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
China has recruited more than 30 former British military pilots including those who have flown sophisticated fighter jets. UK's Defence Ministry said that they are being recruited to train pilots of the Chinese Army.
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West probes China's headhunting of its military personnel
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Last month, The New York Times (NYT) first reported that China has hired nearly 30 retired British military pilots to train pilots in the People's Liberation Army.
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Speculation rife on new Pak Army chief amid reports of rift between govt,
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The Prime Minister's Office has not yet confirmed the development. A senior government official had refuted claims that there was a deadlock between the military and civil leadership over the appointment of Pakistan's next Chief of Army Staff.
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Chinese defence minister says ready to hold meeting with US counterpart
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
On Saturday, the Chinese defence ministry said Wei would participate in the ninth ADMM-Plus from November 20-24 in Cambodia. Ahead of his Cambodia visit, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said that Pentagon must remain clear-eyed about the threat of China.
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Malabar maritime exercise culminates in seas off Japan
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
This edition also marked the 30th anniversary of the exercise and was hosted by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
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Poland summons Russian envoy over 'missile' incident as NATO calls emergen
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
On November 15, Polish media reported that two missiles fell on the territory of Poland in the Lubelskie province bordering Ukraine. The Russian Defence Ministry dismissed reports, saying its military has performed no strikes targeting the Ukrainian-Polish border zone.
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