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US approves USD 385 million arms sale to Taiwan amid growing tensions with
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The United States approved a USD 385 million arms sale to Taiwan on Friday, continuing its efforts to strengthen military relations with the island, a move that has raised concerns in China, Al Jazeera reported. According to the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the sale, whi
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Manipur: Indian Army conducts medical camps in Manipur, benefiting over 80
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Indian Army, in collaboration with District Medical Authorities, organised medical camps in villages under Bishnupur and Churachandpur district on November 29 and 30, according to a spokesperson from the Ministry of Defence on Saturday.
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Defence Ministry signs contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited for Short Ref
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited on Saturday for Short Refit and Dry Docking (SRDD) of INS Vikramaditya at an overall cost of Rs. 1207.5 Cr, according to an official press release from the Ministry of Defence.
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Pune: Air Force chief reviews passing out parade for NDA's 147th course
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 147th course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) took place at the Khetarpal Parade Ground in Khadakwasla, Pune, on Saturday.
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Bodo Council Chief meets Defence Minister, proposes Special Army Regiment
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
During the meeting held on Friday, Pramod Boro highlighted the active and spirited participation of the youth from the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in recruitment rallies and other initiatives organized by the Indian Armed Forces.
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Taiwan detects 18 Chinese military aircraft, 7 naval vessels near its terr
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
According to Taiwan's MND, seven of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
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Mansoor bin Mohammed flags off Dubai International Baja
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, today flagged of
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets 'Amaran' team
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Days after the release of 'Amaran', the film's team recently met with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
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"Looked comfortable while batting...": Nayar shares positive update on Gil
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
In a positive development for India, Gill, who missed the first Test due to a thumb injury, was seen batting in nets at Canberra. In the nets, Gill was seen refining his solid defence. After missing out on the first Test due to a thumb injury, there were positive signs as not only did Gill s
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China suspends top military official, places him under investigation for c
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Admiral Miao Hua (69) heads the Political Work Department of the CMC. He is considered a close protege of Xi Jinping, and had served as a political officer in the army in Fujian when Xi was a local official there in the 1990s and early 2000s.
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China's PLA faces continued turmoil amid senior officer's corruption inqui
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Admiral Miao Hua, a member of the influential Central Military Commission (CMC), China's highest military authority chaired by Xi, is being investigated for "serious violations of discipline"--a term often used to refer to corruption, according to Defense Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian dur
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Taiwan reduces air raid alert zone amid rising threats from China
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Taiwan has revised its air raid alert regulations, reducing the threshold distance for warnings, Defence Minister Wellington Koo confirmed on Monday. The decision was attributed to escalating military provocations from China.
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