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Taiwan increased defence spending by 24.2 pc in 2023 amid growing Chinese
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the report, IISS' Military Balance report also found that Chinese defence spending increased by 5.4 per cent to USD 219.5 billion (NTD 6.89 trillion) in 2023, representing a 29th straight year of growth, according to Nikkei Asia. Meanwhile, Meia Nouwens, a senior fellow for C
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US conducts 'self-defence' strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In the attack, the US military forces targeted seven mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM), three mobile unmanned aerial vehicles(UAV), and one explosive unmanned surface vessel(USV) in Houthi controlled areas of Yemen.
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North Korean President Kim Jong-un oversees test of new surface-to-sea mis
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The North's leader ordered a stronger defence posture in waters north of the South Korean border islands of Yeonpyeong and Baengnyeong, saying South Korean warships have frequently violated the North's waters, the KCNA said.
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Indonesia: Prabowo Subianto claims victory in presidential polls while off
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto declared victory in the presidential polls after unofficial vote counts showed him leading significantly over his rivals, Al Jazeera reported.
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Defence Ministry signs contract with Advanced Weapon Equipment India Ltd t
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract on February 14, 2024 with Advanced Weapon Equipment India Ltd. (AWEIL), Kanpur for manufacturing and supply of a total of 463 indigenously manufactured 12.7 mm Stabilised Remote Control Guns (SRCG) for the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard at a
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Israeli Defence Ministry prepares to receive 20,000 injured soldiers in 20
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to figures released by the ministry on Wednesday, over 5,500 wounded individuals have been admitted to the ministry's rehabilitation wing since October 7.
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Ministry of Defence achieves milestone with Rs 1 lakh crore orders on Gove
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to a press release by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, this milestone, also known as Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), underscores MoD's commitment to streamlining public spending in the Defence sector, setting a precedent as the first central government entity to achieve this f
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Rahul Gandhi pays homage to CRPF bravehearts on Pulwama attack anniversary
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"Humble tributes to the bravehearts of the Pulwama terrorist attack. The country will always be indebted to them for their supreme sacrifice dedicated to the defence of India," Rahul Gandhi posted on X.
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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin urges Senate to pass National Security B
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin urged the Senate to pass the national security bill immediately to invest in America's national security, which will further bolster its deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.
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Defence Ministry signs Rs 2,269-crore deal with Bharat Electronics Limited
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the ministry, it signed the contract with BEL on Tuesday for the procurement of 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems along with associated equipment and accessories for the Indian Navy under the Buy (Indian- IDDM) category at a total cost of Rs 2269.54 cr.
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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin discharged from hospital
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin was discharged from Walter Reed National Medical Center at 3:30 pm (local time) on Tuesday.
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Communities near Gaza, Lebanon borders to receive armored vehicles
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Israel's Defence Ministry said it has earmarked 150 million shekels ($41 million) to provide 200 armoured vehicles to civilian security teams near the Gaza and Lebanon borders, and in Judea and Samaria.
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