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Indian troops with shoulder-fired air defence missiles deployed on heights
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 25 (ANI): Against the backdrop of the activities of the Chinese helicopters close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, Indian forces have deployed troops equipped with shoulder-fired air defence missiles on the crucial heights there.
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Faultlines appear between China, Russia 'special' ties
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Aug 23 (ANI): Although China and Russia have often described their relationship as "special and unprecedented", cracks are appearing in their ties on several issues including differences on Vladivostok, sales of Russian arms to India and delays in the delivery of Russian mis
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Taiwan showcases its military power amid China's growing threat
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Aug 23 (ANI): Amid the threat of China endangering Taiwan's security, the country's defence ministry has released a video showing troops firing anti-aircraft, anti-tank and anti-ship missiles in defence of the island against a mock invasion from across the Taiwan Strait, Sou
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Saudi-led coalition forces destroy missile fired by Houthis
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], August 17 (ANI): The Saudi-led coalition has intercepted and destroyed a missile launched by the Shia rebel Houthi from Yemen in the direction of Saudi Arabia, Sputnik reported citing the coalition's spokesman, Turki al-Maliki.
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Iran threatens to launch attack against UAE over deal with Israel
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], Aug 16 (ANI): Iran on Saturday (local time) threatened to launch an attack against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over its agreement to normalise relations with Israel, Arab News reported.
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Amid tensions with China, armed forces push case for arming Israeli drone
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 9 (ANI): Amid border tension with China, the armed forces are pushing a case for arming their Heron UAVs with laser-guided bombs, precision-guided munitions and anti-tank missiles for taking out enemy positions and armoured regiments.
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Light Combat Aircraft, Cruise Missiles among 101 defence items on import e
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 9 (ANI): Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) MK I A, Land-Attack Cruise Missiles (Long-Range),155 mm Artillery Ammunition are among the list of the 101 items that have been put under an import embargo by the Ministry of Defence.
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Indian envoy thanks French govt, Dassault for timely delivery of Rafale je
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Merignac [France], July 27 (ANI): The Indian ambassador to France, Jawed Ashraf, on Monday thanked the French government and Dassault Aviation for the timely delivery of the five Rafale fighter jets which took off for India from Merignac air base facility in southwestern France a while ag
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In another setback to China, Russia suspends deliveries of S-400 missiles
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], July 27 (ANI): Russia has announced suspension of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems to China and said the resumption of further deliveries is yet to be ascertained.
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India to boost Rafale capabilities with HAMMER missiles under emergency or
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), July 23 (ANI) With the Rafales arriving in the country in the middle of a dispute with China, the Indian Air Force is further boosting the capabilities of the combat aircraft by equipping it with the HAMMER missiles from France.
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Indian forces to acquire Heron drones, Spike anti-tank guided missiles fro
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Engaged in a boundary dispute with China in eastern Ladakh, India is planning to enhance its surveillance capabilities and firepower by placing orders for Heron surveillance drones and Spike anti-tank guided missiles from Israel under the emergency financial
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Air Force to get 33 new fighter jets, 248 indigenous Astra missiles
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): In a major boost for the Indian Air Force, the Defence Ministry on Thursday approved the acquisition of 33 new Russian fighter planes including 12 Su-30 MKIs and 21 MiG-29s along with 200 Astra Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missiles.
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