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"US will never risk sending its navy to open up Strait of Hormuz": Kanwal
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Sibal argued that the US is unlikely to risk a naval operation to forcibly "reopen" the Strait of Hormuz as the deep-water channel necessary for large vessels lies within Iranian territorial waters. Iran does not need sophisticated long-range missiles to defend this corridor; short-range
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India, Russia likely to discuss defence projects including Su-30 overhaul,
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
During the ongoing visit of the Russian Preisident Vladimir Putin to India, the two sides are expected to discuss major projects like the second overhauling of the Su-30 fighter jets, equipping Indian fleet with the R-37 air to air missiles that can hit targets at up more than 200 Kms alo
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North Korea fires multiple short-range missiles ahead of APEC summit
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles, its first in months, ahead of the APEC summit in South Korea. South Korea's military said the missiles flew about 350 km and fell inland. Pyongyang continues to develop weapons, with Kim Jong Un open to talks but refusing to give up
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DRDO successfully conducts maiden flight tests of Integrated Air Defence W
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on X, the Defence Minister wrote, "The @DRDO_India has successfully conducted the maiden flight Tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS), on 23 Aug 2025 at around 1230 Hrs off the coast of Odisha. IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system comprising of all ind
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India successfully test-fires Prithvi-II and Agni-1 ballistic missiles fro
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India successfully test-fired Short-Range Ballistic Missiles--Prithvi-II and Agni-I from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha's Chandipur, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement.
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Taiwan deploys Sky Sword II missile system to counter Chinese air, amphibi
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Taiwanese army's 21st Artillery Command conducted a short-range air defense drill in Taoyuan yesterday as part of the Han Kuang exercises, deploying the indigenous Sky Sword II missile system for the first time in the drills.
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Indian Army receives new supplies of Russian-origin Igla-S shoulder-fired
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS) are an important part of the air defence protection of the Indian Army, and the new supplies of the Igla-S missiles have been received as part of a contract inked under the emergency procurement powers given by the Centre to the forces.<
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Indian Army issues tender to procure next-generation Very Short Range Air
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Indian Army issues tender to procure shoulder-fired Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (Next Generation) to take out enemy aircraft, choppers and drones, defence officials said.
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DRDO, Navy successfully test indigenously developed Vertically Launched Sh
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy conducted the successful flight-test of indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
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Army to showcase battlefield surveillance systems, DRDO tableau depicting
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Addressing a press conference, Major General Sumit Mehta said, "The things that will come for the first time is battlefield surveillance systems, second is DRDO tableau which is depicting Pralay, which is a short range ballistic missiles.... This is the fourth time that Indonesian preside
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From howitzers to laser based weapons, DRDO tableau to showcase 'Raksha Ka
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The DRDO Tableau, with the theme 'Raksha Kavach - Multi-layer Protection against Multi-domain Threats' will feature Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile; Airborne Early Warning & Control System; 155 mm/52 Cal Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System; Drone Detect, Deter & Destroy; Satell
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North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles ahead of US elections
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The launch of the North Korean missiles took place just hours before America head to the polls to vote between Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her Republican rival Donald Trump.
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