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Recruiting Agniveers for 7-8 yrs, retaining 60-70% afterwards — possible changes to Agnipath scheme

NDA ally JD(U) has demanded review of military recruitment scheme that drew protests when it was launched in 2022. Demands for rollback continue.

Pune-based firm bags DRDO, Navy contract for development of underwater-launched UAV

Proposed ULUAV will be deployed to conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, and provide radio relays by seamlessly integrating into the existing fleet.

‘A theatre of rivalries’ — geospatial tech key to Indo-Pacific security, says Indian military brass

At Delhi event, Lt. Gen. Rakesh Kapoor highlights that space in now new frontier. Vice-Admiral Tarun Sobti says geospatial tech a critical enabler for maritime domain awareness.

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi appointed as new Army chief

Prior to taking over as the vice-chief in February, he was General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command which looks after the borders with both Pakistan and China.

Agnipath, submarines, Vajra, Rafale M and theaterisation – focus areas of Modi 3.0

The first mega deal likely to get the green light from the defence ministry is the procurement of 100 additional Vajra K-9 howitzers. The government will also name the new Army chief this month.

Indian Navy gets 1st woman naval helicopter pilot & naval officer from Ladakh

Golden Wings were awarded to 21 officers, including Sub-Lieutenant Anamika B Rajeev & Lieutenant Jamyang Tsewang from Ladakh, at passing out parade at INS Rajali Naval Air Station.

For 2 years in a row, Army inked 100% contracts with indigenous firms under capital procurements

All contracts that materialised in FY 2023-24 & 2022-23 were with Indian public, private vendors. Army is looking at indigenising sustenance of weapon systems which includes spares & munition.

Tele MANAS Cell launched to support Armed Forces’ mental health

24/7 services available in 20 languages for personnel and families.

Meet the Chinese Army’s newest recruit — a gun-toting ‘robo-dog’ with an automatic rifle on its back

The mechanical canine, showcased at the annual 15-day Golden Dragon 2024 exercise, can move forward and backward, jump, and lie down like real canines.

IIT Hyderabad, Armed Forces Medical Services Collaborate on Research and Training

Agreement to develop novel medical devices, address health issues faced by soldiers

On Camera

NEET is too high-risk for pen-and-paper tests. It needs a fraud-proof online process

Unless the loopholes are fixed in the NEET system, no matter how many culprits are caught and punished, new ones will continue to emerge.

Siddaramaiah defends fuel price hike amid protests by BJP — ‘don’t we need money for development?’

BJP alleges the hike will be put towards bankrolling Congress govt's 5 guarantees in Karnataka, while CM Siddaramaiah says hike is to 'increase resource mobilisation, increase income'.

Stryker, predator drones, space, Pannun and Indo-Pacific dominate NSAs Doval & Sullivan’s talks

Two-day visit by US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan seen as critical to both countries' focus on convergences in the relationship rather than differences.

Sangh wants BJP to know it’s not dispensable. It’s a rap on the knuckles, nothing more

Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.