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Drone attackers, spy-proof radio — private players line up hi-tech wares at Army meeting

A showcase of different kinds of military equipment was organised by Army Design Bureau at Army Commanders’ Conference Tuesday.

Kashmir, retirement age & artificial intelligence to be discussed at Army Commanders’ meet

The week-long Army Commanders' Conference, set to begin Monday, is a biannual event where its top leadership maps out security and administrative issues.

292 ceasefire violations along LoC in J&K this September, triple the number from last year

Ceasefire violations see a spike since Article 370 was scrapped on 5 August. Total number of violations so far in 2019 is 2,317, Army data shows.

After Balakot success, IAF to integrate Spice 2000 bombs with Su30 MKI fighters

This will be the second non-Russian and non-indigenous weapon to be integrated on the Su30 MKI — after ASRAAM.

A little known story about Grp Capt Harkirat Singh, who will command first Rafale squadron

Group Captain Harkirat Singh was awarded Shaurya Chakra in 2009 for his brave act that helped save his MiG 21 Bison that had developed engine complications.

India gets modern Rafale, but is only major air force to fly these 6 outdated aircraft

From Soviet-era MiGs to British Avro transporters and French-origin Chetak/Cheetah helicopters, these 6 IAF aircraft need to be phased out soon.

Rajnath Singh receives India’s first Rafale jet in ‘exponential boost’ to IAF capability

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who was in France for the Rafale handover, said his visit was aimed at "expanding the strategic partnership" between the countries.

Balakot showed major shift in govt approach to terrorists, says new IAF chief Bhadauria

In his Air Force Day message, IAF chief RKS Bhadauria said that the strikes reflected the Air Force's capability and the Centre's commitment against terror.

Abhinandan Varthaman leads MiG-21 Bison formation on Air Force Day flypast

The 87th Air Force Day flypast saw formations by Balakot air strike pilots, including an avenger formation comprising 3 Mirage 2000 and 2 Sukhoi fighters.

Two IAF squadrons awarded citations on Air Force Day for role in Balakot airstrike 

IAF chief RKS Bhadauria decorated the 51 Squadron and the 9 Squadron for their role in the air strike on terrorist camps in Pakistan's Balakot in February this year.

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India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

With defence push, India looks to capture markets in Africa beyond western Indian Ocean

India’s defence sector is trying to penetrate the African market. But with China already extending significant influence, India must now play catch-up.      

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?