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Army dog ‘Axel’ killed in tense Kashmir operation. Took on terrorist even after he was shot at

It is understood that the two-yr-old Belgian Malinois latched onto the terrorist despite being shot, as he sustained over 10 wounds besides the gunshot, saving lives of many soldiers.

IAF lost 152 pilots, 534 aircraft, in crashes in past 30 years

Data shared by aviation expert Anchit Gupta shows there were 20-30 accidents that resulted in aircraft loss for most of 1990s, 10-20 in 2000s & between single & double figures till this year.

Twin boost for Navy in one day — indigenous Vikrant delivered & 2 MH-60 Romeos fly in from US 

The two MH-60 Romeo helicopters are among 24 to be delivered to India by 2025. They will be operating from aircraft carriers Vikrant & Vikramaditya, besides other surface vessels.

1st indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant delivered to Navy, India among rare few with capacity

Vikrant has been built with 76% indigenisation, at a cost of about Rs 20,000 cr, & will significantly enhance the Navy’s presence in the Indian Ocean Region. It will be commissioned next month.

Addressing China challenge among objectives as US Navy outlines updated navigation plan

US Chief of Naval Operations Navigation Plan Update (NAVPLAN) 2022 was released Tuesday by Admiral Mike Gilday, Chief of US Naval Operations.

Army’s quest for close-quarter battle carbines continues. Here are its options 

Army has been trying to acquire CQB carbines since 2008 to replace outdated & ageing 9mm British Sterling 1A1 submachine guns. MoD gave nod to induct new weapons this week.

After China rolls out 5G at LAC, Indian Army seeks high-speed network for mountainous terrain

Army has sought bids from companies for 4G- and 5G-based network that's envisaged to provide reliable & secure voice, messaging & data services at altitudes of up to 18,000 feet.

China’s pressure tactics along LAC continue, aim to ‘keep the pot simmering’

The tension isn’t limited to the 1,597-km border in Ladakh, but stretches to the Eastern Sector where the Chinese are busy building infrastructure, including villages, close to the LAC.

Eye on LAC, China plans to build highway through India-claimed Aksai Chin

The expressway could also go near the LAC flashpoint areas of Hot Springs, Depsang Plains & Galwan Valley

F/A-18 Super Hornet built for carrier ops, ‘compliant’ with INS Vikramaditya & Vikrant — Boeing

F/A-18's completion of trials in Goa reinforced its ability to operate off Indian carriers & Indian Navy will benefit from US Navy's tactics and upgrades, says manufacturer Boeing.

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.