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Indian Army dog, Phantom made supreme sacrifices of his life in operation after terrorists fired upon an Army convoy near Asan, Sunderbani Sector.
White Knight Corps tweeted "As our troops were closing in on the trapped terrorists, Phantom drew enemy fire, sustaining fatal injuries. His courage, loyalty, and dedication will never be forgotten.
White Knight Corps tweeted "As our troops were closing in on the trapped terrorists, Phantom drew enemy fire, sustaining fatal injuries. His courage, loyalty, and dedication will never be forgotten.
Meet Major VS Attri, posted at Rangapahar, Nagaland saved the lives of two children, who were drowning on the Dhansiri River.
The children aged approximately 5-6 years had been swept away 30-35 metres inside the river. The officer heard the cries of their mother who was on the shore and immediately jumped into the river and saved the two drowning children.
The locals thanked the officer for the valiant action, with utter disregard to personnel safety.
The children aged approximately 5-6 years had been swept away 30-35 metres inside the river. The officer heard the cries of their mother who was on the shore and immediately jumped into the river and saved the two drowning children.
The locals thanked the officer for the valiant action, with utter disregard to personnel safety.
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) simultaneously launched two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) ‘Adamya’ and ‘Akshar’, with over 60% indigenous content, built by Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL) on October 28, 2024. The vessels are part of the contract signed with GSL for eight such FPVs to be built at a cost of Rs 473 crore. With the primary role of protection, monitoring, control and surveillance, these advanced FPVs will help ICG protect offshore assets and island territories.
Each FPV has a length of 52m, breadth of 8m, max speed of 27 knots, Controllable Pitch Propeller-based propulsion system and displacement of 320 tons. The ships have been designed and constructed to meet the specific requirements of the ICG under stringent dual class certification of American Bureau of Shipping and Indian Register of Shipping.
Each FPV has a length of 52m, breadth of 8m, max speed of 27 knots, Controllable Pitch Propeller-based propulsion system and displacement of 320 tons. The ships have been designed and constructed to meet the specific requirements of the ICG under stringent dual class certification of American Bureau of Shipping and Indian Register of Shipping.
Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate, INS Talwar, arrived at La Réunion on 27 October 24 as a part of her ongoing deployment in Indian Ocean Region. The visit to La Reunion aims to strengthen India – France partnership to tackle regional maritime security challenges,
The ship will undertake cross-deck visits and interactions with the French Navy during the port visit. Earlier, the ship was kept open for visit by Pravasi Bharatiya on 27 October 2024.
The ship will undertake cross-deck visits and interactions with the French Navy during the port visit. Earlier, the ship was kept open for visit by Pravasi Bharatiya on 27 October 2024.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the performance of Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) at South Block, New Delhi on October 29, 2024. He emphasised the importance of development of new technology by DPSUs & indigenisation and lauded the role of DPSUs in preparedness of the Armed Forces.
At the end of the review, DPSUs namely HAL, Bharat Electronics Limited, BEML Limited, Bharat Dynamics Limited, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd and Goa Shipyard Limited handed over Dividend Cheques amounting to Rs. 1620 Cr to Raksha Mantri.
At the end of the review, DPSUs namely HAL, Bharat Electronics Limited, BEML Limited, Bharat Dynamics Limited, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd and Goa Shipyard Limited handed over Dividend Cheques amounting to Rs. 1620 Cr to Raksha Mantri.
The second phase of the Army Commanders' Conference concluded today in New Delhi. This phase, conducted on 28th and 29th of October 2024, witnessed the Indian Army's senior leadership deliberating on critical strategic issues affecting both border security and the hinterland.
The conference concluded with the distribution of awards to Military Stations in several categories for Green Military Station and Aviation Flight Safety, highlighting the Army's commitment to environmental sustainability and safety. The awards for Green Military Stations were conferred as follows:
Military Station (Population >10,000): Patiala (1st Position) and Jodhpur (2nd Position).
Military Station (Population 5,000-10,000): Bagrakote (1st Position) and Bhuj (2nd Position).
Military Station (Population <5,000): Kannur (1st Position) and Umroi (2nd Position).
Avshesh Mukt Sainya Abhiyaan (Best Waste Disposal Mechanism): Sevoke Road (1st Position) and Pratap Pur (2nd Position).
Best Transformative Station: Suratgarh (1st Position) and Abohar (2nd Position).
In the realm of Aviation Flight Safety, 257 Army Aviation Squadron and 663 Army Aviation Squadron were awarded best-in-flight safety trophies.
The conference concluded with the distribution of awards to Military Stations in several categories for Green Military Station and Aviation Flight Safety, highlighting the Army's commitment to environmental sustainability and safety. The awards for Green Military Stations were conferred as follows:
Military Station (Population >10,000): Patiala (1st Position) and Jodhpur (2nd Position).
Military Station (Population 5,000-10,000): Bagrakote (1st Position) and Bhuj (2nd Position).
Military Station (Population <5,000): Kannur (1st Position) and Umroi (2nd Position).
Avshesh Mukt Sainya Abhiyaan (Best Waste Disposal Mechanism): Sevoke Road (1st Position) and Pratap Pur (2nd Position).
Best Transformative Station: Suratgarh (1st Position) and Abohar (2nd Position).
In the realm of Aviation Flight Safety, 257 Army Aviation Squadron and 663 Army Aviation Squadron were awarded best-in-flight safety trophies.
India has achieved the highest-ever growth in indigenous defence production in value terms during Financial Year (FY) 2023-24, driven by the successful implementation of government policies and initiatives led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, focusing on attaining
Atmanirbharta. According to data from all Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), other public sector units manufacturing defence items, and private companies, the value of defence production has surged to a record high of ₹1,27,265 crore, representing an impressive increase of approximately 174% from ₹46,429 crore in 2014-15.
Atmanirbharta. According to data from all Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), other public sector units manufacturing defence items, and private companies, the value of defence production has surged to a record high of ₹1,27,265 crore, representing an impressive increase of approximately 174% from ₹46,429 crore in 2014-15.
As part of the Make in India initiative, major defence platforms such as the Dhanush Artillery Gun System, Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, submarines, frigates, corvettes, and the recently commissioned INS Vikrant have been developed, reflecting the growing capabilities of India's defence sector.
Consequently, the annual defence production has not only crossed ₹1.27 lakh crore but is also on track to reach a target of ₹1.75 lakh crore in the current fiscal year. With aspirations to achieve ₹3 lakh crore in defence production by 2029, India is solidifying its position as a global manufacturing hub for defence.
Consequently, the annual defence production has not only crossed ₹1.27 lakh crore but is also on track to reach a target of ₹1.75 lakh crore in the current fiscal year. With aspirations to achieve ₹3 lakh crore in defence production by 2029, India is solidifying its position as a global manufacturing hub for defence.