The Milan-2024 naval event has commenced with the Harbour Phase in Visakhapatnam (Vizag). This phase serves as a crucial preparatory stage for the subsequent sea exercises. During the Harbour Phase, participating navies engage in various activities such as briefings, cultural exchanges, and professional interactions. It’s an opportunity for naval forces from different countries to collaborate,

The Indian Army is set to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) this year for a project worth an estimated Rs 57,000 crore to produce 1,770 Future Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCVs) in India, slated to replace the ageing Russian-origin T-72 tanks from 2030 onwards, according to a report by the Times of India (TOI).These FRCVs will incorporate cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence (

In September 2021, General Bipin Rawat, then CDS, had announced that India was contemplating establishing its own Conventional Rocket Force (CRF)by Harsha Kakkar Last year the government confirmed its intent to create CRFs. The process of determining the structure of this organization would currently be underway between the three services. Inputs indicate that the force is likely to be a

In India’s maritime history, there have been four aircraft carriers. While the first three came from the UK and Russia, the fourth, INS Vikrant (IAC-1) was designed and built in India, marking a significant milestone in the country’s commitment to Atmanirbharta (self-reliance)India’s defence manufacturing capabilities have progressed significantly in recent years; one could say there has been a

Beijing: China is reportedly pressing ahead with the construction of border villages in the disputed territory with Bhutan, despite the ongoing border talks between the two countries. At least three villages have been built in the mountainous region separating the two countries, with some doubling in size, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported on Sunday.The rapid expansion began

At least 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Jawans were killed in that attackNEW DELHI: Post-privatization of Air India, the country has had no state-owned carrier. The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are the net loser. The paramilitary forces are hard-pressed to get seats on sanctioned price bands. Besides, there are no designated flights for the personnel, particularly for those