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India Successfully Tests Astra BVRAAM from LCA Tejas AF MK1 Prototype

India Successfully Tests Astra BVRAAM from LCA Tejas AF MK1 Prototype

India’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has just hit a significant milestone by successfully testing the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas AF MK1 prototype, right off the coast of Chandipur in Odisha. This test not only showcased the missile’s impressive accuracy but also highlighted its advanced

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India Signs $248 Million Deal with Russia for Advanced Battle Tank Engines

India Signs $248 Million Deal with Russia for Advanced Battle Tank Engines

India has signed a $248 million deal with Russia’s Rosoboronexport to acquire advanced 1,000 horsepower (HP) engines for its T-72 battle tank fleet. This upgrade is intended to improve the Indian Army’s battlefield mobility and offensive capabilities. Furthermore, the agreement includes technology transfer to the Indian state-owned Armoured Vehicles Nigam Ltd, allowing for the licensed

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India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR-XII

India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR-XII

The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR-XII is scheduled to occur in Kyrgyzstan from March 10 to March 23, 2025. Since it began in 2011, the KHANJAR exercise has developed into an important annual training event focused on strengthening military collaboration between the two countries. This exercise underscores the deepening strategic

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Rajnath Singh Becomes First Raksha Mantri to Visit IAF’s Institute of Aerospace Medicine in Bengaluru

Rajnath Singh Becomes First Raksha Mantri to Visit IAF’s Institute of Aerospace Medicine in Bengaluru

Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister of India, made history on March 09, 2025, by being the first to visit the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This visit was a significant milestone in acknowledging the importance of aerospace medicine in India’s defence and aviation fields. During his

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DRDO Conducts High-Altitude Trial of Integrated Life Support System for Tejas Aircraft

DRDO Conducts High-Altitude Trial of Integrated Life Support System for Tejas Aircraft

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out a high-altitude trial of an indigenous Integrated Life Support System (ILSS) designed for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. This On-Board Oxygen Generating System-based (OBOGS) ILSS removes the necessity for traditional liquid oxygen cylinders by producing and managing breathable oxygen for aircrew during flight.

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Military Exercise ‘Jal-Thal-Raksha 2025’ Held at Bet Dwarka

Military Exercise ‘Jal-Thal-Raksha 2025’ Held at Bet Dwarka

The Indian Army, in partnership with the Indian Coast Guard and Marine Police, conducted a large-scale military exercise known as ‘Jal-Thal-Raksha 2025’ at Bet Dwarka, Gujarat. This exercise focused on strengthening island security, combating illegal encroachment, and improving coordination among different security forces. Multiple government agencies observed the drill to ensure readiness against any potential

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India-Japan Joint Military Exercise ‘Dharma Guardian 2025’ to be Held at Mount Fuji

India-Japan Joint Military Exercise ‘Dharma Guardian 2025’ to be Held at Mount Fuji

The sixth edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian will take place from February 25 to March 9, 2025, at Mount Fuji, Japan. This annual military exercise between India and Japan is an important move towards bolstering the strategic and defense ties between the two nations. The focus for this upcoming edition will be on urban warfare

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