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Philippines Set to Acquire $200 Million Akash Missile System from India

Philippines Set to Acquire $200 Million Akash Missile System from India

India is making significant progress in its defense exports, with a potential $200 million agreement for supplying its Akash missile system to the Philippines. This deal, anticipated to be finalized within the current fiscal year, underscores India’s expanding role in the global defense market and reinforces its relationship with the Philippines, a country that is […]

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India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘CYCLONE-III’ Begins in Rajasthan

India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘CYCLONE-III’ Begins in Rajasthan

India and Egypt have lauched the third edition of their joint special forces exercise, ‘CYCLONE-III’, at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. Running from February 10 to 23, 2025, this exercise is a vital step in strengthening military cooperation between the two countries. It comes after the second edition that took place in Egypt

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Indian Army and IAF Execute ‘Winged Raider’ in Eastern Theater

Indian Army and IAF Execute ‘Winged Raider’ in Eastern Theater

The Indian Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully conducted a joint military exercise referred to as ‘Winged Raider’ in the Eastern Theater. This strategic drill was aimed at improving special airborne operations and enhancing coordination between the two forces. Conducted in a crucial operational area, the exercise is part of ongoing efforts

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India Achieves Record ₹1.27 Lakh Cr in Domestic Defence Production

India Achieves Record ₹1.27 Lakh Cr in Domestic Defence Production

India has achieved a remarkable milestone in its defense sector, with domestic defense production exceeding ₹1.27 lakh crore. This achievement underscores the country’s growing self-reliance and its rising status in the global defense manufacturing arena. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made this announcement ahead of the Aero India 2025 show. The show, which is Asia’s

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DRDO-IIT Hyderabad Unveils Large Area Additive Manufacturing System

DRDO-IIT Hyderabad Unveils Large Area Additive Manufacturing System

India’s defense and aerospace manufacturing sectors are experiencing a significant enhancement with the introduction of a Large Area Additive Manufacturing (LAAM) system at the DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE) at IIT Hyderabad. This innovative LAAM system, developed through a partnership between IIT Hyderabad, DRDO’s Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), and various industry collaborators, is

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Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh flags-off ‘SANJAY – The Battlefield Surveillance System’

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh flags-off ‘SANJAY – The Battlefield Surveillance System’

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flagged off ‘SANJAY – The Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)’ from the South Block, New Delhi. This indigenously developed system marks a major milestone in India’s defense technology, strengthening the surveillance capabilities of the Indian Army. SANJAY is designed to enhance battlefield transparency, improve situational awareness, and optimize intelligence collection, thus

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DRDO’s HIMKAVACH: Advancing Cold Weather Military Apparel

DRDO’s HIMKAVACH: Advancing Cold Weather Military Apparel

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has unveiled the HIMKAVACH multi-layer clothing system, engineered to enhance the operational efficiency of military personnel in extreme cold conditions. This innovative apparel has successfully completed user trials, demonstrating its effectiveness in temperatures ranging from +20°C to -60°C. Design and Features HIMKAVACH is a multi-layered clothing system meticulously

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