India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin. The two leaders reviewed progress on a number of issues of bilateral cooperation in follow-up to recent high-level exchanges between the two countries. They positively assessed the developments in bilateral relations and agreed…
IAI will supply 6 of its advanced Sea Mini-POP sensor payloads to the Royal Thai Navy, and have signed a contract for the same. Notably, these payload upgrades will enhance the capabilities of the Navy’s patrol vessels to be able to operate in difficult and challenging conditions. IAI’s Sea Mini-POP is a multi-sensor electro optical…
Marking the 76th Army Day, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande extended warm wishes and paid homage to fallen soldiers. Emphasizing the Indian Army’s pivotal role in ensuring national stability, he urged the ‘Olive Green’ fraternity to remain steadfast in countering security threats. In a significant announcement, General Pande declared 2024 as the ‘Year…
Indian Armed Forces are in Process to acquire 91 Israeli Heron MK-2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles this year, according to a report by TimesNow. The Army will get 2 Indo-Israeli Starliners as part of the emergency procurement plan as will the Navy, which probably plans to have them stationed in Porbandar, Gujarat. But the UAV deal,…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has launched an indigenous assault rifle named ‘Ugram’, intended to meet the operational requirements of armed forces, paramilitary, and state police entities. The rifle, with a calibre of 7.62 x 51 mm, has been designed, developed, and manufactured in collaboration with a private industry partner. The first operational…
The Indian Army conducted the firepower demonstration ‘Exercise Topchi’ at Devlali in Maharashtra’s Nashik. As part of Atmanirbhar Bharat, indigenously manufactured artillery equipment such as the K-9 Vajra, SP gun system, Dhanush, 105 mm Indian field gun (IFG) and light field gun (LFG) systems and Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers were showcased in the event held…
25T Bollard Pull Tug, Bhishm which has been built for the Indian Navy was launched by Cmde S Sreekumar, Warship Production Superintendent (Kolkata) on 14 Jan 24 at Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd, Kolkata. This Tug is a proud flag bearer of “Make in India” initiative of Govt of India. Contract for construction and delivery of…
The Indian Army’s surveillance capability near Pakistan border in Punjab is all set to get a boost as the force is set to deploy its Drishti-10 medium-altitude, long-endurance drones at a forward base in the Punjab sector. These drones are expected to be inducted into the force in the next two to three months. Noteworthy,…
BAE Systems delivered the first Amphibious Combat Vehicle Command and Control (ACV-C) variant under the full-rate production contract to the US Marine Corps. The ACV-C will provide Marines with a mobile command center which enables situational awareness and operations planning in the battlespace. ACV-C provides true open-ocean and ship-to-objective amphibious capability, land mobility, survivability and…
National security advisors of several countries met in Davos on Sunday to discuss a peace formula for Ukraine, with India and many other nations pushing for the restoration of peace in the war-hit country. A representative of the Swiss Foreign Ministry, which co-hosted the meeting along with Ukraine, said, “By organising the meeting, Switzerland continues…
