India-US to conduct a bilateral tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Exercise

In consonance with the established partnership between India and the United States (US), a bilateral tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise between both countries, Tiger Triumph – 24, is scheduled on the Eastern Seaboard from 18 to 31 March 2024. Indian Navy Ships with integral helicopters and landing crafts embarked, Indian Navy aircraft,…

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IA raises first squadron of Apache attack helicopters in Jodhpur near Pak border

The Indian Army (IA) last week raised its first squadron of Apache attack helicopters in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur with the aim of supporting ground operations near the Pakistan border. Developed by the US aviation manufacturer Boeing, Apache attack helicopters are known as the ‘tanks in the air’. They are advanced multi-mission helicopters with the latest technology…

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In 40-hr operation, Indian Navy seizes hijacked ship after Somali pirates downed its drone

In projection of India’s growing maritime power, the Indian Navy executed a dramatic mid-sea operation ending a three-month hijacking of a bulk carrier with deployment of its warship INS Kolkata, long-endurance Sea Guardian drones, P-8I surveillance aircraft and airdropping of elite MARCOS commandos from a C-17 plane. The Navy seized the former Maltese-flagged vessel, rescued…

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Rheinmetall acquires Dutch startup REEQ

Rheinmetall has acquired the Dutch startup REEQ, thereby expanding its vehicle portfolio to include innovative light hybrid vehicles. At the beginning of March 2024, the technology group’s Dutch subsidiary Rheinmetall Defence Nederland B.V., which is part of the Vehicle Systems Division, acquired 100% of the shares in the Dutch start-up REEQ. Rheinmetall is thus expanding…

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South Korean defence chief says North Korea has supplied 7000 containers of munitions to Russia

North Korea has shipped around 7,000 containers filled with munitions and other military equipment to Russia since last year to help support its war in Ukraine, South Korea’s defense minister said Monday. Shin Won-sik shared the assessment at a news conference hours after the South Korean and Japanese militaries said the North fired multiple short-range…

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