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India clears biggest ever Rs 62,000 crore deal for buying 156 Light Combat Helicopters
New Delhi, March 28: The Cabinet Committee on Security on Friday gave its nod for the biggest ever deal to buy 156 Light Combat Helicopters worth over Rs 62,000 crore for the Indian Army and Air Force from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
Force Motors Limited to supply over 2,900 Force Gurkha vehicles to Indian defence forces
Pune, March 28: Force Motors Limited, a renowned manufacturer of rugged and dependable vehicles, has secured a significant order from the Indian Defence Forces for 2,978 Force Gurkha vehicles.
Indian Army's brigade successfully tests kamikaze drone with anti-tank munition
New Delhi, March 28: In a first-of-its-kind project, the Indian Army's Fleur-De-Lis Brigade successfully tested a First Person View (FPV) drone equipped with an impact-based, kamikaze-role anti-tank munition.
Ashok Leyland wins Rs 700 crore worth orders to supply vehicles to Army
New Delhi, March 28: Hinduja Group company Ashok Leyland announced on Friday that its defence business has won multiple orders valued at more than Rs 700 crore to supply vehicles to the Army.
Indian Army reports death of Police personnel in encounter with terrorists in J-K's Kathua
Kathua, March 28: The Indian Army's Rising Star Corps has reported the death of Police personnel of the JK police in the ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.
J-K: Exchange of fire with terrorists in Kathua, operation underway
Kathua, March 28: An exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists was reported in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Friday, officials said.
COAS General Upendra Dwivedi stresses on five pillars of transformation
New Delhi, March 27: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday stressed the five pillars of transformation, which encompass technology absorption, structural changes, human resource development, and increasing cohesion between the three services, a release said.
Govt signs deals worth Rs 2,500 crore for India-made anti-tank weapon platform & light vehicles for army
New Delhi, March 27: The Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed a contract with public sector Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of Nag Missile System (NAMIS) tracked version of the anti-tank weapon platform and another deal with Force Motors Ltd and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for around 5,000 light vehicles for the armed forces at a total cost of around Rs 2,500 crore.
Drones and loitering munitions key highlights at 'Ex Prachand Prahaar'
Kolkata, March 27: Swarm drones, kamikaze drones and loitering munitions were key highlights of the tri-services integrated multi-domain exercise Prachand Prahaar being held by the Army's Eastern Command in rugged, high-altitude terrain in Arunachal Pradesh.
Indian Armed Forces conduct tri-services Exercise Prachand Prahar
New Delhi, March 27: Three defence forces carried out a tri-service integrated multi-domain exercise codenamed Prachand Prahar in the high-altitude terrain of the Himalayas along the Northern Borders in Arunachal Pradesh.
'Prachand Prahaar', Army's tri-service multi-domain warfare exercise in Arunachal Pradesh
New Delhi, March 27: In a powerful demonstration of joint operational capability, the Indian Army on Thursday conducted a highly effective and important 'Integrated Multi-Domain Exercise'.
Need for synergy among armed forces amid evolving nature of warfare: COAS Gen Dwivedi
New Delhi, March 26: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi has highlighted the evolving nature of warfare, the strategic challenges facing India and the need for jointness and synergy among the armed forces.
COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi visits Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering in Secunderabad
Hyderabad, March 27: General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), on Wednesday visited the Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME) in Secunderabad, Telangana.
Tripura: 5 selected as Agniveers after Assam Rifles training
Agartala, March 27: Five candidates from Tripura were selected as Agniveers after undergoing pre-recruitment training by Assam Rifles at Radhanagar.
32 weapons, other ammunition seized in Manipur
Imphal, March 26: In a series of operations, the Indian Army, in a series of joint operations with the other security forces, have recovered 32 weapons, some improvised explosive devices, grenades, various other ammunition and war-like stores from various districts of Manipur, officials said on Wednesday.
KIPG 2025 spotlight: Ex-Army sniper Amir Ahmad Bhat aims Paralympics medal to set new benchmark in life
New Delhi, March 26: On the rugged landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, Amir Ahmad Bhat's story is a testament to his determination. Starting off as a Junior Commissioned Officer from the Indian Army, Bhat's life took an unexpected turn during a mission on the Line of Control in 2018 when he sustained a severe injury from a mine blast that could have ended his life, said an official statement from Khelo India Para Games (KIPG).
KIPG 2025: Ex-Army sniper Amir Ahmad Bhat aims for a Paralympics medal to set a new benchmark in life
New Delhi, March 26: Suffering an injury in a mine blast on the Line of Control with Pakistan, army sniper Amir Ahmad Bhat would have thought his life had taken a turn into rough terrain.
COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi reviews training, administrative facilities of Madras Regimental Centre in Wellington
New Delhi, March 26: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed the training and administrative facilities of the Madras Regimental Centre, Wellington on Wednesday.
Search operation in J&K's Kathua enters 4th day, locals pitch in to trace hiding terrorists
Jammu, March 26: The search operation to trace terrorists hiding in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district entered its fourth day on Wednesday, with the villagers also joining hands with the security forces.
Manipur: Security forces recover weapons, ammunition from various districts
Kohima, March 26: In a series of operations, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles formations, under the Spear Corps, undertook information based joint operations in the Kakching, Imphal West, Imphal East, Senapati and Bishnupur districts of Manipur resulting in recovery of 32 weapons, ammunition and other war-like stores, according to an official press release.
Mega Rs 45,000 crore desi 156 combat helicopter deal likely to get Cabinet nod soon
New Delhi, March 25: The Union Cabinet is likely to soon give its nod for a deal to acquire 145 Light Combat Helicopters for the Indian Army and Air Force from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
Indian Army, Air Force to get 800 Km strike range BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles
New Delhi, March 24: In a significant boost for the defence forces, the Indian Army and the Air Force are going to get land-attack BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, which would be able to hit targets at a range of beyond 800 Km.
Army doctors conduct 350 cataract surgeries on veterans at Bengal camp
New Delhi, March 24: Indian Army doctors conducted more than 350 cataract surgeries on ex-servicemen, including those from Nepal during a state-of-the-art eye surgical camp at 158 Base Hospital, Bagdogra, West Bengal, an official said on Monday.
J-K: Security forces recover arms, narcotics in search operation, says Army
Poonch, March24: The Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered multiple heavy arms, ammunitions, IEDs and Narcotics in a joint intelligence based operation, foiling a 'major terrorist attempt' in the Rajouri and Poonch area of the union territories, the White Knight Corps of the Indian Army said.
J-K: Indian Army organises free medical camp in Kupwara's Murchiana
Kupwara, March 23: The Indian Army on Sunday organised a free medical camp in Murchiana village in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, bringing essential healthcare services directly to the doorstep of the local population.
J-K Police, Indian Army launch joint operation in Hiranagar after firing incident
Jammu, March 23: Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) Police and troops of the Rising Star Corps of the Indian Army have launched an intelligence-based joint operation in Hiranagar, Kathua, the Army said on Sunday.
J-K: Security forces launch search operation in Poonch after noticing 'suspicious movement'
Poonch, March 23: Security forces have launched a joint search operation after some 'suspicious movement' was noticed in the general area of Sangla in Surankot, in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.
Indian Army organises special cataract eye surgery camp for ex-servicemen and others
New Delhi, March 22: A special cataract eye surgery camp is being held at 158 Base Hospital, Bengdubi Military Station. The camp was inaugurated by Lt Gen RC Tiwari, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, on March 20 and is set to "restore vision" for over 350 veterans, dependents, and select civilians, Ministry of Defence said in an official statement.
KIPG 2025: With dreams of competing in Paralympics, wheelchair-bound shuttler makes debut
New Delhi, March 22: The focus has been on India's para-shuttlers following their fine performance in the Paralympics since Tokyo 2020. Though Indians have done well in various categories like SL3, SL6, SU5, etc in which players have impairment in upper or lower bodies, the country has not had many participants in the wheelchair category.
Major Rohit Kadian to represent India in World Masters Athletics Indoor Championship
New Delhi, March 21: Major Rohit Kadian, a distinguished officer of the Indian Army, will represent India in World Masters Athletics Indoor Championship in Florida, USA, scheduled from March 23-30.
J-K: Indian Army personnel conducts patrolling in snow-covered Doda
Doda, March 21: Amid a thick layer of snow and freezing cold, the personnel of the Indian Army carried out patrolling in snow-bound hills of Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Friday.
Meghalaya: 119 Infantry Battalion Assam welcomes 76 new recruits at Shillong
Shillong, March 20: The 119 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Assam welcomed 76 new recruits at Kench's Trace, Shillong on Tuesday. These young individuals have taken their first step towards a life of service and dedication as they begin their four-week Phase I training, Defence PRO said in a press release.
J-K: Indian Army conducts plantation drive with locals in Doda district
Doda, March 18: The Indian Army conducted a plantation drive in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, aiming to promote environmental sustainability and contribute to the region's green cover.
Asia's high-altitude snow run in Himachal on March 23
Chandigarh, March 18: The fourth edition of the Snow Marathon Lahaul, Asia’s only and the world’s highest snow marathon at an altitude of 11,000 feet, will take place on March 23.
Terrorist killed in ongoing gun battle in J&K's Kupwara
Srinagar, March 17: A terrorist was killed on Monday and an AK-47 rifle and ammunition were recovered in an ongoing operation in J&K’s Kupwara district, officials said.
Gunfight breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J&K's Kupwara
Srinagar, March 17: An encounter broke out between security forces and hiding terrorists in North Kashmir's Kupwara district on Monday.
National security is about wholesome capability to wage and deter war: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi
New Delhi, March 17: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said on Sunday that national security is about wholesome capability to wage and deter war.
Adivi Sesh Pays tribute to late Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, Says 'Your life changed mine'
Chennai, Mar 15: Actor Adivi Sesh, who played the role of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan in the biopic ‘Major’, has on the occasion of Sandeep Unnikrishnan’s birth anniversary, penned a heartfelt tribute to him.
50 weapons, ammunition found in joint operation by Army, other forces in Manipur
Imphal, March 14: In a series of joint search operations, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles along with other security forces recovered 50 weapons, a large cache of ammunition and war-like stores from four districts of trouble-torn Manipur, officials said on Friday.
PGTI NexGen Gurugram: Rookie Rajesh Kumar wins after steady final round of 72
Gurugram, March 13: Lucknow's Rajesh Kumar Gautam, a rookie on the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) who is currently serving in the Indian Army, came up with a steady final round performance of even-par 72 to register a two-shot win in the PGTI NexGen Gurugram 2025 at the Golden Greens Golf & Polo Club here on Thursday.