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The Indian Army validated UAS operational concepts in Exercise Vayu Samanvay, learning from Operation Sindoor. They focused on drone integration for offense, defense, and logistics, including local drone fabrication and training. The exercise used drones for simulated attacks, counter-drone measures, and delivery of ordnance.

Formations from the Western Command and the South-Western Command carry out offensive as well as defensive manoeuvers with various types of drones and counter-drone systems during ‘Exercise Vayu Samanvay’

Questions the credibility and veracity of statements made by some of the witnesses and other evidence on record

Under the project, three regiments will be inducted and these missiles will be deployed along the critical western and northern borders

'The aircraft played vital roles in roles in the 1971 India- Pakistan war, the Kargil conflict in 1999 as well as the Balakot air strikes in 2019'

As the MiG-21 touches down on the tarmac at Chandigarh for the last time on September 26, having emblazoned the skies over the Indian subcontinent for 62 long years, it leaves in its wake some defining moments in India’s military history

Farewell to IAF’s MiG-21 fighter jet

The MiG-21, ending its 62-year service, will be retired on September 26th. It saw action in the 1965 and 1971 wars, and the Kargil conflict, and was involved in the 2019 Balakot strike. The retirement ceremony includes a flypast, simulated dogfights, and skydiving.

The jets are in addition to the 83 such aircraft already ordered by the Ministry of Defence from the HAL

The Tribune Exclusive: Both advanced landing grounds have been lying defunct for decades

The retirement on post of CDS is at 65 years, and Gen Chauhan turns 65 in May next year

Announcing this during the full-dress rehearsal at the Air Force Station, Chandigarh, on Wednesday, IAF officials said the ceremony will be presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

The consortium will participate in the expression of interest notice issued by Government of India’s Aeronautical Development Agency

Navy Chief lays wreath at IPKF memorial

Spread over 20,000 square meters, the facility will produce the indigenously developed WhAP 8x8, jointly designed by TASL and DRDO

It is 77.6 m long, with a gross tonnage of over 1,490 tonnes

A deal with the Soviet Union was signed in 1962 and the first batch of eight pilots trained at Lugvoya Airbase in Kazakhstan. The first batch of 10 aircraft arrived in April 1963, forming No.28 squadron, the First Supersonics at Chandigarh.

His troubles began in 2005 when he opposed the use of the Sainik Rest House for a court complex

It was observed the case fell under Section 197 of the Pension Regulations, which allow disability pension to an individual who is invalided out of service on account of a disability which is neither attributable to nor aggravated by service

The USD 5.43 billion deal was formally signed on October 5, 2018, ignoring the threat of US sanctions

Delays set to plunge squadron numbers to a 6-decade low

The drill involved insertion of troops and offensive ground actions, highlighting synergy among various combat arms, support arms and services

The plan includes widening of key roads, construction of new tunnels, bridges and adoption of cutting-edge technologies

While the drone commando course is meant for jawans and junior-rank officials, the drone warriors capsule is for the officers, who will plan and supervise such operations during peace and war

The petitioner, a hockey coach, was tried by court martial for sexually harassing a 12-year old girl who was staying at a BSF hostel in Punjab to learn the sport