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The IAF’s present fleet of such aircraft is relatively small as compared to that of its two hostile neighbours

The operation aims at restoring connectivity along the strategic highway, which serves as a lifeline for both civilians and Defence personnel

Strength of women officers in the Army, excluding those in the medical cadre, is about 1,800

The visit aims to further strengthen bilateral defense intelligence cooperation and enhance strategic engagement between India and Australia

A total of 126 girls from 17 states and union territories across the country have joined the NDA so far

Ashwini radar is capable of tracking aerial targets from high-speed fighter aircraft to slow moving targets such as unmanned aerial vehicles and helicopters

Emphasises the need for integrated training and operational synergy among the three Services of Indian Armed Forces to enhance combat effectiveness

Almost a decade after the central government reserved up to 33 per cent vacancies in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for women, the representation of women personnel in these forces remain way below target, prompting a key parliamentary panel to urge the government for taking remedial steps

Tensions with China, Pakistan driving India’s arms imports, shift towards western suppliers

This study assumes significance in light of Sunita Williams and Barry Willmore being stranded in space for about nine months

The aim of the exercise is to exchange experiences and best practices in counter-terrorism and special forces operations in urban and mountainous high altitude terrain scenarios

157 Indian cadets, including 24 women, commissioned into the Army as Lieutenants

The Soviet-origin T-72 is the mainstay of the Indian tank fleet

The remains of the ill-fated Jaguar fighter aircraft fall in a hilly area near Raipur Rani in Panchkula district

According to 2025 assessment by International Institute for Strategic Studies, China maintains largest armed forces with estimated 20.35 lakh active military personnel, followed by India and US

With appropriate modifications, system can also be adapted for use in MiG-29K and other aircraft

Experts emphasise the need for technology infusion into the Army’s existing mechanised platforms

The seminar was inaugurated by Vice-Chief of the Army Staff Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani

The Indian Army first used tanks at high altitude in 1947-48, when Stuart tanks were moved to Zoji La at an altitude of around 12,000 feet in Kashmir, to check Pakistani invaders who had entered the Valley in a bid to capture it

Australia is partner of four-nation Quad with India, Japan and US

The exercise involved Para (Special Forces) from the Indian Army, the Marine Commandos from the Indian Navy along with the Garud (Special Forces) from the Indian Air Force

Cadet Parveen Salaria developed disability of “osteoarthritis of right hip joint and avascular necrosis of head of femur” during course of strenuous physical training

Exercise involves multiple stakeholders working in tandem to respond to simulated real-time operational scenarios

Fresh red alert has been issued for the next 24 hours

These jets are needed to fill in existing gaps and also the gaps that will arise after future phasing of fleets in 5-10 years from now