The Indian Army has acquired 24 Igla-S Man Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) from Russia, as part of a larger deal to enhance its Very Short Range Air Defense capabilities.
Manoj Pande, Chief of the army, highlighted the increasing use of technology in military competition, emphasizing the need for collaboration across all services.
On March 29, the Indian Air Force informed the court that the combat connectors of the Brahmos missile remained connected to the junction box resulting in the missile’s accidental ignition.
The pirates who allegedly hijacked the Maltese-flagged bulk cargo vessel on Dec. 14 opened fire on the navy ship in international waters on Friday, the spokesperson said without providing further details.
The Indian Navy will commission the MH 60R Seahawk helicopter on March 6 as part of its modernization efforts, following acquisition of six MH-60R marine versions from Lockheed Martin. The aircraft carrier will host the helicopters.
The official Twitter account of India in Sri Lanka, @IndiainSL, announced the arrival, highlighting the vessels’ visit for training and professional engagement with the Sri Lankan Coast Guard to bolster interoperability and camaraderie.
For both Asian Games as well as Asian Para Games, gold medal winners will receive a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh each, silver medal winners Rs 15 lakh each and bronze medal winners Rs 10 lakh each, the defence ministry said on Saturday.
They have been working on multiple projects, including canisters for vertical missile launchers, road-mobile launchers for missile systems, and launchers for Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher systems.
Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh officially launched INS Sandhayak at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, greeted by a Guard of Honour.
The Indian Navy has decommissioned the indigenous survey ship INS Nirupak, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s defense system.
