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FF BOT at armament depots: Indian Army signs ₹62 crore deal with Swadeshi Empresa for “Made in India” firefighting robots developed under iDEX initiative

Rukma Rathore -
The Indian Army has taken action to acquire the indigenous FF BOT after it was showcased at Army House in last December.
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Hammer weapons system, indigenous jet engine, Rafale fuselage and more: Modi govt’s “Make in India” receives huge boost in defence production

Rukma Rathore -
A collaborative effort to manufacture a 120 KN engine with Indian intellectual property rights could be approved by India.
Government and Policy

Defence Acquisition Council clears proposals worth ₹79,000 crore for modern weapon systems to enhance the operational capabilities of the armed forces

OpIndia Staff -
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved proposals worth approximately ₹79,000 crore to enhance the operational capabilities of the...
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200 weapon systems including nuclear powered warships, next‑gen tanks, stealth UAVs, AI weapons and more: India unveils 15‑Year Defence Roadmap

OpIndia Staff -
The blueprint intends to equip the armed forces with advanced weapons and technology to enable them to deal with the evolving military challenges and prepare them for the next-generation warfare. 
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Pakistan’s Chinese-supplied air defence systems were jammed to complete the mission in 23 minutes: Read how Operation Sindoor marks the Rise of Aatmanirbhar Bharat

OpIndia Staff -
Whether in drone warfare, layered air defence, or electronic warfare, Operation Sindoor marks a milestone in India’s journey towards technological self-reliance in military operations.
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Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ Air Defence System: What is it and how does it work

Shashank Bharadwaj -
To counter the low-cost warfare initiated by Hamas, the Israel Defence Forces has activated its state-of-art air defence system - 'Iron Dome' to protect its civilian population from the barrage of rockets.
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Donald Trump vetoes USD 740 billion annual US defence bill, calls it ‘gift to Russia and China’

OpIndia Staff -
Trump has vetoed the annual US defence bill that was passed with over two third majority in both the Senate and the House.
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Two terrorists including a top commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama

OpIndia Staff -
LeT top commander Zahid Nazir Bhat and another terrorist killed in encounter in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir
News Reports

Government of India restores ration in kind for defence forces posted in peace areas

OpIndia Staff -
The government had earlier put an end to the ration-in-kind for security personnel posted in peace areas on the recommendation of the Seventh Central Pay Commission with effect from July 1, 2017.
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First decision of new government dedicated to those who protect India, major changes made in Scholarship Scheme under National Defence Fund

OpIndia Staff -
The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme under the NDF is provided to encourage technical and post-graduate education for the widows and wards of the deceased/ex-service personnel.
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